Finance
Overview
Prepare to achieve the professional designation of Chartered Financial Analyst and to write the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) Global Education Inc. exam.If you're interested in applying to the Finance (Co-op) major, apply via the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) using code DCF.
If you're interested in applying to the Finance major without co-op or are a student with previous post-secondary studies, apply via OUAC code DBF. Note: Students with previous post-secondary studies can only opt into a co-op program after the completion of a transfer-credit assessment.
As a Commerce student pursuing the Finance major, you will be prepared for a successful career in the financial service industry. The Finance program is officially affiliated with the CFA institute and provides a strong basis for students interested in pursuing the CFA designation. The program’s commitment to best professional and ethical practices ensures graduates have the tools necessary to succeed and thrive in their careers. Graduates are also prepared to write the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) Global Education Inc. exam.
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Admissions
Admissions
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent and one of Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent.
Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Last year's cut-off | 70 per cent |
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Expected cut-off | low 70s |
The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
• Ontario secondary school applicants
• Ontario secondary school graduates
• Canadian out-of-province high school applicants
• International applicants
• Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary)
• Transfer applicants
• General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants
• Home-schooled applicants
Career opportunities
- Corporate Lender
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Investment Advisor
- Investment Banker
- Portfolio Manager
- Securities Trader
- Treasurer
Experiential learning
You will gain firsthand business experience through internship work placements (locally or abroad) or Capstone study projects in which you work as a team to provide consulting services to one of our industry partners. Learn more on the faculty website.
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.
The first two years of the program have a common curriculum featuring simulations, teamwork and case studies. In your third year, students can proceed to the Finance major.
You may also complete a minor in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources Management, or in Technology Management.
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Finance lab tour