What will I learn?

This eight-month graduate certificate program prepares you to become specialized in one of the fastest growing sectors in financial services. The curriculum will equip you with a skillset for working in client-facing and behind-the-scenes roles with banks; trust companies; insurance companies; and investment, wealth management and financial planning firms. You will also learn to manage your personal finances, provide financial advice to the public and pursue industry-demanded certifications.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

communication
critical thinking
financial planning
interpersonal and relationship skills
teamwork and collaboration

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

employed and self-employed financial services professionals
personal bankers
financial advisers/planners
investment representatives
insurance agents/brokers
financial planning support associates

Which department am I in?

Seneca Business

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (8 Months)

Tuition fees

CAD$17,631.00 (US$ 12,673) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Seneca International Academy

8 The Seneca Way,

Markham,

Ontario,

L3R 5Y1, Canada

Online/Distance with attendance (8 Months)

Tuition fees

CAD$17,631.00 (US$ 12,673) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Seneca Polytechnic

Newnham Campus,

1750 Finch Avenue East,

TORONTO,

Ontario (ON),

M2J 2X5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Ontario university or college degree or college diploma or equivalent. Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary and at least two years of related work experience may be considered for admission. A relevant resum茅 and references must be provided.

English Requirements

CAEL CE and CAEL online: Minimum 70 (Writing no less than 60)

Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE): Minimum 176 with no skill below 169

Duolingo: Minimum score 125 to 130

IELTS Academic: Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0

PTE Academic: Minimum score 60

TOEFL iBT (including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition): Minimum 88 with no skill below 22

TOEFL Revised Paper Delivered: No skill below 22

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.