Business Administration - Financial Planning

Program Description

Seneca's Business Administration - Financial Planning program is designed to address the growing need for financial planning expertise. Many Faculty of Business programs have a substantially common first-year curriculum. This curriculum provides a solid foundation in business and develops skills necessary for a successful career. Students have the flexibility to transfer most earned credits to another program.

Students at the Markham Campus will be able to complete three semesters of study then transfer to the Newnham Campus for semesters 4 to 6.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

Applicant Selection:

• Applicant grades in pre-requisite subjects (or their equivalents) will be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.

Desirable:

• Basic proficiency in word processing, preferably Microsoft Word.

Your Career

This program includes the financial planning knowledge to prepare students for careers in financial planning and wealth management. The key areas of personal financial planning are covered including personal taxation, estate planning, retirement planning, risk management and insurance, and investment strategies. Graduates launch their careers within the financial services sector including banks, trusts, insurance companies, brokerage and financial planning firms. During the program students are able to write the Canadian Investment Fund Course (CIFC) exam and to attempt the Canadian Securities Course^TM (CSC) exam to obtain a securities license. As well, graduates are qualified to challenge the C.F.P. (Certified Financial Planner) Professional Competence Examination 1 (PCE1).

Co-op provides the student with the opportunity to secure a paid work term between the fifth and sixth semesters. The student has a shared responsibility for securing employment opportunities. Co-op allows students to combine classroom learning and real-world experience. Students must meet co-op entrance requirements in order to be considered (see Student Advisor or Co-op Coordinator for details).

Financial Planning students enrol in both Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) and Canadian Securities Course^TM (CSC) at an additional cost.

Co-operative Education Option

The co-operative education component provides the student with a paid work term between academic semesters. Job-related employment enables the student to combine classroom skills and on-the-job training. The student has a shared responsibility for securing employment opportunities.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

Toronto

Ontario

Canada

U.S.

The Importance of Learning Skills

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Curriculum

Note: Students in the Financial Planning diploma program must complete the following to enter semester 5:

• all required subjects from semesters 1 to 4 with a G.P.A. of 2.7 or higher
• obtain minimum grade of C in FIS403 and EAC394 and minimum grade of B in RFC121
• students must enter semester 5 with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for co-op

Educational Pathways

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