Financial Services
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code2483
- SchoolThe Business School
- CredentialOntario College Diploma
- Program TypePost-secondary program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- LocationProgress Campus
- Emailbusiness@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000 ext. 52280
Program Availability
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- The Business School Student Success Guide
- Financial Planning Professional Certifications - QAFP and CFP
- Advising
The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs. These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.
This two-year Financial Services diploma program is geared towards those who want an in-depth study of the industry while also gaining important industry certifications. As you attend both theoretical and practical courses, you'll also gain certifications in the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), life insurance (LLQP), mutual funds (IFIC) and retirement planning (RPC).
Once you successfully complete the Centennial College Financial Services courses, you'll be well prepared for a wide variety of positions such as personal banking representative, analyst and investment advisor.
Program Overview
The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs. These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.
This two-year Financial Services diploma program is geared towards those who want an in-depth study of the industry while also gaining important industry certifications. As you attend both theoretical and practical courses, you'll also gain certifications in the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), life insurance (LLQP), mutual funds (IFIC) and retirement planning (RPC).
Once you successfully complete the Centennial College Financial Services courses, you'll be well prepared for a wide variety of positions such as personal banking representative, analyst and investment advisor.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- Experienced faculty members who are industry professionals deliver the Financial Services courses.
- Small class sizes foster an environment in which you receive individualized attention.
- A combination of theory and practical application ensures you are industry-ready upon graduation.
Career Outlook
- Personal banking officer
- Financial analyst
- Investment advisor
- Loan counsellor
- Budget analyst
- Stock broker
- Mortgage specialist
- Financial Planner
- Retirement Planner
Education Pathways
Start with a diploma, end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Financial Services diploma program have the opportunity to apply their learning for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has specific requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelor of Science in Multiple majors | |
| Athabasca University | Bachelor of Commerce Post diploma |
| Bachelor of Commerce with major Post diploma | |
| Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations post diploma | |
| Bachelor of Management (3-year) Post diploma | |
| Lakehead University | Bachelor or Honours degree in Multiple majors |
| Honours Bachelo of Commerce | |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in Multiple majors |
| Bachelor of Commerce (General Business) 3-year | |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Bridge) |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies | |
| Ottawa, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Royal Roads University | Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation and Sustainability |
| Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management | |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Sheridan College | Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance |
| Windsor, University of | Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Professional Studies | |
| York University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (3- or 4-years) | |
| Honours Bachelor of Public Administration | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Science in Multiple majors |
Please visit our website at //centennial.adv-pub.moveonca.com/outgoing-home/ for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Educational Partners
Qualified graduates may be eligible to participate in articulated programs with select universities, institutes and professional associations. These partnerships will allow them to apply credits earned at Centennial College towards further study.
The Financial Services program's educational partners are:
- Algoma University
Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognitions, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.
Areas of Employment
Areas of EmploymentAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent; or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English College or University preparation, or equivalent (minimum grade required); or take the Centennial English Admission Test
- Grade 11 Mathematics College, Mixed or University preparation course or Grade 12 Mathematics College or University preparation course, or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Business Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please apply at the Employment Training Centre (Progress Campus). The Better Jobs Ontario Program is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $125 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
Domestic applicants who attended school outside of Canada: If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
Tuition and Fees
All courses require the purchase of textbooks. Notably, there is a $1000 cost for online textbooks, training quizzes, and Industry Exams, which covers Canadian Securities Courses (CSC) 1 and 2. These courses are critical to success in the Financial Services Industry and successful completion of the Industry Exams earns you the coveted CSC Certificate issued by the Canadian Securities Institute.
Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2024. Additional fees will apply to Canadian Securities Courses 1 and 2.
| Student | Tuition (2 Semesters) | Ancillary Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | $2,721.00 | $1,263.59 | $3,984.59 |
| International | $16,649.00 | $1,751.77 | $18,400.77 |
The Business School Student Success Guide
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Shimon Ishmael, Financial Services Graduate 2007, Account Manager, PFS, Mutual Funds Representative, Royal Bank of CanadaI chose Centennial College for the practical education. At Centennial one doesn’t just receive an education. A Centennial program provides a practical learning experience. The experience prepared me for the challenges I knew I was going to face once I stepped into the job market.
Now, as an Account Manager at the Royal Bank of Canada, I interact on a daily basis with my existing and new clients, advising them on all aspects of personal financial planning.
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