Financial Services Management Diploma

Welcome to the Financial Services Management Program

The Financial Services industry has developed into one of the most rapidly-growing fields of business in Canada. As a financial manager, you'll deal with a wide range of financial products and personal financial planning options - and have the skills to financially manage a firm or your own business.

Demand for skilled employees is so great that we've revised our Financial Services Management Program, adding new courses developed with the Canadian financial industry. If you're business-minded or thinking about a career in finance, completing the Financial Services Management Diploma Program will prepare you for a sector that continues to grow. (Students in other Commerce and Business Administration Programs may also enroll in Financial Services Management courses designated FINC).

The demand for investment managers
The possibilities are endless when it comes to financial management. Banks and investment companies offer increasing options to the consumer and this explosion of financial products requires trained specialists to sell and manage them. Further increasing the demand for wealth managers is the advent of the "baby boomer" generation seeking retirement planning and investment management to secure a sound financial position in retirement.

Essential skills and knowledge
In the Financial Services Management Program, you'll study courses developed in consultation with the Canadian Securities Institute and major Canadian investment firms. These include: Commercial and Financial Mathematics (FINC 1231), Fundamentals of Personal Finance (FINC 2300), Fundamentals of Financial Management (FINC 2340) and Canadian Securities course (FINC 3350).

The full program covers all the essential knowledge and skills needed to start your career - from personal selling to business law to management essentials. You'll also study important courses in areas such as Marketing, Accounting and Communications. Get information on all courses at the Douglas College Calendar. Please note that Financial Services Management courses, e.g. FINC 1231, FINC 2340, FINC 2300, FINC 3350, are open to all students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration.

Learn with experienced faculty
Your instructors are experienced professionals, with backgrounds in financial services, retail, marketing and other fields in Commerce and Business Administration. They have worked in the business world - and focus on learning activities that teach real-world skills.

Career prospects and future studies
WorkFutures, the BC government comprehensive study on occupational outlooks, ranked the growth rate for financial management careers to be "much faster" than average. Incomes were also rated "much higher than average," with about 35 percent of financial planners being self-employed. As well, many courses within this program can be transferred towards credits in university degree programs and other business credentials. Check the BC Transfer Guide or consult with faculty for updated information on specific courses.

For more information
Information on all courses in this program is available in the Calendar. To learn more about the Financial Services Management Diploma Program, please contact Business Department Chair, George Stroppa, at stroppag@douglas.bc.ca or call 604-527-5768.

Career Opportunities

Banks and investment companies offer increasing employment opportunities for trained specialists as personal banking representatives and investment advisors. The financial services industry is one of the largest employers in Canada.

Location

Based at New Westminster. All courses available at New Westminster Campus. Some courses available at David Lam Campus, Coquitlam.

Intake Dates/Application Deadlines

**Application deadlines may be extended.
Students may begin classes in September and January. To improve your opportunities at registration, it is strongly advised that you apply as early as possible, but not more than one year in advance of the intake. Students who leave their application until the last minute may find they cannot register in their desired course(s) because either the course is full or the student does not have the necessary prerequisites for the course.

Admission Requirements

1. General Douglas College admission requirements apply to this program.
   
   
2. English 12 with a "C" or better, or equivalent, is a prerequisite for most courses offered in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you check each individual course prerequisite and ensure that you have completed this English requirement prior to registration. Failure to comply with this prerequisite requirement could result in course deregistration.
   
   
3. Principles of Math 11 or Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent prerequisite is required for most courses offered in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you check each individual course prerequisite and ensure that you have completed this requirement prior to registration. Failure to comply with this prerequisite requirement could result in course deregistration.

Program Duration

This is a 60-credit, two-year program. In order to complete the program in four consecutive semesters (excluding the summer) it is necessary to begin in September. However, many choose to take longer than four semesters. This program may be taken on a part-time basis.

Credentials

Financial Services Management Diploma

Program Content

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

1: Students that choose ACCT 1235 must take all three of these courses to complete their Financial Services Management Diploma.

Students should note that all above courses taken as part of the Financial Services Management Diploma may now be applied for credit towards the BBA – Financial Services and Administration.

Please be advised that in order to register for CMNS and ENGL courses, you must provide proof of English 12 with a grade of “B” or better or an equivalent.

*Note: FINC 2300 will be offered in the Winter term of 2012, but thereafter in the Fall term. FINC 2300 is required as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) qualifying course.