George Brown College Full-Time Programs 2020-2021

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE PROGRAM (WITH WORK

EXPERIENCE) (B150)
PROGRAM Business Administration – Finance TUITION
NAME
$4,219.00 * †
COURSE CODE B150
SCHOOL School of Accounting and Finance
ADDITIONAL COST
CENTRE Business * Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service
and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in
LOCATION St. James Campus
Fall 2019. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall
DURATION 3 years (6 semesters in class, 2 semesters 2020 and at later dates.
work experience)
† This program includes 2 Work Experience semesters. The
EXPERIENTIAL Work Experience (Co-op or Internship)
tuition fee for this program does NOT include the cost of Work
LEARNING Required
Experience semesters. The first Work Experience fee of $500
STARTING September, January covers the cost of the Work Experience Preparation course and the
MONTH first Work Experience semester. There is an additional fee of $500
for the second Work Experience semester.
CREDENTIAL Ontario College Advanced Diploma
YEAR OF 2020-2021 International students: Visit the International Fees and Related
STUDY Costs2 page for more information.
METHOD OF FT
Fees for external exams (Canadian Securities Course I and II,
STUDY
Financial Planning Standards Council Exam Level I) are not
APPLY TO Ontario Colleges1 included.

The program teaches the curriculum required to prepare to write

industry-credentialing exams. These include:

• Canadian Securities Course I and II (CSC I and CSC II)

• Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP®) Exam
• Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) Exam (Note: A degree
requirement is being introduced to be eligible to become a CFP
Professional, visit the FP Canada website for more info. If you
wish to pursue a degree, please see the “Future Studies”
section below.
• Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)
• An Approved LLQP training course
• LLQP Provincial Examination
Fees for external exams are not included and are an additional cost
to this program. Students or Graduates should visit the following
websites for information regarding exam dates and fees:

• FP Canada3
• Canadian Securities Institute4
• Oliver's Learning5 (or another approved provider)
• Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario6
Students or graduates should visit the Financial Planning Standards
Council website7 and Canadian Securities Institute website8 for
information regarding exam dates and fees.

Students wishing to become licensed to sell life insurance products

in Ontario must complete the following steps:

1. Apply for and pass (min. 60%) Oliver’s (or approved other)
LLQP certification exam.
2. Within 12 months of completing the certification exam, apply for
and pass (min. 60%) the provincial exam.
3. On passing the provincial exam, a provincial insurance license
may be granted if the applicant is sponsored by a qualified
company.

LLQP Exam Fees are subject to change and information about

these fees needs to be obtained from the institution giving the
exam.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant
meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
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The Business Administration – Finance advanced YOUR FIELD STUDY OPTIONS

diploma program provides students with the knowledge
and skills to work in the financial services sector. The Work experience (Co-op and Internship): This program
financial services sector continues to grow and adapt to the requires the successful completion of two semesters of
needs of clients through the use of technology. People with work experience to graduate. This work experience is
customer service skills and knowledge of financial either co-op (paid) or internship (unpaid). Either one will
planning, call centre operations, investments and risk give you the practical experience employers value.
management are needed in this fast-paced environment.
George Brown works with employers and industry partners
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to help to identify potential work experience opportunities.
clients take steps to achieve their life goals through an Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-
integrated approach to the management of all their directed industry work experience opportunities they
financial affairs, including such areas as: believe will provide the learning experiences they value
and meet the learning outcomes of the program.
• Financial Management – assess the client’s current and
future financial position, based upon their cash flow, This valuable work experience can, in turn, be added to
budget and net worth. your resume.
• Investment Management – assess the nature of the
client’s assets based on their risk tolerance, time For more detailed information on Field Education, visit
horizon and expected rates of return georgebrown.ca/business/learning_environment.
• Retirement Planning – compare the client’s expected
lifestyle in retirement to their current retirement assets PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING
and planned savings OUTCOMES
• Tax Planning – assess the client’s current and future The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
tax obligations and strategies employed to minimize or
defer taxation 1. Co-ordinate the processing and maintaining of financial
• Insurance and Risk Management – manage the client's records in compliance with relevant policies,
exposure to an unexpected financial loss due to death, procedures and regulations for individuals and/or
health issues, property damage and other risks. organizations.
• Estate Planning – assess how the client can meet their 2. Co-ordinate the preparation and the presentation of
objectives upon death in the most efficient and cost- financial information in compliance with relevant
effective manner legislation and regulations for individuals and/or
• Prepare a comprehensive financial plan for a client organizations.
situation, integrating and prioritizing the activities listed 3. Analyze financial reports for individuals and/or
above organizations by applying financial mathematics and
statistics.
4. Develop and evaluate a financial plan to meet
individuals’ and/or organizations’ needs and objectives.
5. Develop, implement, evaluate and co-ordinate
marketing strategies to promote financial products and
services and to enhance customer service.
6. Develop, implement and evaluate strategies to
establish and maintain professional networking and
business relationships in the finance sector.
7. Analyze and evaluate, within a Canadian context, the
impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics,
technology and the environment on individuals’ and/or
organizations’ operations.
8. Develop, implement and evaluate ongoing strategies for
personal and professional development, highlighting
ethics, values and standards in the finance sector.
9. Co-ordinate the planning, implementation, management
This Centre for Business9 program (B150) is part of our
and evaluation of team projects by applying project
School of Accounting and Finance 10and is offered with management principles.
work experience. Students wishing to apply for Business
Administration – Finance without work experience11 REQUIRED COURSES
should apply to B13012.
In order to graduate from the B150 program, you need a
total of 39 courses. 34 Mandatory courses, 2 Business
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Electives, and 3 General Education Electives. For the B150
Work Experience (Co-op or Internship) Required program you need to take a Work Experience Prep
Course (BUS 1000) in semester 3, and complete 2 Work
Experience (Coop or Internship) terms.
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The Mandatory courses for the first 4 semesters are SEMESTER 3

common to all students. At the end of semester 4, students
can choose their Specialization option: Financial Services Code Courses Prerequisite
or Financial Planning. BUS 1056 Business Presentation Skills COMM 1007
Depending on the results of your placement tests, you may FIN 1035 Retirement Planning FIN 1011
be required to take COMM 1003 (English Skills) or CESL FIN 2061 Canadian Investments I FIN 1011
1003 (English Skills-ESL) before progressing to COMM Consumer Behaviours &
1007. Similarly, you may be required to take MATH1027 FIN 2035 MARK 1020
Financial Needs
(Business Math with Remediation) before progressing to
LAW 1011 Business and Family Law NONE
MATH 1021. COMM1003/CESL 1003 and MATH 1027 do
not count towards the 38 courses required for graduation, STAT 1010 Quantitative Methods 1 MATH 1021
and you will be charged for these extra courses. Please Work Experience Prep COMM 1007
BUS 1000
speak to the Business Office staff if you need any Course* & 3.0 GPA
assistance. Select One General Education Elective
General Education Courses (Semester Two, Three, and
Four): You must complete 4 General Education courses. 1 * This course is mandatory only for students taking the
mandatory ("Successful Social Relations" - GHUM 1087) Work Experience Option (B150)
and 3 chosen from at least 2 of the following categories: SEMESTER 4
Social Sciences (GSSC), Arts and Humanities (GHUM) or
Science and Technology (GSCI). Code Courses Prerequisite
You are required to make up any failed or dropped ACCT 2028 Taxation I ACCT 1001
courses before you are eligible to graduate. You can FIN 2062 Canadian Investments II FIN 1011
make up these courses during the day, and some are FIN 1040 Estate Planning FIN 1011
offered in the evening through Continuing Education. Money Management and
Please check with the Business Office staff to ensure that FIN 2003 FIN 1011
Software
the continuing education courses are equivalent to what is
Insurance in Financial
taught in the full-time program. Note that some courses FIN 2063 FIN 1011
Planning
may not be offered in every semester. Our staff can assist
you in any special timetable requirements you may have. Career Planning &
STS 1037 NONE
Development
SEMESTER 1
Select One General Education Elective
Code Courses Prerequisite
BUS 1038 Business Concepts 1 NONE FINANCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIZATION
COMM 1007 College English NONE SEMESTER 5
ECON 1032 Macroeconomics NONE Code Courses Prerequisite
FIN 1003 Financial Systems in Canada NONE Fundamentals of Human
HRM 1008 NONE
GHUM1087 Successful Social Relations NONE Resource Management
MARK 1020 Principles of Marketing I NONE Business Computer
COMP 1115 COMP 1010
MATH 1191 Mathematics of Finance NONE Applications II
FIN 1034 Customer Service NONE
SEMESTER 2 Call Centre Operations -
FIN 3005 NONE
Code Courses Prerequisite Inbound
ACCT 1001 Accounting Fundamentals 1 NONE Sales Training and Client
MARK 2027 MARK 1020
Business Computer Mgmt.
COMP 1010 NONE MARK 2028 Marketing Financial Services MARK 1020
Applications I
Professional Communications
COMM 1034 COMM 1007 SEMESTER 6
I
Fundamentals of Financial Code Courses Prerequisite
FIN 1011 NONE
Planning BUS 1040 Project Management NONE
PSY 1129 Organizational Behaviour NONE BUS 1041 Small Business Management BUS 1038
Select One General Education Elective FIN 1033 Advertising & Promotion MARK 1020
Call Centre Operations -
FIN 3006 NONE
Outbound
Introduction to Bank Financial
FIN 2033 FIN 1003
Management
Select One Business Elective
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FINANCIAL PLANNING SPECIALIZATION BUSINESS ELECTIVES – FINANCIAL PLANNING

SEMESTER 5 SPECIALIZATION

Code Courses Prerequisite Code Business Electives Prerequisite

FIN 2007 Investment Planning FIN 1011 COMP 1113 Principles of E-Business COMP 1010
Business Computer ECON 1031 Microeconomics NONE
COMP 1115 COMP 1010 FIN 1033 Advertising & Promotion MARK 1020
Applications II
FIN 1034 Customer Service NONE MARK 2053 Negotiation Skills NONE
FIN 2005 Income Tax Planning NONE MGMT 3008 International Trade Finance MGMT 1018
Fundamentals of Human ECON 1031
HRM 1008 NONE or ECON
Resource Management ECON 1021 Environmental Economics
Sales Training and Client 1032 or
MARK 2027 FIN 1011 ECON 1034
Mgmt.
MGMT 1018 International Business MARK 1020
SEMESTER 6 ACCT 1001,
BUS 3015 Applied Business Planning MATH 1021
Code Courses Prerequisite & HRM 1008
BUS 1040 Project Management NONE
BUS 1041 Small Business Management BUS 1038 ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Advanced Financial Planning
FIN 2008
& Ethics
FIN 2007 George Brown College has agreements13 with several
universities in Canada, the United States and abroad that
MARK 2028 Marketing Financial Services MARK 1020 will give you credit for your college diploma.
Select Two Business Electives
YOUR CAREER
General Education Electives
In this program, students obtain the knowledge and skills
ELECTIVES
necessary to pursue careers in the financial services
BUSINESS ELECTIVES – FINANCIAL SERVICES sector. Graduates of the program have found employment
SPECIALIZATION as:
Code Business Electives Prerequisite • Financial Advisor/Planner
The Business Media in • Financial Services Representative
CMMK 1127 COMM 1034 • Customer Service Representative
Canada
COMP 1113 Principles of E-Business COMP 1010 • Investment Advisor
ECON 1031 Microeconomics NONE Note: While the advanced diploma will help you build many
HRM 2021 Compensation HRM 1008 of the skills needed in these roles, further designations or
credentials may also be required. To learn more about the
MARK 2053 Negotiation Skills NONE
career possibilities and educational requirements, you may
ECON 1031 wish to visit the Toronto Financial Services Alliance website
or ECON at www.tfsa.ca.
ECON 1021 Environmental Economics
1032 or
ECON 1034
MGMT 1018 International Business MARK 1020
Coaching for Effective
HRM 2027 HRM 1008
Performance Management
MGMT 3008 International Trade Finance MGMT 1018
STAT 2011 Quantitative Methods II STAT 1010
ACCT 1001,
BUS 3015 Applied Business Planning MATH 1021
& HRM 1008
Business Research & Report
CMMK 1114 COMM 1034
Writing
CMMK 1156 Talking Business COMM 1107
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FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS

Graduates of the Business Administration – Finance
advanced diploma may be eligible for advanced standing in
the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services)14
program.

For information on additional future study options, see

georgebrown.ca/transferguide.

Related Credentials and Certifications

Graduates of this program may wish to pursue other

credentials or certifications in the financial services sector.

Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP®)

designation may be obtained through FP Canada15.

Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation may be EDUCATIONAL/DEGREE PATHWAY

obtained through FP Canada16.
Business Administration – Finance students may be
Note: A degree requirement is being introduced to be eligible for advanced standing in the Honours Bachelor of
eligible to become a CFP professional, visit the FP Canada Commerce (Financial Services)21 program.
website17 for more information. If you wish to pursue a
degree, see the Future Study section above. For information on additional future study options, see
georgebrown.ca/transferguide.
Canadian Securities Course (CSC) may be obtained
through the Canadian Securities Institute18.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic
Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) may be
achievement, including the required courses, and any other
obtained through Oliver’s Learning (or another approved
selection criteria outlined below.
provider) followed by the Provincial Licensing exam.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
DESIGNATIONS
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
Graduates of this program may wish to pursue other • Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
designations or credentials in the financial services sector. ** MATURE STUDENT STATUS (19 YEARS OF AGE OR
OLDER AND NO OSSD)
The Financial Planning Examination Level 1 is a required
step toward obtaining a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment22
designation. More information on the CFP® designation for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to
and its requirements may be obtained at the Financial achieve the credit(s) needed in English23 and Math24.
Planning Standards Council website19.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring
Information on the Canadian Securities Course and that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and
licensing requirements can be found at the Canadian meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee
Securities Institute website20. admission to the program. Applicants may be required to
have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Note: The requirements for each designation/certification
are set by the granting body, not George Brown College. In COURSE EXEMPTIONS
order to qualify for any of these designations/certifications, Some college and university credits may qualify you for
you need to follow the process listed on its website and exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for
meet all the requirements applicable to you. more information.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Proficiency in English communications is necessary for
success in this program.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/englishproficiency for more
details

INTERNATIONAL (VISA) STUDENTS

Visit the International Admissions25 page for more

information.
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Sarita Gnyawali (Graduate 2017, CENTRE FOR BUSINESS

Business Administration – Finance), AP For questions regarding programs at the Centre for
Coordinator, Sienna Senior Living Business or if you require more information, please do not
“I grew up in a different cultural hesitate to contact us. Our knowledgeable staff are
environment and moving to Toronto was available to assist you.
a challenging step in my life and career. I
had supportive friends, staff and For general inquiries, please contact the Centre for
professors at George Brown that made it very easy for Business:
me to cope with the challenges. This program provides Email: business@georgebrown.ca Phone: (416) 415-5000
hands-on learning opportunities and also opens doors ext. 2160
to gain Canadian work experience. There are frequent BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – FINANCE (B130/B150)
on-campus recruitment programs organized by potential
employers that provide opportunities to interact and For inquiries related to this program (for example, course-
connect with them. I am glad and proud to be a part of specific information) please contact one of the Program
this reputed brand.” Co-ordinators:
Tracey Britt, Program Co-ordinator
CONTACT US Email: tbritt1@georgebrown.ca
or
INFORMATION SESSIONS Carolyn Fallis, Program Co-ordinator
On-campus information sessions are held on a regular Email: cfallis@georgebrown.ca
basis. Come and have your questions answered. Learn Sam Levy, Chair, School of Accounting and Finance
about the program content and career options, meet your Email: sam.levy@georgebrown.ca
friendly professors and staff, and experience what it is like
VISIT OUR CAMPUS
to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an
upcoming session. This program is offered out of our School of Accounting
and Finance32 and classes take place at our St. James
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ADMISSIONS
Campus33, predominantly at 200 King St. E.34, and 290
For inquiries about domestic admission requirements, Adelaide St. E.35, Toronto, ON, Canada.
admission deadlines, or the admissions process, please Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up36
contact the Admissions Office at today! You can also check out our virtual tour37.
admissions@georgebrown.ca or visit the Admissions web
page.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS

For inquiries about international admission requirements,
permits and visas, accommodations, or anything specific to
international students, please contact the International
Centre at International@georgebrown.ca or visit George
Brown International.
Phone: (416) 415-5000 ext. 2115

FINANCIALS/FEES
For inquiries about OSAP, Bursaries, Scholarships and
other financial inquiries, please contact the Financial Aid
Office at FinAid@georgebrown.ca or visit the Financial Aid
web page.

ENTRY ADVISING
For advice on the various program options and which
program might be best suited for you, make an
appointment to see an Entry Advisor. Please review these
frequently asked questions or choose to book your
appointment using the link provided.

1. Book online:
Complete and submit the Client Intake Form
2. Book by phone:
Entry Advisor: (416) 415-5000, Ext 2949 Toll Free:
1-800-265-2002 TTY: 1-877-515-5559
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LINKS REFERENCE
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https://collegeapply.ontariocolleges.ca/?
collegeCode=GBTC&programCode=B150&lang=en
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/international/futurestudents/tuitionfees/
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https://www.fpcanada.ca/
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https://www.csi.ca/student/en_ca/home.xhtml
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http://www.oliverslearning.com/
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http://www.fsrao.ca/
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http://fpsc.ca/
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https://www.csi.ca/student/en_ca/home.xhtml
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/business/
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/business/accountingfinance/
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/business-administration-finance-
program-b130/
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/business-administration-finance-
program-b130/
13
https://dmzbwb02.georgebrown.ca/PROD/wwsktrar.P_B2B_Agreement
14
http://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/honours-bachelor-of-commerce-
financial-services-b302/
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https://www.fpcanada.ca/
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https://www.fpcanada.ca/
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https://www.fpcanada.ca/
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https://www.csi.ca/student/en_ca/courses/csi/csc.xhtml
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http://fpsc.ca
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https://www.csi.ca/student/en_ca/home.xhtml
21
http://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/honours-bachelor-of-commerce-
financial-services-b302/
22
http://www.georgebrown.ca/assessment/admi-pre/
23
http://www.georgebrown.ca/upgrading-credits/english-diploma/
24
http://www.georgebrown.ca/upgrading-credits/math-diploma/
25
http://www.georgebrown.ca/international/futurestudents/howtoapply/
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/business_infosessions/
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/admissions/
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/international/
29
http://www.georgebrown.ca/financialaid/
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/entry_advising_faq.aspx
31
http://www.georgebrown.ca/advising/contactform/
32
http://www.georgebrown.ca/business/accountingfinance/
33
http://www.georgebrown.ca/campuses/st-james/
34
https://www.google.com/maps/place/George+Brown+College/@43.6509
62,-79.3724126,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!
1s0x0:0x2a2d39cb9b79ac42!8m2!3d43.650962!4d-79.3702239
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https://www.google.com/maps/place/George+Brown+College/@43.6519
459,-79.3722555,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!
1s0x0:0x975fd3a1900dc061!8m2!3d43.6519459!4d-79.3700668
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http://www.georgebrown.ca/campus_tours/
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https://vt.georgebrown.ca/business

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its

programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should
not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty.
Students are responsible for verifying George Brown
College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as
well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry
associations, or other bodies that may award additional
designations concurrently with, or after completion of, a
George Brown College program.