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Business Administration, Diploma - Finance Option

Your pathway to business education. þƵ can prepare you for a career within the business and financial worlds.

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Program at a glance

Credential

Diploma

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Business

Length

2 years

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Prepare for a career in business

Start in September, January or May

You'll develop the skills and knowledge to work in the finance industry. This program provides you with a solid business education and a foundation in either financial planning or corporate finance, covering areas such as business finance; investment analysis; money, banking, and financial institutions; client relationships and marketing; professional ethics; economics; personal taxations, and accounting.

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After graduation

With a Diploma in Business Administration – Finance Option, you areprepared for employmentwith banks, finance departments of larger corporations and government; credit unions, trust companies, investment dealers, mortgage brokerage firms, insurance companies, lending and leasing institutions and financial planning firms.

You will also graduate with credit towards theBachelor of Business Administrationprograms at þƵ. You may obtain advanced standing and/or recognition in a number ofprofessional programs or be able transfer to a university.

For further information, consult with anAcademic Advisor. There are also 2-year blocktransfer creditto degree programs at other institutions including Royal Roads University and the University of Lethbridge. Transfer credit to other post-secondary institutions on a course-by-course basis is available.

Information sessions

The School of Business information sessions are a great way to learn more about a program and to get your questions answered by faculty and staff.

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Who can I contact if I want more information?

DzԳٲbusiness@camosun.ca

International students please contact International Admissions

What you'll learn

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

What to expect

Theprogram consists of 20courseswhich can be completed in approximately twoyears if taken on a full-time basis. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.

Year 1

In the first year, you’ll work through introductory-level courses in accounting, finance, economics, and marketing. Exit the program now with a Certificate in Business Administration or continue onto the year 2.

Year 2

In your second year, you'll work through money and banking, corporate finance, and investment courses. Exit the program now with a Diploma in Business Administration-Finance Option.

Co-operative Education option

Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied learning classroom to life.

To participate in Co-operative Education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete

  • Eight (8) first year courses, with a cumulativeof 3.0 (C+), and
  • the Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course

Learn more about the Co-op Education program

Co-op Education

International students

Under Canadian Immigration Law, as an international student you are eligible to participate in co-operative education and you can legally work in Canada during specified work terms. TheWork Permit Checklist for international studentswill assist in planning your participation in co-operative education.

A rewarding career

Financial and investment analysts in BC*of$79,149depending on employer and seniority.

*2022 Job Bank Wage data

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program

Business Administration, Diploma - Finance Option

$7,595 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)

Business Administration, Diploma - Finance Option, Internship designation

$8,414 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)

Business Administration, Diploma - Finance Option, Co-op designation

$9,105 (domestic)
$36,833 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission Requirements

One of:

  • C+ inEnglish 12
  • C inEnglish 12 þƵ Alternative

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

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Program participation requirements

  • Many first year business courses require math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11,MATH 073,MATH 077, MATH 137,or “C+” inMATH 072,MATH 075, or MATH 135).Students may enter this program without math but please note, students must complete one of the math courses as listed above or successfully complete þƵ’s math assessment in or before their first semester of study.

Our teaching staff

þƵ College is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.

Contact Us

Faculty/staff profile

Martha Thomas

Martha Okot Thomas

Department Chair

thomasm@camosun.ca
250-370-4153
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

Faculty/staff profile

Keri Norrie Instructor, Accounting & Finance

Keri Norrie

Program Leader

norriek@camosun.ca
250-370-4175
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

Lansdowne campus

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For more details, including courses, please see the program outline.

Contact information

School of Business

Campus location

Centre for Business & Access (CBA) building 249

Location link

Interurban Campus

250–370–4565

business@camosun.ca


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