Applied Financial Services

Certificate

This program is not currently accepting applications.

With help from the Applied Financial Services certificate program, you could fast track your way into the financial services industry. In less than a year, you’ll be prepared for a career in financial services firms through a combination of technical and interpersonal skills development that builds your confidence and provides you with the skills you need to succeed.

Our courses focus on in-class business simulations that combine financial service with foundational business knowledge. As you progress in the program, you will learn to integrate the complexity of managing business processes with excellent service skills.

Hands-on, industry-relevant skills 

The Applied Financial Services program will show you how to advise clients on their day-to-day financial needs. In addition to communication, financial and information technology training, our program will show you the ins and outs of general business administration.

You will discover and master:

  • financial advising 
  • commercial banking services
  • business software and technology
  • introductory accounting principles
  • professionalism and business ethics 
  • marketing basics 

Program fit

You could excel in this program if you:

  • are fluent in English
  • work well as part of a team
  • have a keen appreciation for accuracy and detail
  • enjoy being actively involved in marketing products and services
  • are interested in working in the retail financial services industry

Classroom & study hours

On average, students can expect to spend:

  • 20 hours per week attending classes over the course of each semester
  • An additional 20-30 hours per week studying, completing assignments, doing research, reading, etc.

Hands-on learning

Through the course of the program, you will have the opportunity to engage with industry and practice with real-world case studies and job interviews. These activities will align your studies with the needs of industry and help bring the theory and concepts to life.

Scotiabank Banking and Stock Trading Lab

bank lab

As a student in the Applied Financial Services program, you’ll have the opportunity to use the Scotiabank Banking and Stock Trading Lab, which replicates an operational financial institution to help you integrate key processes with client service expectations.

Practice makes perfect

Financial Banking Lab

8 customer service stations with simulated banking software, financial slips and drawers.

This program is a part of the JR Shaw School of Business.

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