Department
Credits
24.00
Length of Program
Five semesters
Credential Type
Minor
Financial Services (Minor)
Overview
The Financial Services Minor is perfect for those who want an understanding of how Finance impacts their career as well as the world. You’ll get to pick from a variety of finance courses including International Financial Management, Investment Management Techniques, Financial Services Marketing, Security Analysis and more. You’ll also have the option to take the Financial Planning Capstone course, where you’ll prepare an industry level financial plan for an actual client.
To take the Minor in Finance, you must be enrolled in a bachelor’s program at Douglas College that is not the Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services.
Program Requirements
Curriculum Framework
Minor in Financial Services:
- This minor is available for all degree students at Douglas College, except those receiving a BBA Financial Services
- Successful completion of at least 24 credits as outlined below
- 15 credits upper level (3000-4000) coursework required
Program Requirements:
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
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Required Courses |
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Business Mathematics (see note (1) below) |
3.00 |
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Personal Finance I (CFP) |
3.00 |
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| Security Analysis (CFP) |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following two options: (see note (2) below) |
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Corporate Finance |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Corporate Finance |
3.00 |
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Select four courses from the following options |
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Personal Finance II (CFP) |
3.00 |
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International Financial Management |
3.00 |
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| Investment Management Techniques | 3.00 | |
| FINC 4360 | Portfolio Management Techniques | 3.00 |
| FINC 4370 | Financial Planning Capstone (CFP) | 3.00 |
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Derivatives - Theory & Applications |
3.00 |
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Income Tax I (see note (3) below) (CFP) |
3.00 |
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| Financial Services Marketing |
3.00 |
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Corporate and Financial Planning Law (see note (3) below) |
3.00 |
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Upper level FINC Elective |
One 3000-4000 level course from FINC |
3.00 |
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Total Credits |
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24.00 |
Notes
- Math 1125 or approved MATH substitute may be substituted to fulfill this requirement
- ECON 2298 may substitute for FINC 2340 or FINC 2345 if already taken.
- ACCT 3370 and BLAW 3720 have pre-requisite courses students would be responsible for.
* These courses require a grade of C as are pre-requisites for further courses.
The courses listed below satisfy the FP Canada™ Core and Advanced Curriculum requirements leading to QUALIFIED ASSOCIATE FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (QAFP™) and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification.
Admissions Requirements
There are no separate admission requirements for a minor, but students must be enrolled in a degree program in order to complete a minor.
Cost
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Program Guidelines
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