Financial Planning (Post-Degree Diploma)

The Post-Degree Diploma in Financial Planning builds your knowledge of financial planning, taxation and investing that you’ll need in order to become a Certified Financial Planner. You’ll take finance courses in financial services marketing, Canadian securities, wealth management and more. In your second semester, you’ll create a professional financial plan using four of the six financial components you’ve learned through your education. When possible, cases will be sourced from current clients.

Get valuable work experience through the Business Internship program  

In the Business Internship Program, you’ll apply the theory and knowledge you’ve learned in class into a real-world business setting. During your unpaid part-time internship, you’ll be assigned tasks and projects that junior management, marketing, business, administrative and/or sales employees complete in the modern workplace. 

To be accepted into the internship program, you must contact the Career Centre early in your studies at Douglas College. 

Graduate job-ready with the Career Boost program

Designed for post-degree students, the Career Boost program prepares you for part-time paid or volunteer positions that complement your studies. You’ll participate in career-building workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, career fairs, networking with employers, peer-led leadership meetings and more. Once you graduate, you’ll get the continued support, skills and knowledge you need to find a full-time job in your field.

Excellent job prospects

In the next ten years, over 22,300 finance job openings are expected in Canada. Financial advisors are especially in demand as companies look to these experts to identify opportunities for business growth.

Get licensed as a Qualified Associate Financial Planner or Certified Financial Planner

Completion of certain finance courses (listed in program requirements) satisfies the FP Canada Core and Advanced Curriculum requirements allowing you to challenge the Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification exams. Note that full certification also requires completion of relevant work experience as well as the FP Canada Introduction to Professional Ethics program and the Professional Education program.