Financial Analysis (Post-Degree Diploma)

Faculty: Commerce & Business Administration

Department: Finance

Credits: 30.0

Length: One year

Credential: Post-Degree Diploma

Admission Type: Open Enrolment - Additional Admission Requirements

Learning Format: Full-time, Part-time

Offered: Fall, Summer, Winter

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program overview

Interested in the stock market? Consider a career as a financial planner, financial analyst or investment analyst with the Financial Analysis Post-Degree Diploma. In this one-year program you’ll learn career-enhancing financial knowledge and acquire a strong foundation in real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills.

Excellent job prospects

The financial industry is seeing a lot of hiring activity across all sectors, with an expected 23,300 job openings in B.C. between 2015 and 2025,* and professionals who have the financial skills to support business growth are in high demand. Financial analysts are especially in demand as companies look to these experts to help identify opportunities for growth.**

Get certified as a Chartered Financial Analyst

Graduates of the Finance Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program are qualified to write the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 exam, the first step to becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst – one of the most globally-recognized professional finance qualifications. As a CFA, you’ll stand out to employers and have instant credibility.

*Source: B.C. 2025 Labour Market Outlook

**Source: Robert Half

curriculum framework

Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of 30 credits.
A minimum grade of "C" for each course which is a pre-requisite to further courses is required (indicated by *).
70% (21 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College. Up to a maximum of nine credits used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet program requirements, but additional courses will need to be taken to replace these credits. Please contact the program coordinator for approval of substitutions.
A minimum average grade of C+ or 2.33 GPA in the program is required to graduate.

Course Requirements:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
FINC 1231*	Business Mathematics	3.00
FINC 2340*	Corporate Finance	3.00
FINC 3390*	Security Analysis	3.00
ACCT 1235*	Principles of Introductory Financial Accounting I and II (or ACCT 1210 or an approved substitute)	3.00
ACCT 3410	Intermediate Accounting II	3.00
FINC 3305	International Financial Management	3.00
FINC 4340	Investment Management Techniques	3.00
FINC 4380	Derivatives – Theory & Applications	3.00
FINC 4360	Portfolio Management Techniques	3.00
FINC 4390 or upper level CBA elective	Supplemental Topics for CFA Program or an upper level CBA elective	3.00
Total Credits		30.00

admission requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

General College Admission Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.

Due to the program’s advanced curriculum coverage in Finance, it is strongly recommended that students who wish to enter the program have a Bachelor’s degree in Business.

program cost

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curriculum guidelines

Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester/year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

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Financial Analysis (Post-Degree Diploma)