Open doors to a career in the financial sector, one of the fastest-growing industries in Canada. Learn how to evaluate investments, gain important knowledge required to start your own business, or work in government sectors or as an investor.

Begin with foundational studies of microeconomics and macroeconomics and take specialized courses in financial accounting, financial management, applied business computing and managerial economics.

Explore the financial management issues of chartered banks, insurance and trust companies, mortgage and loan companies, pension funds and investment firms.

Evaluate profitability and learn how to value real investments such as capital projects, as well as financial securities including stocks, bonds, options and futures.

Finance involves evaluating profitability and valuing real investments such as capital projects, as well as financial securities such as stocks, bonds, options and futures. In addition to the study of sources of capital and financing decisions of the firm and individual investors, the Finance major also studies the management of financial institutions such as banks and trust companies. The tools of Finance are used by small and large firms, government and individual investors. Instruction in Finance provides valuable information regarding financing and evaluating investment opportunities to students planning to enter into business for themselves. Government and firms employ Finance majors as financial analysts as well as in general management positions. In addition, the financial services industry is one of the fastest growing industries in Canada. Individuals interested in positions in the financial sector, or pursuing either the Chartered Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designations, or completing the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), should consider majoring in Finance.

Career Paths
Chartered Financial Planner
Chartered Financial Analyst
Financial manager
Investment banker