Finance is the study of financial decision making in investment, portfolio management and corporate finance as well as managing risk, financial innovations in a dynamic business environment.

As a student in finance, you'll study areas such as corporate and personal finance, investments, global finance, financial technology (FinTech), Financial Institutions and Markets, and Derivatives. You will develop your skills using excel, statistical, trading and portfolio management software and draw from fields such as economics, accounting, and social responsibility as you prepare for career opportunities in the areas of banking, investments, international finance, trading, risk management and more. You’ll also have the opportunity for hands-on financial trading through our Student Managed Investment Fund.

At the Dhillon School of Business you have a choice of completing a 10-course certificate in Management (finance focus), a 20-course (approximately two-year) finance diploma, or completing our 40-course (approximately four-year) business degree program majoring in finance direct from high school, as a transfer student from college, or as a second degree opportunity. If you choose the certificate or diploma, you have the option of laddering that education into the degree.

As a finance major, you can also choose a minor to enhance your knowledge in a secondary line of study. Several minors complement finance well, such as supply chain management, fintech and financial innovation, international management and Indigenous governance. Learn more about our available minors.



Why take finance at the Dhillon School of Business?
The fantastic news is that the career landscape for students in finance is projected to have above average number of job openings provincially, nationally, and internationally now and in the coming years.

As a student you'll experience the best financial management education through our hands-on training inside and outside the classroom from expert faculty. Our world class Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching, or 'trading room" is fully integrated into our teaching, bridging your academic knowledge and practical experience, making you career ready.

Upon completion, students can pursue professional designations in finance such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Canadian Securities Course (CSC). If you’re interested becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), recognized as the premier certification for investment professionals, you’ll be happy to know that our finance major is Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) recognized. We also offer 15 scholarships you can apply for to help to cover the cost of CFA exams.

Many of our students also enrol in co-operative education while at the Dhillon School of Business. Co-op allows you to get paid work experience before you graduate and can even help you land a job immediately after graduation.



Employment stats for a career in finance*


Dhillon School of Business - Finance job postings


Job postings in the last 12 months


Canada: 13,248
Alberta: 1,359


Dhillon School of Business - Finance salary

Salary


Canada (zero to five years experience): $73,000
Canada (six plus years of experience): $105,000
Alberta (zero to five years experience): $74,000
Alberta (six plus years of experience): $100,000


Dhillon School of Business - Finance

Top employers hiring


Canada:

Scotiabank
MNP Corporation
CIBC
General Motors
Royal Bank of Canada
Alberta:

Canadian Western Bank
Parkland Fuel Corp.
Scotiabank
Suncor Energy
Nutrien Ltd.
* Employment data provided by Emsi Burning Glass 2021.



The advantages of being a Dhillon School of Business student
Experiential learning
You’ll have lots of opportunities to apply the theories you’ve learned in the classroom to real-life, hands-on situations as well as programs to help you connect with our student community. As a Dhillon student, you'll have access to these experiential programs and more:

Co-operative Education (Co-op)
DSB Edge
Student Professional Development
Integrated Management Experience (IME)
Student Managed Investment Fund
Dhillon School of Business student clubs
Hungary work-study
Malaysia work-study
International exchanges
Case competitions
Visit our Dhillon School of Business website to learn more about student experience opportunities.

Education that’s personal
Our students say they chose the Dhillon School of Business because of the smaller class sizes and more personal and supportive approach to teaching. Here you’ll get many opportunities to connect and interact with your professors and peers to set you up for success.

Flexible study options
Whether you’re a traditional student interested in our Lethbridge campus with full-time classes during the day or a working professional interested in the Calgary Campus’s evening and weekend classes, we have a flexible study option for you.

Internationally recognized for quality
As an AACSB accredited business school, the Dhillon School of Business have met very rigorous quality standards proven to provide you with the best in business education worldwide. You can trust that your education here will give you a distinct advantage in the real world including more competitive salaries, more employers interested in you after graduation and more. See all our professional accreditations and designations.

Top job titles in Alberta and/or Canada

Financial Analyst
Controller
Senior Financial Analyst
Financial Specialist
Finance Manager
Other possible careers

Chief Financial Officer
Commodities Trader
Financial Analyst or Advisor
Risk Manager
Investment Analyst or Advisor
Investment Banker
Personal or Commercial Banker