This program combines general business courses with specific financial service courses designed to appeal to those who would like to work in a fast-paced, professional business environment. The curriculum in this program includes a number of specialized courses developed by the Institute of Canadian Bankers including the Investment Funds in Canada course, designed for individuals who wish to be certified to sell mutual funds. In addition, students who are hired by a financial institution may wish to continue their studies with the Institute. Banking-specific courses taken in the Business Management - Financial Services program may be used as prerequisites for other Institute programs, specifically the Personal Financial Counseling, Planning and Trust programs. The curriculum also includes courses developed by the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), and the Insurance Institute of Canada.

Graduates are employed in a number of front-line and behind-the-scenes positions in banks and other financial services institutions. Specific roles have included Customer Service Representatives, Personal Banking Representatives and Financial Services Consultants. The financial services industry is one of the fastest growing industries and is characterized by highly varied career opportunities combined with a technology-intensive environment and strong customer-service oriented professionals.

Common Job Titles:

- Customer Service Representative,
- Personal Banking Representative,
- Financial Services Consultant,
- Bank Teller,
- Foreign Exchange Teller

Employment for this occupation is expected to be stable through the year 2005. The demand for Business Management - Financial Services graduates will increase because of the growing complexity of financial markets and products, and the expansion of international trade. Business Management - Financial Services graduates now often engage in strategic planning, international finance and planning for overseas acquisition and trade - thus require a broader international perspective. Person with string information and technology management skills and familiarity with financial products and services should have the best chance in the job market.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level, or equivalent
• Grade 12 English
• Grade 12 Mathematics for technology
  
  

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