Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) - Financial Services
- 4 years
- Duration
- 20,916 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) at the University of Toronto is a four-year business degree designed in collaboration with local financial services firms to produce graduates who can succeed in today's competitive job market. The second year of school is when students decide between focusing on Accounting or Financial Planning.
This program will equip you with the theoretical background, practical expertise, and relevant experience necessary to pursue a career in professional accounting or financial planning.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Applied Business Communication
- Canadian Business Fundamentals
- Financial Mathematics
- Microeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment
Semester 2
- Personal Financial Planning Principles
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Organizational Behaviour
- Macroeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment
At the end of year one, students select their major. You can access the Curriculum Planner and course outline for each major online
FINANCIAL PLANNING MAJOR
YEAR 2
Semester 3
- Statistical Methods
- Investments I
- Canadian Financial Systems
- Retirement Planning
- Work Experience Prep. Course
Semester 4
- Investments II BFPL 2102
- Family Law
- Estate Planning BFPL 1001
- Income Taxation I
YEAR 3
Semester 5
- International Finance
- Financial Services Marketing
- Quantitative Methods
- Corporate Finance I
Semester 6
- Personal Risk Management
- Corporate Finance II
- Income Tax Strategies
- Selling Financial Services
INTEGRATED WORK EXPERIENCE OR ACADEMIC WORK TERM (14 WEEKS)
YEAR 4
Semester 7
- Corporate Governance and Compliance
- Investment Management
- Management Decision-Making
- Intermediate Financial Planning
Semester 8
- Advanced Personal Financial Planning
- Portfolio Management
- Human Resources Management
- Small Business Management
ACCOUNTING MAJOR
YEAR 2
Semester 3
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Managerial Accounting I
- Statistical Methods
- Canadian Business Law
- Work Experience Prep. Course
Semester 4
- Intermediate Accounting II
- Managerial Accounting II
- Quantitative Methods
- Corporate Finance I
YEAR 3
Semester 5
- Income Taxation I
- Business Management Information Systems
- Advanced Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting III
Semester 6
- Income Taxation II
- Corporate Finance II
- Audit and Assurance
- Human Resources Management
INTEGRATED WORK EXPERIENCE OR ACADEMIC WORK TERM (14 WEEKS)
YEAR 4
Semester 7
- Advanced Accounting I
- Marketing Management
- Advanced Auditing
- Corporate Governance and Compliance
Semester 8
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management
- Management Decision Making
- Advanced Accounting II
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 20,916 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses including: grade 12 (U) English and grade 12 (U) mathematics.
- A grade of at least 60 per cent in all prerequisite courses (English and math).
- An overall average of 65 per cent in six grade 12 (U) or (M) courses.
- Recommended courses: basic computer software applications and Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U).
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 9;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 115;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
