Certificate - Financial Services (Compliance and Risk)
- 1 year
- Duration
- 18,305 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Certificate
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
Enrolling in the Financial Services - Compliance and Risk graduate program will put you in the running for high-demand jobs in the financial services sector. A few blocks from Bay Street in Toronto's Financial District—the beating heart of Canada’s financial center—you’ll find St. James Campus, where classes are held.
Designed in collaboration with prominent figures in the field, this unique year-long program equips students to tackle the concepts and challenges related to risk and compliance in financial institutions. By weighing pragmatic and strategic responses to issues including growing regulatory scrutiny, complicated technology, and ethical considerations, it provides a comprehensive view of compliance and its connection with important stakeholders. Among the many courses available to students are those dealing with anti-money-laundering (AML), regulatory oversight of financial products, risk management, strategic decision-making, and advanced topics in regulatory compliance.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Introduction to Regulatory Compliance
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML): Principles & Procedures
- Business Ethics & Corporate Responsibility
- Regulatory Oversight of Financial Products
- Risk Mitigation through Testing & Controls
- Compliance Technology & Tools I
Semester 2
- Advanced Topics in Regulatory Compliance
- Fraud Investigation
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Career Development for Compliance Professionals
- Risk Management & Strategic Decision Making
- Compliance Technology & Tools II
Price
Base tuition fee (for two semesters - 1 year):
- 18,305 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
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College advanced diploma (three-year) or bachelor's degree or demonstrated relevant work experience (resumé and references required).
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- 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
