Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
2 years
Prepare for a career in business
Start in September, January or May
You'll develop the skills and knowledge to work in the finance industry. This program provides you with a solid business education and a foundation in either financial planning or corporate finance, covering areas such as business finance; investment analysis; money, banking, and financial institutions; client relationships and marketing; professional ethics; economics; personal taxations, and accounting.
After graduation
With a Diploma in Business Administration – Finance Option, you areprepared for employmentwith banks, finance departments of larger corporations and government; credit unions, trust companies, investment dealers, mortgage brokerage firms, insurance companies, lending and leasing institutions and financial planning firms.
You will also graduate with credit towards theBachelor of Business Administrationprograms at Camosun. You may obtain advanced standing and/or recognition in a number ofprofessional programs or be able transfer to a university.
For further information, consult with anAcademic Advisor. There are also 2-year blocktransfer creditto degree programs at other institutions including Royal Roads University and the University of Lethbridge. Transfer credit to other post-secondary institutions on a course-by-course basis is available.
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International students please contact International Admissions
What you'll learn
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Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What to expect
Theprogram consists of 20courseswhich can be completed in approximately twoyears if taken on a full-time basis. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.
Year 1
In the first year, you’ll work through introductory-level courses in accounting, finance, economics, and marketing. Exit the program now with a Certificate in Business Administration or continue onto the year 2.
Year 2
In your second year, you'll work through money and banking, corporate finance, and investment courses. Exit the program now with a Diploma in Business Administration-Finance Option.
Co-operative Education option
Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied learning classroom to life.
To participate in Co-operative Education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete
- Eight (8) first year courses, with a cumulativeof 3.0 (C+), and
- the Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course
Learn more about the Co-op Education program
International students
Under Canadian Immigration Law, as an international student you are eligible to participate in co-operative education and you can legally work in Canada during specified work terms. TheWork Permit Checklist for international studentswill assist in planning your participation in co-operative education.
A rewarding career
Financial and investment analysts in BC*of$79,149depending on employer and seniority.
*2022 Job Bank Wage data
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program
Business Administration, Diploma - Finance Option
$7,595 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)
Business Administration, Diploma - Finance Option, Internship designation
$8,414 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)
Business Administration, Diploma - Finance Option, Co-op designation
$9,105 (domestic)
$36,833 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission Requirements
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When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
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Program participation requirements
- Many first year business courses require math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11,MATH 073,MATH 077, MATH 137,or “C+” inMATH 072,MATH 075, or MATH 135).Students may enter this program without math but please note, students must complete one of the math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s math assessment in or before their first semester of study.
Our teaching staff
91AV is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.
Faculty/staff profile
Martha Okot Thomas
Department Chair
thomasm@camosun.ca
250-370-4153
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)
Faculty/staff profile
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Contact information
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