Business Management - Financial Services
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Program Overview
Developed originally with the Institute of Canadian Bankers (ICB) and industry professionals, Humber’s Business Management – Financial Services diploma program is the only one of its kind in Ontario. Through our up-to-date curriculum, you’ll become well-versed in all aspects of banking, investments, insurance and personal financial planning. You’ll also build essential business skills through a field experience and courses in interpersonal communications, business writing and professional selling.
As a graduate, you’ll be able to help individuals with everything from banking, consumer credit and life insurance to personal financial planning.
For students starting in September or January, there is a scheduled one semester break between second and third semesters.
Work-Integrated Learning
A 150-hour (minimum) will give you valuable practical industry skills and preparation for employment. You’ll find your own field experience under the guidance of the program co-ordinator and will learn effective job search skills.
The Humber Advantage
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Go Abroad
Summer Abroad
Students in this program may be eligible for a credit through Summer Abroad in Croatia, Denmark, Finland, India, Japan, New Zealand, Peru or Vietnam.
Placement Abroad
Students have the opportunity to complete program work placements in Canada or abroad. Students may also be eligible to receive a bursary from Humber.
Your Career
More Canadians are looking for help with managing their money, meaning greater opportunities for you to build a progressive and profitable career in the growing financial services sector.
A career in personal financial services could include assisting clients in obtaining loans or mortgages; advising clients on investments, retirement planning or risk management; or analyzing clients’ financial situations and needs, helping them develop plans to reach their goals. Your knowledge in financial planning and investing, and your passion for helping people achieve financial security, will make you a trusted resource among people seeking smart and sound advice about managing their money.
Your career in Canada’s active financial services sector can take many different paths including as a personal banking officer with a bank, an investment advisor or broker’s assistant with an investment brokerage, a financial advisor with an insurance firm, or a personal financial planner with a financial planning firm.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Certification Opportunities
The program qualifies students to challenge the Chartered Financial Planner license. Additionally, the program prepares the students to be successful in challenging the exams leading to the Canadian Securities and Life Insurance licenses.
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Program Availability
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| Jan 2025 | Block-Based | Lakeshore | Closed |
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| Sep 2025 | Lakeshore | Open |
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| Jan 2025 | Block-Based | Lakeshore | Closed |
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| Sep 2025 | Lakeshore | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International students in Canada could be eligible for an automatic scholarship*. Apply now!
Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Jan 2025 | Block-Based | Lakeshore | Closed |
| START | DELIVERY | LOCATION | STATUS |
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| Sep 2025 | Lakeshore | Open |
Humber is a publicly funded institution. International students graduating from a PGWP Eligible program at Humber are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
International applicants outside of Canada can apply through Humber International. Check out the step-by-step Admissions Road Map for helpful information and additional resources.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
News Feed
Humber Achieves Authorized Education Program Status for Financial Planning Credentials
Mon, May 27, 2024
Humber has been granted Authorized Education Program status by the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning (CIFP).
Financial Planning Alumna Represents Cohort at Open House
Mon, April 15, 2024
Nishika Pugalia, an alumna of the Financial Planning program, represented her cohort at the Spring 2024 Longo Faculty of Business Open House.
Hundreds of Students Meet with Prospective Employers at the Accounting and Finance Career Fair
WIL Career Fairs and Networking Events
Tue, March 07, 2023
The Humber Society of Accounting Students and the Work-Integrated Learning Centre hosted their first joint Career Fair for accounting and finance students on February 10th at the Lakeshore campus.
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