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Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

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Program Code: 22271
CIP Code: Not Required
Credential: Honours Degree
Start Dates: January, September
Program Length: 8 semesters
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Program Overview

Humber’s Bachelor of Commerce – Finance degree program offers comprehensive knowledge of both business and finance. Our program starts with a foundation of business studies in areas such as organizational behaviour, law, economics, finance, accounting, marketing and operations management. Specialization courses focus on theories, methods and techniques in various aspects of finance including analysis, planning and risk management.

Our project-based curriculum, designed by industry experts, helps you develop the skills to move from idea to execution, all while learning core business concepts and financial strategies. A senior-level project in your final year will give you experience in problem solving, evaluating strengths and limitations, and making appropriate decisions in a real-world, team-based environment.

Courses

Semester 3

FIN 2500: Financial Management
MGMT 2500: Operations Management
Select 1 from the following courses
BDGE : Business Degree Elective
Select 2 from the following courses
DEGE : Degree Breadth Elective


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Work-Integrated Learning  

The program requires that you complete 14 weeks/420 hours of a paid in the summer between your sixth and seventh semesters. This gives you the hands-on, real-world experience that employers value. Your field experience will give you the opportunity to explore the field you’d like to work in when you graduate. We will work with employers and our industry partners to help you identify opportunities to pursue.

Humber Advantages

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Student Experience

The first two years of the BCom Finance Degree program are focused on developing general business management skills. In the final two years, students take specialized finance courses which prepares them for careers in the finance industry. Successful completion of the program also prepares students to write exams required for key designations/credentials in the finance industry, including:

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP)
  • Canadian Securities 1 and 2

In the 4th year capstone course, students are placed in groups to work with a Toronto-based Financial Advisor who acts as their "client" in order to develop client-ready skills and gain experience developing suitable investment and other financial planning recommendations.

Trading Floor

Situated at Lakeshore Campus, this working lab allows students to simulate real-life trading of stocks, bonds, funds, and currencies. The lab is equipped with Bloomberg® terminals which enable students to analyze and track investments and market data. Students who are interested can take the learning modules required to receive a Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification indicating to potential employers that they are able to use the Bloomberg terminal. The trading floor adds an experiential learning element and allows students to experience what it’s like to be a trader and portfolio manager.

Degrees That Give You Time To Decide

Longo Faculty of Business offers a variety of Bachelor of Commerce degree programs on a common platform within a variety of specializations. Students have the flexibility to change their specialization within the first two years of study. This gives students the time to decide on their career path while they are gaining insight into the fundamentals of business.

Humber Degree Scholarships

Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement. See this following chart for details. Some of the scholarships are renewable each year if you maintain an average of 80 per cent or more.

95%+ $4,000 renewable
90 - 94.9% $3,500 renewable
85 - 89.9% $3,000 renewable
80 - 84.9% $2,000 renewable
75 - 79.9%  $1,500 one time

Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship

Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to students entering any Humber degree program who have completed a two or three-year diploma from a publicly-funded college. Students who have achieved a program GPA of 80% or better will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level. Diplomas do not have to be related to the degree program of choice and are not tied to the eligibility for advanced standing or transfer credit. No application is required.

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Go Abroad

Degree students may qualify for a Semester Abroad in countries such as Japan, Finland, New Zealand, or Summer Abroad and Placement Abroad opportunities.

Expert Faculty

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Our professors are experts in their fields with strong and wide-ranging industry connections. You’ll learn from financial specialists who use applied projects and case studies to help you develop your analytical skills.

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Adela Nistor

PhD (Applied Economics) – Purdue University
MSc (Economics) – Purdue University
BSc (International Economics and Trade) – Babes Bolyai University

Al Seaman

PhD (Management) – Queen’s University
BBA (Business Administration) – University of New Brunswick

Amanpreet Chhina

PhD (International Marketing) – Panjab University
MBE (Marketing) – Punjabi University
BA (Economics) – Panjab University

Amar Rahou

PhD (Financial Forecasting) – University of Glamorgan (currently, University of South Wales)
MSc (Management and Development of International Financial Systems) – University of Glamorgan (currently, University of South Wales)
BSc (Accounting) – Al-Mustansiriya University

Anke Foller-Carroll

MBA - University of Guelph
BComm (Tourism & Business Administration) - Heilbronn, Germany

Aqeela Tabassum

PhD (Economics) - York University
MA (Economics) - York University
MSc (Economics) - International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Brad Witt

MBA (Financial Management) – Central Michigan University
BA (Business Administration) – Wilfrid Laurier University

Claudine Daley

MPAc (Management & Professional Accounting) - University of Toronto
B.Sc. (Accounting) - University of Alabama, Alabama

Emily Gaszynski Adams

MA (Economics) – Queen’s University
BA (Economics) – York University

Freeda Bukhari Khan

PhD (in progress) – University of Toronto

M.Ed (Education) – University of Toronto

B.A. (Political Science and History) – University of Toronto

Gavin Bennet

MBA (International Business) - The University of the West Indies, Jamaica
BBA (Accounting) - The University of Technology, Jamaica
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Ionela Bacain

PhD (Accounting) – Al. I. Cuza University, Iasi
MSc (Electronics) – Technical University Gheorghe Asachi, Iasi
BSc (Biomedical Engineering) – Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi
BAcc (Accounting and Business Information Systems) – Al. I. Cuza University, Iasi

Isabelle Giroux

PhD (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) – University of Hertfordshire
MSOD – Pepperdine University
BSocSc (Political Science) – University of Ottawa

John Pucic

PhD (Industrial Relations and Human Resources) – University of Toronto
MIR (Industrial Relations and Human Resources) – University of Toronto
BASc – York University
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Kathryn Filsinger

LLM (Labour and Employment Law) – York University
LLB (Law) – University of Toronto
BA (History) – Queen’s University

Ken Chalmers

LLM (Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management) – Osgoode Hall Law School
LLB - Osgoode Hall Law School
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Lawrence Rosen

MBA - York University
BESc (Mechanical) - University of Western Ontario

Leila Riahi

MA (International and Developmental Economics) - Yale University
BA (Business and Society) - York University

Lynn McAuliffe

MBA (Business Administration) – University of Toronto
BA (Sociology) – University of Western Ontario

Marcos Cavenaghi

PhD (Computational Physics) - University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, Brazil
MA (Physics) - University of Sao Paulo, Sao Carlos, Brazil
BA (Physics) - University of the State of Sao Paulo, Rio Claro, Brazil

Mark Stoiko

DBA - WIT Business School, Waterford, Ireland
MA (Political Studies and Quantitative Research) - York University
MTS Candidate - University of St. Michael’s College
BA (Political Science) - University of Toronto
BA – McGill University

Marwan Ismail

PhD (Mechanical Engineering) - Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland
MSc (Mechanical Engineering) - Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland
BSc (Mechanical Engineering) - Garyounis University, Benghazi, Libya

Michael Ho

PhD (Economics) – University of Toronto
MA (Economics) – University of Guelph
BA (Management and Economics) – University of Guelph

Michelle Souilliere

MPA (Public Administration) – University of Victoria
BSc (Psychology) – McMaster University

Midierson Maia

PhD (Communication Studies) – University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
MCS (Communication Studies) – University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Na Sui

PhD (Corporate Strategy) – University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour
MBA (Business Administration) - University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour
BBA (Business Administration) – University of Shenyang

Nabeel Mandahawi

PhD (Industrial Engineering) – University of Texas at Arlington
MSc (Industrial Engineering) – University of Jordan
BSc (Mechanical Engineering) – Jordan University of Science and Technology  

Nihad Al-Jaboori

PhD (Computer Engineering) - Al-Nahrain University, Iraq
MEIE (Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship) - Ryerson University
M.Sc. (Computer Engineering) - Al-Nahrain University, Iraq
B.Sc. (Computer Engineering) - Al-Nahrain University, Iraq

Ramesh Saxena

PhD (Economics) – Jawaharlal Nehru University
MBA (Business Administration) – University of Ottawa
MA (Economics) – University of Toronto
MPhil (International Studies) – Jawaharlal Nehru University
MA (Economics) – University of Delhi
BA (Economics) – University of Delhi

Ryan Snider

PhD (Geography and Environmental Management) – University of Waterloo
MA (Geography and International Development Studies) – University of Guelph
BA (Geography and International Development) – Trinity Western University
Professor

Salima Bhimani

PhD (Philosophy) – University of Toronto
MA (Enviornmental Studies) – York University
BA (Women's Studies & Anthropology) – Western University
B. Ed (Intermediate/Senior) – University of Toronto

Sheldon Leiba

MPA - Queen’s University
Bachelor of Public Adimistration (Specialization in Public Policy & Administration) - York University

Suzy Casimiro

PhD (Social Science and Policy) - University of New South Wales, Australia
MA (Sociology) - University of New South Wales, Australia
BA (Sociology and Political Science) - University of Toronto

Tony Mahabir

MBA (Executive Management) - Royal Roads University


Trevor Smith

PhD (Organometallic Chemistry) - University of Southampton, UK
BSc (Chemistry major with Mathematics and Physics) - University of Southampton, UK

Yogendra Acharya

PhD (Microfinance) - University of Melbourne Australia
MBA (Finance) - Tribhuvan University, Nepal
MPA (Fiscal Administration Major) - Tribhuvan University, Nepal
MSc - Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
BBA (Accounting) - Tribhuvan University, Nepal
LLB (Law) - Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Youssef Youssef

PhD (Management) – Federal University of Santa Catharina, Brazil
MSc (Production Engineering) – Federal University of Santa Catharina, Brazil
BSc (Electrical Engineering) - Lins School of Engineering, Lins, Brazil
Certificate (University Teaching) – Carleton University


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Your Career

Both the private and public sectors are looking for financial analysts, financial advisors and business managers, and the demand will only grow in the future. Our degree will help you work towards a career that will see you build, shape and support financial organizations.

Our program provides the knowledge, hands-on experience and skills necessary for you to become an analyst or advisor in:

  • finance
  • financial services
  • insurance
  • investments
  • planning
  • risk management

You’ll also be positioned to pursue graduate studies or take on a more specialized role as a financial analyst, financial advisor/planner, banker or money manager. As a highly qualified financial expert, you’ll have the potential to be promoted to mid- or senior-management positions as your career progresses. And if working for yourself appeals to you, you’ll have the know-how and experience to channel that entrepreneurial spirit and start your own business.

Professional Accreditations & Recognition

CFA Institute

The program is recognized by the CFA Institute as an Affiliated University Program meeting the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge curriculum requirements.

Chartered Institute of Financial Planning (CIFP)

The program is recognized by CIFP as an Approved Curriculum Provider meeting the educational requirements for the Chartered Financial Planner certification and the Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC) certification.

FP Canada

The program is recognized by FP Canada as an Approved Core and Advanced Curriculum Provider meeting the educational requirements on the path to Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP) or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification.

Additional requirements may apply.

Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.

Program Availability

Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
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Sep 2025 Course-Based Lakeshore Open
Jan 2026 Course-Based Lakeshore Open
Start dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
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Sep 2025 Course-Based Lakeshore Open
Jan 2026 Course-Based 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 dates between Sept 2025 - Aug 2026
START DELIVERY LOCATION STATUS
Sep 2025 Course-Based Lakeshore Open
Jan 2026 Course-Based 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.

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Ministry Consent

Humber College has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting July 15, 2020. Humber College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber Polytechnic reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.

GET YOUR $125 APPLICATION FEE BACK*

Apply On Us This September!

Apply through OCAS between June 14 - July 19, 2024 and be registered full-time on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 and receive a $125 credit equal to the domestic application fee.

To qualify, get started by filling out the APPLY ON US form.

*This promotion is open to domestic applications for the September 2024 program intakes only. Offer not valid for existing applicants or applications.

International Students with a valid Study Permit or Letter of Introduction (LOI)* can receive a Waiver Code to cover the $100 September 2024 application fee.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by July 15, 2024 to receive your Application Fee Credit. Applications for September will remain open as long as the program availability status shows Open.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

Contact Us

Admissions Questions

General Enquiries

Call 416-675-3111 or email enquiry@humber.ca. If you have already applied, be sure to check your application status on myhumber.ca.

Domestic Applicants Enquiries

Domestic applicants can book a one-on-one advising appointment with an admissions representative.

International Applicants Enquiries

Contact the International Centre for information about full-time programs (including the International Graduate School), how to apply and to follow up on your submitted application.

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Michele Calpin, program co-ordinator
437.565.1591
michele.calpin@humber.ca


Campus Information

Book a campus tour to take a closer look at what it's like to be a student at Humber.

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How To Become An Apprentice

Becoming an Apprentice

Find an employer willing to sponsor you as an apprentice.

Contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to register as an apprentice.

Work with your employer approximately one year before attending Humber.

View Instructions 

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

If you’re in high school – grade 11 or 12 – you can earn co-op education credits through work placements in some skilled trades.

Visit OYAP 

How to Apply

Domestic Students

Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program.

To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber’s program pages, search by availability, or ontariocolleges.ca.

To see where you are in the admissions process, visit the Admissions Road Map.

International Students

If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.

Need Advice?

Program Advising Appointments

Get help narrowing down your program options or book a one-on-one pre-enrolment advising appointment with one of our Recruitment Officers.

Transfer & Pathway Advising

Book a virtual appointment with a Student Mobility Advisor learn more about getting Transfer Credit(s) for previous post-secondary experience, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), and Pathways options.

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

Admission selection is based on the following three requirements:

  • Academic

    To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
      • Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent) minimum 65 per cent
      • Grade 12 Mathematics (MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent) minimum 60 per cent (Students who do not possess Grade 12U Mathematics or who have achieved a grade below 60 per cent may be considered for admission.  Students will be required to complete a math equivalency course during their first semester at Humber.)
      • Four Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above
      • Overall minimum grade point average (GPA) 65 per cent

    or

    or

    Mature Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

    College Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

    University Transfer Applicants

    Diplomas and Certificates

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

    Degrees

    An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

  • English Language Proficiency

    All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

  • International Credit Evaluation

    Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please enter your location or choose detect my location to see the requirements for your country below.

If you require English language support, please consider the English for Academic Purposes program.

Post-Admission Requirements

Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).

Equipment & Device Requirements

Details and Specifications Minimum Specs Recommended Specs
Processor Dual-core processor Quad-core processor
OS Windows 10 (PC)
OS 10.15 (Mac) or iOS
Windows 10 (PC)
OS 10.15 (Mac)
Memory 8GB of RAM 16 GB of RAM
Storage 100 GB HDD 512 GB SSD
Monitor Laptop computer (not a notebook such as Chromebook, or a tablet) recently purchased; last 18 months
Other Built-in-WiFi, a microphone, and a webcam Built-in WiFi, microphone, and a webcam

Program-Specific Questions

Speak to the Program Co-ordinator about the course curriculum, projects and career options.

Michele Calpin, program co-ordinator
437.565.1591
michele.calpin@humber.ca


Fees & Financial Aid

The 2025/2026 fee for two semesters is:

  • domestic: $7,518.38
  • international: $20,698.70

Fees are subject to change.

Fees by Semester

Domestic Fees International Fees

Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

Understand the costs associated with coming to Humber and explore resources available from first year to your final year on Student Fees and Financial Resources.

Scholarships

Humber Degree Scholarships

Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement. See this following chart for details. Some of the scholarships are renewable each year if you maintain an average of 80 per cent or more.

95%+ $4,000 renewable
90 - 94.9% $3,500 renewable
85 - 89.9% $3,000 renewable
80 - 84.9% $2,000 renewable
75 - 79.9% $1,500 one time

Degree Transfer Scholarships ($1,500 - $2,500)

Humber automatically awards degree transfer scholarships to students entering any Humber degree program who have completed a one-year Ontario college certificate* or a two- or three-year diploma with a GPA of 80 per cent or more from a publicly-funded college. Students who have achieved a program GPA of 80 per cent or more will be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,500 for a certificate program or $2,500 for a diploma program in recognition of their academic achievement. Certificates and diplomas do not have to be related to the degree program of choice and are not tied to the eligibility for advanced standing or transfer credit. No application is required

80%+ Certificate | $1,500

One Time 80%+ Diploma | $2,500

Humber Scholarships

Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.

Humber Bursaries

Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.

External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.

Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships

Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.

Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways

Humber Pathways include:

  • Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
  • Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.
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