Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

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Program Code: 22271

Credential: Honours Degree

Start Dates: January, September

Program Length: 8 semesters

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Humber is proud to have the highest graduate employment and employer satisfaction rate of the GTA colleges based on Colleges Ontario’s key performance indicators for college graduates in 2022-2023.

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 and accounting, marketing, and operations management. Specialization courses will 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

Curriculum

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Work-Integrated Learning

The Humber Bachelor of Commerce – Finance program requires that you complete 14 weeks/420 hours of paid work in the summer between your sixth and seventh semesters. This gives you the hands-on, real-world experience that employers value. Your placement 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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Students gain real world experience in the Trading Floor Lab

Explore Degrees on a Common Platform

Learn about Degree Scholarships that can help cover your costs

Enhance your learning experience and Go Abroad

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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.

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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.

Global Opportunities

Expert Faculty

OUR PROFESSORS

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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

Brad Witt

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

Colin Bartley

MA (Composition) – York University
MBA - University of Guelph

Emily Gaszynski

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

Hanadi Alnawab

MSc (Advanced Computing) – University of Bristol
BSc (Computer Science) – University of Baghdad
Professor and Program Coordinator

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
Professor

Kathryn Filsinger

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

Michael Ho

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

Michele Calpin

MBA (Business Administration) – Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
BA (Business Administration) – University of Western Ontario

Michelle Souilliere

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

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

Ned Ismail

DBA Candidate (Business Administration) – University of Reading, UK
MSc (Business and Management Research) – University of Reading, UK
MBA (Business Administration) – Northwestern University, USA
BComm (Management) – University of Saskatchewan

Nicole Chuchmach

MBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) – University of Guelph
BComm (Hotel and Food Administration) – University of Guelph

Pauline Ashworth

MBA (Business Administration) – University of Toronto
BA (Textile Marketing) – University of Huddersfield

Pierre-Pascal Gendron

PhD (Economics) – University of Toronto
MA (Economics) – Queen’s University
BSc (Sciences économiques) – Université de Montréal

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

Ramesh Srinivasan

MHA (Hotel Administration) - Institut de Management Hôtelier International
MA (Hotel Administration) - Institut de Management Hôtelier International
BA (Economics and Statistics) – University of Bombay

Richard Pitteway

MBA (Hospitality Management) - University of Guelph

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

Stan Arnold

MBA (Human Resources and Labour Relations) – University of Windsor
BComm (Human Resources and Labour Relations) – University of Windsor
BSc (Psychology) – University of Toronto

Youssef Youssef

PhD (Management) – Federal University of Santa Catharina, Brazil
MSc (Production Engineering) – Federal University of Santa Catharina, Brazil
Certificate (University Teaching) – Carleton University

Your Career

Both the private and public sectors are looking for financial analysts, managers and advisors, 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 consultant in:

finance
financial services
planning
investments
risk management
insurance.

You’ll also be positioned to pursue graduate studies or take on a more specialized role as a financial analyst, financial advisor/planner, banker, money manager or claims adjuster. 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.

Program Availability

Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2024	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open
Jan 2025	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open

Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2024	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open
Jan 2025	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open

Humber is a publicly-funded institution and does not have a public-private partnership. International students graduating from Humber or Humber’s International Graduate School (IGS) are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

International Students in Canada who apply for May 2024 start could be eligible for a $1,000 Scholarship*. Apply now

Please note the new International Admissions Process and Provincial Attestation Letters. Read the update

Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025

START	DELIVERY	LOCATION	STATUS
Sep 2024	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open
Jan 2025	Course-Based	Lakeshore	Open

International Students Out of Canada can Apply through Humber International

Please note the new International Admissions Process and Provincial Attestation Letters. Read the update

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Finance Alumni Offer Career Guidance to Students

Tue, January 23, 2024

The Humber Finance Society (HFS) organized an alumni panel event for Bachelor of Commerce – Finance degree students on January 23rd.

Financial Planning Experts Engage Students

Wed, November 29, 2023

Representatives from FP Canada and Scotia Wealth Management made a noteworthy visit to Lakeshore campus on November 28th.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.

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. Additional course fees will apply.)
  - Four Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above
  - Overall minimum grade point average (GPA) 65 per cent
or
- Mature student status
or
- College or university transfer status
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

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Fees & Financial Aid

The 2018-2019 fee for two semesters is:

domestic: TBD
international: TBD

Fees are subject to change.

Additional Costs

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Financial Aid, Scholarships and Bursaries

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