Financial Services Management

(Degree)

Program Description

This degree program was created to address the need for degree-level graduates with specialized skills for the banking and insurance sectors. Developed with input from experts in these areas, it will focus on all aspects of financial services. This eight semester program also includes a mandatory co-op semester, which will allow students an opportunity to work for a major financial institution or insurance company.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(U) • Grade 12 Mathematics: any (U) level Mathematics
• Mature students (age 19 years or older) must submit proof of credits in the above subjects or their equivalent.

Applicant Selection:

• Applicant grades in pre-requisite subjects and the overall academic average of 6 Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses will be used for the selection of candidates.

For all applied degree programs, the minimum requirement for promotion and graduation is an average of C+ (2.5) in subjects in the main field of study (professional subjects), and an average of C (2.0) in all other subjects.

FSM students must successfully complete BAB110 and BAB140 within their first two semesters of study to continue in the program.

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available for candidates with distinguished academic records in their high school careers. A variety of scholarships and bursaries are available to students based on merits/financial needs.

Your Career

Graduates from this program will have completed most courses leading to two professional designations: the Associate, Institute of Canadian Bankers designation offered by CSI and the FLMI designation from the Life Office Management Association (LOMA). They will also be eligible to write the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Professional Competence Examination 1 (ACE1). In addition, graduates can earn credits leading to certification in the Canadian securities industry. There is an additional cost for certification courses included in the program. Graduates will be prepared to work in entry-level management positions in the rapidly growing financial services sector such as in banking, life insurance, wealth management, financial planning, and regulatory administration.

Seneca College has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a five-year term . Seneca will 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 .

Block Transfers

Consideration may be given for block transfer credits to students who have completed three or more semesters of a business diploma program.

Liberal Studies Elective

Liberal studies electives will be offered to students in semesters 3 to 8.

Co-operative Education

The co-op work term provides the learner with the opportunity to become involved in real-life work experiences where critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills are utilized. The work term is scheduled over the summer semester between semesters 6 and 7.

The Importance of Learning Skills

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Curriculum

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