Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Services (Optional Co-op)

Program Description The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Financial Services and Administration prepares individuals for positions in wealth planning and securities, and for designations such as CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and CSC (Canadian Securities Course). The program offers a number of electives and a work experience component.

In order to graduate from the program, students must complete BUSN 4500, the capstone course, which requires them to have 500 hours of work experience that is documented and signed off by their supervisor. Full details of BUSN 4500 are included in the Career and Portfolio Development Handbook. It is strongly recommended that students begin their work experience requirement as soon as they are accepted to the program in order to avoid delays with completing their degree.

The BBA in Financial Services and Administration prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the financial services field:

• Professional Financial Advisor – CFP, CFA • Investment Advisor • Wealth Manager • Financial analysis • Financial management (corporate finance) • Positions with Banks, Trust Companies, Credit Unions and independent financial service providers • Investment and securities broker • Credit counselor • Commercial lending and credit analysis • Mortgage broker • Portfolio administration • Securities compliance

Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for a Co-operative Education designation. Co-operative Education involves alternating full-time academic and work terms. For information contact the Co-operative Education Office.