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A growing range of programs for a growing industry

The financial services industry continues to move forward – capitalizing on growing personal wealth, the industry is creating innovative new products and services. To you, that means a future that offers more security, growth potential and career options.

In Canada, Toronto is where it’s all happening. In Toronto, no one is more connected with the needs of the financial sector than George Brown’s Centre for Financial Services. We work hand-in-hand with the biggest players and leading industry associations to design unique programs that prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities.

But it’s not enough to know what – you have to know how. The education provided by the Centre gives you all the technical skills you need as well as "soft" skills – how to think, lead and optimize relationships with clients. Our academic advisors will help you put together a fully integrated and very flexible program that could include co-op placements – a program that will make you a sought-after graduate with great career potential.

Bachelor of Applied Business (Financial Services)
We offer Ontario’s only applied Degree in Financial Services that includes majors in Personal Financial Planning, Financial Services Management and Administration, and Accounting.

Find more about Bachelor of Applied Business (Financial Services) at George Brown College .

Opportunities for 3-year Accounting or Financial Services Diploma Students to Enter Bachelor of Applied Business (Financial Services) Program through "Articulation Agreement"

Toronto Is Home To:

  • Canada’s top 10 investment dealers
  • All of the top five financial institutions
  • Nine of the top 10 accounting firms
  • Nine of the top 10 mutual fund companies

Industry Acceptance
Our curriculum has been developed in association with the Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario, the Financial Planners Standards Council, the Canadian Securities Institute, and the Institute of Canadian Bankers.

DESIGNATIONS SUPPORTED BY THE CENTRE FOR BUSINESS

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP™)
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Certified General Accountant
  • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP™)
  • Certified International Trade Professional
  • Certified in Management
  • Certified Sales Professional
  • Canadian Securities
  • Certified Purchasing Practitioner
  • Certified Customer Relationship Management Professional
  • Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP)

Note: The Certified Financial Planner, Certified International Trade Professional and Certified Customer Relationship Management Professional designations are internationally recognized.

The Centre for Business has more programs aligned with industry certification than any other college business school in Ontario.

Career Options

  • Financial Planner
  • Investment Manager
  • Insurance Advisor
  • Small Business Consultant
  • Financial Accountant
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Bank Manager
  • Trust & Estate Administrator
  • Marketing Manager
  • Human Resources Manager

In terms of employment, Toronto ranks as the third largest financial centre in North America, after New York and San Francisco.

Contact Us
For more information on the Centre for Financial Services Education, please contact us at
Phone: 416-415-5000 ext. 2160
Phone: 1-800-265-2002
Email:


 

Revised: November 21, 2006




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