Marketing Management – Financial Services Program (Postgraduate) (B406)

Program Description

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This postgraduate program is the only Marketing Management – Financial Services program in Ontario.

Program Overview

In this specialized Marketing Management – Financial Services graduate certificate program in Toronto, students will develop the marketing skills that employers value in the area of Financial Services Marketing. This particular area of marketing combines an understanding of the special needs of financial services customers with strong marketing acumen. Students will develop skills to successfully market to different customers and build long-term profitable relationships with them.

Full Description

In this Marketing Management – Financial Services graduate certificate program in Toronto, students will develop the marketing skills that employers value in the area of Financial Services Marketing. This particular area of marketing combines an understanding of the special needs of financial services customers with strong marketing acumen. Students will develop skills to successfully market to different customers and build long-term profitable relationships with them. The program uses case studies to actively engage students in learning these important principles. This develops students' skills in problem-solving, analysis and decision-making.

The program combines the basics of database marketing with courses required to prepare to write the Canadian Securities Course exams from the Canadian Securities Institute. See csi.ca for details about requirements and costs.

Note: The requirements for each designation/certification are set by the granting body, not George Brown College. In order to qualify for any of these designations/certifications, you need to follow the process listed on its website and meet all the requirements applicable to you.

This learning experience will enable you to:

  • Apply marketing concepts and principles to the financial services sector in Canada and globally.
  • Develop and implement effective strategic marketing plans for financial products and services.
  • Use industry-standard software to analyze data to provide marketing insights and create professional marketing analysis reports and presentations.

This Centre for Business program is part of our School of Marketing.

Watch our past recording of the online info session for the Marketing Management – Financial Services Program.

Your Field Education Options

Work Experience (co-op or internship work term)

This program requires the successful completion of a one-semester work experience to graduate. This work experience is either co-op (paid) or internship (unpaid). Either one will give you the practical experience employers value. The work experience term occurs between the two academic semesters.

George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students then apply for these opportunities and go through a competitive interview process. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe will provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resumé.

In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide field education opportunities with real-world problems and clients. Find out more about field education at the Centre for Business.

MARKETING ASSOCIATIONS MEMBERSHIP

George Brown Marketing students have access to membership to two of Canada’s premier marketing associations, the CMA and IAB, included in their tuition fees:

Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) membership includes:

  • Live and online events, with free or reduced member pricing
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tools, resources, and guides for members only
  • Networking opportunities with thousands of marketers
  • Exclusive access to CMA NXT, a site dedicated to filling the gap between post secondary education and professional life

Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) membership includes:

  • Student volunteer (and networking) opportunities for marquee events
  • Members only webinars and podcasts
  • Original Canadian digital marketing research
  • Globally accepted digital ad standards
  • Globally standardized courses, certification, and custom workshops

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

You will be prepared for careers in a variety of corporations, particularly within banks, mutual fund companies and other financial institutions and within the agencies and suppliers that service the financial services industry. Graduates from the program have found employment as:

  • marketing specialists
  • credit or business analysts
  • financial services officers
  • customer service representatives
  • personal banking representatives

Industry

Toronto is the leading Canadian financial services centre. With more than 210,000 people working in the sector, it is also the second-largest North American financial hub after New York City.* The financial services industry is composed of more than just banks. It also includes trust and loan companies, insurance companies, credit unions, securities dealers, finance and leasing companies, pension fund managers, mutual fund companies, independent insurance agents and brokers and the growing fintech industry.

*City of Toronto

Educational Pathways

Graduates of this program may wish to pursue other designations in the financial services sector.

Information on the Canadian Securities Course and licensing requirements can be found at the Canadian Securities Institute website.

Note: The requirements for each designation are set by the granting body, not George Brown College. In order to qualify for any of these designations, you need to follow the process listed on its website and meet all the requirements applicable to you.

The Marketing Management - Financial Services program has given me a wholistic view of marketing, from traditional practices to digital strategies. The best part of the program was the co-op term, where I was able to gain experience which equipped me with important skills that are highly valuable in today's society. I highly recommend this program to those who want to learn not just about financial services, but about marketing as well.

Regine Marie Salvador
Ontario College Graduate Certificate

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