Business Administration – Financial Services
UPCOMING EVENTS
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REGISTERTurn financial know-how into a rewarding career.
Learn the business and financial strategies employers are looking for, with career-focused learning and pathways to professional certification.
Business Administration – Financial Services is a specialization program. Students interested in this program must apply to and complete the first common term of the Business Administration program.
Are you detail-oriented and enjoy helping others make smart financial decisions? The Business Administration – Financial Services major prepares you for a dynamic career in the fast-moving world of banking, insurance and personal finance – where strong communication, trust and analytical thinking are essential.
You will gain a solid foundation in business fundamentals while developing specialized knowledge in financial planning principles, financial products and services, taxation and legal considerations, risk management techniques and customer service best practices. Alongside this, you’ll build essential skills in communication, organization and financial technology applications – all critical for success in client-facing roles within the financial services industry.
This major is designed to provide direct pathways to industry and includes several courses that prepare you for certification exams. Our partnerships include the Canadian Securities Institute and the Insurance Institute of Canada. Financial Services students also receive advanced standing toward the QAFP designation.
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Program TypeFull-time
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CredentialDiploma
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Program DeliveryProgram courses are delivered primarily in person, with some components delivered online. See locations to understand where the in-person components of this program take place.In-person hybrid
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In-person LocationExchange District Campus
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Program Length2 years
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Total Tuition / Fees for CoursesEstimated total tuition fees for all terms of this program for domestic students. Other fees not included in this total include textbooks, supplies, application fee, etc. Learn more ›$8,400 – $9,300
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How to EnrolThis program requires a formal application. Find out how to apply ›Application required
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Application TypeRRC Polytech programs have different types of applications. Learn more about application types ›General entry
Experience a Polytechnic Education
Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term
After completing Business Administration’s common first term, you can choose to specialize in Financial Services. Through this major, you’ll develop industry-relevant financial, leadership, entrepreneurial and professional skills in an engaging, active-learning, student-centred environment.
TERM 2
Gain an intermediate level of financial application, as well as an understanding of the interconnectedness between the economy and business.
TERM 3
Engage in applied learning in accounting at a more advanced level. Ethical practices, diversity and sustainability are integrated throughout, especially in client relationships.
TERM 4
By the end of your final term, you’ll have confidence in your financial services skills and strategic thinking, ready to launch your career.
Employment Potential
Prepare yourself for career success
Potential Grad CAREERS
- Finance officer
- Banking representative
- Financial services representative
- Lending officer
- Client support specialist
- Claims assistant
- Investment assistant
- Financial administrator
AFFILIATIONS, ACCREDITATIONS and Partnerships
What to Expect in This Program
Get Prepared for the Future of Work
Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.
Graduate Success
Graduates of the Business Administration – Financial Services major are well-prepared to launch successful careers. Many find employment with financial institutions or in the accounting departments of Manitoba businesses, while others pursue opportunities in small business or entrepreneurship.
The statistics below represent the opinions and employment statuses of this program’s recent grads. They were retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Report.
100% – SATISFIED WITH RRC POLYTECH EDUCATION
Our grads report a very high level of satisfaction with the program. They leave feeling confident in their skills, prepared for the workplace and ready to meet the demands of the financial services industry.
100% – New Grads Hired
RRC Polytech graduates are in demand. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, our programs are designed to help you gain employment, earn promotions and achieve your long-term goals. Salaries are competitive, and career prospects are strong.
100% – Consider Instructors Knowledgeable
Our instructors bring extensive industry expertise into the classroom, offering practical, up-to-date insights that support student success.
Who Should Enrol?
Turn your talents into academic success
You are eager to enter the business world while developing your skills in financial services. As a student in the Business Administration – Financial Services program, you can manage your time effectively, stay organized, grasp concepts from course materials and contribute to group projects and classroom discussions. You are a self-starter who focuses on both the big picture and the details, making sense of it all to provide fact-based advice.
Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Big-picture thinker
- Detail-oriented
- Ethical
- Planner
- Results-oriented
SKILLS
- Communication
- Customer service
- Multi-tasking
- Strategic thinking
- Time management
INTERESTS
- General business
- Financial services
- Investment
- Economics
- Banking operations
- Insurance
- Risk management
- Client relationships
- Financial advising
All the Information You Need
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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LOCATION, DATES AND FEES
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Celebrate and motivate your learning. Whether you’ve sprinted through the first term or just received your acceptance letter, find a variety of bursaries, scholarships and awards.
OTHER INFORMATION
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LIST OF COURSES
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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OTHER INFORMATION
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