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Economics and Finance

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Launch a career in banking and finance with an Economics and Finance certificate

The banking and finance industries are always evolving. Employers need professionals with financial skills and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the market to help their companies excel. The Certificate in Economic and Finance offered by The Chang School will give you the education – and edge – you need to make a real impact in this competitive industry.
 
Our coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and managerial finance will teach you how to analyze information, compile statistics, and make informed financial decisions. Investment courses give you deep knowledge in areas like derivatives, international financial markets, and investment analysis.
 
Thinking about becoming a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)? Individuals and business owners need smart financial management more than ever these days, and the Economics and Finance certificate can give you the financial planning knowledge you need to help clients create a brighter financial future. This certificate will help you meet the educational criteria for in-demand professional designations like the CFP as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®). If you’re planning on taking the Canadian Securities Examination, these courses can help you with that, too.
 
Already working full-time? No problem. You can complete your finance and economics courses online alongside your professional and personal responsibilities. If you’re keen to join the finance industry ASAP, you can finish the Economics and Finance certificate in as little as 8 months!
 
Ready to get the edge you need? Let’s get started.
 
Who should take this Economics and Finance certificate?
  • You want to start or accelerate a career in banking or finance
  • You’re a career professional who wants to prepare to qualify as a CFP or CFA
  • You’d like to pursue graduate studies in economics, finance, or business administration
Admission Criteria:
 
Recommended:
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
-With 6 Grade 12 U credits (including English, Mathematics (one of which must be Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, or Data Management)
-Or with M credits with a minimum average of 70 percent or equivalent academic status OR
  • Mature student status AND
  • CACC 110 or equivalent
Certificate Requirements:
  • 4 required courses
  • 2 electives
  • Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.67+
To graduate, you must successfully complete, within your official time span, the requirements from the year you registered in the program.
 
Required Courses
  • CECN 104 Introductory Microeconomics
  • CECN 204 Introductory Macroeconomics
  • CFIN 300 Managerial Finance I
  • CFIN 401 Managerial Finance II
Electives (select 2)
 
You may only select 1 of CECN 721 or CFIN 621.
  • CECN 129 Statistics for Economics I
  • CECN 301 Intermediate Macroeconomics I
  • CECN 504 Intermediate Microeconomics I
  • CECN 506 Money and Banking
  • CECN 606 International Monetary Economics
  • CECN 703 Public Sector Economics
  • CECN 721 International Financial Markets
  • CFIN 501 Investment Analysis
  • CFIN 502 Personal Financial Planning
  • CFIN 510 Small Business Finance
  • CFIN 512 Risk Management and Insurance
  • CFIN 601 Derivatives
  • CFIN 612 Retirement and Estate Planning
  • CFIN 621 International Finance
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.  

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