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
What will you learn while taking the Economics and Finance certificate?
You’ll learn how to:
- Develop strong analytical skills through a wide range of introductory economics courses and specialized finance courses
- Build a foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and monetary economics
- Understand the major concepts in finance and investments, including the time value of money, discounted cash flows, and risk and return
- Determine the mathematics of asset valuation, plus security analysis and portfolio management concepts, including:
- equilibrium pricing relationships
- efficient market hypothesis
- evaluation of portfolio performance
- modern portfolio theory
- treasury bills and bonds
- valuation of common stock
Certificate Requirements
- 4 required course
- 2 electives
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.67+
Admission Criteria
Recommended:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- With 6 Grade 12 U credits (including English and 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
If you’re an undergraduate student, you should be aware of possible certificate restrictions. For complete details, check Curriculum Advising.
Questions?
Contact Client Services ce@torontomu.ca.
