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Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

4 years

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Program highlights

Honours stream

Co-operative education


Specialize in a minor — tailor your degree to fit your specific career goals.

Further your education ― use your degree to apply to graduate school.

Research opportunities — pursue impactful scholarly research to benefit our communities, backed by the reputation of the Bissett School of Business.

International opportunities — study abroad, attend a field school or work internationally to gain valuable worldwide experience.

 

Gain a solid foundation in analytical finance to prepare for the growing demand in banking, investment management and financial data modelling. Students in the finance major select from two concentrations:

Financial Analysis — Graduates gain a comprehensive grounding in analytical finance through a combination of financial theory and its application using advanced modelling and financial data management systems. Students completing this concentration are well prepared to pursue a Chartered Financial Analyst ® (CFA) designation upon graduation.

Financial Services — Graduates earn a thorough education in both the principles and practices of financial services supplemented with a broad knowledge of the general principles of investments and the corporate finance function. After completion of all courses, students are prepared to write the examinations leading to the Certified Financial Planner ® (CFP) designation.

Career possibilities

Financial Analysis

  • Commercial banker
  • Corporate financial or treasury analyst
  • Securities evaluator
  • Marketing and trading asset manager

Financial Services

  • Retail banker
  • Financial planner
  • Securities trader
  • Wealth management consultant

Admission requirements and costs

NOTE: All applicants apply to the General Management major and can declare another major in their second year of the program.

Curriculum and courses

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Bissett School of Business

Mount Royal is pleased to offer seven Bachelor of Business Administration degrees, including majors in General Management, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, a Bachelor of Aviation Management and a diploma in Aviation.

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