Bridging for Business > Finance
Finance is an essential part of managing any organization, large or small, and also essential to helping families plan their own financial future. Learn how to manage the financial affairs of a company to work in Canadian corporate finance.
You’ll learn from faculty who are highly active in research on today’s most important financial problems. Their research interests touch a broad range of areas including wealth management, corporate finance, financial management, investment and portfolio management, financial engineering, financial institutions and markets, risk management, fixed income securities, asset pricing, real estate, ethics in finance and environmental management.
What do professionals need to be successful in this field?
- A professional designation
- Knowledge and insight into Canadian business and culture
Sample courses
Course offerings depend on the instructor and room/resource availability. Here is a sampling of the kind of accounting/auditing courses you may take as part of the customized plan that your faculty champion develops.
Review how to find course descriptions and outlines of courses (click on "Customized Action Plan" --> "Phase II: Specialized Skills")
The column labeled CFA shows the courses that will provide the best preparation for
writing the Level I and Level II exams for the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. These are recommended, rather than required, courses.
The column labeled CFP shows the seven courses comprising the FPSC-approved Education Program. All courses must be completed before writing the CFP exam.
The column labeled Mgmt shows five finance courses most relevant for the management of non-financial institutions. Additional classes in accounting are highly recommended.
Related professional bodies and associations
Internationally educated professionals interested in pursuing one of the following designations will need to be assessed by each individual association to determine the necessary course work, professional examinations and work experience required to become a member.
Other external associations and organizations you may be interested in include:
- Financial Executives International Canada
- Toronto Financial Services Alliance
- Association of Financial Professionals
- The Financial Advisors Association of Canada
- Financial Markets Association of Canada
Careers and career transitioning
Sample jobs you may qualify for upon completion of the program include:
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Advisor
- Credit Analyst/Manager
- Corporate Treasurer
- Cash Manager
As an IEP student, you will have access to York’s Career Centre, which offers helpful workshops on topics such as interview skills, cover letter and resumé writing, making career choices and job search strategies. Take advantage!
Get more
Learn more about the bridging program, including general requirements, costs, timetables, qualifications and how to apply.
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