Graduate Certificate - Certificate [less than a year]
$13,316 /Yr Online full_time

Graduate Certificate Financial Planning

  • Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning at George Brown College is offered as an 8 months (2 semesters) program.
  • It is an online program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This graduate certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in the field of financial services.
  • In order to graduate from this program, students need to complete 12 core courses.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this program is 19:1.
  • Graduates of this program may wish to pursue other credentials or certifications in the financial services sector.
    • Qualified Associate Financial Planner (QAFP®) designation may be obtained through FP Canada.
    • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation may be obtained through FP Canada.
    • Canadian Securities Course (CSC) may be obtained through the Canadian Securities Institute.
    • Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) may be obtained through Oliver’s Learning followed by the Provincial Licensing exam.
  • Student's employment in Financial services companies, including banks, financial planning firms, and other financial institutions, are seeking individuals with knowledge of financial planning.
  • George Brown College provides real-world learning opportunities because of relationships with leading companies, including IBM, Google, Rogers, SAS, and five major Canadian Banks, among others.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 36,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $11850
Health Insurance $566
Books and supply $900
Total Fees $13316

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 88 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a 3-year College Advance Diploma or Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • Students with international transcripts who do not provide English proficiency test results must test at the College level in the George Brown College English assessment to be considered for admission.
  • In addition, students who are considered for admission to the program based solely on their work experience will be required to provide proof of English proficiency at the college level and may be required to write the George Brown College English admission assessment

Work Experience:

Students must demonstrate relevant work experience (resume and references required).

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria

  • Students must have graduated from a recognized university or college.
  • The graduate 1st or 2nd class degree results are required.
  • The second class degree result must have a minimum overall average of 55% for Business programs and 60% for all other streams.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.