University Certificate in Finance
The University Certificate in Finance program provides students with the skills and knowledge appropriate for financial services professionals. The program has been designed so that, through careful selection of options, students may complete the major portion of the training required by various professional financial services associations. All credit earned in the UC: Finance program can be transferred into the Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management programs at Athabasca University.
Athabasca University has developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.
Planning your program
Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements.
Counselling Services offers an assessment website, Mapping Your Future.
Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.
Program requirements
Students complete the program regulations in effect at th time of their enrolment.
Program structure
Total credits in the program | 30 |
Required credits | 21 |
Finance Major Elective credits | 6 |
Option credits | 3 |
Residency requirement. A minimum of 15 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University | 15 |
Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits | 6 |
Required courses
(21 credits)
ACCT 250 – Accounting for Managers | (3) |
or | |
ACCT 253 – Introductory Financial Accounting (ACCT 253 is recommended for those planning to pursue the Bachelor of Commerce or the QAFP/CFP certification) | |
ECON 247 – Microeconomics | (3) |
ECON 248 – Macroeconomics | (3) |
ECON 385 – Money, Banking, and Canadian Financial Institutions | (3) |
FNCE 322 – Personal Finance | (3) |
FNCE 370 – Overview of Corporate Finance | (3) |
MGSC 301 – Statistics for Business and Economics I | (3) |
Finance Major Electives
(Select 6 credits from the following)
Any combination of Economics (ECON) or Finance (FNCE) courses (with a maximum of 3 credits at the junior (200) level) not obtained as a core course, or TAXX 301** | 6 |
Options
(3 credits)
Business and Administrative Studies at the junior (200) or senior (300 or 400) level** | 3 |
** Recommendation: FNCE 249, FNCE 323, and FNCE 350 are recommended for QAFP certification (FNCE 350 is currently in development; LGST 369 can satisfy if needed prior to opening). A degree is required in order to meet requirements for the Certified Planner certification such as the Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Finance. This certificate can ladder into the degree program.
If planning to pursue Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Major, refer to program regulation recommendations or contact an advisor for assistance in planning your courses.
Updated July 16, 2024 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)