Finance University of Lethbridge

Overview

As a student in Finance at University of Lethbridge, you'll study areas such as corporate and personal finance, investments, global finance, financial technology (fintech), financial institutions and markets, and derivatives.

Key Facts

You will develop your skills using excel, statistical, trading and portfolio management software and draw from fields such as economics, accounting and social responsibility as you prepare for career opportunities in the areas of banking, investments, international finance, trading, risk management and more. You’ll also have the opportunity for hands-on financial trading through our Student Managed Investment Fund.

At the Dhillon School of Business you have a choice of completing a 10-course certificate in Management (finance focus), a 20-course (approximately two-year) finance diploma, or completing our 40-course (approximately four-year) business degree program majoring in finance direct from high school, as a transfer student from college, or as a second degree opportunity. If you choose the certificate or diploma, you have the option of laddering that education into the degree. Finally, you also have the option of completing a 50-course combined degree by completing two complimentary university degrees simultaneously (approximately five to six years), broadening your skill set and increasing your versatility in the job market. For example, a Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Business Administration (BA/BBA) combined degree with majors in finance and computer science.

Career

Top job titles in Alberta and/or Canada

• Financial planner

• Project manager

• Business analyst

• Administrative manager

• Financial analyst

• Chief financial officer

• Commodities trader

• Financial analyst or advisor

• Risk manager

• Investment advisor

• Investment banker

• Personal or commercial banker