Finance University of Northern British Columbia

Overview

The Finance major at the University of Northern British Columbia is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of profitability evaluation and the valuation of real and financial investments. This degree prepares graduates to navigate the complex world of capital projects, stocks, bonds, and futures within a dynamic global economy.

Students explore the critical financing decisions made by firms and individual investors while studying the management of financial institutions like banks and trust companies. The curriculum places a special emphasis on industries relevant to northern British Columbia, including forestry and small business entrepreneurship, ensuring local relevance alongside global standards.

Why Finance at the University of Northern British Columbia?

The University of Northern British Columbia offers a distinctive teaching approach that combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies and practica. This ensures that students are adequately prepared to deal with the increasingly complex environment in which modern business and labour must operate.

The School of Business provides access to expert faculty and facilities that support a wide range of business activities. Students benefit from a curriculum that highlights regional economic drivers, providing a unique perspective on how large-scale industries and small enterprises function within the Canadian and international markets.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 963 per credit
• National fee: CAD 204 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Lower-Division Requirements

• Canadian Business
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Aboriginal Peoples of Canada
• Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics
• Linear Algebra
• Calculus for Non-majors
• Calculus I
• Business Communication
• Basic Statistics

Upper-Division Requirements

• Business Law
• Financial Management II
• Investments and Security Analysis
• Human Resource Management
• Business and Professional Ethics
• International Financial Management
• Risk, Insurance and Financial Planning
• Portfolio Theory and Management
• Financial Engineering

Careers with Finance

Graduates of this programme are highly sought after by both the private and public sectors for their analytical and management capabilities. Many find successful careers as financial analysts, investment advisors, or in general management positions within large firms and government organisations.

The degree also provides a strong foundation for those planning to start their own business ventures or work within the financial services sector. Common career paths include roles in banking, trust companies, and wealth management firms, where expertise in security analysis and capital management is essential.