Overview

By focusing your training at BCIT in this two-year Financial Planning diploma program from British Columbia Institute of Technology, you’ll be 100% prepared to start work in investment and financial planning upon graduation. And with our strong mentorships, networking opportunities, and focus on practical, useable skills, many students have job offers even before graduation.

Career

Your training at BCIT includes mentorships with industry leaders and a portfolio of your own complete financial plan that you’ll present. This exposure to potential employers and mentors gives our students a unique opportunity to improve their skills and also secure jobs to begin upon graduation.

Some job opportunities for grads include:

Financial Planner
Financial Advisor
Investment Advisor
Assistant Financial Planner

With experience, grads can move on to become:

Financial Service Manager
Senior Financial Advisor
Branch Manager
Independent Advisor

You’ll also be able to start work as a financial planner and pursue your CFP immediately, or continue on to complete your bachelor’s degree, and from there, continue on to do a CFP and a CFA. This diploma program recognized at many universities for block credit transfers.

Programme Structure

Course structure

Business Information Systems

Business Communication

Microeconomics

Accounting for Financial Management

Essentials of Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

111 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Financial Management View 12 other Bachelors in Financial Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

International applicants

This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.

Apply to program

To submit your application:

Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21812 CAD / year

≈ 21812 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6479 CAD / year

≈ 6479 CAD / year

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Burnaby

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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