Financial Analysis (Post-Degree Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.
Due to the program’s advanced curriculum coverage in Finance, it is strongly recommended that students who wish to enter the program have a Bachelor’s degree in Business.
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of 30 credits
- 70% (21 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- A minimum grade of “C” for each individual course is required
- Courses used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet program requirements, but additional courses will need to be taken to replace these credits
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Commercial & Financial Mathematics |
3.00 |
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Fundamentals of Financial Management |
3.00 |
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Security Analysis |
3.00 |
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Intermediate Accounting II |
3.00 |
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International Financial Management |
3.00 |
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Investment Management Techniques |
3.00 |
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Derivatives – Theory & Applications |
3.00 |
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Portfolio Management Techniques |
3.00 |
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Supplemental Topics for CFA Program |
3.00 |
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Elective |
Upper level (3000/4000) CBA course |
3.00 |
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Total Credits |
30.00 |
The Post Degree Diploma in Financial Analysis (PDDFA) is designed for domestic and International students with a Bachelor’s degree who are interested in pursuing a career in finance, and particularly for those pursuing the CFA Charter and preparing for rewarding career roles in investment industry as Research Analysts, Portfolio Managers and Risk Managers. The program consists of 10 courses. Once students complete the program, they will also be well prepared and ready to sit for the CFA level I exam.