• Certificate in Financial Planning at York University is offered as a 1-year professional degree program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • Certificates allow students to complete a specific group of university courses (for credit) as either part of their degree studies or separately.
  • In this program, students learn about specific areas such as risk management, investment, and taxation, and develop the ability to integrate and analyze all aspects of a client's financial needs.
  • This certificate is approved by the FPSC for writing the CFP examination.
  • Students must have successfully completed MHF4U (or equivalent) and obtained a minimum grade of C in each of ECON 1000 and 1010.
  • This certificate is open to the following applicants:
    • current York students, or
    • new applicants to York who already hold a university degree.
  • York University provides various career advice, career fairs, and networking opportunities to help sharpen their professional edge.
  • Learning skills workshops, outstanding libraries, academic accommodations, and transition programs designed to help students at every step of the way.
  • The department provides award-winning faculties that bring innovative ideas into the classroom to inspire students and provide the best education.