• The Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services at Douglas College is offered as 4 years or 8-term teaching program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • Students have to successfully complete 121 credits.
  • The BBA in Financial Services and Administration prepares individuals for positions in wealth planning and securities, and for designations such as CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and CSC (Canadian Securities Course).
  • The program offers a number of electives and a work experience component.
  • In the BBA program, students can choose from three specialties: Accounting, Financial Services, or Management.
  • In order to graduate from the program, students must complete Business (BUSN 4500), the capstone course, which requires students to have 500 hours of work experience that is documented and signed off by the supervisor.
  • This degree is offered to high school graduates, 2-year college diploma graduates, or adults returning to education to obtain higher credentials while pursuing professional accounting and financial services certifications such as CGA, CA, CMA, CFP, PFP, and CFA. 
  • The course offering classes in late afternoons, evenings, and all day Saturdays. This format of offering is ideal for working adults and others.
  • The BBA in Financial Services and Administration prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the financial services field:  Professional Financial Advisor – CFP, CFA  Investment Advisor  Wealth Manager  Financial analysis, etc.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 43,054 USD.