Program Details

Finance School: Thompson Rivers University Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics Degree: Bachelor Field of Study: Finance, General Description: The Finance Major is a demanding program that prepares students to play an important role in the financial industry. The profession is divided into two main fields. Investments deal with the accumulation of surplus funds in the economy for transfer to individuals and businesses in need of additional capital. Professionals spend their time designing, pricing, and trading investment instruments such as term deposits, stocks, bonds, and asset-backed securities to aid in the flow of funds. Some of our economy's biggest corporations, including banks and insurance companies, serve as intermediaries in this process. The other side of the industry is managerial finance. Professionals here arrange needed financing for an organization's daily operations and future growth. Sources of capital such as lines of credit, corporate paper, term loans, mortgages, bonds, leases, venture capital, and IPOs are used to finance seasonal build-ups in working capital and major asset purchases. In doing this, financial managers are careful not to expose the organization to unacceptable levels of risk by engaging in excessive borrowing or leaving exposures to currency or interest rate fluctuations unhedged. Upon graduation, an increasing number of students are going on to complete a professional designation such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (AICB). Pursuing a graduate degree is also a possibility for those with strong quantitative skills who are considering careers in teaching or research. Website: Finance at Thompson Rivers University Length: 4 Year(s) Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Grade 12 Mathematics Applicants must have a BC Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status, a 73% or better in the combined English 12 and government exam (within the last five years), and a C+ or better in Mathematics 12. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.