Conestoga launches new commerce financial services degree program

Conestoga College has launched a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Financial Services degree program at its Doon campus. The degree takes four years to complete and is focused on providing students with the skills, competencies, and knowledge needed to pursue careers in financial services. Students in the program will learn about insurance and financial planning, and will complete a paid co-op work term between their third and fourth year. Graduates will be able to pursue a variety of licenses and designations such as Qualified Associate Financial Planner, Chartered Insurance Professional, and FP Canada’s Certified Financial Planner. “What you get in this degree is real integration in the financial services industry,” said Conestoga School of Business chair James Boesch. Conestoga (ON)