Why study Finance?

Discover how money is made, invested and managed. A major in Finance will prepare you to understand and reason through a wide spectrum of financial decisions. Finance involves the preparation of financial reports, tax and regulatory requirements, cash flow, management, investment, and development of information.

The FIH’s approach

As part of the Bachelor of Commerce degree at the School of Business, Finance focuses on all aspects of money management, including: investment, collection, disbursement and borrowing. We offer an internationally-recognized curriculum taught by respected professors, and access to co-op opportunities and internships. Resources for students include professional advisors, cutting edge professional software and technology such as Bloomberg terminals.

FIH’s is a recognized by the CFA Institute recognition program. That means that majoring in Finance will prepare students to write the certification test to the CFA’s standards.

Hands-on learning

Finance students participate in the IMPACT program, only available at FIH’s University. Students get practical, real-world experience in money management by managing an actual investment fund with real money. Finance students have competed at the Rotman International Trading Competition and in the CFA Institute Investment Research Challenge Americas Final, attended RISE Investment Conference in Dayton, Ohio, and have participated in international exchanges in Hong Kong, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Sample courses offered:

• Business Finance
• Portfolio Management
• Investments
• Financial Institutions
• Fixed Income Securities
• Financial Innovations
• Financial Management

Future career opportunities:

• Chartered financial analyst
• Corporate banker
• Chief financial officer (CFO)
• Foreign exchange trader
• Insurance advisor
• Investment manager