Financial Management Diploma
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Lead the way in a highly competitive and fast-paced business environment with sound financial management practices that enhance bottom lines and increase sustainability. This program focuses on critical thinking, ethics, and sustainable and sound business practices taught within a comprehensive accounting and financial framework.
Domestic
In-Class
Next Start Dates
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Duration
24 months in duration, Mon-Fri, days and hours vary.
Holidays and breaks provided throughout program duration.
Tuition & Fees
$14,050: Tuition cost includes the $100.00/yr. UWSA Fee. Tuition is paid over two years.
$2,000-$2,200: Textbook costs may vary depending on new, rental, used, or electronic purchasing choices. Textbooks are a requirement.
For more information regarding tuition & fees and payment options, click here.
Costs are tentative.
Objectives & Outcomes
The goal of the Financial Management Diploma is to provide students with managerial, accounting and financial knowledge and skills required for a wide variety of positions in the accounting and financial industry. Students who complete this program may wish to continue post-secondary studies in order to fulfill an accounting designation, or pursue pathways leading to undergraduate and graduate level study.
Admission Requirements
- Be a high school graduate or hold a Mature Status Diploma.
- MUST provide High School Transcript or recognized equivalent GED or Mature Grade 12 Diploma.
- Applicants must have Mathematics 40S (Pre-Calculus, Applied, or Essential/Consumer) or equivalent.
OR
- Be 18 years of age or older and have completed 90 hours of coursework or more at a recognized post-secondary institution (including UWPACE) with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- MUST provide an official transcript for all previous post-secondary study (including university, CEGEP, or private college).
Work Experience
Financial Management Diploma applicants must have a minimum of one year of professional work experience.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of meeting one of the accepted English language proficiency measures. Download the UWPACE English Language Requirements (PDF) for additional English proficiency tests and programs and waiver options for the English language requirement.
Accreditation
Graduates of the Financial Management Diploma are may pursue the following professional accreditation. Additional steps may be required.
Certified in Management (CIM)
Students graduating from the Management Certificate may apply for the Certified in Management designation (CIM). Certification is available for those that were registered in the program as of June 1, 2016.
For more information on obtaining the CIM Credential click here.
Chartered Professional Account (CPA)
Students who have graduated from the Financial Management Diploma may be eligible for transfer credit for the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP). Additional steps are required.
For more information please visit Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Professional Education Program (PEP) and view the Transfer Credit Guide.
Courses & Descriptions
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Certifications
Upon completion of this program students will earn two valuable educational credentials:
- Financial Management Diploma
- Management Certificate
Graduates of the Financial Management Diploma also pursue the following professional accreditation after successfully completing the program:
- Certified in Management (CIM)
- Chartered Professional Account (CPA)
Additional steps may be required. Please see the accredition tab for more details.
Tech Requirements
LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
PC hardware:
- CPU: Intel or AMD core I5 or I7
- Memory: 4GB or 8GB
- Display and Graphics:
- 15 inches LCDDisplay TFT active Matrix Colour can handle 1920 x 1080 Resolution (2GB ram) (Optional)
- HardDrive: 500 GB
- Windows 10
MAC’s hardware:
- Intel Core I5 or I7
- Memory: 8GB
- Graphics and Video display: Any type of video cards from Apple should work with at least of 2GB of RAM.
- HardDrive: 512GB
- Software to run Virtualization for Microsoft windows
- Parallels Desktop or VMware Fusion, or VirtualBox
- Note: The Free QuickBooks Softwate required for the Accounting Software course is not compatible with Mac.
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