Financial Management Diploma - International Students
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Lead the way in a highly competitive and fastpaced 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.
International
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
$24,480:Tuition includes UWSA and health insurance fees. Costs are subject to change&. 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.
*Please note there is a fee increase scheduled for Financial Management. As of September 2021 tuition fee for this program will be $24,680.
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
Academic Requirements
- International students are required to hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree, Business or related preferred
- A Higher National Diploma from Nigeria and Ghana are exceptions
- The Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) or Final Percentage on these transcripts will be assessed for eligibility.
- If a higher degree is attained (post-graduate diploma, Master’s, or PhD) the minimum GPA or Percentage must be attained in all degrees.
For complete admission details by country, please visit our detailed Admission Requirements for international students.
Work Experience
Financial Management Diploma applicants must have a minimum of one year 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.
|
TEST |
SCORE |
|
IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
|
TOEFL (internet-based) or TOEFL MyBestScore |
86
20 on each component |
|
Heartland International English School |
80% |
|
International Language Academy of Canada |
3.3 |
|
UWinnipeg ELP |
B |
Students applying to The University of Winnipeg PACE during the COVID-19 crisis, may use the following online testing options to meet their English language requirements for applications to our 2021 programs:
- Duolingo English Test with a minimum test score of 120, with at least a Production score of 100
- IELTS Indicator with a minimum overall academic band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 for the writing and reading categories
- TOEFL iBT "Special Home Edition Test" with a minimum score of 86 with no less than 20 in each component (internet-based)
The University reserves the right to request English language proficiency testing result documentation for any international applicant.
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 eligible for 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
Student Life
Find more information on student life at PACE here.
Career Opportunities
FAQ
Find answers to students' most frequently asked questions here.
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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