About Honours Bachelor Of Commerce (financial Services) Program (b302) in George Brown College
Work Experience
The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) degree includes Co-op experience(s) that amounts to no less than 14 weeks of full-time equivalent work (420 hours), either in one block or in multiple cumulative blocks appropriate to achieving the learning outcomes.
The Co-op experience usually occurs between your sixth and seventh semesters if taken in one block and all 420 hours must be completed before the seventh semester. This work experience provides you with the practical experience employers value. Organizations in the following categories are engaged as field education partners for the Financial Services degree:
- financial institutions
- accounting and accounting-related organizations
- small businesses
- not-for-profit organizations
- government offices
- major corporations
George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe would provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can, in turn, be added to your resume.
In addition to on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide field education opportunities with real-world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at the Centre for Business.
YOUR CAREER
Graduates of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) degree are prepared for careers in a wide range of business sectors and organizations including banks, other financial institutions, federal, provincial and municipal government offices, and service organizations.
Graduates of the program have found employment as:
- Analyst, International Tax
- Supervisor, Accounts Payable
- Senior Accounting Clerk
- Client Portfolio Analyst
- Senior Financial Analyst
- Financial Officer
- Assistant Portfolio Manager
Academic qualification equivalents
- Bachelor's degree programs require a minimum of six Grade 12 credits at the university and/or university/college level.*
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
- TOEFL : 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band
- PTE : 60, overall minimum 55 in each skill band
George Brown College Highlights
Type of College |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Location |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Number of Campuses |
3 + 3 (location/centers) |
Type of programs |
Certifications, Diploma, Degree, and Continuing Education |
Number of full-time students |
32,000 + |
Number of part-time students |
3,000 + |
%age of International Students |
17% |
Official Website |
www.georgebrown.ca |
George Brown College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Student Type |
Tuition Fee |
Canadian students |
2780 - 15310 USD(two semesters) |
International Students |
11,320 - 23,900 USD(two semesters) |
Tuition fees for some of the popular programs offered by George Brown College are mentioned below
Course Name |
Tuition Fee(USD) |
B.Com |
6,052 |
B.Tech |
7,272 |
BSN |
5,430 |
Wireless Network(Postgraduate) |
4,365 |
Construction Management(Postgraduate) |
6,183 |
Marketing Management(Postgraduate) |
4,176 |
Residence Fees
Although rents may vary depending on quality and location, most rents listed by the Housing Service are within the following ranges:
Accommodation Type |
Rent |
Shared Accommodation |
500 - 700 USD per month |
One - Bedroom Apartment |
900 - 1,200 USD per month |
Two - Bedroom Apartment |
1,100 - 1,500 USD per month |
Three - Bedroom Apartment |
1,300 - 1,800 USD per month |
Meal Plans
The college provide three types of meal plan options its students, the details of which are mentioned below:
Plan Name |
Cost |
Annual Swipe & Save Plan |
1700 USD |
Semester Swipe & Save Plan |
850 USD |
Swipe & Save Reloadable Card |
400 USD |