About Financial Technology (fnt) in Seneca College
About the Program
In this eight-month graduate certificate program, you will work with innovative and disruptive technologies used in the financial service sector. Throughout the program, you will learn about product development and entrepreneurship while developing an understanding of privacy, ethics and the regulatory landscape of financial technology. The program covers topics including cybersecurity, web application and mobile development as well as data analytics for financial services.
Note: Classes usually take place in the evenings to allow professionals to continue working and complete this program. Some courses will be taught by web conferencing, with you in the classroom.
In addition to evening classes, you are required to be in-class during regular business hours for a week-long intensive session at the beginning of the program, at the start of the second term and at the end of the program.
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Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Product development and entrepreneurship
- Privacy management
- Financial services and products
- Distributed ledger technology
- Cybersecurity
- Web application
- Mobile development
- Business management
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Data analyst
- Financial technology product developer
- Application developer
Academic qualification equivalents
When applying to a Seneca degree program you must submit:
When applying to a Seneca graduate certificate program you must submit:
- Complete university and college transcripts for all years of study.
- University or college credential (degree, diploma or certificate).
- A credential assessment from a recognized agency such as WES (World Education Services) may be required for some programs. Applicants will be informed by email if this is needed.
- Academic records that are in a language other than English must include an official/certified English translation.
- Seneca reserves the right to verify submitted transcripts at any time. For courses and credentials earned inside of Canada, Seneca reserves the right to request original transcripts be sent directly to Seneca from the issuing institution. Applicants will be informed by email if this is needed.
When applying to a Seneca certificate program and two- or three-year diploma program you must submit:
- High school transcripts for grades 10, 11 and 12 showing all program specific pre-requisite courses.
- High school/secondary school diploma (certificate of completion).
- You may submit transcripts or certificates for any completed university/postsecondary college courses or programs taken inside or outside of Canada.
- Academic records that are in a language other than English must include an official/certified English translation.
- Seneca reserves the right to verify submitted transcripts at any time. For courses and credentials earned inside of Canada, Seneca reserves the right to request original transcripts be sent directly to Seneca from the issuing institution. Applicants will be notified if this is needed.
English language requirements (one of the below):
Degree Programs and Graduate Certificate Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0
- PTE: Minimum score 60
Certificate Programs, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- PTE: Minimum score 58
Seneca College Highlights
Institution Type |
Public |
Number of Campuses |
10 |
Total Number of Students |
Full-time students: 30,000
Part-time students: 70,000 |
Total Number of International Students |
5,500 |
Financial Aid for International Students |
Available |
English Proficiency Tests Considered |
IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE |
Average Cost of Attendance |
8629 USD |
DLI Number |
019395536013 |
Students: Faculty Ratio |
195:1 |
Seneca College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The cost of living in Canada varies depending on the demands and requirements of the students attending Seneca College. To estimate the cost of things like food, accommodation, transportation, and other expenses, students can look at the table below.
Expenses |
Amount |
House Rent |
684 USD |
Food |
756 USD per semester |
Clothing |
684 USD to 836 USD |
Transportation |
745 USD |
Books and other supplies |
760 USD to 1520 USD |
Miscellaneous |
760 USD to 1520 USD |