Program Overview
Cape Breton University's Finance concentration equips students with the skills and knowledge to make sound financial decisions for businesses and individuals. The program covers a wide range of finance topics, including corporate finance, investments, and financial markets. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in financial services, business management, and related sectors.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Concentration in Finance
This concentration equips students for careers in financial services and related fields. The program focuses on developing skills and knowledge related to making sound financial decisions and achieving a successful work-life balance.
Objectives
- Provide students with the ability to make sound financial decisions for businesses and individuals.
- Teach effective money management strategies to facilitate investment growth.
- Explain the concept of the time value of money and its role in making sound financial decisions.
- Explain how firms can raise capital to support growth.
- Impart knowledge for making sound strategic decisions to ensure business success.
Program Content
Courses
The program includes a diverse range of courses that cover the full spectrum of finance, including corporate finance, personal finance, investments, capital market theory, financial markets, and international finance. Students also have the option to take relevant courses in accounting and economics to enhance their financial understanding.
- Financial Management
- Investment Analysis
- Risk Management
- Financial Modeling
Careers:
Potential Career Paths
1. Commercial banking 2. 3. Investment Broker 4. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 5. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 6. Investment Banking
Opportunities
Graduates of the program will be well-positioned to pursue a wide range of opportunities in financial services, business management, and related sectors. The program equips students with the skills and knowledge required for entry-level roles within financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies.
Outcomes
Students graduating with a concentration in Finance can expect to: 1. Demonstrate proficiency in making sound financial decisions. Effectively manage personal or corporate finances for optimal financial growth and investment success. Master the time-value-of-money concept for informed financial decisions. Assist businesses in securing capital to fuel expansion and development.
