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Financial Planning

Delivery Mode: ONLINE

  • This program will be delivered online during COVID-19.
  • Your education is our priority and we will continue to deliver the applied instruction, collaborative experience, and industry connections that you expect from BCIT.
The demand for qualified financial planners is high, so if you’re interested in investments and working with people, this diploma program can help you move into a successful, rewarding career. By focusing your training at BCIT in this diploma program, you’ll be 100% prepared to start work in investment and financial planning upon graduation. And with our networking opportunities, and focus on practical, useable skills, many students have job offers even before graduation.

About the program

  • Full or part-time diploma program
  • Focused on practical training for financial and investment planning and advising
  • Strong industry connections and networking opportunities
  • After graduation, transition to the workforce or apply to complete your Bachelor of Business Administration degree at BCIT with full-time or part-time evening courses
Find more details of how you’ll be prepared for success upon graduation in the Program Details.

Who should apply for the Financial Planning diploma?

This program might be right for you if you:
  • Are service-focused
  • Enjoy interacting with people
  • Have high emotional intelligence
  • Have an interest in investments
  • Enjoy forecasting and problem solving
If any of these sound like you, visit the Entrance Requirements page today to apply.

Your experience matters

Do you already have work experience or coursework from another school? If so, you might qualify for course credits to help accelerate your training. Check to see whether your experience qualifies you for Advanced Placement.

What grads can do

In this program, you’ll focus on the practical, usable skills you’ll need for a successful career in investments and financial planning. Upon graduation, you’ll be 100% ready to begin working in the industry and be well on your way to receiving your Certified Financial Planner designation. You’ll also have the option to continue your education with BCIT’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Working towards the Chartered Financial Analyst designation is also possible. Learn more about the variety of opportunities at the Graduating and Jobs page.

International Exchange

BCIT offers a number of international exchange opportunities that helps students gain a global perspective of the economy, culture, government, and everyday life of the country they study in. Learn more about international exchange opportunities and international double degrees with internships.
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* All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.