Post-Degree Diploma in Financial Analysis

Tuition is See tuition fee charts for international student costs., and applications for the Jan 2027 intake are due by Dec 31, 2026.

The Financial Analysis Post-Degree Diploma is a one-year full-time or part-time program at Douglas College. It is for students with a bachelor's degree who want advanced financial skills. The program runs in Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. Applications are open for Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Summer 2027. Students learn investment analysis, portfolio management, and financial decision-making.

Core courses include accounting, statistics, corporate finance, international finance, and security analysis. A capstone course applies real-world financial techniques. The Business Internship Program offers part-time unpaid work with a business. This gives students experience using classroom knowledge in a professional setting.

To graduate, students must complete 30 credits with a minimum C+ average (2.33 GPA). At least 21 credits must be from Douglas College. Up to 15 credits from prior studies may count. Graduates can write the CFA Level 1 exam. They also qualify for CFP® and QAFP™ certifications.