Microprogramme en planification financière personnelle

Admissions are rolling; tuition is International students cannot apply to this programme..

This microprogram prepares you to work in personal financial planning, focusing on retirement planning, estate management, and financial decision-making. You will study core topics like financial statements, quantitative methods in finance, and tax planning. The program is designed to support career entry in financial advisory roles, with a strong emphasis on real-world application.

You take five required courses and one elective. The required courses cover understanding financial statements, quantitative finance, retirement planning, estate planning, and financial risk management. Electives include insurance, investment portfolio management, taxation, legal aspects, and financial products. All courses are taught in French, with some offered in hybrid or in-person formats.

The program is 15 credits, completed in one year full-time or part-time. It is offered at the Côte-des-Neiges campus. Admission is continuous for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. You must have a college diploma, 30 university credits, or four years of full-time work experience. International applicants cannot apply due to immigration requirements.

HEC Montréal, established in 1907 and located in Montreal, Quebec, is a public business school affiliated with the Université de Montréal and known for its bilingual approach to management education. With a wide portfolio of 22 programs spanning undergraduate, graduate and executive studies, HEC Montréal combines academic rigour with practical, research-informed teaching. The school prides itself on international outlook, strong corporate partnerships and a focus on innovation, sustainability and responsible leadership.

HEC Montréal's bilingual environment enables students to study in French, English or a mix of both, enhancing employability in diverse markets. The school holds triple accreditation and maintains extensive exchange agreements, internship opportunities and corporate links that support experiential learning and career development. Classrooms are complemented by research centres, student clubs and hands-on consulting projects that expose learners to contemporary management challenges.

Living in Montreal adds cultural vibrancy, affordable urban life and opportunities to practice French and English outside the classroom. International students receive targeted services for admissions, language support and career counselling to help navigate study and work pathways in Canada. Prospective applicants should consider program fit, language requirements and internship options when planning study to take full advantage of HEC Montréal's global network and practical learning environment.