Student Experience

What to Expect

Algonquin College is proud to provide a diverse and dynamic student experience. Check out the highlights below to get a sense of what to expect as a student in the Business Administration – Finance program.

Success Stories and Testimonials

Male graduate outdoors“I had the opportunity to attend Algonquin College for the Business Administration – Finance program. It set me up for success by moulding and developing my skill sets in a vast array of areas. This has helped me to excel in the banking world as a Personal Banker. Going into the program was intimidating. I was very new to college and the Ottawa area. The professors changed that feeling with their knowledge, professionalism and being very personable with every student.

The curriculum taught us Microsoft programs, advanced skills working with finances in the field, how to create a Linkedin account and real-life relatable projects. This has enabled me to carry forward the knowledge and correlate these skills during and after the program. This program was a vital part of my career development path, and I would highly recommend it.”
– Shawn Curran, Graduate, Personal Banker, TD Canada Trust

Work-Integrated Learning

You will learn from experienced faculty who provide you with knowledge based on all areas of finance, including:

  • financial analysis and decision-making
  • customer service, sales and marketing financial products and services
  • wealth management
  • retirement and tax planning
  • insurance and estate planning

The program uses a hands-on approach to explore topics such as the time value of money, calculating return on investment and tax treatment of returns, the relationship between risk and return, Canadian financial institutions and regulators, financial planning steps and the components of a financial plan.