Advanced Diploma in Financial Services
Assiniboine Community College - Victoria Avenue East Campus (Brandon)
Canada,Manitoba
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8 Months
Duration
CAD 16,815/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 200
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
Canada, Manitoba
Type: College
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1861
Total Students: 3,200 +
Int. Students: 500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1430 Victoria Ave E, Brandon, MB R7A 2A9, Canada
Advanced Diploma in Financial Services
Program Overview
Our eight-month Finance advanced diploma (post-graduate) program equips graduates to build upon their previous degree/diploma and excel in a diverse range of customer-facing advisory roles within Canada's financial services industry.
Graduates work in careers in banking, investments, financial planning, or insurance and are employed within banks, credit unions, investment companies, and insurance agencies.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Critical Thinking and Knowledge: use core specialization knowledge in solving business problems
- Ethical Perspective and Social Responsibility: identify organizational activities to reduce unethical behaviour.
- Collaboration: work effectively in diverse teams, supporting team performance to achieve organizational goals.
- Communication: present effective business communications in a variety of formats
- Business Strategy: strategize to plan for changes in business.
Examples of what graduates from this program can do:
- Sell investment products and provide financial planning services.
- Work in the banking, investments, financial planning, or insurance industry.
- Analyze and evaluate financial products and services for clients.
- Develop and implement financial plans and strategies for clients.
- Provide investment advice to clients.
- Manage client portfolios and assets.
- Provide risk management advice to clients.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial products and services, industry regulations, and financial market trends.
- Work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and industry professionals to meet client needs and achieve organizational goals.
Success Factors
- You might be a good fit for this program if you would enjoy:
- Leveraging your previous degree or diploma to excel in the financial services industry.
- Guiding clients towards attaining their financial goals through tailored advice and strategies.
- Thriving in a dynamic and customer-centric business environment that emphasizes prompt service and efficient solutions.
- Building meaningful connections with diverse individuals and establishing trust to effectively address their financial needs.
- Utilizing your skills across various business lines, including banking, investing, lending, and insurance, to provide comprehensive financial solutions.
The industry and program environment require individuals to:
- Proactively initiate conversations and establish rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain focus and work effectively during extended periods of sitting.
- Exhibit strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data analysis, market trends assessment, and risk evaluation.
- Utilize analytical skills to interpret complex information and make informed decisions in line with market dynamics.
- Cultivate and nurture relationships to foster trust and gain a comprehensive understanding of clients' unique needs.
- Uphold high ethical standards by maintaining confidentiality, prioritizing clients' best interests, and adhering to industry regulations.
- Adapt to ever-evolving market conditions and changes in regulatory landscapes, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Employ problem-solving skills to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and optimize outcomes for clients.
- Exhibit excellent time management and organizational skills, effectively prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 200 Tuition Fee
CAD 16,815 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Assiniboine Community College - Victoria Avenue East Campus (Brandon)
CAD 11,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Student Visa For Canada
Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.
When Should I Apply?
4 to 6 months
Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.
Bank Account
No Need!
There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.
Duration of visa
Course Duration + 3 Months
The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.
Time to Wait for Visa
35 Days
It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.
Appointment
Required
It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.
How you can apply
Application Process
An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.
Fee
Visa Fee
The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.
Minimum Funds
833 CAD, 917 CAD
You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.
Any other expenses
Required
You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.
Medical Examination
Required
One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.
Language Skills
Not Required
one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.
Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.
Work Permit
Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.
Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada
You can also work part-time on campus at your university.
Work Permit
Duration
Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.
Working Hours
20 Hours/Week
As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.
Documents Required
List
To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.
Social Insurance Number
Study Permit
You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.
You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.
Duration of Work Permit
Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.
Work Hours
As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.
Documents Required
To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.
Social Insurance Number
You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.
Working after completing your course
In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.
Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.
Application
how can i apply
You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.
Application Documents Required
List
To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.
When to Apply?
One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.
How long does it take?
90 days
You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.
Duration
3 Years
The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.
Fees
CAD 255
The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.
Monthly Wages
CAD 1,600
An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.
Work Hours
No Limit
There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.
Required Documents
List
To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:
- Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
- Graduation Proof
- Proof of payment of work permit fees
- Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.
Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.
Information
Disclaimer
The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.
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