The finance specialty trains you to work in any, or all, of three rewarding career paths. Each one provides you with its own benefits. Personal finance allows you to work with individuals on their financial planning. Investment management focuses on the investments of an institution and its clients. Corporate finance opens opportunities in government, insurance and banking.
As part of the finance specialty, students who successfully complete 8 specific courses are then eligible to write the CFP Level 1 exam offered through the Financial Planning Standards Council, making student ready to take the next step in their career as a Certified Financial planner. Contact businessadvising@okanagan.bc.ca to learn more.
An honours degree gives you the highest level of certification possible within the BBA. Not only does this earn you a special Honours parchment, but it speaks loud and clear to employers about your abilities and dedication to do advance research in your chosen field. Contact businessadvising@okanagan.bc.ca to learn more.
Entry into the co-operative education option is a student's choice, and subject to completion of all first-year courses and an overall grade average of 65%. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 to 85 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent. English 12 with minimum of 70% or alternative (see school calendar). Minimum of 85% in Applications of Mathematics 12 or minimum of 60% in either Principles of Mathematics 12 or an equivalent provincial-level Adult Basic Education mathematics course; or minimum of 60% in one of Pre-Calculus 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 12, or an equivalent provincial-level Adult Basic Education mathematics course. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.