Finance in University of Lethbridge, Canada

Finance in University of Lethbridge

Program Description

Finance is the study of financial decision making in investment, portfolio management and corporate finance as well as managing risk in a volatile economy. Finance incorporates the basics of economics, accounting and statistics through quantitative and qualitative methods.

As a student you'll experience the best financial management education through our hands-on training inside and outside the classroom. Our world class Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching, or 'trading room" is fully integrated into our teaching, bridging your academic knowledge and practical experience, making you career ready.

About the Finance major

As a major in finance, you'll study areas such as corporate and personal finance, fundamentals of investments, global financial management, financial technology (FinTech), managerial skill development, and management policy and strategy. You will draw from fields such as economics, human resources management, social responsibility, English, psychology, and marketing.

Possible Careers

• Chief Financial Officer
• Commodities Trader
• Financial Analyst or Advisor
• Financial Planner
• Investment Analyst or Advisor
• Investment Banker
• Personal or Commercial Banker
• Portfolio Manager
• Quantitative Analyst
• Stock Broker
• Venture Capitalist

Placements range from governments and large corporations, banks and securities businesses, entrepreneurial firms, not-for-profit organizations. Our recent grads accepted positions in oil companies, banks and credit unions, stock brokerages, manufacturers, retailers, and small businesses.

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal