Financial Analytics – post-baccalaureate diploma
Quick Facts
Credential:
Post-baccalaureate diploma
Duration:
4 semesters
Format:
Full time
Start date:
January, September
Location:
Abbotsford campus
Cost:
Tuition and fees
Features:
- Learn to analyze business data and identify trends for strategic decision-making
- Develop skills in data analysis, statistical methods, and advanced technology for business applications
- Program eligible for financial aid
Program description
Financial Analytics helps companies use technology and statistical techniques to translate data into actionable outcomes and improve strategic decision-making processes. The Financial Analytics post-baccalaureate diploma equips you with all tools to support the identification of trends, to master predictive modelling, and to be able to structure unstructured data sources and provide responsible recommendations.
This program builds on the success of the bachelor’s degrees in the Faculty of Business and Computing, combining the expertise from the School of Business and the School of Computing, with an interdisciplinary collaboration from the department of Statistics (Faculty of Science).
By taking carefully designed courses with the right mix of business, computing, and statistics, you will gain the technical skills you need to house, extract, manipulate data, and deal efficiently with meaningful decision-making processes.
Go to the program outline for the complete list of required courses and credits.
Career expectations
The Financial Analytics post-baccalaureate diploma is an excellent complement to your degree if you want the skills and tools to make data-driven decisions. The BC Government forecasts that the ability to understand and work with data will be among the most in-demand skills over the next decade, needed in almost 40% of job openings in B.C. The program’s curriculum and learning outcomes are built to develop these skills.
With a strong foundation in data analysis, statistical methods, and advanced technology, you’ll be ready to start a rewarding career and help organizations across many industries succeed.
Whatever the field, financial analytics expertise is in high demand and can open doors to career growth and advancement. By turning data into actionable insights, you’ll help shape business strategy and drive organizational change.
Entrance requirements
Go to entrance requirements for the Financial Analytics post-baccalaureate diploma program in the UFV Academic Calendar.
International student admissions
This program is open for international students.
Upgrading options
Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses.
Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options.
Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:
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University-level upgrading (100 level and above): Qualifying Studies Advisor
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High school equivalent courses (below 100 level): Upgrading Advisor
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