Students also develop skills in securities management techniques, marketing, sourcing of business information, as well as written and oral business communication. Topics covered by the CSI component of the program include financial statements and their interpretation, financial markets, types of securities, financial intermediaries, the Canadian economy and securities regulations. The IIC component covers risk management, insurance distribution, general contract law, claims, reinsurance and life, automobile, household and tenant insurance contracts. Admission Requirements Business Information Technology Certificate or equivalent. This course provides an introduction to investment management in the Canadian financial environment.
Consideration is given to Canadian and international markets, and individual financial instruments.
Topics include investor goal assessment, risk and return, asset allocation, stock and bond valuation, and portfolio management. This course is taught in partnership with the Canadian Securities Institute. The objective is to assist students in preparing to write the Canadian Securities exam. This applied communications course gives students the opportunity to refine basic writing, speaking, and listening skills. Marketing An overview of the strategic marketing process with an analysis of major environmental factors.