Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – Financial Services (1551C) (Co-op)

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – Financial Services four-year degree program prepares students for careers across banking, insurance, investment management, and estate and financial planning. Combining active learning, real-world case analysis, and direct industry interaction, students develop analytical skills alongside professional communication and client-service capabilities.

In the second half of the program, students specialize in one of two majors: Financial Planning or Property and Casualty Insurance. The program includes an 8-month paid, full-time co-op work term between the third and fourth years, allowing students to gain practical experience before graduation.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 65.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.