College Diploma – Business – Insurance (0722) (Optional Co-op)

The Insurance – Property and Casualty two-year diploma program provides a broad foundation in business practices within the property and casualty insurance sector. The curriculum covers key areas including agency claims and investigation, underwriting, marketing, and management. Students can gain up to nine of the ten credits required for the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada. An optional co-op work term offers relevant industry experience, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge, build occupational skills, and expand their professional network.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 110

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.