Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- banking and finance specialist
- business administrator
- sales and service associate
- investment representative
- insurance agent/broker
- financial planning support associate
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Business Administration – Financial Planning (BAF)
Work Term Option (BAFC)
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
6 Semesters (3 Years)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaSchool
Seneca BusinessAbout the Program
This three-year advanced diploma program prepares you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to work in the business world and financial services industry. To complement the business administration skills you will develop, you will also obtain a specialization in financial planning, one of the fastest growing sectors in Canada. You will be prepared for personal and career success through a broad range of business administration skills, the ability to manage your own personal finances and the capability to provide financial advice to the public.
Skills
- business administration
- communication
- critical thinking
- cultural awareness
- financial planning competencies
- intrapersonal and interpersonal skills
- project management
- problem solving
Work Experience
Optional Work Term
This program offers the option to complete a work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a work term should apply to the PROGRAMNAME program.
Students who select the work term stream will have the opportunity to participate in a work term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-work term stream at any time. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and is typically a full-time position that may be paid or unpaid. The work term job search is student-driven and participation in the work term stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the work term.
| Year | September | January | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | Work Term |
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Closed |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Newnham | Closed |
| Jan. 2026 | Newnham | Open |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Professional Certification
Successful completion of this program is the first step in obtaining the following industry certifications and designations that are in high demand:
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC®)
- Certificate in Financial Services Advice (CFSA)
- Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation
- Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ (QAFP™) designation
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation
Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to complete the Canadian Securities Course (CSC®) — a prerequisite for employment in many areas of the financial services industry. Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course and this program will allow students to obtain their Certificate in Financial Services Advice.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to proceed directly to the:
- Applied Financial Planning Certification Exam on the pathway to PFP® certification
- QAFP Professional Education Program on the pathway to QAFP™ certification
- Technical Education - Advanced on the pathway to CFP® certification (which can be completed through Seneca by completing one more course).
Pursuing these certifications requires the completion of additional courses, examinations and/or work experience, all of which involve additional costs.
The Seneca Polytechnic Difference
This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.
Degree Pathways
Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.
Global Recognition
Seneca is proud to be one of the first institutions in Ontario to have programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Career Support
Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.
Sustainability
We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.
What Our Graduates Say
Sarah Hasan
Graduate, Business Administration – Financial Planning
“I had a great time studying at Seneca and I really felt that the professors and the curriculum prepared me for work opportunities related to my field of study. One of the reasons that I joined Seneca was because of the degree-transfer opportunities. Class sizes were also smaller, which allowed me to get to know my peers and encouraged interaction with the professors.”