Business Fundamentals - Banking and Financial Services

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Learn more about this program by joining one of our online information sessions held:

Wednesday, July 2, 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9, 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16, 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23, 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30, 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13, 6-7 p.m.

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Program description - January 2026

This one-year Ontario College Certificate will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the financial system in terms of financial institutions, financial instruments, and financial markets. This program covers necessary topics and issues regarding financial inclusion and access to finance. You will use a combination of methods to acquire necessary insights about financial service delivery and management in one of the biggest financial markets in the world. You will learn core aspects of effective communication to culturally diverse audiences, delivering financial services, client relationship management, financial innovation, digital opportunities for financial inclusion, financing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), risk management, marketing of financial services, and international aspects of financial inclusion.

Program details

Code: 1636

Start: January 2026

Campus: Kitchener – Doon

Delivery:

Length: 1 year (2 academic terms)

Credential: Ontario College Certificate

Program contact

Jen Banfield
jbanfield@conestogac.on.ca

Academic school

Business

Kitchener - Doon campus

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Estimated tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.

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Program device & software requirements

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the OSAP website and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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Delivery sequence - January 2026 - Kitchener – Doon

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