Finance Langara

Langara College offers a range of programs related to finance, primarily centered around its business administration offerings. While there isn’t a dedicated “Finance” faculty or department in the same way you might find at a university, financial principles and practices are deeply embedded within various business courses.

The core offering for students seeking a foundation in finance is the Business Administration Diploma. This diploma provides a broad overview of business operations, and allows students to specialize or focus their elective courses in areas with a strong financial component. These areas include accounting, investment, and financial management.

Key finance-related courses available within the Business Administration Diploma and related programs include:

• Financial Accounting: Provides the basics of recording and reporting financial transactions. This is fundamental for understanding how businesses track their performance and financial position.
• Managerial Accounting: Focuses on the use of accounting information for internal decision-making, planning, and control within a company.
• Corporate Finance: Covers topics such as capital budgeting, risk management, valuation, and financing decisions. This course often delves into analyzing investment opportunities and managing financial resources.
• Investment Analysis: Teaches students how to analyze securities, assess investment risk, and build investment portfolios. It often involves understanding financial statements, market trends, and valuation techniques.
• Personal Finance: While not always strictly part of the core business curriculum, some courses may offer modules on personal finance, covering topics like budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management. This is particularly relevant for students aiming for careers in financial advising or wealth management.

Beyond course content, Langara’s Business Administration programs emphasize practical skills development. Students often participate in case studies, simulations, and group projects that require them to apply financial concepts to real-world business scenarios. Guest speakers from the finance industry are sometimes invited to share their experiences and insights.

For students aiming to pursue further education in finance, Langara’s diploma programs serve as a strong stepping stone. The diploma can be used to transfer to a university to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance, or a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree, also often with a Finance specialization. Langara has transfer agreements with numerous universities in British Columbia and across Canada.

While Langara may not offer a dedicated “Finance” degree, its Business Administration programs provide a solid foundation in financial principles and prepare students for entry-level positions in finance-related roles or for further studies in the field. The emphasis on practical skills, combined with the opportunity to specialize through elective courses, makes Langara a viable option for students seeking to start their finance journey.