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Finance Certificate

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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Finance Certificate is a certificate in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme taught at Université du Québec à Rimouski in Rimouski, Canada. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Finance, Banking & Insurance
Delivery: Hybrid

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqar.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Certificate in Finance at Universite du Quebec a Rimouski is a 30-credit, first-cycle, part-time program with admission in fall, winter, and summer terms (summer intake offered only at the Levis campus), offered on campus on weekdays during the day and evening, with some courses also available at a distance. The program builds foundational finance knowledge and management skills, deepening understanding of financial and market finance, developing competencies in financing, investment, and risk management, and familiarizing students with monetary markets, capital markets, and derivatives, along with the impact of economic conditions on corporate strategy. Admission is open to holders of a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) or an equivalent diploma; to applicants who have completed at least five university courses (15 credits) with a cumulative average of at least 2.4 on 4.3; and to applicants with at least two years of experience, including one continuous year, in a field related to administration. Applicants lacking college-level mathematics must pass a competency test or complete a preparatory course.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.40 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Admission follows UQAR's base system, with intake each fall, winter, and summer (summer offered only at the Levis campus), part-time only. Quebec DEC holders qualify with a DEC or its equivalent. University-route applicants need at least five completed university courses (15 credits) with a cumulative average of at least 2.4 on 4.3. Applicants may also qualify under the experience base with at least two years of experience, including one continuous year, in a field related to administration. Applicants without college-level mathematics must pass a competency test or complete the preparatory course MQT 002 14. All candidates must demonstrate French language competency per UQAR's policy or pass an institutional French exam.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Université du Québec à Rimouski

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1969
Students: 7,000
Programs: 126
Location: Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Finance Certificate award?

Université du Québec à Rimouski awards a Certificate in the field of Finance, Banking & Insurance on completion of this programme.

Can Finance Certificate be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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