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Financial Planning Certificate

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Rimouski, Quebec, Canada

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At Université du Québec à Rimouski in Rimouski, Canada, Financial Planning Certificate is offered as a certificate in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 1,911 per semester for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Finance, Banking & Insurance
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 1,911 / semester

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: uqar.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This Certificate in Financial Planning is a 30-credit, first-cycle undergraduate program offering multidisciplinary training for the role of financial planner. Classes run daytime and evening during the week, with some courses also offered at a distance, supporting full-time or part-time study. Admission is available through three routes: a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) in administrative techniques (or Quebec equivalent) combined with one year of attested experience in insurance or financial services; completion of at least five university-level courses (15 credits) at a Quebec university; or at least two years of attested experience in insurance or financial services without the DEC. All applicants must meet UQAR's French-language proficiency requirement or pass an institutional French exam. The program admits new students in the fall, winter, and summer trimesters.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants may be admitted on one of three bases. Under the college-studies base, applicants need a Diplome d'etudes collegiales (DEC) in administrative techniques or the Quebec equivalent, combined with one year of attested experience in insurance or financial services, and must meet a minimum R-score of 21.00. Under the university-studies base, applicants must have completed at least five university-level courses (15 credits) at a Quebec university. Under the experience base, applicants must have appropriate knowledge and at least two years of attested experience in insurance or financial services. All applicants must meet UQAR's French Language Mastery Policy or pass an institutional French exam.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

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 Financial Planning Certificate award?

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

How much does Financial Planning Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 1,911 per semester for local students.

Can Financial Planning Certificate be studied online?

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

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