Group Insurance and Retirement Plans (Certificate) is a certificate in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme offered by Université Laval in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 1 year
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This certificate develops knowledge of employee benefits, retirement plans, and collective insurance. Students acquire financial, actuarial, and accounting tools used to develop and manage benefits plans, along with an understanding of the concepts and principles behind retirement plans and total compensation. The program totals 30 credits, with an estimated one-year full-time duration, and up to 15 credits may be recognized from prior learning. Courses can be taken partially or entirely at a distance, though some online courses require attendance at set times. Admission requires applicants to be employed in a commercial enterprise or government organization and to submit a curriculum vitae. The certificate suits professionals working in group insurance, retirement planning, or compensation and benefits administration.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Quebec applicants need a DEC and must be employed in a commercial enterprise or government organization; a curriculum vitae is required. Applicants from elsewhere in Canada require a secondary diploma plus one year of university study. International applicants need 13 years of pre-university education or 12 years of post-secondary education, and must hold Canadian citizenship; a curriculum vitae is required. Non-francophone applicants must pass the TCF test with a minimum score of 361/699 on the mandatory sections and 8/20 on the written expression component.