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BA/BS in Finance

University of Lethbridge

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada•THE 2026 #1501-2191

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BA/BS in Finance at University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 24,662 per year (CAD 6,822 per year for local students).

Also offered as: Master's Degree

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 6,822 / year
International tuition: CAD 24,662 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: ulethbridge.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This program covers financial decision-making in investment, portfolio management, and corporate finance, along with risk management and financial innovation, and includes coursework in corporate and personal finance, global finance, fintech, financial institutions and markets, and derivatives. Students develop skills with spreadsheet, statistical, and portfolio-management software, and use the Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching trading room for hands-on training. Credentials range from a shorter certificate and a roughly two-year diploma to a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration, with the option to ladder credentials toward the degree; combined degree pathways spanning about five to six years are also offered. The program is delivered on the Lethbridge and Calgary campuses with Fall and Winter intake, and includes a co-operative education option for paid work experience. It suits students interested in banking, investing, trading, or risk management, and points toward professional designations such as the Canadian Securities Course, Certified Financial Planner, and Chartered Financial Analyst.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Requires five Grade 12 (or provincial-equivalent) courses with a minimum 65% average, including English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) and Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2; offered for Fall and Winter intake.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants to the University of Lethbridge for Fall 2027 entry apply by 30 June 2027 (post-secondary applicants) or 15 December 2026 (direct-entry high-school applicants), with admission-decision documents due by 30 June or 15 July 2027 and final documents by 1-15 August 2027; for Winter 2028 entry the domestic deadline is 1 November 2027. International applicants for Fall 2027 apply by 15 June 2027, with decision documents due 30 June 2027 and final documents by 15 July 2027; for Winter 2028 the international deadline is 15 September 2027. Applications for Fall 2027 opened 14 September 2026. Deadlines vary by program and campus and are not rolling in the open-ended sense, though the university notes some programmes may close early once capacity is reached. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About University of Lethbridge

“Fiat Lux”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 8,263
THE rank: #1501-2191
Programs: 165
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Finance award?

University of Lethbridge awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Finance, Banking & Insurance on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Finance take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does BA/BS in Finance cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 24,662 per year (CAD 6,822 per year for local students).

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