Technology is changing the way the financial services industry operates. The Financial Technology graduate certificate program provides students with the essential skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving financial technology industry. This two-semester program combines expertise in financial services with cutting-edge technology, preparing students to design secure, regulatory-compliant solutions and innovate in areas such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, (AI), machine learning and digital payments. Through hands-on learning, work- integrated learning and industry-driven projects, students will competently navigate tools like Python, SQL and blockchain frameworks, applying them to real-world financial challenges. The curriculum emphasizes ethical practices, regulatory compliance, and how to build and host financial applications, ensuring graduates are equipped to navigate the deployment of modern financial systems. 

Flexible Schedule: This program offers flexible scheduling, with lectures offered online and labs delivered in person as part of the hybrid delivery format. The program is designed for working IT professionals who wish to upgrade their skills in financial technologies. Please note that the fully online option is not available to international students.  

Courses

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:

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  Academic

  To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, diploma, or equivalent, in a related field such as finance, data analytics or technology.

  Mature Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.

  Degrees

  An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

  College Transfer Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

  Degrees

  An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

  University Transfer Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

  Degrees

  An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

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  English Language Proficiency

  All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

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  International Credit Evaluation

  Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.

How to Apply

Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.

Pathways

Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.

Contact Information

Kevin Ramdas, program co-ordinator
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology
437.565.1643
kevin.ramdas@humber.ca

Admissions Questions

Domestic Students

416-675-5000
Please fill out the Humber Contact Form

International Students

Contact the International Centre

international.humber.ca/contact

1-416-675-5067

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.