ABOUT DOUGLAS::
Founded in 1970, Douglas College is the largest degree-granting college in British Columbia, Canada, educating close to 24,000 students per year.
The College has two major campuses in Metro Vancouver (New Westminster and Coquitlam) as well as several smaller training centres in Surrey, Burnaby and Maple Ridge.
With both main campuses directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver, drawing students from across the region.
Our Metro Vancouver location will allow you access to a wide variety of industries and unique opportunities ranging from tech, finance, social enterprise, the green economy, entertainment, and manufacturing.
Vancouver was recently ranked #1 Forecasted Future Economic Growth in Canada and has been labelled “the new tech hub” with 7,000+ tech companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Samsung and Cisco setting up offices here.
Douglas College is the leading provider of post-degree programs in British Columbia.
As an international student at Douglas College, you have the opportunity to pursue a one-year Post Degree Diploma (PDD) or two-year Post Baccalaureate Diploma (PBD)
GLOBAL BANKING AND ECONOMICS (POST-DEGREE DIPLOMA)- 1 YEAR
Take your career in finance global with a Post-Degree Diploma in Global Banking and Economics. In this one-year program, you’ll gain an understanding of the forces leading to globalization of the world economy and the opportunities these forces present.
You’ll study international financial management and international trade theory and practice, as well as microeconomics, macroeconomics, global business management and more. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to launch your career as a foreign service officer, commerce and trade officer, or economic analyst.
Excellent job prospects::
The financial industry is expanding, and financial skills that support business growth are in high demand.
Current trends in the finance industry have seen job openings not only in the world’s major financial centres (New York, London, etc.), but also in countries with burgeoning growth potential.
Major investment companies are opening offices in the Middle East, Latin America, China and Eastern Europe. Likewise, banking, brokerage and accounting firms need employees who are qualified for international positions.*
Canadian immigration laws allow you to work up to 20 hours a week during your studies.
Once you graduate, you can apply for a work permit under the federal government’s Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, which allows you to gain work experience before returning to your home country.
The practical and applied skills you’ll gain at Douglas will boost your post-graduation employment prospects.
Mr. Deepak, Education Manager, Career XL Services says the average pay for an Investment Banking Analyst is C$63,740 per year.
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