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Transform finance with Conestoga's Financial Technology graduate certificate.
As the financial sector adapts to rapid technological change, the demand for professionals who understand both technology and finance continues to grow. Conestoga's two-term Financial Technology graduate certificate prepares you to lead in this dynamic industry, equipping you with the skills to help individuals and organizations track, manage, and secure their finances using cutting-edge digital tools.
Designed for those with backgrounds in computing, finance or related fields, this Ontario college program blends theory with hands-on learning through projects, case studies and interactive experiences. You'll explore emerging market trends, artificial intelligence (AI), entrepreneurship, and financial applications, building the competencies needed to thrive in fintech roles across industries.
What you'll learn
- Financial technology applications and digital tools
- Blockchain, AI, and emerging market trends
- Entrepreneurship and business management in fintech
- Advanced data analysis and security in financial systems
- Real-world problem-solving through interactive projects
- Business analysis methodologies that lead to insightful decisions
Career pathways
- Business analyst or blockchain business analyst
- Financial technologist or fintech product manager
- Roles in banking, insurance, investment firms, startups and tech companies
- Pathways to further study in financial data science, innovation or digital transformation
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
The tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) are provided below for your selected intake. Please note that fees for the 2027-2028 academic year (September 2027 to August 2028) will be released in Spring 2027. Students continuing their studies into the 2027-2028 academic year should review the updated fee details when they become available. Additional costs for books and supplies may apply. All fees are subject to change and are reassessed annually.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.
2 Terms
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International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2754.00 | $2754.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $390.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $35.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| *eText Fee | $212.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $4073.14 | $3361.14 |
| Year Total | $7434.28 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2026 | Winter 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Grad. Cert. Program Tuition | $8404.29 | $8404.29 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $680.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $345.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $35.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| *eText Fee | $212.00 | - |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $10733.43 | $9386.43 |
| Year Total | $20119.86 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Waterloo
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