Student Project Portfolio

Discover how our students develop real-world financial modeling expertise through hands-on projects that demonstrate progressive skill mastery from foundational concepts to advanced professional applications.

Foundation Level

Students master basic Excel functions, financial statement analysis, and simple forecasting models using real company data from Canadian markets.

Intermediate Application

Complex scenarios involving multi-period cash flow analysis, sensitivity testing, and integrated financial planning models for various business sectors.

Professional Mastery

Advanced valuation models, Monte Carlo simulations, and comprehensive investment analysis projects that mirror industry-standard practices.

Skill Development Through Practice

Our project-based approach ensures students build competency systematically. Each project phase introduces new complexity while reinforcing previous learning. Students work with actual financial data, creating models that address real business challenges.

From analyzing quarterly earnings reports to building comprehensive merger models, students develop the analytical thinking and technical skills that employers value. The progression isn't just about software proficiency—it's about understanding financial relationships and business dynamics.

Recent Student Achievements

Retail Chain Expansion Analysis

Comprehensive financial model evaluating expansion opportunities for a mid-sized Canadian retailer, including location analysis, capital requirements, and five-year projections with scenario planning.

DCF Modeling Scenario Analysis Market Research

Technology Startup Valuation

Built a comprehensive valuation model for an early-stage SaaS company, incorporating multiple methodologies and addressing the unique challenges of valuing high-growth, pre-revenue businesses.

Startup Valuation Revenue Modeling Risk Assessment

Energy Sector Investment Analysis

Detailed analysis of renewable energy investment opportunities, incorporating regulatory changes, commodity price volatility, and long-term sustainability trends affecting project returns.

Commodity Modeling Risk Analysis ESG Integration

Evidence of Learning Progress

Students document their learning journey through portfolio development, demonstrating not just final outcomes but the thinking process behind their analytical decisions. This approach helps both students and instructors identify areas for continued growth.

The projects serve as concrete evidence of skill development, showing progression from basic calculations to sophisticated financial models that consider multiple variables and business contexts.

Problem Identification

Students learn to recognize key business questions and frame them in ways that can be addressed through financial analysis and modeling.
Data Integration

Combining information from multiple sources—financial statements, market data, industry reports—to create comprehensive analytical frameworks.
Model Construction

Building robust, flexible models that can withstand sensitivity testing and provide meaningful insights for decision-making processes.
Insight Communication

Translating complex financial analysis into clear, actionable recommendations that non-technical stakeholders can understand and use.

Miranda Chen

Advanced Financial Modeling Certificate

"The project-based approach helped me understand how financial concepts connect to real business decisions. Building models from scratch gave me confidence to tackle complex problems systematically."

Jessica Thompson

Investment Analysis Specialization

"Working with actual company data made the learning feel relevant and practical. The feedback on my models helped me develop attention to detail that's essential in financial work."