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SEP, 2012

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B Brantford
D Doon (Kitchener)
I Ingersoll
W Waterloo

C   Cambridge
G   Guelph
S   Stratford

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Accounting, Audit, and Information Technology (Bachelor of Business Administration) (Co-op)

College: CONS Program: 1241C Campus: DO Academic Year: 2012 / 2013

Notice: Notice to graduates of accounting diplomas

About the Program

The innovative Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Audit, and Information Technology four-year degree is like no other offered in the province of Ontario. It will blend a comprehensive education in each of these disciplines to produce graduates who possess the skills needed in the global business environment.

The structure of this accounting degree has been developed in consultation with the professional accounting organizations in the province of Ontario. The Certified General Accountants of Ontario (CGA) have accredited the program . The Certified Management Accountants of Ontario (CMA) have recognized the courses within the program as fulfiling the required pre-requisite studies. The Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) is currently reviewing the courses in the program for accreditation. Details are posted on the respective organization's websites. Graduates are also able to challenge examinations for the CIA designation awarded by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Graduates will be required to write the certification examinations and to fulfill experience requirements for these organizations after completion of the program.

There are also opportunities for graduates of accounting diploma programs.

The program addresses the need for professional accountants and auditors with information technology expertise. The curriculum will combine theory, integrated applied projects, and paid co-op work terms. A variety of appropriate technologies will be used throughout the program to facilitate students' learning.

Conestoga College has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting July 21 2009. Conestoga College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent to deliver is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for all degree programs at all Ontario colleges.

Bachelor Degrees in Applied Areas of Study

Conestoga's Bachelor degrees:
- are current and offer a balance of applied study and theory.
- offer integrated content across disciplines including business, liberal arts and sciences.
- are taught by highly credentialed faculty.
- are personal learning experiences with smaller class sizes.
- result in a graduate with thorough knowledge and co-op work experience.
- provide opportunity for further studies in a number of articulation agreements with universities world-wide
- are government approved and meet all Ministry standards.

Program Facts

Length: Four-year Academic Co-operative Bachelor Applied Degree program
Location: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: September
Tuition: Please refer to Fees Chart for more detail
*Fees are higher for international students on a Student Visa.
*Recreation/Athletics, Graduation/Alumni, Insurance, as well as program-related costs such as books and supplies are additional.

Co-op Information

To ensure successful completion of the program, it may be necessary to relocate or commute during co-op work terms
To be eligible to participate in any co-op work term, students must maintain the required academic standards for their program (see Co-op program page on college website for details)
The college cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Co-op Office
Co-op & Career Services maintains comprehensive Co-op Policies & Procedures to which all co-op students must adhere (see Co-op program page on college website for details)

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.
A minimum of 6 Grade 12 courses at a minimum 65% average, including 2 required university (U) level courses and 4 additional university/college (U or M) level courses.
The following Grade 12 U courses are required: Grade 12 U English (ENG4U) and Grade 12 U Mathematics Advanced Functions (MHF4U) OR Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) OR Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U). (Advanced Functions is preferred.)

Note:

The following courses are recommended but are not mandatory:
Introduction to International Business (BBB4M)
Principles of Financial Accounting (BAT4M)
Applicants with previous post-secondary education will be assessed on an individual basis in accordance with College and PEQAB guidelines/policies for advanced standing.
Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL 580 or 237 computer-based or 92 internet-based with TWE 4.5, IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0, CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60, or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.
We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. You will be eligible for admission to the degree program after completing the English Language Studies program. Your placement in that program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.

Admission Procedures

Academic strength is calculated by averaging all submitted Grade 12 marks (or equivalent) of the required subjects and four additional OAC, U, or M courses. If more than four additional courses are submitted, the courses with the highest mark will be used.

Note:

Advanced standing will be available for students graduating from Accounting diploma programs Students graduating from two year Business - Accounting programs would be eligible for admission into second year and will require a modified timetable to accommodate missing year one and year two courses. Students graduating from three year, Business Administration - Accounting programs would be eligible for admission into third year after completing a bridge. Students graduating from co-op programs in Accounting will receive credit for one co-op work term.

For program information call the Information Centre for details at 519-748-5220 ext. 3656.

Course Information

Course #	Courses
Level One
ACCT1100	Introduction to Financial Accounting Description: This course in financial accounting reviews the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial statements. Topics include accounting for merchandising activities, accounting for cash, temporary investments and accounts receivable, inventories and cost of goods sold, capital assets, current and long-term liabilities, partnership accounting and accounting for corporations, the cash flow statement. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
BUS1190	Introduction to Business with International Applications Description: This course will provide a starting point to understanding the functions of business and the similarities and differences between Canadian business and business operations in other countries. Economic systems and forms of business organization will be evaluated. The major functions of business (management, human resources, production, marketing and finance) will be examined in the Canadian environment and compared to the international environment. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
COMP2370	Information Management Description: This course is an overview of the nature of information and its use in business. Topics will include: computer hardware and software architecture, telecommunications and the Internet, database management, decision support systems, ecommerce, systems acquisition process, and security, global and ethical issues. The concepts are reinforced with practical exercises to develop the students’ competency using end user application software including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, Internet browser and email. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
ECON1050	Introduction to Microeconomics Description: This Degree Level course introduces students to basic microeconomic terminology, concepts, methodology and theories, and provides an understanding of firm behaviour under various market structures in an international setting, and their application to current global microeconomic issues. Topics of study include: supply and demand, elasticity concepts and their application; consumer theory; production, costs, and the determination of equilibrium price and output under different market models- perfect competition, monopolistic competition, monopoly and oligopoly; government export taxes/subsidies and regulation of the market, and international trade. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LIBS7150	Personal Awareness and Group Dynamics Description: This course will focus on comprehensive theoretical understanding of group process, personal skill development and application through intensive team work. These skills are of critical importance in both professional and social settings. Through guided exploration and application of theoretical paradigms and practical strategies, students will achieve the necessary skills to succeed in and lead effective teams. The course consists in an intensive experiential approach ? learning by doing ? enabling participants to become effective, practiced team members with experience applying skills necessary for leadership, analysis and evaluation, problem solving, and conflict management. Individual and team activities enhance participants’ skills to work with a variety of personalities in diverse situations, and to effectively assume various professional roles within a team. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH1775	Business Math Description: The purpose of this degree-level course is to provide the student with a full spectrum of problem solving tools within the Mathematics of Finance. Topics include: Mathematics of merchandising, Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, simple interest, compound interest, annuities and their many applications including amortization, mortgages, bonds and perpetuities and business investment decisions. The course also provides an introduction to Probability Theory. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Level Two
ACCT1250	Intermediate Financial Accounting I Description: This course focuses on the asset side of the balance sheet. The first part of the course covers financial reporting and accounting concepts, income statement and balance sheet presentation, the cash flow statement, and revenue and expense recognition. The valuation of notes receivable, investment in debt securities, and leases are studied. The second half of the course covers cash, receivables, inventory and cost of goods sold, temporary and long-term investments, and capital assets. Hours: 75 Credits: 5 Pre-Requisites: ACCT1100 CoRequisites:
ACCT1260	Managerial Accounting I Description: This course provides students with an understanding of the main concepts and practices of management accounting. Topics include: cost accounting fundamentals, job order costing, activity based costing, preparation of budgets, variance analysis, standard costs and variable costs. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: ACCT1100 CoRequisites:
COMM1640	International Communications Description: International Communications focuses on communications in an international business environment. Students will use the topic of international communications as source material for practicing and improving writing skills and reading comprehension. Students will acquire research and presentations skills as they analyze and synthesize texts. Students will also perform oral presentations and examine the multi-cultural context of writing Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
ECON2030	Introduction to Macroeconomics Description: This Degree Level course deals with aggregate economic activity in the Canadian economy and its interrelationship with the rest of the world. It provides students with a basic understanding of macroeconomic principles and their relevance to macroeconomic issues impacting Canadian society. It examines the structure and performance of the Canadian economy utilizing such economic indicators as gross domestic product, employment, unemployment, income and productivity growth, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, balance of international payments and the impact of government fiscal and monetary policies in an international setting. It will analyze current global issues affecting the Canadian economy. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
INFO1400	Management Information Systems Description: This course introduces students to the role, structure, and use of information systems in managerial and financial contexts. Students will learn management strategies necessary for effective management of IT implementations. Topics include information technology concepts, the role of information systems in business, systems development, and the societal impact of information systems. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: COMP2370 CoRequisites:
MKT1090	Marketing Description: This degree level course introduces the basic theories and concepts in marketing as well as an understanding of how these concepts are applied in the management of a company. The application of the marketing concept is illustrated. Other topics include examination of environmental factors, ethics and social responsibility, theories of buying behavior, primary and secondary research, industrial and consumer markets, targeting and positioning. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Level Three
ACCT2000	Intermediate Financial Accounting II Description: This course emphasizes liabilities and equities. Topics include current and long-term liabilities, shareholders’ equity, complex debt and equity instruments, leases, accounting for income taxes, pension and other post-employment benefits, accounting changes, cash flow statement, and the analysis of financial statements. Hours: 75 Credits: 5 Pre-Requisites: ACCT1250 CoRequisites:
COMM2090	Applied Communications Description: This course focuses on applied business communications for domestic and international audiences. Building on the skills developed in COMM1640, students will study essential business communication practices for managers and apply the relevant principles to planning, drafting, and writing reports, presentations, and instructions/procedure messages. Through individual and collaborative projects, students will improve their research and professional oral presentation skills. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: COMM1610 or COMM1640 CoRequisites:
INFO2000	Network Management Description: This course addresses the design, management and control of network technologies in business applications. It reviews the underlying technologies and communication protocols. Students will undertake an in-depth study of network components and topologies, planning and management issues and methodologies. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: COMP2370 CoRequisites:
LIBS7170	Critical and Creative Thinking Skills Description: This course examines the essential elements of both critical and creative thinking, with their application to the solution of problems. It describes the nature of evidence, sound arguments and valid conclusions, faulty reasoning, convergent and divergent thinking, and the creative process. Critical and creative thinking are then applied to problem solving, and both the discussion of ideas and the presentation of information to an audience. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LIBS7200	World Cultures Description: World cultures both broadly and deeply affect and are affected by globalization in ways that unify and divide as well as produce equities and inequalities among people and nations. In this course, students will focus on topics pertaining to similarities and differences world cultures and societies. Incorporating varying perspectives on diversity, students develop an understanding of the impacted groups, develop strategies which demonstrate respect for diversity, and critically examine social change performed on a world stage. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
MATH2100	Statistics Description: This business statistics course covers simple descriptive statistics, probability and the binomial and normal probability distributions, statistical inference, sampling distributions, simple regression and correlation analysis, and time series analysis. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: MATH1775 CoRequisites:
Level Four
ACCT2510	Integrated Project Description: In this course, students will process accounting transactions using computer software and prepare financial statements. This course will integrate knowledge from a variety of courses requiring students to analyze financial information for decision-making purposes, identify problems and evaluate alternatives to solve them and prepare related reports. This one semester course also provides students with an understanding of the many advanced features available with spreadsheets and their unlimited use in accounting and financial analysis. Hours: 75 Credits: 5 Pre-Requisites: ACCT1250, ACCT1260, ACCT2000, COMP2370 CoRequisites:
BUS1200	Organizational Behaviour Description: This degree level course is a study of group behaviour and how the effective use of best practices must be adapted for use in an international setting. Topics include motivation; group dynamics; roles, norms and status; decision-making; power and control; conflict; and leadership. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
CDEV1020	Co-op and Career Preparation Description: This mandatory course prepares students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for post-graduate careers. Students will learn to critically evaluate their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate and interpret available opportunities in the workplace. Self-marketing techniques using resumes, cover letters, cold-calls, and interviewing will be learned and students will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace with regards to social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues. Hours: 16 Credits: 1 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
FIN2000	Finance Description: This is an introductory course in managerial finance. Its purpose is to introduce the student to the theory and principles of managerial finance. The corporate financial manager's role in the firm as it relates to long term issues in investing and financing is examined. Specific study is given to the theory and practice of capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend policy, cost of capital, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: ACCT1100 CoRequisites:
MATH2140	Quantitative Methods Description: This course will develop further the concepts of statistical inference developed in Statistics with more in-depth applications to problems encountered in the business world, especially by the management accountant. These topics will include sampling distributions, confidence intervals, an advanced treatment of hypothesis testing and estimation, regression techniques, time series analysis and forecasting which will be useful in analyzing the relationship between variables and in making statistical predictions. It will also deal with problems in decision making under conditions of uncertainty and linear programming. The emphasis will be on practical problems generally dealt with in the accounting area, rather than mathematical theory. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: MATH2100 CoRequisites:
OPER2015	Operations Management Description: This comprehensive Operations Management course focuses on the functional activities and processes of goods and services operations in domestic and international environments. Students will develop a thorough understanding of how operations function, from design through to logistics, and experience the many operations trade-offs that continuously challenge management. The major focus of this course is on the development and utilization of strategies for the continuous improvement of supply chain performance in terms of cost reduction, quality improvement, resource utilization, and customer service. Techniques and strategies to perform this analysis and optimization will be experienced for both goods and service oriented firms. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: BUS1190 CoRequisites:
Electives: General Education	Student must complete a minimum of 36 Hours
Level Five
ACCT3000	External Auditing I Description: This introductory course covers auditing concepts and procedures that an audit assistant would encounter for external risk-based auditing. Topics include standard reports; generally accepted auditing standards; audit objectives, evidence, and documentation; planning and analysis; materiality and risk; internal control; and audit completion. The functions and procedures related to the revenue and collection cycle, acquisition and expenditure cycle, inventory and capital asset balances, production and payroll cycle, and finance and investment cycle are studied. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: ACCT1250, MATH2100 CoRequisites:
ACCT3010	Managerial Accounting II Description: This course continues with management accounting practices. The main topics include cost-volume-profit analysis, decision analysis and relevant information, the balanced scorecard, cost allocation and joint products and byproducts and process costing. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: ACCT1260 CoRequisites:
ACCT3020	Taxation I Description: This course includes theoretical and in-depth practical study of the Canadian federal income tax system. Topics include the use of tax-related materials, rights and obligations under the Income Tax Act, liability for tax, and the calculation of net income for individuals, who are not trusts, and corporations and taxable income and tax payable for individuals who are not trusts. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: ACCT1250, MATH2100 CoRequisites:
ACCT3030	Advanced Accounting I Description: This advanced financial accounting course provides an in-depth study of long-term inter-corporate investments, foreign currency translation, and consolidation including foreign subsidiaries. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: ACCT1250, ACCT2000 CoRequisites:
BUS2200	Canadian and International Business Law Description: This course is an introduction to the various international legal systems which can affect Canadian business. Students will compare and contrast the Canadian legal system to those of major trading partners and will assess the manner in which these differences or similarities can govern commercial relationships. Students will assess how the Canadian system functions in the context of the legal systems governing other nations and governing international commerce. To this end, the course will examine both the substantial and procedural aspects of the Canadian and international laws governing contracts, conflict of laws and international and domestic dispute resolution. The student will have an appreciation of the domestic and international law context and the knowledge to participate in discussions with key stakeholders on legal issues. Hours: 75 Credits: 5 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Level Six
COOP3180	Co-op Work Term I (BAB Accounting, Audit and IT) Description: The first Co-op Work Term will provide students with college-approved work experience within an accounting, audit or information technology environment. This course will increase the student’s understanding of employer expectations with regards to the values, knowledge and skills required to gain employment in and enhance promotional opportunities. In addition to these employability skills, the student will have the opportunity to apply technical material from prior semesters of study to real life situations. These essential employability and technical skills areas will be improved during the work term while the student responsibly performs the duties as laid out in the job description, in accordance with course and program outcomes. Hours: 420 Credits: 14 Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 CoRequisites:
Level Seven
ACCT3100	Managerial Accounting III Description: This course develops a conceptual understanding of the role of management accounting information. Topics include management accounting and decision making, capital budgeting, contemporary approaches to produce costing, activity-based management, agency theory, responsibility accounting, transfer pricing, and ethical considerations. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: ACCT3010 CoRequisites:
ACCT3110	Internal Auditing and Risk Management Description: This course covers the objectives, concepts, principles, and techniques of internal auditing. Topics include the role of the internal auditor; types of audits; internal auditing standards; governance; control; risk management; long-term audit planning. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
ACCT3120	Taxation II Description: This course continues the practical study of the Canadian income tax system. Topics include the calculation of taxable income and tax payable for trusts and corporations, planning with a corporation, rollovers and elections, other advanced topics in determining net income, and reporting issues related to non-residents. The Harmonized Sales Tax will be introduced. Hours: 75 Credits: 5 Pre-Requisites: ACCT3020 CoRequisites:
COMP2105	Database Management Description: This course will introduce the student in the use of relational database management systems to manage operations for international organizations. Students will also be introduced the concept of data analysis and decision support with an emphasis in the basics of data warehouses. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: COMP1370 or COMP2370 CoRequisites:
LIBS7180	Interpersonal Conflict Management Skills Description: Without exception, every relationship of any depth has conflict. Conflict can be regarded as a negative force to be avoided or controlled, or it can be seen as an opportunity for strengthening relationships, self-awareness and development. The course will examine different factors that contribute to interpersonal and intrapersonal (intrapsychic) conflicts and discuss and apply appropriate skills and strategies to manage conflicts effectively. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
LIBS7190	Ethical Reasoning Skills Description: This course is intended to acquaint students with the intellectual tradition of moral philosophy and help them develop practical analytic and critical skills through reading, writing, and discussion. This course focuses on ethical issues faced by individuals in Canadian society. It helps students to clarify their values and establish a framework for ethical decision making. Students will explore a variety of moral issues such as euthanasia, abortion, minority rights, racism, bio-medical technology, capital punishment, pornography, discrimination, poverty, environment and war. These questions do not admit of easy answers, because there are often plausible-sounding moral reasons to be given on each side of the matter. In part because of this, there is a tendency to want to set them aside as unanswerable, as just a matter of opinion. Yet they cannot be ignored. Rather, these questions require that we think hard about them and address them carefully, and that we explore various underlying presuppositions that we often accept uncritically. As a result, this is a course in which we will focus on and practice the skill of critical thinking, and learn to express carefully, verbally and in writing, our reasoning for a given position. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Level Eight
COOP4050	Co-op Work Term II (BBA Accounting) Description: The Co-op Work Term will provide students with college-approved work experience within an accounting, audit or information technology environment. This course will increase the student’s understanding of employer expectations with regards to the values, knowledge and skills required to gain employment in and enhance promotional opportunities. In addition to these employability skills, the student will have the opportunity to apply technical material from prior semesters of study to real life situations. These essential employability and technical skills areas will be improved during the work term while the student responsibly performs the duties as laid out in the job description, in accordance with course and program outcomes. Hours: 420 Credits: 14 Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 CoRequisites:
Level Nine
COOP4060	Co-op Work Term III Description: The Co-op Work Term will provide students with college-approved work experience within an accounting, audit or information technology environment. This course will increase the student’s understanding of employer expectations with regards to the values, knowledge and skills required to gain employment in and enhance promotional opportunities. In addition to these employability skills, the student will have the opportunity to apply technical material from prior semesters of study to real life situations. These essential employability and technical skills areas will be improved during the work term while the student responsibly performs the duties as laid out in the job description, in accordance with course and program outcomes. Hours: 420 Credits: 14 Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 CoRequisites:
Level Ten
ACCT4000	External Auditing II Description: This course continues coverage of external auditing issues focusing on those relevant to audit leads, managers and partners. Topics include professional standards and ethics; legal liability; fraud; engagement planning; materiality and risk; audit sampling; evaluation and communication of findings. More advance reporting issues will be covered and including reporting for non-standard engagements including not-for-profit organizations, small businesses and unaudited financial statements. Special risk areas will be considered such as going concern evaluations, capitalizations and deferrals, fair value, estimates, revenue recognition and other high risk areas. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: ACCT3000 CoRequisites:
ACCT4010	Advanced Accounting II Description: This advanced financial accounting course provides an in-depth study of areas of advanced financial accounting and accounting theory including standard setting in Canada and internationally, income tax allocation , financial instruments, not-for-profit and public sector accounting, and the practical and theoretical problems of the present value model. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: ACCT2000 CoRequisites:
ACCT4020	Accounting Theory Description: This accounting theory course includes in-depth treatment of current issues and problems in the field. Topics cover the contributions of economics, finance, and other disciplines to accounting theory; decision making; efficient securities market; conflict; and other topics related to specific industries or sectors of the economy. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: ACCT2000 CoRequisites:
HRM2100	Human Resource Management Description: This course will introduce students to the field of Human Resources Management and the typical functional areas and activities which support this discipline within an organization. The focus will be on developing an appreciation for the changing role of Human Resource departments, from service function to strategic partner, and the way in which today's Human Resource departments can help organizations achieve key international objectives with superior levels of effectiveness, efficiency, quality and profitability in order to create unique competitive advantages which are likely to endure. Students will analyze human resource management practices from an international perspective considering strengths and challenges that companies face in establishing international operations and in running them successfully. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
INFO4060	IT Development and Operations Description: This course enables in-depth study of the strategic role of information systems in a business organization and the associated processes for development, control, and management. Topics will include issues both inside and outside an organization. Students will learn to analyze business processes and systems and make modifications appropriate to the organization’s strategic plan. Hours: 45 Credits: 3 Pre-Requisites: INFO1400 CoRequisites:
Electives: General Education	Student must complete a minimum of 36 Hours
Level Eleven
ACCT4030	Internal Auditing Description: This course is a continuation of Internal Auditing & Risk Management. Topics include the planning and examination phases of internal auditing; internal audit reports; monitoring recommendations; the internal audit of purchasing, human resources management, marketing, and financial management; as well as internal auditing in the public and not-for-profit sectors. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: ACCT3110 CoRequisites:
ACCT4040	Auditing Information Systems Description: This course deals with the general and application controls used to reduce risks introduced by information systems. The course helps students develop insights into the implications of information technologies and helps students build practical skills to review and evaluate controls in computer-based systems including using computer-assisted auditing techniques. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: INFO1400, ACCT3110 CoRequisites:
BUS4020	International Business Planning and Strategy Description: This is a capstone course for students requiring them to apply the principles and knowledge obtained in all other business disciplines to a specific business situation whether domestic or international. The course uses a broad theoretical perspective combined with experiential learning to equip students with the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours needed to effectively participate in the development of overall strategy and operational tactics, and to prepare students to participate in the strategic planning process within a global economy. Adopting a resource based view of the firm, students will be exposed to leading strategic theories and tactics at global, corporate, business units and functional levels. Students will be asked to analyse sources of competitive advantage and profitability using a wide range of approaches to develop a comprehensive SWOT (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats) analysis and to formulate realistic recommendations. Differences among embryonic, growth and mature industries, and the techniques needed to prosper in technologically driven industries, will be examined. Specific challenges and techniques associated with entry into international markets will be explored, along with the challenges associated with resource allocation. Students will have an opportunity to explore techniques to foster B2B and B2C relationships. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
FIN4000	Advanced Finance Description: This advanced course is a continuation of the Finance course and provides an in-depth study of issues and tools that will assist financial managers in making decisions. Topics include capital budgeting under uncertainty; long-term sources of funds; financial leverage; capital structure; financing options; dividend policy; business valuations; mergers and acquisitions; investment decisions; futures, forwards, options, and swaps; risk management (foreign exchange and interest rate); financial planning; leasing; as well as long-term planning and strategic issues in finance. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: FIN2000 CoRequisites:
MGMT2095	Project Management Description: Management of large scale projects is both a science and an art. This course will focus on Project Management as an essential component of managing both international and domestic operations and an evolving professional discipline. All projects are typically complex, are comprised of many components and tasks, and involve a cross-section of different functional teams. The essential knowledge areas which are vital to effective project management (integration, scope, cost, time, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement) will be explored in detail. As well, the key processes involved with successful project management (initiation, planning, controlling, executing and closing) will be reviewed. Students will have an opportunity to apply these skills and knowledge to a variety of real world situations and to utilize information technology to identify opportunities for improvement. Hours: 60 Credits: 4 Pre-Requisites: CoRequisites:
Electives: General Education	Student must complete a minimum of 36 Hours

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates of the program will find employment in financial and managerial accounting, in external and internal audit, and in information systems audit positions.

Financial Assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website: http://osap.gov.on.ca. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.

For more information, please visit Financial Aid/Awards.

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