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GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2012-2013


Financial Services

 
   

Business Administration - Accounting Program

 
 
Program Code: B107 (no co-op)
B157 (with co-op)
 
Program Length: 3 years (no co-op) (6 semesters),
3 years
(with co-op) (6 semesters in class, 2 semesters co-op)
 
Starting:

September, January

 
Certification: Ontario College Advanced Diploma  
Location: St. James Campus  
Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca  

 
Admission Requirements and Fees

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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.

List of Courses

Check the availability and status of this program: 2012/2013 Start Dates
2011/2012 Start Dates
Note: Due to ongoing program improvements courses are subject to change without notice.

BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS IN ACCOUNTING

The three-year accounting program prepares students to become analytical, flexible and motivated professionals who will thrive in their accounting careers.

You will learn computer skills in up-to-date labs and gain familiarity with current versions of software, such as the Microsoft Office Suite and ACCPAC for Accounting.

The program has been developed to provide students with a well-rounded education and a solid grounding in the fundamentals of accounting.

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PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING

Working closely with the Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario, the Centre has developed Professional Accounting courses that provide students with transferable credits toward the Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation. Students are on their way to earning the highly respected CGA designation. See more details at www.cga-ontario.org.

CO-OP AT GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE

Employers have told us that they are more likely to hire a student with co-op experience than a student without experience. Our co-op program gives you the real-life experience that employers demand.

See the Cooperative Education web site for more information.

FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS

Accounting graduates may obtain advanced standing in the CGA program and may be eligible for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Applied Business – Financial Services program. George Brown College has agreements with several universities in Canada, the United States and abroad that will give you credit for your college diploma.

For further information, see georgebrown.ca/diploma2degree and transferguide.georgebrown.ca.

PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS

George Brown also offers a part-time Accounting certificate program and various evening courses in Accounting and General Education. See the Continuing Education Course Guide at coned.georgebrown.ca.

YOUR CAREER

The unique combination of skills that you will obtain can lead to a wide range of excellent career opportunities. These include financial accounting, financial analysis and management accounting. (Accountants are widely sought-after for many different management positions across a wide range of industries.)

Examples of positions graduates can expect to obtain upon graduation:

  • Accounts payable and receivable departments
  • Payroll
  • Data entry
  • Financial management training programs
  • Corporate accounting departments
  • Accounting information systems
  • Financial and tax analysis

REQUIRED COURSES

In order to graduate, you are required to complete 36 courses (28 mandatory courses, 4 General Education electives and 4 Business electives).

Below are the Curriculum Planners.

Curriculum Planner Start Date: 2012-2013

Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2011-2012) (This PDF file* opens a new window)

SEMESTER 1


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Accounting Fundamentals I

ACCT 1001

None

Business Concepts I

BUS 1038

None

College English

COMM 1007

None

Macroeconomics

ECON 1032

None

Mathematics of Finance

MATH 1021

None


SEMESTER 2


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Accounting Fundamentals II

ACCT 1012

ACCT 1001

Spreadsheet Concepts & Design

ACCT 1031

None

Communications for Business

COMM 1107

COMM 1007

Microeconomics

ECON 1031

None

Fundamentals of Financial Planning

FIN 1011

None

Organizational Behaviour

PSY 1129

None



SEMESTER 3


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Financial Accounting I

ACCT 2001

ACCT 1012

Management Accounting I

ACCT 2011

ACCT 1012

Accounting Application Software

ACCT 2012

ACCT 1012

Principles of Marketing I

MARK 1020

None

Quantitative Methods I

STAT 1010

MATH 1021

Co-op Prep Course *

COOP 1000

COMM 1007

Select One General Education Elective

*This course is mandatory only for students taking the Coop Option (B157)
 
SEMESTER 4


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Financial Accounting II

ACCT 2004

ACCT 2001

Management Accounting II

ACCT 2014

ACCT 2011

Database Concepts & Design

ACCT 3012

ACCT 1031

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

HRM 1008

None

Commercial Law

LAW 2003

None

Career Planning & Development

STS 1037

None

Select One General Education Electives


SEMESTER 5


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Auditing I

ACCT 2007

ACCT 2004

Taxation I

ACCT 2028

ACCT 2001

Finance I

ACCT 3008

ACCT 2004

Financial Accounting III

ACCT 3014

ACCT 2004

Select One Business Elective

Select One General Education Elective


SEMESTER 6


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Strategic Management

BUS 3001

Successful completion of semester 5

Operations Management

MGMT 4009

MATH 1021

Select Three Business Electives

Select One General Education Elective

Below are Business Elective courses for Business Administration Accounting.


Courses (Mandatory)

Course Code

Pre-requisite

Accounting Information System

ACCT 2013

ACCT 1012

Retirement & Estate Planning

FIN 2004

FIN 1011

Canadian Securities I

FIN 2001

FIN 1011

Canadian Securities II

FIN 2002

FIN 1011

Income Tax Planning

FIN 2005

FIN 1011

Investment Planning

FIN 2007

FIN 1011

Risk Management, Insurance & Estate Planning

FIN 2023

FIN 1011

Quantitative Methods II

STAT 2011

STAT 1010

Corporate Governance

BUS 1058

Successful completion of semester 3

Finance II

ACCT 3004

ACCT 3008

The Business Media in Canada

COMM 1127

COMM 1107

Taxation II

ACCT 3009

ACCT 2028

Financial Systems in Canada

FIN 1003

None

Field-Based Consulting - Theory

MGMT 2034

Successful completion of semester 3, by interview only.

Field-Based Consulting - Field Work

MGMT 2035

Successful completion of semester 3, by interview only.

Environmental Economics

ECON 1021

ECON 1031 or
ECON 1032 or
ECON 1034

Field Education

BUS 1067

For Non-Coop Students, by interview only

Talking Business

COMM 1156

CESL 1003

General Education electives courses list

Not all courses will be offered every semester - contact the Program Coordinator for further information.

Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2010-2011) (This PDF file* opens a new window)

Printable Version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2009-2010) (This PDF file* opens a new window)

Please note that not all elective courses are offered every semester.

For more information
Call George Brown School of Financial Services
at 416-415-5000, ext. 2160
E-mail:

For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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