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Frequently Asked Questions about
the Bachelor of Applied Business Degree
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When does the program start?
- Why
should I do an extra year of college to earn a BAB: will it give
me extra opportunities, or a different
career path?
- Will
I earn more with a BAB? How much more?
- How
much does the program cost per year?
- Must I use the College-supplied
notebook or can I use my own?
- How
soon do I have to declare a major?
- How
big will classes be?
- Can I install my own software on the notebook?
- Can I keep the notebook when I graduate?
1) When does the program start?
Every September and January.
2) Why should I do an extra year of college to earn a BAB: will
it give me extra opportunities, or a different career path?
The BAB has been designed to prepare students who want to be professionally
employed as accountants, financial planners or financial services
managers. In these areas, a relevant bachelor degree is required
to qualify for the industry designations. Through the B.A.B. (Financial
Services) you will develop all the technical behavioral competencies
required to be successful in your chosen profession AND earn a
degree. Also our BAB degree can lead you to professional designations
such as Certified General Accountants (CGA), Certified Management Accountants (CMA), Chartered Accountants (CA), and Certified Financial
Planners (CFP). All of them are in high demand in the financial industry.
3) Will I earn more with a BAB? How much more?
Research does show that on average individuals with degrees do
earn more than those without degrees.
4) How much does the program cost per year?
The tuition is $6,786 (2010/11) per year. One mandatory co-op
work term fee is included in this amount. The fees for the two
optional co-op work terms are $400 each work term. There is a one-time
$400 notebook deposit due when enrolling in your third semester.
There is also an annual notebook fee for years 2, 3, and 4, which
is $1,000 for the 2010-2011 (notebook computer bursary up to $1,000 per year may be available to those who qualify) academic year.
5) Must I use
the College-supplied notebook or can I use my own?
Notebook computing is an essential component of the BAB. Students
will graduate with advanced skills using the latest professional
software. Starting in year 2 of the program, students must use
the notebook supplied to them by the College. Use of a standard
College-owned notebook means that we can provide technical support,
obtain discounts on software, and qualify the notebook fee for
the tuition tax credit. You may also qualify for the computer bursary
of $1,000 per year.
6) How soon do
I have to declare a major?
The first year of the program is common for all students in the
BAB. Students will not have to declare their major until the end
of the first year.
7) How big will
classes be? Class sizes will range
from 20 to 150, depending on the year, major and semester.
The average size is 45.
8) Can I install my own software on the notebook?
Yes, as long as you have a license for the software. However,
in the event of a software conflict, we may need to re-image your
notebook, which will erase any software that you have installed.
Also you are not allowed to copy any of the software the College
installed on your notebook.
9) Can I keep the notebook when I graduate?
When you graduate, you might have the option to buy out your notebook
computer at the "Fair Market Value" (determined by Dell). All software
except the operating system will be removed from that notebook
computer.
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