Certificate programs
The Accounting certificate program is
a comprehensive accounting program designed for mature students
who wish to pursue a career in accounting or financial
management. The program is designed to serve the special needs
of students wishing to accelerate their progress towards the
achievement of graduate membership in one of the professional
societies. Specifically, the Accounting certificate will
provide students with significant advance credit towards the
professional program of the Society of Management Accountants,
the Certified General Accountants, and the Institute of
Chartered Accountants. Students are advised to acquaint
themselves with the transfer credit/course exemption policies
of the accounting societies.
The program may be taken on a
part-time basis over several years or on a full-time basis over
three semesters. As enrolment is limited, early application is
encouraged. The course workload of the full-time program is
rigorous and demanding. Prospective students must be prepared
to devote above-normal effort and time to their studies.
This commitment is considered
essential for successful completion of the program.
Professional bodies provide scholarships for students entering
their programs. Details may be obtained from the program chair
or the Financial Aid office.
Entrance requirements
1.
B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.
2. Principles
of Mathematics 12 provincially examined (C+ or better), or UCFV
MATH 095 (C+ or better) or MATH 110 (C+ or better), or a MATA
score of 67% or better (see Note 1, page 119), or equivalent.
MATH 111 and 115 also meet this requirement but have Math 12 as
a prerequisite.
3.
English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or UCFV ENGL
081 and 091, or ENGL 099 (C+ or better), or CPT score of 48 or
better.
4. Completion
of BUS 144 or BUS 145 or the equivalent (B- or better).
5.
Completion of BUS 160.
Notes:
a) Applicants with minor deficiencies
may, at the discretion of the Business Administration
department, be considered for conditional admission.
b) How to Apply: Refer to
this
section.
Program outline
Core courses
Course Title Credits
BUS 247 Management Accounting I 3
BUS 343 Intermediate Accounting I 3
BUS 344 Intermediate Accounting II 3
BUS 348 Management Accounting II 3
BUS 349 Financial Management I 3
BUS 338 Accounting Information
Systems 3
BUS 261 Business Law 3
ECON 100 Principles of
Microeconomics 3
or ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
or ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
MATH 106 Statistics I 4
Course listings
For complete details on courses see
the
Course descriptions
section.
Electives
Any two approved Business
Administration courses as per the recommendations below.
Professional programs
Students should choose electives
appropriate for the professional program they intend to follow.
Consult the program chair or respective professional program
transfer guide.
BUS 347 — Auditing Principles,
BUS 439 — Advanced Financial Accounting, and BUS 449
— Financial Management II, are advanced courses that may
be considered as electives in the Accounting certificate.
All the professional programs have
work-experience and grade requirements. In addition, these
programs change from time to time so interested students should
consult the respective professional society or association for
up-to-date details.
Length and location
Students taking the program on a
full-time basis usually complete it in three semesters.
Part-time students may take up to seven years to complete the
requirements. We recommend that people working full-time take
no more than two courses per semester. All students may have to
travel between campuses during their program. Most 300-level
courses are offered only on the Abbotsford campus.
The Administration certificate program
is offered as a part-time program which consists of two
sections. In the core section you will complete six courses
which provide a general background in the fundamentals of
administration. The elective section allows you a choice of
Business Administration courses depending on your interests or
requirements, including public/municipal administration courses
when available through other institutions or by correspondence.
Entrance requirements
1.
B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.
2.
Principles of Mathematics 11 (C+ or better), or UCFV MATH 085
(C+ or better), or equivalent.
3.
English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or UCFV ENGL
081 and 091, or ENGL 099 (C+ or better), or CPT score of 48 or
better.
4.
One full year of full-time work experience after high school.
Note: Students intending to register
for CMNS 125 and BUS 160 should refer to prerequisite
information listed in
the
Course descriptions
section.
Students lacking recent preparation
are advised to consult with the department about entrance
requirement equivalencies.
Program outline
Core courses
Course Title Credits
BUS 100 Introduction to Business
3
or BUS 102 Introduction to Business 3
or BUS 102 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 143 Accounting I 3
BUS 160 Computerized Business
Applications 3
BUS 261 Business Law 3
CMNS 125 Business Communications
3
ECON 100 Principles of
Microeconomics 3
or ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
or ECON 101 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Course listings
For complete details on courses see
the
Course descriptions
section
Elective courses
Six other Business Administration
credit courses for which the student meets the prerequisite
requirements. CMNS 235, Oral Communications, is a recommended
elective. Courses in areas other than Business Administration
may be considered electives at the department’s
discretion.
Length and location
Students may take up to seven years to
complete the requirements for this certificate program
(full-time study to complete the program in one year is not
possible). We recommend that people working full-time take no
more than two courses per semester. All students should expect
to travel between campuses during their program.
The Marketing and Sales certificate is
a part-time program designed for high school graduates
interested in marketing and sales as a career. The program
provides additional development for those already working in
this field, and a solid educational background for those
currently in other fields but planning a career in marketing
and sales.
Entrance requirements
1.
B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.
2.
Principles of Mathematics 11 (C+ or better), or UCFV MATH 085
(C+ or better), or equivalent.
3.
English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or UCFV ENGL
081 and 091, or ENGL 099 (C+ or better), or CPT score of 48 or
better.
Note: Students intending to register
for CMNS 125, BUS 160, BUS 203, or CIS 110 should refer to
prerequisite information listed in the
Course Descriptions.
Students lacking recent preparation
are advised to consult with the department about entrance
requirement equivalencies.
Program outline
Core courses
Course Title Credits
BUS 120* Essentials of Marketing 3
BUS 160 Computerized Business
Applications 3
BUS 203* Organizational Behaviour 3
BUS 221 Professional Selling 3
BUS 223* Advertising 3
BUS 224* Retail Management 3
CMNS 125* Business Communications
3
CMNS 235 Oral Communication 3
Electives
Four BUS electives, three of which
must come from the courses below:
BUS 143* Accounting I 3
BUS 201* Human Resource Management 3
BUS 202 Contemporary Management 3
BUS 222 Sales Management 3
BUS 227* New Business Development 3
BUS 261* Business Law 3
* These courses have prerequisites
Course listings
For complete details on courses see
the
Course descriptions
section.
Length and location
Students may take up to seven years to
complete the requirements (full-time study to complete the
program in one year is not possible). We recommend that people
working full-time take no more than two courses per semester.
All students should expect to travel between campuses during
their program. Once you have completed the requirements, you
may apply to Admissions and Records for the certificate.
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