BACHELOR OF APPLIED BUSINESS DEGREE - FINANCIAL SERVICES (B301)

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1 BACHELOR OF APPLIED BUSINESS DEGREE - FINANCIAL SERVICES (B301) PROGRAM NAME Bachelor of Applied Business (Financial Services) COURSE CODE B301 SCHOOL School of Accounting and Finance CENTRE Business LOCATION St. James Campus DURATION 4 years (8 semesters) including at least 1 Work Experience (Co-op Work Term) CO-OP Required STARTING MONTH September CERTIFICATION Bachelor's Degree YEAR OF STUDY METHOD OF FT STUDY APPLY TO Ontario Colleges 1 TUITION $8, * ADDITIONAL COST This program includes 1 Work Experience semester. The cost of the Work Experience Preparation course and the Work Experience semester is included in first year tuition. *Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2015 and at later dates. International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs 2 page for more information. George Brown College s Bachelor of Applied Business Degree Financial Services provides you with a challenging and rewarding fouryear program, combining the benefits of applied, practical education with a bachelor s degree. This program was developed with employers to create graduates who can thrive in today s financial services industry. Whether you are seeking a career as a professional accountant or a financial planner, this program provides the skills, knowledge and realworld experience to help you succeed. This exciting program offers the following additional benefits: One mandatory co-op work term and two optional co-op work terms built into the program. Accounting, banking management, administration and financial planning theory, as well as the practice of applying concepts in the real world through the use of today s current, industryleading software applications. A state-of-the-art facility that includes network-ready wireless classrooms and study areas. Curriculum that is current and has been developed in association with the major banks, financial planning firms, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, and the Financial Planners Standards Council. George Brown College has been granted consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a fiveyear term starting December An application for renewal of the consent has been submitted and the current consent remains in effect until a decision on the renewal application is made. George Brown College shall ensure that all students admitted to the Bachelor of Applied Business Financial Services program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. FIELD STUDY OPTIONS WORK EXPERIENCE (CO-OP WORK TERM) The George Brown Bachelor of Applied Business Financial Services program includes one full semester (14 consecutive weeks) of work. This usually occurs between your sixth and seventh semesters and must be completed before seventh semester. This work experience provides you with the practical experience employers value. Organizations in the following categories are engaged as field education partners for the Financial Services degree: financial institutions accounting and accounting related organizations small businesses not-for-profit organizations government offices major corporations George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe would provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resume. For more information on Field Education, visit georgebrown.ca/cfb/learning_environment/

2 PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES A degree program must meet a substantial and common set of learning outcomes that are critical to programs within a degree level educational environment. These include: Four Degree Standards, and the knowledge and skills expectations under each of these, as published by the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board. Learning outcomes in the core subjects/courses which provide exposure to increasingly complex theory at the degree level, and which enable graduates to meet or exceed the requirements of the field of study and/or practice, relevant professional or accrediting bodies, and which are consistent with similar programs in Ontario and other jurisdictions. A breadth requirement that includes coherent and substantive non-core subjects/courses which contribute to the achievement of broader skills and knowledge beyond the core subject area, such as critical thinking and communication skills, knowledge of society and culture, etc. View degree program standards and outcomes 3, by program. Source: Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) website 4 REQUIRED COURSES Students must successfully complete 49 courses and 1 co-op work term in order to complete their degree. This includes 43 professional courses (including mandatory courses and business electives from within the degree from another major) and 6 Liberal Arts courses of your choice from the Humanities, Social Sciences or Science. COMMON DEGREE COURSES These courses are required for both specializations. SEMESTER 1 BCOM 1001 Applied Business Communications I BMTH 1001 Financial Mathematics I BBUS 1007 Macroeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment BBUS 1001 Canadian Business Fundamentals BACC 1001 Accounting Principles I BBUS 1104 Business and Professional Skills SEMESTER 2 BBUS 1006 Microeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment BFPL 1001 Personal Financial Planning Principles BFSM 1101 Canadian Financial Systems BBUS 1001 BCOP 1000 Work Experience Preparation BCOM 1001 BACC 1101 Accounting Principles II BACC 1001 BBUS 1106 Organizational Behaviour BMTH 1101 Financial Mathematics II BMTH 1001 PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SPECIALIZATION YEAR TWO SEMESTER 3 BMTH 1002 Statistical Methods BMTH 1101 BCOM 1101 Applied Business Communications II BCOM 1001 BFPL 2001 Canadian Securities I BFPL 1001 BFPL 2002 Applied Personal Financial Management Software BFPL 1001 BBUS 1002 Marketing Management Select One Liberal Arts Elective SEMESTER 4 BFPL 2101 Canadian Securities II BFPL 2001 BFSM 2103 Financial Services Marketing BBUS 1002 BFPL 3001 Retirement Planning BFPL 1001 BCMP 3001 Data Concepts and Analysis BFSM 2105 Project Management Select One Liberal Arts Elective YEAR THREE SEMESTER 5 BACC 3004 Corporate Finance I BACC 1101 BFSM 2104 Selling Financial Services BFSM 2103 BACC 3002 Income Taxation I BACC 1101 BLAW 2003 Law and Business Administration BFSM 1101 Select One Business Elective Select One Liberal Arts Elective SEMESTER 6 BACC 2104 Income Tax Strategies BACC 3002 BLAW 2103 Commercial & Family Law BLAW 2003 BFPL 4001 Fundamentals of Derivative Products BFPL 2101 BFSM 4101 Human Resource Management BBUS 1106 Select One Business Elective Select One Liberal Arts Elective YEAR FOUR SEMESTER 7 BFPL 3002 Investment Management BFPL 2101 BFPL 3003 Personal Risk Management BACC 2104 BFSM 2001 Estate Planning BACC 2104 BFSM 4002 Management Decision Making BBUS 1106 Select One Business Elective Select One Liberal Arts Elective At the end of year one, students select their major. You can access the Curriculum Planner and course outline for each major online.

3 SEMESTER 8 BBUS 4102 Multi-Disciplinary Strategic Management semester 7 BFPL 4101 Advanced Personal Financial Planning BFPL 3003 BFPL 4002 Portfolio Management BFPL 3002 BFPL 4109 Small Business Management BLAW 2003 Select One Business Elective Select One Liberal Arts Elective B321 (ACCOUNTING MAJOR) YEAR ONE SEMESTER 1 BCOM 1001 Applied Business Communications I BMTH 1001 Financial Mathematics I BBUS 1007 Macroeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment BBUS 1001 Canadian Business Fundamentals BACC 1001 Accounting Principles I BBUS 1104 Business and Professional Skills SEMESTER 2 BFPL 1001 Personal Financial Planning Principles BBUS 1106 Organizational Behaviour BBUS 1104 BBUS 1006 Microeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment BFSM 1101 Canadian Financial Systems BBUS 1001 BACC 1101 Accounting Principles II BACC 1001 BCOP 1000 Coop Prep Course BCOM 1001 BMTH 1101 Financial Mathematics II BMTH 1001 YEAR TWO SEMESTER 3 BCOM 1101 Applied Business Communications II BCOM 1001 BMTH 1002 Statistical Methods BMTH 1101 BACC 2001 Intermediate Accounting I BACC 1101 BACC 2010 Applied Accounting Software BACC 1101 BBUS 1002 Marketing Management Select One Liberal Arts Elective SEMESTER 4 BMTH 2001 Quantitative Methods BMTH 1002 BCMP 3001 Data Concepts and Analysis BACC 2101 Intermediate Accounting II BACC 2001 BFSM 2105 Project Management BACC 2003 Managerial Accounting I BACC 1101 Select One Liberal Arts Elective YEAR THREE SEMESTER 5 BACC 3004 Corporate Finance I BACC 1101 BACC 2103 Managerial Accounting II BACC 2003 BACC 3002 Income Taxation I BACC 1101 BACC 3105 Intermediate Accounting III BACC 2101 BLAW 2003 Law and Business Administration BFSM 1101 Select One Liberal Arts Elective SEMESTER 6 BACC 3104 Corporate Finance II BACC 3004 BACC 3001 Audit Strategies I BACC 2101 BACC 4002 Income Taxation II BACC 3002 BFSM 4101 Human Resource Management BBUS 1106 BLAW 2103 Commercial and Family Law BLAW 2002 Select One Liberal Arts Elective YEAR FOUR SEMESTER 7 BACC 4007 Advanced Managerial Accounting I BACC 2103 BACC 3101 Audit Strategies II BACC 3001 BBUS 3103 Corporate Governance & Compliance BACC 3102 Advanced Accounting I BACC 2101 BACC 3105 Select One Business Elective Select One Liberal Arts Elective SEMESTER 8 BBUS 4102 Multidisciplinary Strategic Management semester 7 BACC 4008 Advanced Managerial Accounting II BACC 4007 BACC 3112 Advanced Accounting II BACC 3102 BBUS 4001 Operations Management BMTH 2001 Select One Business Elective Select One Liberal Arts Elective ELECTIVES BUSINESS ELECTIVES FOR BOTH SPECIALIZATIONS Code Course name BBUS1107 Customer Relationship Management BBUS3102 Productivity Management BBUS3103 Corporate Governance and Compliance BBUS3104 Innovation and Leadership BFSM3003 Mortgage Underwriting and Administration BFSM4003 Training and Development BFPL 3004 Life License BFSM4102 Applied Bank Financial Management BFSM4104 Managing Organizational Diversity and Change

4 YOUR CAREER With a George Brown College business degree, you ll come out ahead of graduates with traditional university degrees because you'll have practical education and could have up to a year of on-the-job experience from co-op work terms, advancing you toward fulfillment of the work experience required for professional accreditation. Upon graduation, potential positions may include: Analyst, International Tax Supervisor, Accounts Payable Senior Accounting Clerk Client Portfolio Analyst Senior Financial Analyst Financial Officer Assistant Portfolio Manager ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below. OR Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses including: Grade 12 (U) English and Grade 12 (U) Mathematics. A grade of at least 60 in all prerequisite courses and an overall average of 65% in six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses. Recommended courses: basic computer software applications and Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U). Mature Student status (19 years of age or older): Grade 12 (U) English and any Grade 12 (U) Mathematics (or equivalent) are required; minimum grade of 65 in all required courses. Post-secondary courses in English and Mathematics with a grade level of B or higher will be considered. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIRED: George Brown College ESL Level 9; TOEFL 580 (Paper), 237 (Computer), 92 overall and 22 in each skill band (Online); IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each skill band; MELAB 85; CAEL overall 70 (writing 60); Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in these programs. Applicants may be required to complete English testing to demonstrate proficiency. Please visit for more details. COURSE EXEMPTIONS Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit for more information. Note: There is no admissions assessment (testing) for this program. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of seats available for this program, final student selection will be based on overall academic standing and/or grades in the required courses. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Visit the International Admissions 5 page for more information. Nadine Elliott (student, Bachelor of Applied Business Financial Services) "It was a really big support network for me to have the same classmates and to get to know them really well. I found it was much more practical in the college setting, working through the problems and having the time to do that with a professor, not necessarily with a T.A. (teacher's assistant), and really get that one-on-one experience with them." Read more about Nadine and her experience at George Brown College 6 I was able to take the Canadian Securities Course as part of my degree. Also, the program prepared me to write the Certified Financial Planner exam right after graduation, which saved me a lot of time. My education helped me to move up at TD very quickly, much faster than I would have without it. George Brown was the right choice for me. I would recommend the program to anyone. Taran Dhillon (2007 graduate, Bachelor of Applied Business) Financial Advisor, TD Bank I really enjoy this program, especially the applied components, because it s very hands-on and industry-oriented. My professors are the best ones you could ask for. Their solid industry background and experience bring additional value to the lectures, and they always engage us with the material. The support from professors and classmates adds to a friendly learning experience, and to achieving my short-term goal of becoming an applied business degree graduate. John Anastasakis (2008 graduate, Bachelor of Applied Business Financial Services) The Bachelor of Applied Business degree program at George Brown College has provided me with the skills and knowledge that are essential to succeed in the financial services industry. The co-op term at Outland Reforestation allowed me to apply the skills and knowledge, putting me on the right track to a successful career. My work with our Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) team has allowed me to make a meaningful difference to numerous social enterprises while developing an excellent network to ensure that when I graduate, I will hit the ground running. Dan MacGirr (student, Bachelor of Applied Business) VP of Marketing, SIFE George Brown One of the big draws of the program for me was that I could transfer credits from my program to four out of five levels of the Chartered General Accountant (CGA) designation. I am in the process of completing level five now. Doris Chen (2007 graduate, Bachelor of Applied Business)

5 CONTACT US Please call Joshua Li at , ext. 2774, or If you are an International Visa student, please contact the International Centre at , ext or For more information, visit georgebrown.ca/cfb or call the George Brown College Contact Centre at (TTY ) or long distance VISIT OUR CAMPUS On-campus information sessions are held on a regular basis. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options. Meet your friendly professors and staff. Experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an upcoming session 7. LINKS REFERENCE 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, a George Brown College program.

6 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCIAL SERVICES) (B302) PROGRAM NAME COURSE CODE SCHOOL CENTRE LOCATION DURATION STARTING MONTH January CERTIFICATION Bachelor's Degree YEAR OF STUDY METHOD OF FT STUDY APPLY TO Ontario Colleges 1 Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) B302 School of Accounting and Finance Business St. James Campus 4 years (8 semesters) including at least 1 Work Experience (Co-op Work Term) TUITION $8, * ADDITIONAL COST *Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2016 and at later dates. This program includes 1 Work Experience semester or equivalent. The cost of the Work Experience Preparation course and the Work Experience semester is included in first year tuition. International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs 2 page for more information. George Brown College's Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) is a four-year business degree program that was developed with employers to create graduates who can thrive in today's financial services industry. After the first year of studies, students can choose from either the Accounting or Financial Planning specialization. Whether you are seeking a career as a professional accountant or a financial planner, this program provides the skills, knowledge and realworld experience to help you succeed. The program offers the following additional benefits: Work integrated learning experiences that amount to no less than 14 weeks of full-time equivalent work (420 hours), either in one block, or in multiple cumulative blocks appropriate to achieving the program learning outcomes Accounting, banking management, administration and financial planning theory, as well as the practice of applying concepts in the real word A state-of-the art facility that includes network-ready wireless classrooms and study areas Curriculum that is current and has been developed with input from our industry partners, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and the Financial Planners Standards Council FIELD STUDY OPTIONS Work experience is required as part of this program. Work Integrated Learning Experience The George Brown Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) program includes work integrated learning experiences that amount to no less than 14 weeks of full-time equivalent work (420 hours), either in one block, or in multiple cumulative blocks appropriate to achieving the learning outcomes. The work integrated learning experience usually occurs between your sixth and seventh semesters if taken in one block and all 420 hours mustbe completed before seventh semester. This work experience provides you with the practical experience employers value. Organizations in the following categories are engaged as field education partners for the Financial Services degree: accounting and accounting-related organizations small businesses not-for-profit organizations government offices major corporations George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe would provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resume. In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience George Brown College endeavours to provide field education opportunities with real world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education 3 at the Centre for Business. PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Each George Brown College degree program is designed to deliver degree-level, discipline-specific program learning outcomes. Program learning outcomes are statements that describe the knowledge and skills that students are expected to demonstrate by the end of their program of study. Degree learning outcomes must include exposure to a breadth of learning beyond the core disciplinary or vocational field of a program, to increase students awareness of the society and culture in which they live and work. This breadth requirement is addressed through additional mandatory Liberal Studies courses in the program curriculum. To see the relevant program learning outcomes for your specific program of study, please visit georgebrown.ca/programs/learningstandards-and-outcomes REQUIRED COURSES Students must successfully complete 41 courses and 1 work experience term in order to complete their degree. This includes 33 Mandatory courses and 8 Liberal Arts courses of your choice from the Humanities, Social Sciences or Science. financial institutions

7 COMMON DEGREE COURSES SEMESTER 1 Code Course Name BCOM 1001 Applied Business Communication BBUS 1001 Canadian Business Fundamentals BMTH 1003 Financial Mathematics BBUS 1006 Microeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment Select One Liberal Studies Elective SEMESTER 2 Code Course Name BFPL 1001 Personal Financial Planning Principles BACC 1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting BBUS 1106 Organizational Behaviour BBUS 1007 Macroeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment Select One Liberal Studies Elective At the end of year one, students select their major. You can access the Curriculum Planner and course outline for each major online. FINANCIAL PLANNING SPECIALIZATION YEAR 2 SEMESTER 3 Code Course Name BMTH 1002 Statistical Methods BMTH 1003 BCOP 1000 Work Experience Preparation BCOM 1001 BFPL 2102 Canadian Investments I BFSM 1101 Canadian Financial Systems BBUS 1001 BFSM 2103 Financial Services Marketing BBUS 1002 Liberal Studies Elective SEMESTER 4 Code Course Name BMTH 2001 Quantitative Methods BMTH 1002 BFPL 2103 Canadian Investments II BFPL 2102 BFPL 3001 Retirement Planning BFPL 1001 BLAW 2004 Family Law Liberal Studies Elective YEAR 3 SEMESTER 5 Code Course Name BACC 3002 Income Taxation I BACC 1002 BACC 3004 Corporate Finance I BACC 1002 BFSM 2001 Estate Planning BACC 2104 BFPL 3002 Investment Management BFPL 2103, BFPL 2102 Liberal Studies Elective SEMESTER 6 Code Course Name BFPL 3003 Personal Risk Management BACC 3002 BACC 3104 Corporate Finance II BACC 3004 BACC 2104 Income Tax Strategies BACC 3002 BFPL 3006 Intermediate Financial Planning BFPL 3001 BACC 3002 BFSM 2001 BFPL 3002 Liberal Studies Elective INTEGRATED WORK EXPERIENCE (14 WEEKS) OR EQUIVALENT YEAR 4 SEMESTER 7 Code Course Name BFPL 3103 Corporate Governance and Compliance BFPL 3005 International Finance BFPL 2103 BFSM 2104 Selling Financial Services BFSM 2103 BFSM 4002 Management Decision Making BBUS 1106 Liberal Studies Elective SEMESTER 8 Code Course Name BFPL4101 Advanced Personal Financial Planning BFPL 3006 BFPL4002 Portfolio Management BFPL 3002 BFSM 4101 Human Resources Management BFPL 4109 Small Business Management BLAW 2003 Liberal Studies Elective B322 (ACCOUNTING MAJOR) YEAR 2 SEMESTER 3 Code Course Name BACC 2001 Intermediate Accounting I BACC 1002 BACC 2003 Managerial Accounting BACC 1002 BMTH 1002 Statistical Methods BMTH 1003 BLAW 2005 Canadian Business Law BCOP 1000 Work Experience Preparation BCOM 1001 Liberal Studies Elective SEMESTER 4 Code Course Name BACC 2101 Intermediate Accounting II BACC 2001 BACC 2103 Managerial Accounting II BACC 2003 BMTH 2001 Quantitative Methods BMTH 1002 BCMP 2007 Business Management Information Systems BACC 1002 Liberal Studies Elective

8 YEAR 3 SEMESTER 5 Code Course Name BACC 3002 Income Taxation I BACC 1002 BACC 3004 Corporate Finance I BACC 1002 BACC 3003 Advanced Managerial Accounting BACC 2102 BACC 3105 Intermediate Accounting III BACC 2101 Liberal Studies Elective SEMESTER 6 Code Course Name BACC 4002 Income Taxation II BACC 3002 BACC 3104 Corporate Finance II BACC 3004 BACC 3001 Audit and Assurance BACC 2101 BFSM 4101 Human Resources Management BBUS 1106 Liberal Studies Elective INTEGRATED WORK EXPERIENCE (14 WEEKS) OR EQUIVALENT. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 7 Code Course Name BACC 3102 Advanced Accounting I BACC 2101 BBUS 1002 Marketing Management BACC 4005 Advanced Auditing BACC 3001 BBUS 3103 Corporate Governance and Compliance Liberal Studies Elective SEMESTER 8 Code Course Name BBUS 4001 Operations Management BMTH 2001 BBUS 4102 Strategic Management BFSM 4002 Management Decision Making BBUS1106 BACC 3112 Advanced Accounting II BACC 3102 Liberal Studies Elective YOUR CAREER Graduates of the George Brown College Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) program are prepared for careers in a wide range of business sectors including banks, other financial institutions, federal, provincial and municipal government offices and service organizations. Graduates of the program have found employment as: Analyst, International Tax Supervisor, Accounts Payable Senior Accounting Clerk Client Portfolio Analyst Senior Financial Analyst Financial Officer Assistant Portfolio Manager FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Designations Graduates of this program may wish to pursue other designations or credentials in accounting. For information on the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, please visit cpaontario.ca. Graduates of this program may also wish to pursue other designations or credentials in financial planning. The Financial Planning Examination Level 1 is a required step toward obtaining a Certified Financial Planner (CFP ) designation. More information on the CFP designation and its requirements may be obtained at the Financial Planning Standards Council website at fpsc.ca. Information on the Canadian Securities Course and licensing requirements can be found at the Canadian Securities Institute website at csi.ca/student/en_ca/home.xhtml. Note: The requirements for each designation/certification are set by the granting body, not George Brown College. In order to qualify for any of these designations/certifications, you need to follow the process listed on its website and meet all the requirements applicable to you. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below. OR Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses including: Grade 12 (U) English and Grade 12 (U) Mathematics. A grade of at least 60 in all prerequisite courses and an overall average of 65% in six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses. Recommended courses: basic computer software applications and Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U). Mature Student status (19 years of age or older): Grade 12 (U) English and any Grade 12 (U) Mathematics are required; minimum grade of 60 in the required courses. Post-secondary courses in English and Mathematics with a grade level of B or higher will be considered. Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIRED: George Brown College ESL Level 9; TOEFL 580 (Paper), 237 (Computer), 92 overall and 22 in each skill band (Online); IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each skill band; MELAB 85; CAEL overall 70 (writing 60); Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in this program. Applicants may be required to complete English testing to demonstrate proficiency. Please visit for more details.

9 COURSE EXEMPTIONS Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit for more information. Note: There is no admissions assessment (testing) for this program. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of seats available for this program, final student selection will be based on overall academic standing and/or grades in the required courses. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Visit the International Admissions 4 page for more information. "It was a really big support network for me to have the same classmates and to get to know them really well. I found it was much more practical in the college setting, working through the problems and having the time to do that with a professor, not necessarily with a T.A. (teacher's assistant), and really get that one-on-one experience with them."read more about Nadine and her experience at George Brown College 5 Nadine Elliott, Student, Bachelor of Applied Business I was able to take the Canadian Securities Course as part of my degree. Also, the program prepared me to write the Certified Financial Planner exam right after graduation, which saved me a lot of time. My education helped me to move up at TD very quickly, much faster than I would have without it. George Brown was the right choice for me. I would recommend the program to anyone. Taran Dhillon, Graduate 2007, Bachelor of Applied Business; Financial Advisor, TD Bank I really enjoy this program, especially the applied components, because it s very hands-on and industry-oriented. My professors are the best ones you could ask for. Their solid industry background and experience bring additional value to the lectures, and they always engage us with the material. The support from professors and classmates adds to a friendly learning experience, and to achieving my short-term goal of becoming an applied business degree graduate. John Anastasakis, Graduate 2008, Bachelor of Applied Business Financial Services The Bachelor of Applied Business degree program at George Brown College has provided me with the skills and knowledge that are essential to succeed in the financial services industry. The co-op term at Outland Reforestation allowed me to apply the skills and knowledge, putting me on the right track to a successful career. My work with our Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) team has allowed me to make a meaningful difference to numerous social enterprises while developing an excellent network to ensure that when I graduate, I will hit the ground running. Dan MacGirr, Student, Bachelor of Applied Business; VP of Marketing, Enactus George Brown

10 CONTACT US Please call Joshua Li at , ext. 2774, or If you are an International Visa student, please contact the International Centre at , ext or For more information, visit georgebrown.ca/cfb or call the George Brown College Contact Centre at (TTY FREE) or long distance FREE. VISIT OUR CAMPUS On-campus information sessions are held on a regular basis. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options. Meet your friendly professors and staff. Experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up for an upcoming session 6. LINKS REFERENCE 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, a George Brown College program.

11 BUSINESS - ACCOUNTING PROGRAM (B103) PROGRAM NAME COURSE CODE SCHOOL CENTRE LOCATION DURATION Business - Accounting B103 School of Accounting and Finance Business St. James Campus 2 Years (4 semesters) TUITION $3, * ADDITIONAL COST *Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2015 and at later dates. STARTING MONTH September, January CERTIFICATION Ontario College Diploma YEAR OF STUDY METHOD OF FT STUDY APPLY TO Ontario Colleges 1 International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs 2 page for more information. The Business - Accounting two-year diploma provides you with a solid background in basic accounting concepts and practices, as well as broad-based business skills related to accounting application software, spreadsheets and databases, economics, communications, law and taxation. This rigorous, professional learning experience will enable you to build and demonstrate the skills you need to work in the field of accounting right after graduation. These industry-ready skills include: Processing common business transactions. Preparing reports on organization financial performance. Preparing financial budgets and plans to support management decisions. Analyzing operating performance. Essential employability skills (the essential employability skills learning outcomes which apply to all programs of instruction), and General education requirement (the requirement for general education in postsecondary programs of instruction). The vocational and essential employability skills 3 components of program standards are expressed in terms of learning outcomes. Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved and verified. View standards and outcomes 4 by program. Source: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website 5 REQUIRED COURSES In order to graduate from this program, you need to complete a total of 24 courses, including 4 General Education elective courses. 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 PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Program standards apply to all similar programs of instruction offered by colleges across the province. Each program standard for a postsecondary program of instruction includes the following elements: Vocational standard (the vocationally specific learning outcomes which apply to the program in question), SEMESTER 1 ACCT 1001 Accounting Fundamentals I BUS 1038 Business Concepts I MATH 1021 Mathematics of Finance COMM 1007 College English ECON 1032 Macroeconomics GHUM 1087 Social Relationships in a Changing World SEMESTER 2 ACCT 1012 Accounting Fundamentals II ACCT 1001 ACCT 1031 Spreadsheet Concepts & Design STAT 1010 Quantitative Methods I MATH 1021 COMM 1107 Communications for Business COMM 1007 PSY 1129 Organizational Behaviour ECON 1031 Microeconomics

12 SEMESTER 3 ACCT 2001 Financial Accounting I ACCT 1012 ACCT 2011 Management Accounting I ACCT 1012 ACCT 2012 Accounting Application Software ACCT 1012 MARK 1020 Principles of Marketing I STS 1037 Career Planning & Development SEMESTER 4 ACCT 2004 Financial Accounting II ACCT 2001 ACCT 2028 Taxation I ACCT 2001 ACCT 3012 Database Concepts & Design ACCT 1031 LAW 2003 Commercial Law Select Two General Education Elective YOUR CAREER Graduates are prepared for careers in a wide range of business sectors including manufacturing, merchandising, service organizations, federal, provincial and municipal government offices, banks and other financial institutions. Opportunities include accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, general ledger accountant, general accounting, credit and collections, inventory control, and payroll accountant. FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS This two-year diploma has a pathway to the Business Administration - Accounting B107 6 /B157 7 three-year advanced diploma. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Visit the International Admissions 8 page for more information. CONTACT US Centre for Business Phone: , ext business@georgebrown.ca Our office hours are 9 a.m. 4 p.m. For more information, you may also visit georgebrown.ca/cfb or call the George Brown College Contact Centre at (TTY ) or long distance LINKS REFERENCE 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, a George Brown College program. For information on additional future study options, see ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below. Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent** Grade 12 English (C or U) Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) ** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older) COURSE EXEMPTIONS Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit for more information. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in these programs. Applicants may be required to complete English testing to demonstrate proficiency. Please visit for more details

13 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING PROGRAM (B107) PROGRAM NAME COURSE CODE SCHOOL CENTRE LOCATION DURATION Business Administration - Accounting B107 School of Accounting and Finance Business St. James Campus 3 years (6 semesters) TUITION $3, * ADDITIONAL COST *Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2015 and at later dates. STARTING MONTH September, January CERTIFICATION Ontario College Advanced Diploma YEAR OF STUDY METHOD OF FT STUDY APPLY TO Ontario Colleges 1 International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs 2 page for more information. The Business Administration Accounting three-year advanced diploma provides you with a deeper level of learning to gain employment in accounting s more demanding positions. This in-depth learning includes auditing, corporate taxation, law and strategic management. This rigorous, professional learning experience will enable you to build and demonstrate the skills you need to work in the field of accounting right after graduation. These industry-ready skills include: Expertise in spreadsheets, databases and accounting software programs. Essential communication skills for advising business owners and managers on business decisions. Current business administration accounting practices, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Program standards apply to all similar programs of instruction offered by colleges across the province. Each program standard for a postsecondary program of instruction includes the following elements: Vocational standard (the vocationally specific learning outcomes which apply to the program in question), Essential employability skills (the essential employability skills learning outcomes which apply to all programs of instruction), and General education requirement (the requirement for general education in postsecondary programs of instruction). The vocational and essential employability skills 3 components of program standards are expressed in terms of learning outcomes. Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved and verified. View standards and outcomes 4 by program. Source: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website 5 REQUIRED COURSES In order to graduate from this program, you need to complete a total of 36 courses (29 mandatory courses, 3 General Education electives and 4 Business electives). 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 FIELD STUDY OPTIONS Employers have told us that they are more likely to hire a student with work experience than a student without experience. Field Education gives you the real-life experience that employers demand. SEMESTER 1 ACCT 1001 Accounting Fundamentals I BUS 1038 Business Concepts I COMM 1007 College English ECON 1032 Macroeconomics MATH 1021 Mathematics of Finance For detailed Field Education information, visit georgebrown.ca/cfb/learning_environment

14 SEMESTER 2 ACCT 1012 Accounting Fundamentals II ACCT 1001 ACCT 1031 Spreadsheet Concepts & Design COMM 1107 Communications for Business COMM 1007 ECON 1031 Microeconomics FIN 1011 Fundamentals of Financial Planning PSY 1129 Organizational Behaviour SEMESTER 3 ACCT 2001 Financial Accounting I ACCT 1012 ACCT 2011 Management Accounting I ACCT 1012 ACCT 2012 Accounting Application Software ACCT 1012 MARK 1020 Principles of Marketing I STAT 1010 Quantitative Methods I MATH 1021 COOP 1000 Work Experience Prep Course * COMM 1007 & 3.0 GPA GHUM 1087 Social Relationships in a Changing World *This course is mandatory only for students taking the Work Experience Option (B157) SEMESTER 4 ACCT 2004 Financial Accounting II ACCT 2001 ACCT 2014 Management Accounting II ACCT 2011 ACCT 3012 Database Concepts & Design ACCT 1031 HRM 1008 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management LAW 2003 Commercial Law STS 1037 Career Planning & Development s SEMESTER 5 ACCT 2007 Auditing I ACCT 2004 ACCT 2028 Taxation I ACCT 2001 ACCT 3008 Finance I ACCT 2004 ACCT 3014 Financial Accounting III ACCT 2004 Select One Business Elective SEMESTER 6 BUS 3001 Strategic Management semester 5 MGMT 4009 Operations Management MATH 1021 Select Three Business Electives ELECTIVES Below are Business Elective courses for Business Administration Accounting. ACCT 2013 Accounting Information System ACCT 1012 FIN 1040 Estate Planning Fundamentals FIN 1011 FIN 1035 Retirement Planning FIN 1011 FIN 2001 Canadian Securities I FIN 1011 FIN 2002 Canadian Securities II FIN 1011 FIN 2005 Income Tax Planning FIN 1011 FIN 2007 Investment Planning FIN 1011 FIN 2008 Advanced Financial Planning & Ethics FIN 1011 FIN 2023 Risk Management, Insurance & Estate Planning FIN 1011 STAT 2011 Quantitative Methods II STAT 1010 BUS 1058 Corporate Governance semester 3 ACCT 3004 Finance II ACCT 3008 COMM 1127 The Business Media in Canada COMM 1107 ACCT 3009 Taxation II ACCT 2028 FIN 1003 Financial Systems in Canada BUS 3015 Applied Business Planning ACCT 1001, MATH 1021 & HRM 1008 ECON 1021 Environmental Economics ECON 1031 or ECON 1032 or ECON 1034 COMM 1156 Talking Business COMM 1107 MGMT 2034 Field-Based Consulting - Theory semester 3, by interview only. MGMT 2035 Field-Based Consulting - Field Work semester 3, by interview only. 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. Upon graduation, graduates may find positions in the following areas: accounts payable and receivable departments payroll financial management training programs corporate accounting departments accounting information systems financial and tax analysts

15 FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS For further information, see georgebrown.ca/diploma2degree and ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below. Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent** Grade 12 English (C or U) Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) ** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older) COURSE EXEMPTIONS Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit for more information. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in these programs. Applicants may be required to complete English testing to demonstrate proficiency. Please visit for more details INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Visit the International Admissions 6 page for more information. CONTACT US Centre for Business Phone: , ext business@georgebrown.ca Our office hours are 9 a.m. 4 p.m. For more information, you may also visit georgebrown.ca/cfb or call the George Brown College Contact Centre at (TTY ) or long distance You can also attend one of our info sessions 7. LINKS REFERENCE 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, a George Brown College program.

16 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING PROGRAM (WITH WORK EXPERIENCE) (B157) PROGRAM NAME Business Administration - Accounting COURSE CODE B157 SCHOOL School of Accounting and Finance CENTRE Business LOCATION St. James Campus DURATION 3 years (6 semesters in-class, 2 semesters work experience) CO-OP Required STARTING MONTH September, January CERTIFICATION Ontario College Advanced Diploma YEAR OF STUDY METHOD OF FT STUDY APPLY TO Ontario Colleges 1 TUITION $3, * ADDITIONAL COST *This program includes 2 Work Experience semesters. The tuition fee for this program does NOT include the cost of Work Experience semesters. The first Work Experience fee of $450 covers the cost of the Work Experience Preparation course and the first Work Experience semester. There is an additional fee of $450 for the second Work Experience semester. International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs 2 page for more information. The Business Administration Accounting(with work experience) threeyear advanced diploma provides you with a deeper level of learning to gain employment in accounting s more demanding positions. This indepth learning includes auditing, corporate taxation, law and strategic management. Your professors are committed to delivering a rigorous, professional learning experience that will enable you to build and demonstrate the skills you need to work in the field of accounting right after graduation. INDUSTRY-READY CAREER SKILLS INCLUDE: Expertise in spreadsheets, databases, and accounting software programs. Essential communication skills for advising business owners and managers on business decisions. Current business administration accounting practices, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). FIELD STUDY OPTIONS WORK EXPERIENCE (CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP WORK TERM) This program requires the successful two semesters of work experience to graduate. This work experience is either co-op (paid) or internship (unpaid). Either one will give you the practical experience employers value. George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe would provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resume. For more detailed Field Education information, visit georgebrown.ca/cfb/learning_environment/ PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Program standards apply to all similar programs of instruction offered by colleges across the province. Each program standard for a postsecondary program of instruction includes the following elements: 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. Vocational standard (the vocationally specific learning outcomes which apply to the program in question), Essential employability skills (the essential employability skills learning outcomes which apply to all programs of instruction), and General education requirement (the requirement for general education in postsecondary programs of instruction). The vocational and essential employability skills 3 components of program standards are expressed in terms of learning outcomes. Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved and verified. View standards and outcomes 4 by program. Source: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website 5

17 REQUIRED COURSES In order to graduate from this program, you need to complete a total of 36 courses (29 mandatory courses, 3 General Education electives and 4 Business electives). SEMESTER 1 ACCT 1001 Accounting Fundamentals I BUS 1038 Business Concepts I COMM 1007 College English ECON 1032 Macroeconomics MATH 1021 Mathematics of Finance SEMESTER 2 ACCT 1012 Accounting Fundamentals II ACCT 1001 ACCT 1031 Spreadsheet Concepts & Design COMM 1107 Communications for Business COMM 1007 ECON 1031 Microeconomics FIN 1011 Fundamentals of Financial Planning PSY 1129 Organizational Behaviour SEMESTER 3 ACCT 2001 Financial Accounting I ACCT 1012 ACCT 2011 Management Accounting I ACCT 1012 ACCT 2012 Accounting Application Software ACCT 1012 MARK 1020 Principles of Marketing I COOP 1000 Work Experience Prep Course * COMM 1007 & 3.0 GPA GHUM 1087 Social Relationships in a Changing World *This course is mandatory only for students taking the Work Experience (B157) SEMESTER 4 ACCT 2004 Financial Accounting II ACCT 2001 ACCT 2014 Management Accounting II ACCT 2011 ACCT 3012 Database Concepts & Design ACCT 1031 HRM 1008 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management LAW 2003 Commercial Law STS 1037 Career Planning & Development s SEMESTER 6 BUS 3001 Strategic Management semester 5 MGMT 4009 Operations Management MATH 1021 Select Three Business Electives ELECTIVES Below are Business Elective courses for Business Administration Accounting. ACCT 2013 Accounting Information System ACCT 1012 FIN 1040 Estate Planning Fundamentals FIN 1011 FIN 1035 Retirement Planning FIN 1011 FIN 2001 Canadian Securities I FIN 1011 FIN 2002 Canadian Securities II FIN 1011 FIN 2005 Income Tax Planning FIN 1011 FIN 2007 Investment Planning FIN 1011 FIN 2008 Advanced Financial Planning & Ethics FIN 1011 FIN 2023 Risk Management, Insurance & Estate Planning FIN 1011 STAT 2011 Quantitative Methods II STAT 1010 BUS 1058 Corporate Governance semester 3 ACCT 3004 Finance II ACCT 3008 COMM 1127 The Business Media in Canada COMM 1107 ACCT 3009 Taxation II ACCT 2028 FIN 1003 Financial Systems in Canada BUS 3015 Applied Business Planning ACCT 1001, MATH 1021 & HRM 1008 ECON 1021 Environmental Economics ECON 1031 or ECON 1032 or ECON 1034 COMM 1156 Talking Business COMM 1107 MGMT 2034 Field-Based Consulting - Theory semester 3, by interview only. MGMT 2035 Field-Based Consulting - Field Work semester 3, by interview only. SEMESTER 5 ACCT 2007 Auditing I ACCT 2004 ACCT 2028 Taxation I ACCT 2001 ACCT 3008 Finance I ACCT 2004 ACCT 3014 Financial Accounting III ACCT 2004 Select One Business Elective

18 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 include: accounts payable and receivable departments payroll financial management training programs corporate accounting departments accounting information systems financial and tax analysts FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Opportunities exist for three-year Accounting or Financial Services diploma students to enter the Bachelor of Applied Business (Financial Services) 6 program through an articulation agreement For further information, see georgebrown.ca/diploma2degree and ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS VISIT OUR CAMPUS On-campus information sessions are held on a regular basis. Come and have your questions answered. Learn about the program content and career options. Meet your friendly professors and staff. Experience what it is like to be in a George Brown College classroom. Sign up 8 for an upcoming session. LINKS REFERENCE 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, a George Brown College program. Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below. Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent** Grade 12 English (C or U) Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) ** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older) COURSE EXEMPTIONS Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit for more information. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in these programs. Applicants may be required to complete English testing to demonstrate proficiency. Please visit for more details INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Visit the International Admissions 7 page for more information. CONTACT US Centre for Business Phone: , ext business@georgebrown.ca Our office hours are 9 a.m. 4 p.m. For more information, you may also visit georgebrown.ca/cfb or call the George Brown College Contact Centre at (TTY ) or long distance

19 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE PROGRAM (B130) PROGRAM NAME COURSE CODE SCHOOL CENTRE LOCATION DURATION Business Administration - Finance B130 School of Accounting and Finance Business St. James Campus 3 years (6 semesters) TUITION $3, * ADDITIONAL COST *Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2015 and at later dates. STARTING MONTH September, January CERTIFICATION Ontario College Advanced Diploma YEAR OF STUDY METHOD OF FT STUDY APPLY TO Ontario Colleges 1 International students: Visit the International Fees and Related Costs 2 page for more information. BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Ongoing mergers and consolidations in the fast-paced financial services industry which includes mutual funds, investment funds, banks, trust companies, financial planning, life insurance and more provide exciting career opportunities for individuals who start off with the right industry credentials. The financial services industry has benefited the most from productivity gains over the past 15 years due to a high rate of adoption of automation and technology enhancements thus it is also the industry that stands to gain the most from highly trained and knowledgeable graduates. In financial services, you need industry accreditation. Whether you pursue a career as a financial planner or as a sales associate, industry credentials are necessary right from the beginning. During the last three semesters you will specialize in either Financial Planning or Financial Services. Note the following benefits: Upon successful the Financial Planning Specialization, students will be qualified candidates to sit for the Financial Planning Exam 1 a required step toward obtaining a CFP designation. More information on the CFP designation and its requirements may be obtained at fpsc.ca. The Financial Planning Specialization ensures that you take the courses required to write the Canadian Securities Course exams offered by the Canadian Securities Institute (see csi.ca for details of requirements and costs). Note: The requirements for each designation/certification are set by the granting body, not George Brown College. In order to qualify for any of these designations/certifications, you need to follow the process listed on its website and meet all the requirements applicable to you. INDUSTRY-READY SKILLS Learn to formulate financial plans consistent with client needs. Integrate the concepts of cash and debt management, risk management, tax and estate planning. Construct financial plans utilizing industry-specific software. Consolidate legal considerations within the planning process. PART TIME STUDY OPTIONS We also offer evening courses and a part-time certificate program in Financial Planning. See the Continuing Education Course Guide at coned.georgebrown.ca. FIELD STUDY OPTIONS Employers have told us that they are more likely to hire a student with work experience than a student without experience. Field Education gives you the real-life experience that employers demand. For detailed Field Education information, visit georgebrown.ca/cfb/learning_environment/ PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Program standards apply to all similar programs of instruction offered by colleges across the province. Each program standard for a postsecondary program of instruction includes the following elements: Vocational standard (the vocationally specific learning outcomes which apply to the program in question), Essential employability skills (the essential employability skills learning outcomes which apply to all programs of instruction), and General education requirement (the requirement for general education in postsecondary programs of instruction).

20 The vocational and essential employability skills 3 components of program standards are expressed in terms of learning outcomes. Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved and verified. View standards and outcomes 4 by program. Source: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website 5 REQUIRED COURSES After the 4th semester students need to choose either the Financial Planning or Financial Services Specialization. SEMESTER 1 BUS 1038 Business Concepts I COMM 1007 College English ECON 1032 Macroeconomics FIN 1003 Financial Systems in Canada MATH 1021 Mathematics of Finance MARK 1020 Principles of Marketing I SEMESTER 2 ACCT 1001 Accounting Fundamentals I ACCT 1031 Spreadsheet Concepts & Design COMM 1107 Communications for Business COMM 1007 FIN 1011 Fundamentals of Financial Planning PSY 1129 Organizational Behaviour SEMESTER 3 BUS 1056 Business Presentation Skills COMM 1007 FIN 2061 Canadian Investments I FIN 1011 FIN 2003 Money Management & Software Application FIN 1011 FIN 2035 Consumer Behaviour & Financial Needs MARK 1020 MARK 2027 Sales Training & Client Management MARK 1020 STAT 1010 Quantitative Methods I MATH 1021 GHUM 1087 Social Relations FINANCIAL PLANNING SPECIALIZATION SEMESTER 5 Course Code Course Name (Mandatory) FIN 2007 Investment Planning FIN 1011 FIN 1040 Estate Planning Fundamentals FIN 1011 ACCT 3012 Database Concept & Design ACCT 1031 HRM 1008 Fundamentals of HR Management LAW 1011 Business and Family Law SEMESTER 6 BUS 1041 Small Business Management BUS 1038 FIN 2005 Income Tax Planning FIN 1011 FIN 2008 Advanced Financial Planning Ethics FIN 2007 FIN 2063 Insurance in Financial Planning FIN 1011 Select Two Business Electives FINANCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIZATION SEMESTER 5 HRM 1008 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management NONE LAW 1011 Business and Family Law NONE ACCT 3012 Database Concept & Design ACCT 1031 BUS 1040 Project Management NONE FIN 3005 Call Centre Operations - Inbound NONE SEMESTER 6 BUS 1041 Small Business Management BUS 1038 FIN 1033 Advertising & Promotion MARK 1020 FIN 3006 Call Cente Operations - Outbound NONE FIN 2033 Introduction to Bank Financials Management FIN 1003 Select Two Business Electives ELECTIVES SEMESTER 4 FIN 1035 Retirement Planning FIN 1011 ACCT 2028 Taxation I ACCT 1001 FIN 1034 Customer Services FIN 2062 Canadian Investment II FIN 1011 MARK 2028 Marketing Financial Services MARK 1020 STS 1037 Career Planning & Development