Advanced Diploma in Accounting (ADA)
The Advanced Diploma of Accounting (ADA) is a three-years program that emphasizes Accounting. Graduates of this Advanced Diploma have a solid base in accounting techniques to support accounting activities and to apply principles of financial analysis, planning and control. Graduates will find employment opportunities in general management, accounting, finance and production and inventory control.
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Communications I |
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Marketing I |
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Business Mathematics I |
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Accounting Theory & Practice II |
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Communications II |
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Information Technology Skills II |
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Business Mathematics II |
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Job Search & Success |
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Microeconomics |
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Marketing II |
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Business Statistics |
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Auditing |
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Intermediate Accounting I |
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Macroeconomics |
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Organizational Behavior |
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Management Science |
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Computerized Accounting Systems I |
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Intermediate Accounting II |
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Management Accounting I |
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Computerized Accounting System II |
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Intermediate Accounting III |
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Financial Management I |
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Operations Management |
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Management Accounting II |
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Business Law |
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Taxation I |
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Business Project |
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Financial Management II |
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General Education Elective |
ACC 100
Course Title: Accounting Theory and Practice 1
Credit Hours: 4
Text book :
Fundamental Accounting Principles 9th Can.
Ed. Vol. 1
by Larson Fund. Accounting Principles Working Papers, Larson
Course Description
An introduction
to the theory of accounting and the standard methods of records keeping.
Generally accepted accounting principles and concepts are emphasized in
the preparation of financial statements, (after adjustments) and control
procedures over cash, inventory, and payroll.
ITS 100
Course Title: Information Technology Skills 1
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: ITS 100 Training Courseware Package, by Lambton
Course Description
An introductory
personal computer applications course. Topics include computer operating
system, word processing, spreadsheet, E-mail and Internet.
ENG
111
Course Title : Communication I Credit Hours: 3
Text book
Write of Way, by Rogers
Gage Canadian Dictionary, by Wolter
Course Description
This is a writing
course focusing on expository writings. Basic editing principles are
covered and applied to all writing. Selected essays are read and
examined as examples of the expository styles to improve grammar skills
and essay writing.
MKT
100
Course Title : Marketing I
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Marketing 4th Canadian Edition, by Berkowitz
Study Guide for Marketing 4th Canadian Edition, by Berkowitz
Course Description
This course
introduces the student to basic marketing concepts and terminology and
integrates learning material with examples form the world of business.
Areas covered include: the marketing environment, consumer behavior,
marketing information and research, forecasting, product planning mix
and packaging.
MTH 122
Course Title : Business Algebra
Credit Hours : 3
Text book
Business Statistics – Brief Version, by Lind, Jerome
Course Description
This is a course
in the mathematical concepts needed for success in the modern business
world. We will examine the computation of percentages, ratios and
proportions; laws of exponents; algebraic manipulation and solution of
equations and equation systems; plotting, graphing and reading of
descriptive charts.
MAN
110
Course Title: Human Resources Management
Credit Hours : 3
Text book
Human Resource Management Canada, Dessler
Course Description
This course is
intended to acquaint the student with the importance and functions of
human resource management. The course reviews the nature and importance
of human resource management; environmental factors affecting human
resource management; human rights issues; human resource planning; job
analysis; recruiting; selection; orientation; training; performance
appraisal; health and safety; employee relations, and labour relations.
SDV
100
Course Title : College Orientation
Credit Hours : 1
Text book Keys
to Success, 2nd Edition, by Carter, Bishop, Cravitz, Maurin
Course Description
This course
surveys the ideas, strategies and skills that a beginning student can
use to be successful in college. Personal and study skills are discussed
together with a description of college resources and services that are
useful to the student. Further, elements of mental and physical health
as well as information literacy are introduced.
ACC
200
Course Title : Accounting Theory & Practice II
Credit Hours: 4
Text book
Fundamental Accounting Principles 9th Can. Ed. Vol. 1, by Larson
Fundamental Accounting Principles Working Paper, by Larson
Prerequisites ACC 100
Course Description
A continuation of
ACC 100-4 introducing additional and more advanced concepts. Different
forms of ownership, manufacturing operations, the management of short
and long term liabilities, the management of current, intangible, and
fixed assets, as well as exposure to various evaluation techniques are
studied.
ENG
211
Course Title : Communication II
Credit Hours : 3
Text book Write of Way, by Rogers
Gage Canadian Dictionary, by Wolter
Prerequisites ENG 111-3 Communications I
Course
Description
This is a writing
course focusing on expository and argumentative writing. Selected essays
are read and examined as examples of the rhetorical modes presented. As
well, research techniques are emphasized as a method of enhancing
writing. A formal research paper is the end product of the course.
ITS 110
Course Title: Information Technology Skill II
Credit Hours: 3
Text book
ITS 100 Training Courseware Package, by Lambton
Course Description
This is an
introductory personal computer applications course. The student will be
introduced to a presentation manager (PowerPoint) and a database manager
(Access) in a Windows environment.
MTH
222
Course Title : Business Mathematics
Credit Hours : 3
Text book
Business Statistics- Brief Version, by Lind, Jerome
Prerequisites Entry to Business Program
Course Description
This course
applies basic mathematic principles to problems of finance and
statistics. Also examined are discounting, bond yields, annuities, and
project evaluation. Students will also study probability, probability
distributions, sampling and simple estimation.
JSS
100
Course Title : Job Search and Success
Credit Hours : 1
Text book
Career Focus by Lamarre
Careen Focus Canada- A Personal Job Search Guide
Course Description
This course is
designed to give the student an understanding of how to conduct a job
search. This includes effectively designing a cover letter and resume,
completing an application form and presenting oneself positively in an
interview. Students are introduced to Co-operative Education/Field
Placement and Graduate Placement.
ECO 111
Course Title: Microeconomics
Credit Hours: 3
Text book: Economics - by Paul A Samuelson, William D Nordhaus
Course Description
An introduction to Microeconomics: the economic problem, production,
specialization and exchange, demand and supply, elasticity, markets in
action, production and costs, perfect competition, monopoly,
monopolistic competition and oligopoly distribution of income and
wealth.
MKT 200
Course Title :
Marketing II
Credit Hours : 3
Text book Marketing 4th Canadian Ed., by Berkowtitz
Course Description
This course continues exploring basic marketing concepts and terminology
and integrates material from MKT 100-3 to round out the four parts of
the marketing mix. Areas covered include: pricing theory and practice,
distribution channels, promotion elements and retailing.
ECO
112
Course Title: Macroeconomics
Credit
Hours: 3
Text book: Economics -
by Paul A Samuelson, William D Nordhaus
Prerequisites: ECO 111
Course Description
This course provides an understanding of the
role and methodology of economics, the components of the economy, cycles
in the economy, macroeconomic goals, inflation and unemployment, and
government intervention through fiscal and monetary policies and the
role of international trade and finance in the Canadian economy.
Eligible for: CGA and PMAC credit
ENG 312
Course
Title : Written Business Communication
Credit Hours: 3
Text book
Communicating At Work 2nd Edition, by Blicq
Prerequisites ENG
211
Course Description
This course introduces the learner to
various forms of written business communications including letters,
memoranda, reports, summaries, and instructions. Also, editing,
spelling, grammar and punctuation are incorporated into the course. In
performing specific tasks, the learner learns to write effectively.
STA 110
Course
Title : Business Statistic I
Credit
Hours : 3
Text book Stat.
Analysis for Business & Economics 1st Can. Ed, by Harnett
Prerequisites ITS
100, MTH 112
Course Description
This course is intended
to introduce the learner to data collection and presentation;
probability and probability distributions, and estimation.
MKT 330
Course
Title : Advertising
Credit
Hours : 3
Text book
Kleppner’s Advertising Procedure, by Russel
Prerequisites MKT
100 and MKT 200
Course Description
This course is designed to give the
marketing student an examination of: advertising principles and
techniques, the institutions of advertising, advertising media in Canada
and creative campaign strategy.
MKT 340
Course Title : Selling
Credit Hours : 3
Text book ABC’s of Relationship Selling w/CD, 6th edition, by
Futrell
Prerequisites MKT 100-3 Marketing I and MKT 200-3 Marketing II
Course Description
This course emphasizes the development of selling skills and
self-confidence. It will examine various types of selling careers,
selling techniques, buyer motivation, product identification, and
promotional methods. Emphasis is placed on preparation of a sales manual
and development and delivery of an effective sales presentation.
ENG
311
Course Title : Oral
Communication
Credit Hours : 3
Text book:
Speaking our Minds, by Barnard
Course Description
This course provides the learner with the
information and techniques needed to become successful in virtually all
types of speaking.
MAN
200
Course Title : Management
Science
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Introduction
to Management Science 9th Edition, by Anderson
Course Description
This course introduces learners to
quantitative problems faced by managers and the methods used for solving
them. These problems includes forecasting, decision-making under
certainty and uncertainty, queuing, inventory and production control,
and mathematical programming.
ACC 340:
Course Title: Computerized
Accounting System I
Credit Hours : 3
Textbook: Purbhoo, M., Purbhoo, D.
Using Simply Accounting For Windows.
Prerequisite: ACC 100-4 or ACC 103-4, ITS 100-3
Course Description
This
course utilizes the Simply Accounting for Windows computer-based
accounting software to illustrate the practical uses of computers in a
financial accounting setting. Creating the files, setting up
historical data, and recording entries for the ledgers: General,
Receivables, Payables, Payroll, Inventory and Projects. Producing
necessary financial statements and reports, bank account reconciliation
and budgeting.
MAN 116
Course
Title : Organizational Behavior
Credit Hours : 3
Text book
Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 6th Ed., by Robbins
Course Description
This Course involves how to work effectively
with others in the context of an organizational setting. It is about
people working together to achieve their own goals and those of the
organization.
MKT 310
Course
Title : Consumer Behaviour
Credit Hours :
3
Text book
Consumer Behavior 1st Ed., by Berkman
Prerequisites MKT
100-3 Marketing I and MKT 200-3 Marketing II
Course Description
A person’s buying behavior is a function of
a varying set of variables, which changes over time. Successful
marketers must gather and use appropriate information to their
advantage. This course is designed to study the behavior (both physical
and mental) of individuals and groups in the market place. It includes
pre-purchase and post-purchase behavior. Each unit of study reviews how
the marketer (manufacturer/distributor) may respond to his information
in a positive way.
MKT
341
Course Title : Logistics
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Management
of Business 6th Edition, by Geyle
Prerequisites: MKT 100
and MKT 200
Course Description
This course examines the elements of a
logistics system for both large and small consumer and industrial
business. The activities for inbound and outbound logistics, such as
inventory control, warehousing, vender selection, order processing,
transportation and customer service are examined for their impact on
supply chain management.
FIN 120
Course Title : Financial Management I
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: Basic
financial Management 2nd Edition, by Keown
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the
analytical tools available to financial executives with special emphasis
on profit maximization, stock and bond prices, foreign currency problems
and risk factors.
MAN 103
Course Title : Operations Management
Credit Hours :
3
Text book:
Production/Operations Management, by Evans
Course Description
This course is design to give senior
business students an introduction to production/operations management.
Its aim is to provide students with an understanding of the theory
underlying operations management and enable to contribute to improved
operating decisions. The course will incorporate many of the concepts
and techniques presented in Management Science and Business Statistics.
ACC 580:
Text book Prerequisites
Course Description:
A study of corporation accounting in the area of share issues, changes in capital structure, statement presentation, earnings per share, future tax liabilities, and the analysis and interpretation of accounting data. Preparation of consolidated working papers and consolidated financial statements are also introduced.
ACC 320
Text book Prerequisites:
Course Description:
During this course, students explore the background, goals and
methods of managerial accounting including T.Q.M., manufacturing
statements using periodic inventory, job order costing, A.B.M., C.V.P.
analysis and control of costs.
ACC 350
Text book Prerequisites:
Course Description:
This course utilizes the ACCPAC for Windows Small Business Series
computer-based accounting software to illustrate the practical uses of
computers in a financial accounting setting. A required understanding of
system manager operations, creating database setups, passwords,
administrative services and common services. Activation, setup and
processing of general ledgers, bank and tax services, accounts
receivables and accounts payables. Data importing/exporting and “E”
invoicing and banking.
ACC 420
Text book Prerequisites
Course Description:
The use of cost accounting for control, planning, decision making,
and product costing in the business enterprise, using standard costs,
process costing, relevant costing techniques, and responsibility.
BUS 600
Course
Title : Business Project
Credit Hours : 3
Prerequisites: Must
be registered in Term 6 of Business Administration ACC 100, MAN
110 or MKT 100
Course Description
This course has been designed to foster
creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills in graduating
Business Administration students. By using the entrepreneurial process
skills. Students will carry out a professional quality feasibility study
and business plan. By the end of the term, each student will have a
portfolio of work showcasing their business knowledge, skills, and
talents.
LAW
100
Course Title : Business
Law
Credit Hours : 3
Text book: The
Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Law, by Bagley and Danchy
Course Description
This course deals with
the impact of law upon business. It is intended that the learner will be
able to analyze business situations, recognize legal issues and avoid
problems by understanding sources of law, liability issues, the
formation of contacts, the sale of goods and consumer protection,
special relationships, including employment, and forms of business
organization.
FIN
111
Text book Prerequisites:
Course Description:
This advanced tax course will introduce the student to the following
concepts: tax avoidance, evasion, who is taxable; income and deductions
from: employment income, business and property income; capital gains and
capital cost allowance.
FIN 220
Course Title : Financial Management II
Credit
Hours : 3
Text book: Basic
Financial Management 2nd Edition, by Keown
Prerequisites: FIN
120-3 Financial Management I
Course Description
This course enlarges on the prerequisite
course by the addition of the following items: capital budgeting, tax
shields, the cost of capital, management of cash and working capital and
the elements of financial planning.