This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Accounting
Offered at Langley, Richmond and Surrey Campus
B.B.A. offered at Surrey and Richmond campuses only.(Not all
courses are offered on all campuses each semester)
Start Date - January, May and September semester
Open Enrolment
Description
Career Opportunities
There will always be a need for individuals who can provide
accurate and timely financial data to managers, investors and
creditors. As computers, government, inflation, unions and a
shrinking world make the business environment more complex, the
demand for these information professionals will grow. The
Accounting Programs prepare graduates for a career in this area.
Financial Managers are not restricted to any specific type of
industry, management level or country. All organizations have
financial information processing needs.
Future financial management careers include
Auditors
Business Consultants
Corporate Accountants
Controllers
Entrepreneurs
Financial Analysts
Financial Managers
Financial Planners
Forensic Accounting
Instructors
Internal Auditors
Management Accountants
Public Accountants
Graduates will find that these programs allow them to function
effectively in most entry-level accounting positions. Many
graduates use the program courses as exemptions toward one of
the professional accounting programs (CA, CGA or CMA).
Admission Requirements
Certificate & Diploma
General Admission requirements apply.
Students wishing to complete the program without having to
undertake any preparatory courses must enter with:
BC English 12 with a B grade or better, or equivalent.
Math 11 with a C grade or better, or equivalent.
Note: Since adequate Mathematics and English skills are important
for a successful career in Accounting, students are encouraged to
take the Mathematics and English assessments, so that any
deficiencies can be corrected.
Certificate
Description
Certificate requirements are flexible in order to give students the
opportunity to select courses which will suit their individual career
objectives. Whether the objective is to obtain transfer courses for
accounting associations, qualifications necessary to obtain
employment in accounting, or to upgrade accounting skills for
promotion, students will find that the Accounting Certificate
program can be adapted to their needs. Due to prerequisite and
course scheduling considerations careful course planning is
required. Students should consult an Accounting Faculty member
when considering the Accounting Certificate. (It is unlikely that the
Certificate can be completed in two semesters.)
Content
Students must complete ten courses:
ACCT 1110 and 1210 or ACCT 2293
ACCT 1130 or one of the following: MATH 1112, 1114, 1120, 1130, 1140, or 1190,
ACCT 3320 and ACCT 3420. ACCT 3520 is a 6 credit equivalent of ACCT 3320 & 3420
ACCT 3310 and 3410. ACCT 3510 is a 6 credit equivalent of ACCT 3310 and 3410 and,
Two more courses chosen from the 3300 level accounting
The remaining courses in the certificate to bring the total courses
completed to ten courses and 30 credits can be chosen from a wide
variety of college offerings so that students can design a program of
studies that meets their specific career objectives.
* For Graduation Purposes only:
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1110 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210 or ACCT 2293
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1160
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1210 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 2293
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 2293 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 3520 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 3320 and/or 3420
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 3510 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 3310 and/or 3410
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, Kwantlen offers a
Certificate in Accounting.
Diploma
Description
The Accounting Diploma Program prepares students for entry-
level accounting positions and for professional accounting
programs (CA, CGA, or CMA).
The Accounting Diploma Program is a two-year program.
However, students may complete the program on a part-time basis
over a longer period of time. Evening courses are also available.
During the program students progress through basic accounting
concepts and procedures to more advanced topics such as financial
accounting, management accounting, finance, taxation and
auditing. There are also courses in related subjects such as
economics, computerized business systems, marketing and
management. Required English and Mathematics courses ensure
that students have the necessary skills in these important areas.
Content
Students must complete 20 courses:
ACCT 1110 and 1210 (or ACCT 2293 and an elective excluding ACCT 1110 and 1210)
Seven additional Accounting courses (ACCT 3310, 3320, 3335, 3380, 3410, 3420, 3444). ACCT 3510 is a 6 credit equivalent of ACCT 3310 and 3410. ACCT 3520 is a 6 credit equivalent of ACCT 3320 and ACCT 3420.
Two courses in Business (BUSI) and/or Marketing (MRKT)
Two courses in Computer Business Systems (CBSY)
One course in Economics (ECON)
One course in Mathematics (including ACCT 1130)
One course in Statistics (including ACCT 1230)
One course in Applied Communications (CMNS) (excluding CMNS 1110)
One first year English course (excluding ENGL 1099)
Two undergraduate level electives (can be selected either to meet prerequisite requirements for advanced courses or to meet specific student needs and interests)
Students are advised to refer to the appropriate course descriptions
and to consult a full-time accounting instructor before making
choices.
* For Graduation purposes only
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1110 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210 or 2293
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1160
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 1210 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 2293
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 2293 if credit has been previously granted for ACCT 1210
credit will NOT be granted for ACCT 3520 if credit has previously been granted for ACCT 3320 and/or 3420.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Diploma in Accounting.
Transfer
Accounting Diploma graduates are eligible for entry into the third
year of Kwantlen's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in
Accounting and the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in
Entrepreneurial Leadership. As well, this diploma program
transfers as a block to BC Open University toward the Bachelor of
Business Administration Degree. Students considering CA, CGA,
or CMA should consult a current transfer guide from the
appropriate body for individual course exemptions.
Advisory Committee
Lori Allwood, CGA, Assistant Controller, Helton Industries
Carl Markwart, CGA, Auditor, Parking Corporation of Vancouver
Allan Ecclestone, CA, CIBC Wood Gundy
Randy Scanks, Accountant, American Bridge
Alfred Shum, CGA, Principal, Shum Accounting
Samantha Plett, CGA, Cost Accountant, Buttar and Buttar
Rick Bublitz, CA, Deloitte Touche
Bachelor of business Administration (BBA) in
Accounting
Offered at Richmond and Surrey Campus
Full and Part-time start for third and fourth year students.
Start date: January, May and September Semester
Limited Enrolment
Description
The Bachelor of Business Administration Program provides full
and part-time intensive study for students wishing to earn a
business degree from Kwantlen University College.
This degree is an appropriate goal for students who want to study
beyond a diploma and their initial two-year equivalent post
secondary education. Students enter the program after successfully
completing an accounting diploma from a recognized college,
institute or university with a minimum of 60 credits and a
cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher. This program then offers the
third and fourth years of the degree program.
The BBA degree program provides advanced accounting, business
and leadership training. It integrates skills and concepts learned in
different functional areas of business.
Students acquire:
Technical business skills through subject specific studies;
General success skills identified by employability skills studies; and
Better understanding of human society and how to contribute to it through liberal education studies.
Degree classes are scheduled for days, evenings and weekends to
allow students to either further their education while maintaining
current employment or as a full-time student.
Some unique features of this program are:
Graduates who have applied and practiced employability skills. Examples of how this will be achieved include practicum, learning partnerships with business, applied projects and assignments and ongoing work experience;
Prior learning assessment allows individuals with appropriate work experience to further their education in their own community. These will mainly be mid-career individuals looking to enhance professional qualifications;
Full block transfer of credits from recognized college and university programs;
Student exit/re-entry flexibility. A student can complete the program at his or her own pace.
Professional development for individuals seeking higher-level training.
Options: Regular and Co-op Mode
Students may graduate from either the regular Bachelor of Business
Administration degree mode or the optional Co-operative
Education mode. Students applying for Co-op must complete all
prescribed courses with a cumulative GPA of a least 3.0.
In order to receive a Co-operative Education designation, the
following criteria must be met in addition to the 120 credit hours of
course work:
Satisfactory completion of two four-month work terms.
Please contact the Accounting department within the School of
Business for more information on the Co-op option.
Career Opportunities
In Canada, a degree is now a mandatory prerequisite to the
awarding of an accounting designation. Similar requirements are
being implemented in other countries that have professional
governing bodies.
In the past few years BC has experienced an employment growth
rate of over 40% for auditors, accountants and investment
professionals. By 2005 industry analysts project in excess of 9500
job opportunities in the accounting and finance areas. Similar
trends are evident throughout Canada and the United States.
Admission Requirements
Students enter the program in the third year, upon completion of
two years of study. The admission requirements are met by one of
the following:
completion of an accounting diploma from a recognized college, institute or university, with a minimum of 60 credits and cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher, or;
the awarding of a professional designation from CA, CGA or CMA. Applicants in this category will qualify for advanced standing in the degree program through a combination of transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment or;
completion of some, or all, of the education requirements of CGA, CMA or CA leading to a professional accounting designation. Applicants in this latter category may qualify for advance standing in the degree program through a combination of transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment. You may be required to first complete a Kwantlen Accounting Diploma depending on the level of completion of your professional studies.
Note: As of September 2002, a first year English course (excluding
ENGL 1099) is a requirement for graduation for all Kwantlen
degrees. Students registering in the BBA program, after September
2002, must also complete this requirement.
Admission requirements - Simplified
Because Accounting expertise is essential, completion of an
Accounting Diploma (60 credits) from a recognized post-secondary
institution with a GPA of 2.7 is required as a program prerequisite.
There is no Bridging Program. Accounting professionals (CA,
CGA or CMA) may qualify for admission. Such applicants should
contact the Chair of Accounting Programs for further information.
Call David Sale at 604.599.2167 for information about the BBA
Accounting or Gordon Fisher at 604.599.2507 for information
about the Accounting Diploma.
Content
The degree program will require a minimum of 120 semester credit
hours. This includes the initial two years of post-secondary
education equal to 60 credit hours.
The third and fourth year courses are rigorous and demanding.
Prior to registering, students should carefully consider the time
requirements of part-time versus full-time study based on their
individual work and personal situation.
Students satisfying the first year English requirements in year 3 or 4
will require 123 credits for graduation purposes.
Years 3 and 4
You are able to exit and enter the final two years of the program as
your needs change. Refer to the admissions section of this calendar
for dates, deadlines and procedures for re-applying.
Degree studies in years three and four are based on the following
minimum number of courses in the accounting, entrepreneurial
leadership and liberal education areas:
ENGL 1100 or 1110 1 course
(not required if English taken in Diploma)
Accounting Courses 6 courses
Entrepreneurial Leadership Courses 6 courses
(except ENTR 3120 and ENTR 3170)
Liberal Education Courses 5 courses
Electives 3 courses
(Accounting or Entrepreneurial Leadership)
Total: 21 courses (or 20 if English is taken in the Diploma)
What courses may I take?
You must complete all the required courses to graduate, but you are
not required to do them in the stated order. You may take longer
than a year at each level if you prefer to study part-time. (The
course prefixes represent the general focus of the course with
ACCT indicating accounting courses and ENTR meaning a
concentration in entrepreneurial skills. All courses are three credit
hours unless otherwise stated.)
Students are required to have six additional third or fourth year
Accounting or Entrepreneurial courses. At least three must be
Entrepreneurial courses.
Liberal Education Courses
Required - One 3rd or 4th year Ethics course. Select from:
Courses approved by the Liberal Education Committee for use by School of Business students (view approved courses online at www.kwantlen.ca/calendar/lbedelec.html). Please consult with an Educational Advisor or view the online advising website (www.kwantlen.ca/counadvs).
English Requirement
One post-secondary English course (such as ENGL 1100 or 1110)
is a graduation requirement for all Kwantlen University College
degrees. If English was not taken previous to BBA entry, students
must take ENGL 1100 or 1110 (or equivalents) in addition to the
above courses resulting in 123 credits being required to graduate.
Important Note: Courses for the BBA are typically offered Monday
through Thursday evenings between 1600 to 1900 and 1900 to
2200. Some courses may also be available on Saturdays from 0900
to 1200 noon and 1300 to 1600. All courses are not offered at all
times or on all campuses. Please ensure your work and personal
schedules can accommodate these times prior to committing to the
program. Liberal education courses are also available on the
Langley campus.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting.
Accounting Faculty
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