Our Financial Management pathway is ideal for students who want an introductory understanding of personal finances and accounting.
PLEASE NOTE: Each course listed below is worth one credit. Students complete at least 3 of these courses in a semester (earning a total of three credits) but are most welcome to complete more if they wish.
Introductory
FIN1010: Personal Financial Information
Students explore concepts that affect the finances of an individual, including a code of conduct, the economic environment, acquiring and using financial resources and the effects of government legislation.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
FIN1015: Accounting Prep
Students are introduced to accounting and terminology unique to financial accounting. They become familiar with financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and how to prepare for the process of starting up a business.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None
FIN1020: Accounting Cycle 1
Students are introduced to the accounting cycle for a service business. They will analyze and record business transactions up to trial balance for the fiscal period of a business using terminology unique to financial accounting.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: FIN1015: Accounting Prep
FIN1910: FIN Project A
Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS courses through contexts that are personally relevant.
- 1 Credit
- Prerequisite: None