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Courses - September 2025

Level 1

Course details

Introductory Financial Accounting I
ACCT1030

Description: This course introduces ASPE, IFRS, accounting terminology, the accounting equation, the double-entry system of bookkeeping, the accrual basis of accounting, financial statements and the ledgers and journals making up a basic accounting system for both sole proprietorship and corporation forms of businesses.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.

Business Computing Applications I
COMP1056

Description:

During this course, the student will learn to effectively use Windows operating system, apply word processing techniques, create basic business presentations, and explore the power of spreadsheets . Students will also learn the skills necessary to operate effectively within the 糖心vlog精品 computing environment. An emphasis will be placed on the development of solutions to business problems using commonly available microcomputer tools.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at 糖心vlog精品. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.
  • Hours: 1
  • Credits: 0
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  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: 鈥婲o cost.

Introduction to Personal Finances
FIN1100

Description: This course will focus on providing students with the knowledge required to effectively understand and manage their personal financial situation. It will provide a foundation for students to develop personal financial goals and to avoid many common financial problems. Topics covered will include personal cash flow and budgeting, establishing and maintaining a good credit rating, the effective use of credit, understanding group benefits, RRSPs, TFSAs and pension plans. The course will also address various types of insurance coverage and investment products.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.

Introduction to Canadian Banking and Financial Services
FIN1140

Description:

This is an introductory course for the students to gain a clear understanding about the Canadian Financial System. The objectives of this course are to develop a better understanding of the Canadian financial system as it concerns the nature and role of the payments system and credit markets and the financial institutions and arrangements which facilitate their operation. Overall, the course offers a comprehensive examination of the Canadian monetary and financial system: its theoretical foundations, structure, institutions and operations.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Business Mathematics I
MATH1010

Description: The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a mathematical basis for personal and business financial decisions through four instructional modules. The course stresses business applications using arithmetic, algebra, ratio-proportion and graphing. Applications include payroll, cost-volume-profit analysis and merchandising mathematics. This course stresses logical reasoning and problem solving skills. A Texas Instrument BAII 鈥淧lus鈥 calculator is required for the course.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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College Reading & Writing Across Contexts
COMM1085

Description:

This course explores the intersections of reading, writing, and critical thinking with an emphasis on academic and workplace competencies for the 21st century. Through regular reading, writing, and discussion, students will develop the ability to analyze texts, construct well-supported arguments, and express their ideas effectively by learning to meet the expectations of selected audiences, purposes, and contexts. The course also provides a foundation for understanding the complexities of research, information literacy, and ethical communication in relation to various contemporary social and cultural issues.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Level 2

Course details

Organizational Behaviour
BUS1021

Description: This course is a study of workplace behaviour at the individual, team and organizational level. The course explores theories of motivation, perceptions, emotions, team effectiveness, decision making, leadership, power, culture, and change. The concepts and application explored will guide students in their application of best practices to strengthen organizations and their overall effectiveness as global citizens.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.

Introduction to Economics
ECON1080

Description:

Students will learn basic principles that are essential to an understanding of contemporary economic issues facing Canadian society. It will include both microeconomic issues and macroeconomic issues. Topics of study include principles of economics, market demand and supply, firm production and cost, and business behaviour and decision making in a market; macroeconomic indicators - gross domestic product, unemployment, and inflation - aggregate demand and aggregate supply, international trade, exchange rates, and the impact of domestic and international influences, and of government policies.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Introductory Financial Planning
FIN1020

Description: This course is an introduction to the areas of financial planning and financial services. Topics covered include: financial planning, financial markets, investment portfolios, securities regulations, consumer debt, retirement and estate planning.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
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Banking for Individuals and SMEs
FIN1150

Description:

This course will provide necessary insights and skills to deliver inclusive banking services to culturally diverse group of individuals, entrepreneurs and especially women entrepreneurs. This course includes inclusive banking policies, delivery tools and techniques of inclusive banking services, Digital financial services, Consumer empowerment, SME banking risk management.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Insurance Fundamentals
INS1005

Description:

The concept of risk, and how insurance is a mechanism to transfer risk and benefit society. The key insurance industry functions of selling/distributing insurance, underwriting insurance policies, adjusting losses, and reinsuring risk. The elements needed to form an insurance contract. The regulation of insurance in Canada, including regulation of policy wordings, licensing of insurance professionals, ethical/professionalism considerations for insurance professionals, and the role of insurance industry organizations. A full day field trip is spent at a local brokerage where students will experience hands on training and exposure to the daily life of a brokerage.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Market Analysis for Banking
MKT1660

Description:

Market and industry research are an integrated part of identifying the gap between demand and supply. This fundamental course will enable students to learn necessary tools, techniques, and processes to conduct thorough analyses of the banking industry. Topics of the course will include purpose and goal of market research, data collection and analysis, interpreting results of analysis, ethics in market research etc.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
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Please note:

Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Identify factors that have an impact on an organization's business opportunities.
  2. Explain the impact of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics on an organization's business initiatives.
  3. Use current technologies to support an organization's business initiatives.
  4. Apply basic research skills to support business decision making.
  5. Perform basic accounting procedures and financial calculations to support the operations of an organization.
  6. Describe marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization.
  7. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
  8. Outline the functional areas of a business and their interrelationships.
  9. Deliver inclusive customer service to support clients in meeting their financial needs.
  10. Process and maintain financial records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
  11. Use various technologies to extract, organize, prepare and present financial information to meet the needs of the organization and diverse clients.