Presents a practical study of Canadian business law, including the legal and administrative systems, torts, contracts, sale of goods and consumer protection, secured transactions, employment, agency and business organizations. Participation in this course, taught by lawyers, prepares you to recognize and feel comfortable with the legal aspects of doing business.

Presents the influential concepts of both micro and macroeconomics and, in a student-based learning environment, assists you in applying these notions to your career. A professional economist will work with you in discovering the laws of supply and demand, consumer decision-making, producer profit maximization, competition and monopoly regulation in microeconomics. Use of fiscal, monetary and exchange rate policy to influence unemployment, inflation and economic growth is also covered. Familiarization with spreadsheets is strongly recommended for those intending to register in the Internet delivery section.

Covers the accounting function and the services it provides to the manager. Topics include how to interpret statements, reports, budgets, etc., in managerial decision-making. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION: BCIT is making changes to our Associate Certificate in Financial Planning, with the changes tentatively taking effect in January 2009. Students who have declared their intention to pursue the current Associate Certificate in Financial Planning program by April 2009 - by completing a Part-time Studies program Application Form - will have until December 2010 to complete their remaining courses. Any students who have not declared their intentions via a Part-time Studies Program Application form by April 2009 may be subject to the new program requirements.

Introduces students to the field of personal financial planning. Covers the issues to be considered in building a sound program to achieve long term financial goals. Topics include money management, insurance, investments and portfolio distribution, wills, estates, pension management and tax planning. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION: BCIT is making changes to our Associate Certificate in Financial Planning, with the changes tentatively taking effect in January 2009. Students who have declared their intention to pursue the current Associate Certificate in Financial Planning program by April 2009 by completing a Part-time Studies program Application Form, will have until December 2010 to complete their remaining courses. Any students who have not declared their intentions via a Part-time Studies Program Application form by April 2009 may be subject to the new program requirements.

Provides an overview of Canada's capital markets. Includes a review of securities, international funds, insurance aspects and other financial institutions. Emphasizes portfolio input from a financial planning perspective. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of accounting. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION: BCIT is making changes to our Associate Certificate in Financial Planning, with the changes tentatively taking effect in January 2009. Students who have declared their intention to pursue the current Associate Certificate in Financial Planning program by April 2009 by completing a Part-time Studies program Application Form, will have until December 2010 to complete their remaining courses. Any students who have not declared their intentions via a Part-time Studies Program Application form by April 2009 may be subject to the new program requirements.

Provides the financial planner with a good understanding of the general rules of taxation. Topics include determination of residency, income, application of CCA and the taxation of capital gains. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION: BCIT is making changes to our Associate Certificate in Financial Planning, with the changes tentatively taking effect in January 2009. Students who have declared their intention to pursue the current Associate Certificate in Financial Planning program by April 2009 by completing a Part-time Studies program Application Form, will have until December 2010 to complete their remaining courses. Any students who have not declared their intentions via a Part-time Studies Program Application form by April 2009 may be subject to the new program requirements. Prerequisites: FMGT 1152 or FMGT 2100 or FMGT 2190

This is the concluding course in the Associate Certificate program in personal financial planning. It covers advanced topics and also draws on subjects learned in the six prerequisite courses. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION: BCIT is making changes to our Associate Certificate in Financial Planning, with the changes tentatively taking effect in January 2009. Students who have declared their intention to pursue the current Associate Certificate in Financial Planning program by April 2009 by completing a Part-time Studies program Application Form, will have until December 2010 to complete their remaining courses. Any students who have not declared their intentions via a Part-time Studies Program Application form by April 2009 may be subject to the new program requirements.