Course Overview
This course will involve the participant with aspects of accounting that impact on their roles as employee/managers within a technical organization. The course introduces the participant to as many accounting concepts, principles and the practical application of these principles as possible and it enhances their awareness and understanding of such areas as the balance sheet, the income statement, accounting systems, and the use that can be made of such accounting information.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$399.71
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the candidate will be able to:
- Describe what accounting is and why it is important for managers to have an understanding of accounting.
- Analyze and record basic transactions into appropriate account classifications, prepare a Trial balance and a simple set of Financial Statements.
- Evaluate a company's financial condition using ratio and analysis.
- Describe the differences and similarities between Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting.
- Describe various costs classifications and explain how they react to changes in activity.
- Analyze costs in order to make better management decisions.
Effective as of Fall 2011
Related Programs
Accounting for Technologists (TMGT 7122) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
School of Energy
- Manufacturing
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
School of Transportation
- Technology Management
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of TMGT 7122 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65899
Dates
Apr 23 - May 21 Loading
- CRN 65899
- $399.71 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 - May 21 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course has mandatory in-person on-campus classroom sessions. This course utilizes the WileyPLUS e-learning program; WileyPLUS access includes purchase of required e-text and WileyPLUS platform to access course assignments and additional course resources. Purchasing instructions will be shared by your instructor on The Learning Hub course instance in advance of your first session. This course forms part of the Bachelor of Technology in TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT degree program. You may proceed to register for this course online, or by contacting Student Information and Enrollment Services (SIES) at 604-434-1610 or 1-866-434-1610 Toll-Free (Canada and US only).
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