Course Overview
This course is divided into two parts: One part builds on the learning from FMGT 3720 and continues to develop Data and Analytics skills using various tools including Excel, Power BI and Tableau. In the other part, Excel is used to analyze data and to build a Financial Model.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in FMGT 3720
Credits
5.0
Domestic fees
$980.83
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform processes to extract, transform and load data for analysis
- Apply critical thinking principles to decision-making
- Use various tools including Excel, Power BI and Tableau for visual presentation of analysis results
- Create a Pivot table in Excel to analyze Payroll information.
- Create Monthly and Annual Budget Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports using an Excel model.
- Change the projection data and have the budget reports update to reflect these changes in this model.
- Use appropriate excel functions to link the data in the model.
- Update this model to deal with changes to the underlying assumptions.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Advanced Computer Applications 2 (FMGT 4710) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Full-time
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Computerized Accounting
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of FMGT 4710 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 42264
Dates
Sep 03 - Dec 10 Loading
- CRN 42264
- $980.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03 - Dec 10 | Thu | 18:00 - 22:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3655 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Yasmin Alami
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLE COMPUTER USERS: Some of the software used in this course is not Mac compatible. You may be able to complete assignments using the Apporto virtual environment, however, this platform can be problematic, and you may need to use a Windows PC to complete the course requirements. More information is available in this Apporto Knowledge Base article: kb.bcit.ca/student/using-apporto-virtual-desktops-3560/. IT can help with any questions.
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CRN 51425
Dates
Sep 01 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 51425
- $980.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Robin Day
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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.
- The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus and are MANDATORY: Quiz 1: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (18:00 - 22:00), Quiz 2: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (18:00 - 22:00), Final: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (18:00 - 22:00). This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) course. Please be advised that you will NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE to each in-person class. Please ensure that your device has at least four (4) hours of battery life. Computing requirements for the School of Business and Media can be found here: www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Information about student discounts on technology products can be found here: www.bcit.ca/it-services/student-discounts/. A desktop computer is not suitable for this course.
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