- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
The Financial Management technology at BCIT has entered into a partnership with the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). This course, a product of the partnership, is inspired by the CSI's Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Volume 1 and 2. The topics include: The Canadian securities industry and the regulatory environment. How market and economic events impact investment performance. Understanding and analyzing corporate financial statements and personal financial statements. Financial instruments including fixed income, equities, derivatives, alternative products, managed products, and structured products are covered in dedicated chapters. Students will explore company, industry and market performance/analysis including financial ratio calculations. The portfolio management process including asset allocation, setting financial goals and the financial planning process, taxes, ethics and industry standards of conduct are reviewed. Lastly, the institutional marketplace and various career paths in finance covered.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$856.12 - $873.36 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the structure of capital markets and their function within the Canadian economy.
- Analyse the role of the Bank of Canada and various regulatory agencies in the financial markets.
- Analyse financial statements.
- Discuss the business cycle, inflation, interest rates, fiscal policy and monetary policy in the context of Canadian capital markets.
- Understand the nature of marketable securities and the factors which influence their price.
- Understand the operation of stock exchanges and various financial institutions as well as the regulatory framework within which these institutions operate.
- Understand the nature of marketable securities and the factors which influence their price.
- Discuss the various methods employed to evaluate the worth of a marketable security.
- Understand the design and management of a portfolio.
- Construct net worth and cash management plans
- Discuss business practices and ethics in a financial planning practice
- Construct a model portfolio
- Calculate bond prices, yield to maturity, dividend yield, P/E ratio etc.
- Define distinct career path option available in Canadian financial industry
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Security Analysis (FMGT 3600) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Financial Management (Financial Planning)
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of FMGT 3600 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 67298
Dates
Apr 23 - Jul 30 Loading
- CRN 67298
- $856.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus and are MANDATORY: Mid-Term Exam: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (18:00 -21:00) and Final Exam: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (18:00 -21:00). 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. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. The in-person dates/classes are required for students to attend and have MANDATORY ATTENDANCE. 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. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of FMGT 3600 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 48144
Dates
Sep 03 - Dec 10 Loading
- CRN 48144
- $873.36 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Chris Gresat
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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The following dates will be HELD IN-CLASS at the Burnaby Campus and are MANDATORY: Mid-Term Exam: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (18:00 - 22:00) and Final Exam: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (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. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. The in-person dates/classes are required for students to attend and have MANDATORY ATTENDANCE. 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. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.