FMGT 7610
Workplace Education Workterm 1
| School | School of Business + Media |
|---|---|
| Program | Bachelor of Accounting |
| Course Credits | 16 |
| Start Date | September 08, 2020 |
| End Date | December 18, 2020 |
| Total Hours | 560 |
| Total Weeks | 16 |
| Hours/Weeks | 35 |
| Delivery Type | Other |
| Prerequisite(s) | Admission to the Bachelor of Accounting program or permission of the program head. |
| CRN | 43957 |
Acknowledgement of Territories
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam).
Instructor Details
| Name | Jennifer Kerr |
|---|---|
| Jennifer_Kerr@bcit.ca | |
| Location | n/aPl |
| Office Hours | Available by appointment (jennifer_kerr@bcit.ca) and through zoom office hour schedule. |
Course Description
The Accounting Workterm is a paid experiential learning opportunity whereby the student completes productive tasks related to the core competencies of the Bachelor of Accounting program. The workterm enhances the education experience by integrating traditional academic studies with relevant work experience in a wide spectrum of industry sectors. On the job performance is fully evaluated.
Course Learning Outcomes/Competencies
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Develop a professional identify as an ethical accounting professional through self evaluation and reflection on workplace experiences.
- Apply skills gained from this program at a workplace.
- Work productively as a member of a team by completing tasks as assigned by the employer.
- Identify potential career options in the Accounting field.
- Create a network of business contacts.
- Evaluate career interests and goals.
Learning Resources
Learning resources will be supplied by the employer.
Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | % | Comments |
| Employers evaluation during site visit | n/a | Must be successfully completed |
| Workplace education presentation (or alternative, to be agreed with faculty advisor) | n/a | Must be succesfully completed |
The following course grades may be assigned:
- Satisfactory: All course requirements fulfilled.
- Unsatisfactory: Course requirements not fulfilled.
The student’s progress on the job will be monitored by the faculty member. The student will also be supervised on an ongoing basis by the student’s workplace employer. The Internship course consists of two evaluation components which must both be completed satisfactorily to obtain credit for the course. Specific presentation criteria will be provided to students at the beginning of the internship.
Students must successfully complete both evaluation components to satisfactorily complete this course.
Attendance Requirements
Regular attendance at the workplace is critical to the student's success. Workplace expectations are discussed before the position start date between the student and the employer.
Course Schedule and Assignments
n/a
Site visit and final reflection assignment will be scheduled between the faculty member and the student.
BCIT Policy
Any student who needs special assistance in the event of a medical emergency or building evacuation (either because of a disability or for any other reason) should promptly inform their course instructor(s) and Accessibility Services of their personal circumstances.
Human Rights, Harassment and Discrimination:
The BCIT community is made up of individuals from every ability, background, experience and identity, each contributing uniquely to the richness and diversity of the BCIT community as a whole. In recognition of this, and the intrinsic value of our diversity, BCIT seeks to foster a climate of collaboration, understanding and mutual respect between all members of the community and ensure an inclusive accessible working and learning environment where everyone can succeed.
Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion is a supportive resource for both students and employees of BCIT, to foster a respectful learning and working environment. Any student who feels that they are experiencing discrimination or harassment (personal or human rights-related) can confidentially access this resource for advice and support. Please see Policy 7507 – Harassment and Discrimination and accompanying procedure.
Students should make themselves aware of additional Education, Administration, Safety and other BCIT policies listed at https://www.bcit.ca/about/administration/policies.shtml
Guidelines for School of Business + Media
Attempts:
Students must successfully complete a course within a maximum of three (3) attempts at the course. Students with two attempts in a single course will be allowed to repeat the course only upon special written permission from the Associate Dean. Students who have not successfully completed a course within three attempts may not be eligible to graduate from their respective program.
Attendance:
Regular attendance in lectures and labs is seen as integral to student success, therefore, attendance in class is monitored. Unexcused absences in excess of 10% of the time prescribed for this course may result in the assignment of a failing grade. Attendance may be taken at any time during class. A student not present for attendance will be marked absent. A student who leaves class for a period of time deemed excessive by the instructor may be considered absent regardless of whether they are present when attendance is taken.
In case of illness or other unavoidable absence, students must communicate with the instructor, or the appropriate Program Head, as soon as possible (preferably in advance) indicating the reason for the absence. Students who are seeking accommodation for a medical absence must have a BCIT-approved medical certificate ). For other absences, students must be prepared to provide appropriate supporting documentation.
A student who has unexcused absences in excess of 10% of the time prescribed for the course by the Withdrawal Deadline is considered to have ‘Vanished’ and will be assigned a grade of ‘V’. In these cases, no further work will be graded.
These requirements are set out in accordance with BCIT Policy 5101 Student Regulations. More information regarding withdrawals from PTS courses is available at https://www.bcit.ca/pts/pts_withdrawals.shtml.
Approved
I verify that the content of this course outline is current.
Jennifer Kerr, Academic Coordinator
August 31, 2020
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed and complies with BCIT policy.
Robin Day, Associate Dean
August 31, 2020
Note: Should changes be required to the content of this course outline, students will be given reasonable notice.