Your Career

Careers may be found as financial managers, accountants or economic development officers in urban and non-urban Aboriginal communities.

Program Information

OCAS Program Code: 0548
Campus: OSHKI
Credential Awarded: Ontario College Diploma
Awarding Institution: OSHKI / Confederation College
Length: 4 Semesters
Start Date: January 2011*
 

*start dates are subject to change

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility

1. For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent with courses from the College (C) , University (U), University/College (U/C) or Open (O) preparation levels. Required Courses: Grade 12 College or University preparation English, Grade 11 College preparation Mathematics. OR

2. For graduates of the old curriculum (OS:IS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent. Courses must be completed at or above the General Level. OR

3. Mature Student Status - to be eligible for Mature Student status, an applicant must be a minimum of 19 years of age and successfully complete the prescribed Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT).

Application Selection

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the Aboriginal Financial and Economic Planning program delivered by Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute. As part of the admissions process each applicant must submit the following:

1. An Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Program Application Form.

2. An online or paper application to the Ontario College Application Services (OCAS).

3. Official transcript(s) from the last institution attended.

4. Proof of post-secondary sponsorship in the form of a written letter which states the name of the student, the program of study and the duration of sponsorship.

Program Description

This diploma program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and expertise to undertake responsibilities, both on and off-reserve, in relation to sound financial management and sustainable Aboriginal communities. Furthermore, the program will provide graduates with the expertise to advise in matters relating to financial administration, capital projects, financial planning and marketing. Graduates will have the skills to work in either an Aboriginal-specific or a mainstream context and may find employment with a range of Aboriginal-specific agencies and institutions, such as economic development corporations.

Graduates also have the option to pursue further training towards Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager or Certified General Accountant designations and, if they prefer, to work in the mainstream accounting sector.

The program is delivered in a modular format through a combination of on-campus sessions (2 weeks twice per semester) and independent distance study supported by Centra. The program begins with an intensive 2 week on-campus session. Students then return to their communities to continue with their modular studies. This program may be extended to allow for additional on-campus sessions.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the 2010-2011 academic year will be announced at a later date, due to tuition changes on a yearly basis.

Curriculum

Semester 1

CS 021 Communications Fundamentals
AC 102 Introductory Accounting
MC 110 Microcomputing I for Business
BM 105 Mathematics I
HR 131 Human Resources I
GE 028 Aboriginal Economies & Self Reliance
GE 029 Sustainable & Responsible Prosperity

Semester 2

AC 202 Fundamental Accounting Principles
BM 205 Mathematics II
CS 031 Communications Fundamentals II
MC 210 Microcomputing II for Business
FN 201 Effective Leadership & Decision-Making
FN 202 Federal Legislation, the Indian Act & Related Issues

Semester 3

AC 352 Management Accounting I
AC 353 Financial Accounting I
FN 203 Legal & Business Practices for Aboriginal Financial Managers
FN 302 Taxation Issues for Aboriginal Communities
BM 305 Managerial Mathematics
CS 405 Technical Communications

Semester 4

AC 453 Financial Accounting II
AC 454 Finance I
FN 301 Building Sustainable Communities
FN 401 Aboriginal & Public Sector Accounting
FN 402 Strategic Financial Planning for Committees
FN 403 Field Placement (12 weeks)