| Program Code: AIT | Campus: Newnham |
| Duration: 2 Semesters (8 Months) | Start Dates: Fall Start dates are subject to change |
| Credential Awarded: Ontario College Graduate Certificate | |
The Accounting and Information Technology (AIT) program is a two-semester, graduate certificate program, designed to provide students with a fast-track to a degree and CGA Certification. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who wish to expedite their CGA designation in a classroom environment and earn degree credits concurrently, as well as develop very critical systems and information technology skills that professional accountants must have.
Program Eligibility *:
Applicant Selection:
Recommended:
* Students wishing to continue to the fourth year of Seneca's International Accounting and Finance Degree, after completing AIT, must have a three year diploma.
With your graduate certificate in Accounting and Information Technology from Seneca, you will be poised to succeed in the world of accounting and finance. After completing this graduate level of education, you will have completed the fourth level of the CGA professional accounting designation education requirement. Qualified students will also be within five on-line courses of completing an on-line Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University. Upon graduation, your career path could lead you into any of the large financial institutions, banks, insurance companies, into government departments, private and public large corporations' finance and accounting departments, international trading companies or multinational corporations. You will be ready to assume the responsibilities of a senior project accountant, general accountant, assistant or divisional controller, accounting systems administrator, production or financial controller or run your own company.
With your graduate certificate in Accounting and Information Technology Systems from Seneca, you will be poised to succeed in the world of accounting and finance.
This unique graduate program provides you with exemption for all fourth Level CGA courses (Grade B or better), as well as a sound foundation in accounting and applied business technologies. Having completed this graduate level of education, you will have completed the fourth level of the CGA professional accounting designation. Qualified students can then complete the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (H.B. Com) degree (Laurentian University).
Upon completion of the Laurentian degree, and two years work experience, you may apply to the Laurentian University unique M.B.A. graduate program of study and complete an M.B.A. in one year. The flexibility is yours in that Seneca's degree is in-class and the Laurentian program is offered online!
Note: The AIT program builds on the skills, knowledge and learning outcomes of the courses required for Level 1 to 3 of the Certified General Accountant (CGA) program. Applicants other than accounting graduates from Ontario post-secondary institutions should submit their post secondary credentials to the CGA including foreign credentials for evaluation. Once you have this evaluation, a copy should be forwarded to Seneca upon application to the AIT program. If your CGA evaluation does not equate to the third level, it may be possible to take courses from Seneca’s Accounting and Finance (ACF) three-year Advanced Diploma program or Professional Accounting Practice (PRA) Graduate Certificate program in order to obtain this level. Following successful completion of the prescribed courses (Grade of B or better), you would be eligible to apply for admission to the Accounting and Information Technology (AIT) Graduate Certificate program. For information on CGA evaluation please see www.cga-ontario.org.
Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and college:
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Sait Polytechnic | • Bachelor of Applied Business Administra-tion in Accounting and Information Technology |
| Seneca College | • Bachelor of Applied Business, International Accounting and Finance |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Laurentian University | • Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Davenport University | • Any relevant Bachelors or Master of Business Administration |
Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.
| Semester 1 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|
| AIT704 | Management Accounting 2A | 4 |
| AIT705 | Accounting Theory | 4 |
| AIT707 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 4 |
| AIT709 | Internet and Digital Communications | 3 |
| AIT710 | Globalization and e-Commerce | 3 |
| AIT806 | Auditing With Practice Set | 3 |
| Semester 2 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| AIT805 | Taxation 1 | 4 |
| AIT808 | Business and Information Systems | 3 |
| AIT809 | Project Management | 3 |
| AIT810 | Internal Auditing and Controls | 3 |
| AIT811 | Information Systems Strategy | 3 |
Additional Notes: The block reading week in the fall and winter semester may be devoted to a case study observation assignment.
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| Option A: Seneca Degree (in-class) *** |
| Apply to Seneca College bachelor's degree in International Accounting and Finance | |
| Step 4: | Complete: the final year of the Seneca degree program. |
| Bachelor of Applied Business: International Accounting and Finance |
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| Step 5: | Complete CGA PACE Level 5: - 2 CGA PACE Level 5 elective course - PA1 & PA2 (Professional Application Exam) - Work experience |
| CGA Designation, Certified General Accountants Association |
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| Option B: Laurentian Degree (on-line) ** |
| Register with CGA Ontario (4 months prior to graduation from AIT) |
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| Step 4: | Apply to Laurentian University |
| Step 5: | Complete: 5 Laurentian University subjects through electronic distance learning. Additional subjects may be required. Contact Laurentian University for details. |
| Step 6: | Complete: 1 CGA PACE Level 5 elective course. |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University ** |
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| Step 7: | Complete CGA PACE Level 5: - 1 CGA PACE Level 5 elective course - PA1 & PA2 (Professional Application Exam) - Work experience |
| CGA Designation, Certified General Accounts Association |
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* See admissions requirements for details.
** Eligible for the on-line Laurentian University MBA program after 2 years work experience.
*** 3-year diploma and degree students only.
| Program Student Advisor: | Sheilagh Stephenson Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2795 Email: sheilagh.stephenson@senecac.on.ca |
| Program Coordinator: | Doug Stephenson Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2731 Email: Doug.Stephenson@senecac.on.ca |
| Associate Chair: | Jeff McCarthy Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 6722 Email: jeff.mccarthy@senecac.on.ca |
| Program Chair: | Karen Murkar Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2337 Email: karen.murkar@senecac.on.ca |
| Admissions Advisor: | Angelie Ramirez Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2058 Email: angelie.ramirez@senecac.on.ca |
| Registration & Records Advisor: | Alise Ilenane Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 2464 Email: alise.ilenane@senecac.on.ca |
"The AIT program is an intense two semester program that focuses equally on Accounting and Information Technology. I learned to step out of my comfort zone and enhance my research and presentation skills. With technological developments moving forward at a speed that's almost impossible to keep up with, in order to remain competitive accountants must have knowledge of IT systems and understand how they relate to the accounting industry. The AIT program will give you an edge over others in the field, and make you more marketable. Within two months of completing the program I was offered a job with BDO Dunwoody LLP, one of Canada's largest accounting services firms."
Noel Bimbrahw
Accounting Technician
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology