Financial Technology

Description: All managers need financial management skills to make decisions and manage projects within an organization. This introductory course for non-accounting students covers aspects of both financial accounting and management accounting. Students will be able to apply concepts of finance and financial management for organizations operating in a variety of environments. Students will develop an appreciation for the techniques used to control financial risk in management situations. Students will be able to apply concepts of financial accounting to both personal and business situations, including the preparation and use of basic financial statements. Management accounting topics will allow the students to understand cost behaviour and its use in decision-making, evaluate capital investments, and prepare operating budgets.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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Description: This introductory course focuses on the different financial technology solutions currently in use in industry. Students will be introduced to various technologies that will have an impact on the international and domestic markets. Students will learn about multiple applications that contribute to the Financial Technology industry.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: Students in this course will learn about the critical risk management processes used in the financial technology industry. Students will work to secure data, ensure compliance, and establish financial protection. Being mindful of increasing online criminal activity, students will learn how to protect sensitive business data of financial institutions from the ever-growing cybercrime.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: This course will explore the impact of the digitization of products and services in the financial services industry. Students will explore the history and trends in the digitation of financial services and how the Digital Revolution has affected the work, risks, and opportunities within the industry. Students will also be introduced to the challenges and risks to customers or clients associated with the transition to digital financial records.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: Students will be familiarized with domestic and international markets including agencies from the provincial and federal levels. Students will explore regulatory trends and requirements applicable to the financial services industry including technology, legal and policy changes within the Canadian context.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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Description: Project management has become central to the operations of any organization. This course focuses on the general principles of project management as well as Agile Project Management and its methodologies. This course takes a holistic, integrated approach to managing projects, exploring both technical and managerial challenges. Students will apply skills gathered from examining real-world cases into simulated projects done in the classroom. This course will help prepare students to write the Project Management Institute (PMI) exams to become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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Description: In this course, students will enhance their understanding of leadership and management approaches in Canadian organizations. Emphasis on developing effective management strategies including, professional communication, planning, decision making, conflict resolution, effective team building and navigating change. Key concepts include professionalism, adaptability, boundaries and resourcefulness.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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