Core Courses

The 16 required core business courses in the BBA consist of the following:

• ACCT 2121 - Financial Accounting Concepts
• ACCT 3224 - Management Accounting I
• ECON 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics
• ECON 1103 - Principles of Macroeconomics
• ENTR 4433 - Business Plan Development
• FNCE 3227 - Introduction to Finance
• HRES 2170 - Introduction to Human Resources
• INBU 3301 - Global Business Environment
• LSCM 3403 - Operations Management
• MGMT 2262 - Statistics and Analytics for Business
• MGMT 3210 - Business Communication Theory and Practice
• MGMT 3230 - Business Law
• MGMT 3276 - Organizational Behaviour
• MGMT 5333 - Strategic Management
• MKTG 2150 - Introduction to Marketing

Concentration in Financial Analysis

The concentration in Financial Analysis develops analytically oriented finance professionals who will apply their knowledge of financial theory, domestic and international financial markets, investments and advanced corporate finance, together with analytical tools, such as advanced modeling and financial data management systems, to excel in the fast-paced world of finance. This dynamic concentration prepares students for financial careers in industry, banking, asset management, investment banking, securities trading and other analytically oriented roles.

Students completing this concentration are well prepared to pursue a Chartered Financial Analyst ® (CFA) designation upon graduation. The BBA - Finance Major, Financial Analysis concentration also includes a Co-operative Education option.

The concentration in Financial Analysis consists of 10 courses, six of which are required courses and four of which are chosen from a list of options.

Concentration in Financial Services

The concentration in Financial Services is designed to provide graduates with a thorough education in both the principles and practices of financial services supplemented with a broad knowledge of the general principles of investments and the

 corporate finance function. This concentration educates financial services professionals who not only have an understanding of all financial functions and markets but are firmly oriented towards practical application, for a career in a variety of financial services roles. This dynamic, diverse and comprehensive concentration can be applied to opportunities in banking, financial planning, investment management or insurance careers.

After completion of all courses, students are prepared to write the examinations leading to the Certified Financial Planner ® (CFP) designation. The BBA - Finance Major, Financial Services concentration also includes a Co-operative Education option.

The concentration in Financial Services consists of 10 courses, eight of which are required courses and two of which are chosen from a list of options.

Concentration in Investment Fund Management

The concentration in Investment Fund Management (IFM) will prepare graduates to develop investment philosophies, policies, and procedures in a real portfolio of securities. Students will work in a team-based environment, under the guidance of a professor, to analyze, select, monitor, and evaluate investments in the fund. The IFM concentration provides an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge of financial theories gained in coursework. The IFM concentration rests on a foundation of experiential learning and rich connections with finance practitioners in Calgary and beyond. Students who successfully complete this concentration will be well-positioned for careers in investment banking, asset management, securities trading, hedge fund management, and other transaction-focused investment careers.

The concentration in Investment Fund Management consists of 10 courses, seven of which are required courses and three of which are chosen from a list of options.