Strategic Management in Accounting Program Opens Wide Range of Opportunities
For those who have attended strategic
management programs, such as the one offered by Centennial College, the
career possibilities include a variety of options, including: accounting
supervisor, accounting manager, assistant controller, controller and
business analyst. In addition to the career options are a number of
setting options that professionals can choose from depending on their
interests — such as financial institutions, government offices, public
accounting firms, manufacturing industries, service industries, and
small business. Strategic management programs graduates also have the
ability to operate through self-employment. Despite the different titles
and duties, there are some commonalities among all professionals in
strategic management programs. For example, they all must be able to
provide advice on financial decisions, prepare and maintain financial
reports, keep financial records up-to-date, train and manage new
accountants, perform daily banking requirements, and more.
Attending
Centennial College gives students the cutting-edge for a variety of
reasons. During the short, intensive time they spend in the strategic management in accounting
program, students: cover all the key areas of management; use case
studies and simulations; gain experience in leading-edge managerial and
leadership practices of the best companies in the world; have hands-on
exposure to the latest technology applications in the area of management
information systems, including ERP systems; and more. In addition, a
team of professors with strong academic backgrounds and extensive
business and management experience delivers the undertaking.
Through the strategic management programs,
participants gain a perspective on the organizational techniques
required for the effective execution of strategic decisions, and the
critical role that managerial leadership plays in the viability and
growth of the business. Students will continue to learn and deepen their
understanding in the areas of financial accounting, management
accounting, taxation and auditing. Specific courses covered in the
one-year program include: Advanced Managerial Accounting (topics include
relevant costing, capital budgeting, transfer pricing, balanced
scorecard, inventory management, variance and profitability, analysis,
performance measurement and compensation, and more); Accounting Theory
and Policy (practical and theoretical problems of the present value
model, foreign exchange accounting, the process and issues related to
standard setting, agency theory and other topics relevant to current
events are discussed); Advanced Financial Management (emphasizes
consolidations, foreign currency transactions and operations, and non
for profit and government organizations); and more.
Please note
that this program is designed for students who have already taken an
undergrad program. Those who are interested in applying must submit an
official transcript demonstrating proof of successful completion of a
post-secondary advanced diploma or degree in an accounting discipline.
However, if applicants have a combination of partial post-secondary
education and relevant work experience, they may also be considered.
Other non-academic requirements include: an interview, transcript and
resumé review as well as an English and/or math skills assessment.
English proficiency will also be considered.
When students
graduate from the strategic management program, they have a variety of
options. First, they can go on to obtain an MBA, pursuant to the
articulation agreement negotiated by the School of Business with other
institutions. In addition, students can apply to CGA-Ontario, and
depending on their academic background, may receive up to 4 levels of
CGA transfer credits.