Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Approved Admission will be on a first come, first served basis Part-Time Aboriginal Financial and Economic Planning Ontario College Diploma Program Application Package Return Completed Application to: Northshore Campus P.O. Box 520, 14 Hemlo Drive Marathon, ON P0T 2E0 Phone: 1 (807) 229-2464 Fax: 1 (807) 229-3393 Email: northshorecampus@confederationc.on.ca Only Completed Application Forms Will Be Considered Revised Apr 2011 Application Deadline: 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the program
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PART TIME ABORIGINAL FINANCIAL ECONOMIC AND PLANNING PROGRAM APPLICATION PACKAGE Thank you for your interest in our Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities approved Part Time Aboriginal Financial and Economic Planning Program through the Regional Campuses of Confederation College. Inside this package you will find:, Guidelines for Admission/Acceptance, Part Time Program Schedule, Program Description and Course Listing Transfer Credits and Prior Learning Assessment Recognition, General Instructions for Applying to a Part Time Postsecondary Program at Confederation College, and an Application Form for Admission to a Part Time Program at Confederation College. GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION/ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Please submit the required documents with your application. 1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels. 2. or Successful completion of Mature Student Entrance Requirements 3. or appropriate credits from Academic and Career Entrance Program. Courses Recommended: Grade 11 College preparation Mathematics. ** Any delay in sending documents may impede the processing of your application and could affect your chances of being admitted to the program. Admission to this program is based on a first-come, first-served basis. ** PART TIME PROGRAM SCHEDULE The Aboriginal Financial and Economic Planning Program will be delivered on a part time basis at all the Regional Campuses and through Distance Education. Two to three courses will be offered every semester. Some courses may be available in the daytime, some in the evenings, and some through e learning. Most courses will be delivered through Centra and may be taken from any Regional Campus or Contact North site. Students taking two to three courses per semester can expect to complete the program in approximately 3 4 years. TUITION The tuition fees for the 2011/12 school year are $276.75 per course. Textbooks are in addition to these fees. These fees are subject to change every year. NOTE: You will have a maximum of 5 years to complete this program.
ABORIGINAL FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC PLANNING 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. The program consists of the following courses: CS007 Persuasive Writing AC102 Introductory Accounting MC155 Microsoft Office 2007 Applications MA132 Business Mathematics Fundamentals HR131 Human Resources GE028 Aboriginal Economics & Self Reliance AC353 Financial Accounting I FN201 Effective Leadership and Decision Making FN203 Legal and Business Practices for Aboriginal Financial Managers AFM3* Business Law GE Elective AC202 Introductory Accounting II AC230 Accounting Principles CS220 Business Communications AC222 Computer Accounting EC302 Principles of Economics FN202 Federal Legislation, the Indian Act & Related Issues AC458 Management Information Systems AC415 Management Accounting AC453 Financial Accounting II AC454 Finance I FN 401 Aboriginal and Public Sector Accounting AFM5* Values & Ethics in the Aboriginal Workplace or GE Elective AFM5* Placement The Aboriginal Financial and Economic Planning Program is currently undergoing Program Renewal. The specific courses are subject to change.
APPLYING FOR TRANSFER CREDITS Transfer credits are awarded on a course by course basis to students applying to or enrolled in Confederation College programs who have earned academic credits outside of Confederation College. Credit is only granted for courses taken at other institutions with a grade of 60%, C or higher. Requests for transfer credits should be initiated prior to June 1st for the following academic year. Successful requests for transfer credit(s) are assigned the grade EX and are not used in the calculation of grade point average on official college transcripts. Receiving transfer credits exemptions may impact your course load and affect your fulltime program status and eligibility for OSAP, sponsorship, or scholarships and awards. Applicants submit descriptive evidence of equivalent learning (detailed course outlines and official transcript of final grades). In all cases, the decision of the Academic School is final. Additional program curriculum information and/or references may be required in some cases. Students can receive transfer credits or prior learning assessment credits for up to 75% of the prescribed Confederation College program curriculum. To graduate from Confederation College students are required to complete at least 25% of their program hours at Confederation College and obtain a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 or higher. Exemptions for courses completed at high school for an articulated Confederation College program are processed at no charge. Secondary school guidance offices have information on these formal agreements. Students who are enrolled in a course who wish to apply for a transfer credit must do so prior to the semester deadline date for course withdrawals (see Calendar of Events for specific date). This process is not intended to be used for internal (Confederation College) course equivalencies for information on this, please speak with your program coordinator or contact Admissions. For more information and to download a Request for Transfer Credit Form please go to: http://www.confederationc.on.ca/admissions/transfercredits
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION PLAR is an evaluation of prior learning acquired through life and work experience. It involves the assessment and evaluation of acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes that are equivalent to the learning outcomes of a Confederation College course in order to award credit. Candidates must demonstrate that they have gained the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes through non post secondary experiences in order to use the PLAR process to challenge a course. Assessment is performed using a variety of evaluation techniques designed by a faculty assessor. Learning is assessed on an individual basis. The two forms of assessment are Challenge Process and Portfolio Assessment. Challenge Process: A challenge process is a method of assessment other than portfolio, developed and evaluated by content expert faculty to measure an individual s knowledge, skills and attitudes against course learning outcomes. Examples: Written or oral examinations Essays, research papers, reports, diaries, logs, journals Interviews or role plays Projects, assignments or case studies Performance/skill demonstrations Product assessments or any combination of these processes Portfolio Assessment: A portfolio is a collection of material which identifies, demonstrates and verifies an individual s knowledge, skills and attitudes achieved against learning outcomes of a program of study. It may be used to assess learning for a block of credits. For more information and to download a PLAR Form please go to: http://www.confederationc.on.ca/tlc/plar
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO A NON POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM AT CONFEDERATION COLLEGE For consideration to a postsecondary program please apply using the Ontario College Application (OCAS) application. (PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO COMPLETING THIS FORM) LAST NAME DATE OF BIRTH YEAR/MONTH/DAY FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME OTHER NAME(S) WHICH YOU WERE PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER GENDER MAILING ADDRESS: APT.# STREET NUMBER & NAME CITY PROVINCE OR COUNTRY POSTAL CODE HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER _ ( ) ALTERNATE TELEPHONE NUMBER ( ) EMAIL ADDRESS STATUS IN CANADA CANADIAN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT (LANDED IMMIGRANT) IF SPONSORED NAME AGENCY CITIZEN STUDENT AUTHORIZATION (STUDENT VISA) OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) BASIS FOR ADMISSION CONSIDERATION MATURE STUDENT (19 YEARS OR OLDER BY FIRST DAY OF CLASS AND LESS THAN SECONDARY SCHOOL DIPLOMA) SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATE OTHER PREVIOUS STUDENT NUMBER AT CONFEDERATION COLLEGE PLEASE LIST PROGRAM NAME AND DATE YOU LAST ATTENDED CHOICE OF NON-POST SECONDARY PROGRAM LOCATION OF PROGRAM (IF NOT THUNDER BAY) REQUESTED START DATE (YR/MONTH) SEMESTER APPLYING TO Aboriginal Financial & Economic Planning I certify that the above information is true and complete. I understand that any false or incomplete information submitted in support of my application may invalidate my application. I have read the Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy Statement (see general instruction on reverse side) and hereby authorize my secondary school and the Ministry of Education to release a full statement of my academic achievement to Confederation College. I also authorize Confederation College to release information from this application to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. X SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE:
Please do not complete this section For Registrar s office use only. PROGRAM: Start Date: Full-time OR Part-time Completion Date: FEES: Rate X Number of Weeks = TOTAL FEES: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING TO A NONPOSTSECONDARY PROGRAM AT CONFEDERATION COLLEGE Please read these instructions carefully before completing the application form. Type or print clearly with ink in BLOCK LETTERS. Applications can only be considered if they are fully complete, including signature of applicant. No application fee is required. If applying for: A) LITERACY AND BASIC SKILLS (L..B.S.) OR PERSONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT (PCD) 1. Complete the application 2. Arrange for an Academic Assessment by calling (807) 475-6418 B) ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) 1. Complete the application 2. Attach a copy of any Academic Records and proof of status in Canada. C) OTHER NON POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS 1. Complete the application 2. Attach a copy of any academic records. Applications and academic documents are to be returned to the Registrar s Department, P.O. Box 398, Thunder Bay ON, P7C 4W1. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY The information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities Act, R.S.O. 1980, Regulation 640. The information is used for administration and statistical purposes of the College and/or Minorities and agencies of the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada. For further information please contact the Registrar s Department. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES Confederation College acknowledges the particular needs of persons with disabilities and recognizes their right to postsecondary education. The College makes every effort to provide an accessible environment within the limits of its present structure and available resources. Early self-identification of special needs is important to ensure the best quality of service. When making application to the College, applicants should identify their disability to the Manager, Admissions & Registration. Applicants with disabilities e.g. Learning Disabilities, Physical Handicaps, etc. are urged to contact our Special Needs Counsellor when considering application to the College to determine service eligibility for educational supports. Please note that it is in the applicant s best interest to contact the College early and identify any special needs. For more information contact the Learning Centre at: (807) 475-6618.