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A Guide for Fanshawe College Graduates of the Schools of Business & Management and Information Technology to Transfer Credits from College to University

2nd Edition –Revised February 2007 2 Table of Contents

HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET:...... 6

COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY - DIPLOMA OR DEGREE OR BOTH? NOW YOU HAVE OPTIONS!...... 6

OTHER UNIVERSITY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES...... 12

MAPS ...... 13

ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY ...... 19

CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY ...... 21

LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY...... 25

THE NORTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ...... 28

ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY...... 31

SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY...... 33

CGA DESIGNATION PATHWAY ...... 38

UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE ...... 40

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO...... 42

EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE ...... 43

CENTENARY COLLEGE ...... 47

OLIVET COLLEGE...... 48

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY ...... 50

3 GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY-AUSTRALIA...... 57

YOUR COLLEGE DIPLOMA COULD OPEN DOORS TO THE FOLLOWING CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES...... 65

ALGOMA UNIVERSITY ...... 67

BROCK UNIVERSITY...... 70

CARLETON UNIVERSITY ...... 71

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ...... 73

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY...... 78

NIPISSING UNIVERSITY ...... 80

QUEENS UNIVERSITY ...... 82

RYERSON UNIVERSITY...... 83

TRENT UNIVERSITY...... 84

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH ...... 87

UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ...... 89

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA ...... 91

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO...... 92

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO ...... 96

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR ...... 97

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR ...... 99

YORK UNIVERSITY ...... 101

4 FIND MORE LINKS TO ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS FOR ONTARIO COLLEGE GRADUATES ...... 102

5 How To Use this Booklet:

“Laddering to Higher Learning – A Guide for Fanshawe College Graduates of the Schools of Business & Management and Information Technology To Transfer Credits from College to University”

The first section of this book contains maps of university destinations such as: the provinces of Alberta, Ontario and Prince Edward Island, the United States and Australia.

The next section deals with those universities that have specific Articulation Agreements with Fanshawe College. The information about these Agreements is contained within the pages written about the universities. Watch for the arrow which will draw your attention to the section about your program and the credit you can receive.

The third section deals with those other universities that may give a graduate of a two or three year diploma from an Ontario Community College, some credit toward a degree in their university.

As you browse through the pages of this booklet you will see that I have included a little bit of information about each university. Included also is the information about any agreements that Fanshawe College has with that university for Business and Information Technology students and graduates.

Also provided will be the internet web addresses containing information about the agreements Fanshawe has with each university. If you decide to take the links provided, you will find even more information about each university.

Please note that the information in this booklet was researched and gathered by mining the websites of various universities around the world. Information was downloaded from these websites and replicated into the booklet. Explanations about being a student at any of the universities mentioned in this booklet are the words of that university.

Information about Fanshawe’s formal articulation agreements is kept with the Registrar of Fanshawe College and was also used as part of the research for this booklet.

Permission to use information from many of the websites cited in this booklet is available upon request.

Lori Read

6 College or University - Diploma or Degree or Both? Now you have Options!

For some of you, Fanshawe College may be the only post secondary education that you engage in throughout your adult life but for most of you, Fanshawe will be just the beginning of a long and enriched life filled with learning and growing and developing. If Fanshawe has been your starting point, then doors will begin to open, encouraging you to look for new opportunities and options.

For some of you, a college diploma may be your second or third post secondary experience. Perhaps you have already been to university and obtained a degree but now you have decided to engage in a college diploma program to round out your theoretical background from your degree studies gaining solid marketable skills. Does this sound like you?

For others, the decision to come to college probably happened when you were in high school. You researched careers that were of interest and when you found one, you began working toward your goal by making sure you had enough of the right credits to help you meet your goals. When planning your career strategy and deciding on what career path you wanted to follow, you realized that the career you were most interested in would begin with a two or three year diploma from a community college.

For some, the path to university made sense because when you researched the type of work you wanted to do, you discovered that you would need a 3 or 4 year degree program to be qualified to enter your chosen field of work. When it came time to apply to university, perhaps you didn’t have strong academic grades to support the acceptance into an undergraduate program of study. You switched to “Plan B”, your contingency plan and you found yourself applying to college.

Now that you have arrived at College, you are realizing that your learning experience is both exciting and stimulating. You are doing very well, perhaps even better than you expected. You are interested in your program of study and you are putting forth an honest effort into your studies, test preparation and assignments.

7 Soon you will complete your college education and you may wish to investigate the possibility of higher learning. A few questions have probably crossed your mind such as:

a) Will I be given credit for the diploma that I am presently working towards in college? b) If so, then at what point in a degree program will I be permitted to enter? c) Are there opportunities here in Ontario or across Canada? d) What about opportunities internationally? e) How do I find out about requirements?

Exciting articulation opportunities are now available! Fanshawe College has been working diligently to research articulation and transfer agreement opportunities at universities both near and far. Every day Fanshawe is working to make strong connections with Deans and Chancellors in many well-respected universities, world-wide!

Over the past 10 years Fanshawe has developed and continues to re-evaluate all existing articulation agreements to ensure validity, accuracy and fairness. Fanshawe continues to actively pursue new block transfer agreements and other articulation opportunities with many Canadian universities as well as other universities worldwide. Your Fanshawe College education is meaningful and valuable in the university arena.

Transferring to a university into a bachelor's program from a diploma program that has a high affinity with the degree program will be easier than from low affinity or unrelated diploma programs. Depending where it is you are interested in going, that university will have its own approved policies and practices in assessing transfer credits based on an analysis of the learning outcomes achieved in your diploma program compared to the learning outcomes of the proposed degree program. In some cases, articulation arrangements may be in place for graduates of specific diploma programs; in others, the academic background of the student will need to be assessed on an individual basis. Further, there may be block transfers in place that if you have completed a two-year business diploma, for instance and you are trying to gain access to a degree program with an Information Technology slant, you may be required, for example, to take an additional Information Technology course to be eligible.

What are some of the factors that will help you decide on which university you would like to explore? Are you interested in staying close to your home? Perhaps there is a family business that you are involved with and need to have the flexibility to be able to go to school and still keep an eye on the company. Leaving the city would not be an option. Fanshawe has strong articulation agreements with Canada’s first online university, Athabasca University in Alberta.

8 You can now use the credit given to you for your 2 or 3 year diploma to complete your 3 or 4 year Bachelor degrees entirely online without ever having to leave your home. Graduate in your pyjamas!

Perhaps you are interested in studying and completing your degree in another province? Some of Fanshawe’s articulation agreements are with the University of Lethbridge Alberta, Cape Breton University, Royal Roads in Victoria B.C. and Athabasca, the Online University of Alberta! Our list of exciting Canadian university destinations grows longer with each passing day.

Perhaps you are young and adventurous and want to see the world. How does Australia sound? Fanshawe has current articulation agreements with such universities as Griffith in Queensland Australia, with campuses along the Gold Coast, as well as with the University of Western Sydney and Australian Catholic University. Your 2 and 3 year diplomas are most favourable and welcome there and by the way, Australians love Canadians!

The degree of difference that defines today’s career success starts at Ontario’s Colleges, more specifically, here at Fanshawe College. If you can combine the real- world practical strengths of your college diploma with strong theoretical foundations found in a 3 or 4 year bachelor’s degree, you could potentially increase your opportunities for a brighter future.

For more information about articulation opportunities, please contact any of the following members of the Fanshawe College Community:

Lori Read – Faculty Assistant, Faculty of Business, Fanshawe College, (519) 452-4287, Location: B2015

David Belford, Chair – School of Business & Management, Faculty of Business, Fanshawe College, (519) 452-4430 Ext. 4371, Location: B2015

Paul Finlayson – Chair – School of Information Technology, Faculty of Business, Fanshawe College, (519) 452-4430 Ext. 4798

Mike Hanwell – Acting Dean - Faculty of Business - Fanshawe, (519) 452-4430 Ext. 4471, Location: B2015

Lori Read February 15th, 2007

The information contained in this booklet has been supplied by the universities mentioned in this booklet and through researching the websites of these universities. There is no guarantee that the internet links provided will be consistently active. 9 10 Fanshawe College has, or is in the process of developing, Specific Agreements with the following Universities:

Study in Canada

1. Athabasca University – St. Albert, Calgary, Edmonton, Alberta 2. Cape Breton University – Nova Scotia 3. Laurentian University – Sudbury, Ontario (Pending Approval) 4. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology - Alberta 5. Royal Roads University – Victoria B.C. 6. Southern Alberta Institute of Technology – Alberta 7. University of Lethbridge – Lethbridge, Alberta 8. University of Western Ontario – London, Ontario

Study in the United States

9. Empire State College – Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 10. Centenary College – Hackettstown, N. J. 11. Olivet College – Olivet, MI, USA (Pending Approval)

Study in Australia

12. Australian Catholic University – Australia 13. Griffith University – Australia 14. University of Western Sydney – Australia

11 Graduates of a Business & Management or Information Technology, Two or Three Year Diploma program from a College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ontario, may receive transfer credits toward completion of a Degree in the following Universities:

1. Algoma University – Sault Ste Marie, Ontario 2. Brock University – St. Catharines, Ontario 3. Carleton University – Ottawa, Ontario 4. Lakehead University – Thunderbay, Ontario 5. McMaster University – Hamilton, Ontario 6. Nipissing University – North Bay, Ontario 7. Queens University – Kingston, Ontario 8. Ryerson University - Toronto, Ontario 9. Trent University – Peterborough, Ontario 10. University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario 11. University of Ontario, Oshawa, Ontario 12. University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario 13. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario 14. University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario 15. University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario 16. York University, Toronto, Ontario

12 Maps

13 Australian Catholic University – Brisbane Campus

Australian Catholic University – North Sydney Campus

Australian Catholic University – Strathfield Campus

Australian Catholic University – Canberra Campus

Australian Catholic University – Ballarat Campus

Australian Catholic University – Melbourne Campus

University of Western Sydney – Hawkesbury Campus

University of Western Sydney –

Campbelltown Campus

University of Western Sydney – Blacktown Campus

University of Western Sydney –

Bankstown Campus University of University of Western Sydney – Western Sydney –

Paramatta Campus Penrith Campus

Griffith University Nathan Campus

Griffith University Mt. Gravatt Campus

Griffith University

Logan Campus

Griffith University South Bank Campus

Griffith University Gold Coast Campus

Athabasca University 4 Locations Athabasca, St. Albert, Calgary and Edmonton

University of Lethbridge (Edmonton Campus)

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge Campus)

University of Lethbridge (Calgary Campus)

Campuses are:

1) Niagara Frontier 2) Genesee Valley 3) Central New York 4) Northeast 5) Hudson Valley 6) Metropolitan New York 7) Long Island

Cape Breton University 1250 Grand Lake Rd. Sydney, N.S.

19 Athabasca University

First Canadian ONLINE University – Take classes in your pajamas!

Athabasca makes it easy! It will come to you – anywhere in the world

Athabasca University is Canada's largest Online and Distance Education University. More than 35,000 students worldwide are currently completing AU programs and courses through online and distance learning as well as in classrooms at partner institutions.

We are dedicated to removing the barriers that traditionally restrict access to and success in university level studies. We are committed to increasing the quality of educational opportunity for adult learners worldwide. The focus is on flexibility, putting you in control of course choices and program options.

The university offers over 600 courses and some 60 undergraduate, graduate, certificate and diploma programs. We have partnership agreements with over 200 institutions and professional bodies and transfer arrangements which permit students who hold a college diploma to receive block credit towards a further degree. The university is also committed to prior learning assessment, recognizing proven learning from the workplace and other settings.

You can do your entire degree at Athabasca University or fast track your program at another institution by taking extra courses through AU.

Degree Programs available to Fanshawe College Graduates

E-mail Contact: [email protected]

http://business.athabascau.ca/content/mktgMaterials/dipToDegree.html

Athabasca University has worked with many community colleges and technical institutes to build post diploma routes to degree completion. These post diploma programs recognize university-level work that has been completed in the college sector and awards block credit into our Bachelor of Management and Bachelor of Commerce Programs.

20 Please note that this is a general summary based on approved diplomas. To determine transfer credit an official evaluation of your previous education will need to be completed.

UPDATE: As of March 2007, Fanshawe College will begin to use the formalization process that Athabasca University has developed to assess College Programs and more agreements may become available to students .

21 Cape Breton University

About Cape Breton University

The Cape Breton University offers a wide range of programs including: undergraduate degrees in arts, science, technology and business, certificates, technology skills development training, diplomas in business and engineering technology, and masters programs (MBA in Community Economic Development and a Masters in Education-IT).

Many of these programs offer career preparation and work placements that provide students with an opportunity to gain professional mentorship and practical experience in their field of study.

The website at Cape Breton University is not yet updated with the information about this Transfer Credit Agreement with Fanshawe College. Please check back soon as this is a work in progress and should be updated very soon. January 2007

Articulation Agreements with Colleges and Universities

While this Memorandum of Understanding is set up for our Programmer Analysts and our Computer Systems Technology Students, work is now in progress for a Memorandum of Understanding to be developed for our Business students as well. https://nts-e2036- sowa1.fanshawec.ca/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cbu.ca/cbu/academ ic_schools/school_business/Articulation%2520Agreement-English

Cape Breton University endeavors to provide the widest range of opportunities for students of other colleges and universities worldwide when considering furthering their studies at Cape Breton University.

Memorandum of Understanding between Cape Breton University and Fanshawe College

This memorandum of understanding constitutes an agreement between Cape Breton University and Fanshawe College. The participating units at the respective institutions are the School of Business at Cape Breton University and the School of Business at Fanshawe College.

22 Objective of the Agreement

Cape Breton University agrees to facilitate the block transfer of students with appropriate prerequisite qualifications from Fanshawe College into the 120 credit Bachelor of Technology Information program at Cape Breton University. By this agreement, Graduates from:

Fanshawe College Computer Programmer Analyst diploma program will be eligible for admission to the Cape Breton University Bachelor of Technology Information – Information Management concentration with a 60 credit block transfer.

By this agreement, Graduates from:

Fanshawe College Computer Systems Technology diploma will be eligible for admission to the Cape Breton University Bachelor of Technology Information – Network Management concentration with a 63 credit block transfer.

Entrance Criteria:

Successful completion of one of the following Fanshawe College diplomas:

• Computer Programmer Analyst • Computer Systems Technology

Awarding of credits through an articulation agreement does not guarantee admission. Applicants granted such credit are deemed to have met the minimum admission requirement for the program and will normally be admitted to the articulated program unless the program is over-subscribed at the level of the proposed transfer.

23 Southern Cape Breton Highlands near Baddeck. Goose Cove Brook has the reputation of being the brook with the most waterfalls.

Light Houses of Cape Breton

Laurentian University

About Laurentian University

The Office of Admissions Laurentian University Sudbury, Ontario Canada P3E 2C6 (705) 675-4843 E-mail: [email protected] www.laurentian.ca Only a limited number of students are admitted to first year; applicants who meet the minimum entrance requirements are not guaranteed admission.

Where is Sudbury? Not as far as you think. The City of Greater Sudbury is located in Northeastern Ontario, approx. 400 km north of Toronto (4 hour drive) or 500 km northwest of Ottawa (5 hour drive). It is a full-service city situated on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Where is Laurentian University? Laurentian U is at the heart of it all. The campus is situated in the south end of the City of Greater Sudbury, on Ramsey Lake Road, near Bell Park, Science North and the Sudbury Regional Hospital. http://www.laurentian.ca/cdcalendar/admissions.pdf

The following Transfer Agreement is PENDING APPROVAL as of January 31, 2007

Fanshawe College is presently working closely with Laurentian to develop a collaborative degree opportunity for the graduates of Fanshawe’s Three Year Advanced Business Administration Accounting Diploma program. With a GPA of 3.5 or higher, these graduates are eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Business Degree Program at Laurentian University.

25 Laurentian will give Fanshawe Business Administration Accounting Graduates 72 of a possible 120 credits needed for completion. Fanshawe Graduates will be required to take 48 Credits to complete their degree.

Applicants stay at Fanshawe College and complete this Degree!

Other Opportunities available to Applicants from Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology

Depending on the grade received and the number of years completed in the program, students or graduates of a college program may be admitted to an appropriate program at Laurentian University with transfer credits.

Admission to an Arts program with an appropriate 3-Year diploma Grade: cumulative GPA of A (completed program). Program: College-University Arts Degree Completion Program If admitted, students must complete a minimum of six or seven full courses (36 to 42 credits) for a general (3-year) Arts degree, or at least eight or nine full courses (48 to 54 credits) for a specialized (4-year) degree depending on the degree of affinity between the college and university programs. Grade: cumulative GPA of B (in program or in last two semesters of program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 36. Grade: cumulative GPA of C (in program or in last two semesters of program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 24. http://www.laurentian.ca/?file=prospective/college_e.php

Admission to an Arts program with an appropriate two-year diploma or two years of a 3-Year program

Grade: cumulative GPA of A (completed program). Program: College-University Arts Degree Completion Program.

If admitted, students must complete a minimum of eight or nine full courses (48 to 54 credits) for a general (3-year) Arts degree, or at least 13 or 14 full courses (78 to 84 credits) for a specialized or honours degree, depending on the degree of affinity between the college and university programs.

Grade: cumulative GPA of A (on first two years of 3-Year program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 30. Grade: cumulative GPA of B (in program or first two years of 3-Year program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 24. Grade: cumulative GPA of C (in program or first two years of 3-Year program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 12. Admission to non-Arts programs with a 3-Year diploma

Grade: cumulative GPA of A (in program or in last two semesters of 3-Year program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 36. Grade: cumulative GPA of B (in program or in last two semesters of 3-Year program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 24. Grade: cumulative GPA of C (in program or in last two semesters of 3-Year program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 18. Admission to a non- Arts program with an appropriate two-year diploma or two years of a 3-Year program.

Grade: cumulative GPA of A (in program or first two years of 3-Year program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 30. Grade: cumulative GPA of B (in program or first two years of 3-Year program).

Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 18. Grade: cumulative GPA of C (in program or first two years of 3-Year program). Transfer credits: up to a maximum of 12.

All residences are equipped with laundry facilities, study rooms and lounges. Each resident is provided with a single bed, desk, study chair, bookshelf, closet and mattress. Also, all residences are wired with an internet outlet accessed with a 10/100 network card (students’ responsibility).

27 The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 11762 - 106 St, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2R1

About NAIT

NAIT is one of the largest institutes of technology in Canada, providing education in business, advanced technologies and skilled trades to more than 67,500 students annually at eight campuses in Alberta. NAIT graduates provide the skilled workforce required to support today's global, knowledge-based economy.

Why NAIT?

What will you get as a NAIT student? Plenty of advantages!

Get real

NAIT’s style is hands-on, and our focus is on practical education geared to the real world. Our instructors have first-hand experience in their fields, and want to share those insights with you. Our labs are fitted with industry-relevant technology and equipment, giving you a valuable head start. And our program curriculum, in addition to keeping up with the needs of employers, includes practicum components to give you workplace experience.

Get personal

Our class sizes are kept small, meaning you get personalized attention from instructors.

You’re an individual here, and our staff and services are focused on your success. From varsity sports to tutoring centres and student employment services, you’re sure to reach your potential at NAIT. http://www.nait.ca/studentservices.htm

28 Get connected

NAIT has built its outstanding reputation on its connections to business and industry. Employers know that NAIT grads are job-ready. Last year 95 per cent of NAIT grads were working shortly after graduation. Many were recruited right on campus. And grads who want to continue their education will find that their NAIT diploma is a stepping stone to a growing number of advanced learning opportunities.

The following agreement was struck between Fanshawe College and Northern Alberta Institute of Technology on June 16th, 2006 and is valid until Spring 2008. This is a two-year Agreement.

Articulation Agreement between The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Fanshawe College

This Articulation Agreement, dated June 16th, 2006 is established to provide the students from the Computer Systems Technology (CST) and Computer Programmer Analyst (CPA) programs at Fanshawe College (herein after referred to as “Fanshawe”) the opportunity to transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology Degree Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (herein after referred to as “NAIT”).

Objectives of the Agreement

1) To provide diploma graduates from Fanshawe who satisfy the criteria identified by NAIT and described in this Agreement, the opportunity to obtain admission to the BAIST Degree Program at NAIT. (B of Applied Information Systems Technology). 2) To attract qualified students to NAIT and to Fanshawe. 3) To provide specific program and course information to Fanshawe Diploma graduates who wish to pursue a BAIST degree at NAIT.

Terms of the Agreement

1) NAIT and Fanshawe shall cooperate in promoting the BAIST degree to qualified Fanshawe Graduates. 2) In a manner consistent with its admission requirements, policies, procedures and assigned program parameters, NAIT agrees to conditionally accept into the BAIST Degree Program, Fanshawe Diploma Graduates of the CST and CPA programs with a minimum second year grade point average of 70%, equivalent to B- or 2.7 on standard grading scales. See Appendix A for complete conditions. 3) Once admitted, Fanshawe Diploma Graduates of CST and CPA programs will receive 60 credits of advanced standing in the BAIST Degree program, i.e. they will be eligible for direct entry into the second year of the program.

29 4) Applicants for transfer of credit under this Agreement shall complete all of the requested application procedures of NAIT including, but not limited to, written statements outlining personal objectives, career goals, work experience and community involvement and such other information as may be requested and used by NAIT to determine whether the applicant complies with the requirements as set out or intended.

Royal Roads University

About Royal Roads University

Royal Roads University is designed to meet the needs of learners and the requirements of the global marketplace by offering a combination of highly focused professional programs and an accessible learning model.

Our Victoria, British Columbia campus is located in Hatley Park National Historic Site on Canada’s beautiful West Coast. We are committed to preserving and maintaining the heritage assets of this campus and to sharing its unique attributes with the wider community.

The University

Royal Roads focuses on current needs and trends in business and society through innovative Master degree and undergraduate completion degree programs. RRU also offers a broad selection of graduate certificate, graduate diploma and executive learning programs. Applied, real-world relevance and experience is the focus of all programs.

Fanshawe College - Business Transfer Agreement

http://www.royalroads.ca/admissions/transferring- Courses/transfer-agreements/Business/fanshawe- college.htm

E-Mail Contact: Tricia Gill - [email protected]

General Information E-mail: [email protected]

Following is a Memorandum of Understanding between Fanshawe College and Royal Roads University.

This memorandum of understanding constitutes an agreement between Royal Roads University and Fanshawe College. The participating units at the respective institutions are the Faculty of Management at Royal Roads University (RRU) and Faculty of Business and Information

31 Technology at Fanshawe College.

Objective of the Agreement:

Royal Roads University agrees to facilitate the block transfer of students from Fanshawe College with appropriate prerequisite qualifications into the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management Degree at RRU. By this agreement, applicants from Fanshawe College who meet the requirements outlined below will be eligible for admission to RRU with full block transfer credit, provided all other entrance criteria are met and space remains available in the Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management Program. Entrance to all programs at RRU is on a competitive basis.

Required successful completion of:

• Business Diploma Program • Business Accounting Diploma Program • Business Marketing Diploma Program • Business Purchasing Diploma Program • Business Insurance Diploma Program • Financial Planning Services Diploma Program plus completion of one additional course: MGMT 3041 Organizational Behaviour • Business Administration - Marketing Diploma Program • Business Administration - Accounting Diploma Program

Liaison Implementation of this agreement will be through the Registrar's Office at each institution, in consultation with the appropriate authorities in the respective business programs.

32 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 1301-16 NW Calgary, Alberta T2M 0L4

Articulation Agreement – Specific – between SAIT and Fanshawe College Computer Systems Technology and Computer Programmer Analyst Graduates

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to SAIT Polytechnic Bachelor of Applied Technology: Information Systems, Network management Major, NNT Technical Track, Qualified Students would be graduates from Fanshawe College’s Computer Systems Technology Diploma Programs CTY1;

To be admitted to SAIT Polytechnic Bachelor of Applied Technology: Information Systems, Software Engineering Specialization, Qualified Students would be graduates from Fanshawe College’s Computer Programmer Analyst Diploma Program (CPA2);

To be admitted to the SAIT Polytechnic Bachelor of Applied Technology: Information Systems, Information Systems Development, Qualified Students would be graduates from Fanshawe College’s Computer Programmer Analyst Diploma Program (CPA2).

Any student, who successfully graduates from Fanshawe College’s Computer Programmer Analyst Diploma Program (CPA2) and Computer Systems Technology Diploma Program (CTY1), with an overall grade point average of 2.7 or higher, would be a good candidate for SAIT Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Applied Technology, Information Systems.

Fanshawe College’s graduates would have to complete only 2 four-month academic semesters and 2 four month practicums to be awarded SAIT Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Applied Technology, Information Systems, with specified majors, according to this chart:

What Diploma are you graduating from at Fanshawe College?

Degree Program at SAIT Diploma Program at Fanshawe College

Bachelor of Applied Technology: Computer Systems Technology Information Systems, Network Diploma (CTY1) Management Major, NNT Technical Track

Bachelor of Applied Technology: Computer Programmer Analyst (CPA2) Information Systems, Software Engineering Specialization Bachelor of Applied Technology: Information Systems, Information Systems Development

Admission Requirements (2006 - 2007)

Students applying for year one or two should apply to the Business Administration Diploma in the Accounting major. Years 3 and 4 of the applied degree are built on the two year diploma.

Year three applicants must have completed a two-year Business Administration or Accounting diploma or equivalent at an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 grade-point average, (65% or C+). This diploma must include a minimum of 20 courses, or 60 credits, and contain the following coursework: Intermediate Accounting II, Business Communications, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, and Marketing. Students choosing the Accounting major must also have completed a Taxation course prior to admission into year three. Students choosing the Accounting and Information Technology major must also have completed Internet Applications (BCPT-381) and Network Management for Financial Managers (BCPT-385) courses prior to admission into year three.

Student Success

Students with higher grades usually experience more success in SAIT's programs. Advanced credit may be granted to applicants who have completed equivalent education at a post-secondary institution.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Bachelor of Applied Business Administration degree.

Accreditation

CGA (Certified General Accountants) Alberta and CGA Canada recognize the degree as meeting the degree requirements for the CGA Program of Professional Studies. Many individual courses have been developed in consultation with CGA to ensure students complete the degree course requirements concurrently with many of the CGA designation requirements. CMA (Certified Management Accountants) Canada-Alberta may accept the degree as the pre-requisite to the CMA entrance exam. Students who intend to complete a professional accounting designation concurrently with, or after completion of, the degree should contact the accounting association(s) directly to ensure that the program and course of study selected will meet their particular requirements. http://www.sait.ca/calendars/daycalendar/courses/abadm.htm

• Four-year applied degree with 2 majors • Accounting Major • Accounting and Information Technology Major • Full and part-time studies • Includes Directed Field Studies component (work term)

35 The Bachelor of Applied Business Administration program consists of six academic and two directed field studies semesters. Students in the Accounting major develop the advanced accounting expertise and management skills needed for careers in financial management. Students in the Accounting and Information Technology major develop the advanced accounting expertise and management skills needed for financial management careers in an information technology environment. The majority of graduates will go on to pursue a professional accounting designation.

Your Career

Graduates find work in accounting, financial and information management in business, industry and government.

Admission Requirements (2006 - 2007)

• Students applying for year one or two should apply to the Business Administration Diploma in the Accounting major. Years 3 and 4 of the applied degree are built on the two year diploma. • Year three applicants must have completed a two-year Business Administration or Accounting diploma or equivalent at an accredited post- secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 grade-point average, (65% or C+). This diploma must include a minimum of 20 courses, or 60 credits, and contain the following coursework: Intermediate Accounting II, Business Communications, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, and Marketing. Students choosing the Accounting major must also have completed a Taxation course prior to admission into year three. Students choosing the Accounting and Information Technology major must also have completed Internet Applications (BCPT-381) and Network Management for Financial Managers (BCPT-385) courses prior to admission into year three. • For upgrading options, please visit our Pre-Careers program. • For international students, please view the International section. • For mature students, please view the Admissions section.

Student Success

Students with higher grades usually experience more success in SAIT's programs. Advanced credit may be granted to applicants who have completed equivalent education at a post-secondary institution.

36 Program Description

The program’s first two years are the two-year Business Administration diploma in Accounting or an Accounting (Accelerated) diploma. Years 3 & 4 of the Applied Degree program involve advanced studies in accounting theory, auditing, taxation and e-business with options to study more in-depth courses related to the degree major chosen. The Directed Field Studies (DFS) component of the program involves two four-month terms of paid work experience, which can be completed in eight consecutive months of employment, or in two separate two four-month terms. This learning component must be completed in an accounting or information technology position, which must be approved by the academic coordinator. Students are responsible for securing their own employment. During their employment, students will integrate their academic learning with on the job learning, completion of assigned readings, applied research, written projects and business cases under the guidance of academic mentors.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Bachelor of Applied Business Administration degree.

Accreditation

Transferability

This program has numerous transfer arrangements with other post-secondary institutions. Please contact the Department for more information.

37 CGA Designation Pathway

Fanshawe Graduates work with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Formula for CGA Success:

Fanshawe College to get a 3 year Advanced Diploma in Business Administration Accounting and 13 of a possible 18 CGA Courses + 3 Years Work Experience (2 years must be in a supervisory capacity) + a Degree = CGA

The Pathway to a CGA………

1) CGA Candidates should apply to the 3-year Business Administration Accounting Advanced Diploma Program which will give you 13 of the 18 CGA Credits. 2) Graduates from Fanshawe College’s 3 year program should now register with the CGA so that they can track the rest of the CGA journey. This will include getting the 5 remaining CGA credits by correspondence from the CGA Institute. 3) While doing the 5 remaining CGA Credits, candidates should gain employment in a financial type position and should work at this for approximately 3 years and not less than 2 years. 4) Apply to Laurentian or SAIT to take one final year for degree.

While completing the 5 Remaining CGA Course Credits:

Candidates must demonstrate that accumulated work experience has progressed to positions requiring a high degree of knowledge and responsibility. The candidate’s employment experience must be in an accounting related position.

In general, CGA Ontario requires 36 months of work experience, with a minimum of one year of experience in a senior-level (and profession-related) position. Quite often the required experience is deemed acceptable after a minimum of 24 months. For the employment experience to be considered acceptable, candidates are expected to be employed in a position that requires the application of knowledge and independent thinking in an accounting, auditing or financial

38 management function. This includes responsibility for preparation or interpretation of financial documents or other information required in senior-level employment positions.

Completing your Degree:

Once those requirements have been met, candidates need to complete the final requirement and that is to enroll in either: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, SAIT, or Laurentian University to complete an undergraduate degree. Candidate’s programs will be non accounting.

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology:

For students entering the CGA program without a bachelor’s degree, CGA Ontario offers a choice of integrated degree opportunities. Our exclusive post-secondary partnerships provide students in the CGA program with an innovative means to complete a degree concurrent with their CGA program of professional studies.

Students in the CGA program can complete a bachelor of applied business administration in accounting and information technology degree through Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). The degree has been designed as part-time, distance learning, while providing students requiring a degree with efficient options to meeting the CGA program’s degree standard. CGA Ontario administers the admission and course delivery processes for this degree opportunity.

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) bachelor of applied business administration in accounting and information technology program allows students in the CGA program to combine their professional accounting studies with the technology skills and training that are in current high demand.

University of Lethbridge

About the University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge is located 175 kilometres southeast of Calgary in Lethbridge, Alberta, and sits on a beautiful site among the coulees on the west side of the Oldman River. Frequent Chinooks during the winter rescue the area from the prairie climate found to the east and north. Proximity to the Rocky Mountains (a 1.5 hour drive) provides opportunities for outdoor activity year round.

The university offers a personal, flexible and friendly educational experience at the undergraduate, master’s and PhD levels. All degree programs include a solid foundation in liberal education. Smaller classes and a commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching in a scholarly environment give students access to faculty members with national and international reputations. Undergraduates have opportunities to be involved in the research, scholarship and creative work of faculty, giving them an opportunity to develop advanced skills and to experience the intellectual growth that comes from original research. http://www.uleth.ca/postdiploma/arc_college/programs.cfm?autoInstitutionID=5 00173

E-Mail Contact: [email protected]

Bachelor of Management - Diploma Admission Route (20-24 courses)

The Faculty of Management enables students with business or business-related diplomas from our partner colleges to earn their Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.) in two years (20-24 courses). Students who enter the Faculty of Management via the diploma admission route earn full credit towards a four-year university degree.

Partner Colleges Link: http://www.uleth.ca/man/programs/undergraduate/partners.shtml

40 The Post-Diploma Degree Program page provides listings of all approved diploma programs.

Link: http://www.uleth.ca/postdiploma/

Or, take the link below and go directly to the page that lists approved diploma programs at the University of Lethbridge.

http://www.uleth.ca/postdiploma/arc_college/programs.cfm?autoInstitutionID=5 00173

Campus Availability

The B.Mgt. Diploma Admission Route program is available on the Lethbridge, Calgary, and Edmonton campuses. Students on all three campuses can attend classes full-time or they can continue to work and pursue their degrees part-time.

The Lethbridge campus offers a full range of majors and programs with classes during the day and some evenings. The Calgary and Edmonton campuses offer selected majors and programs with classes during the evening and on weekends.

Majors

• Accounting • Computer Science • Economics • Finance • General Management • Human Resource Management & Labour Relations (HRM & LR) • Information Systems (IS) • International Management • Marketing

Courses can be taken at the Lethbridge, Calgary or Edmonton campuses. Note that some majors are not available in Calgary and Edmonton. Check with the campus offices for more information on course offerings.

Additional programs

Diploma Admission Route students on all campuses can enhance their degrees and enrich their university experiences by participating in Co-operative Education and International Programs. The Applied Consulting and Mentors programs are available to students on both the Lethbridge and Calgary campuses while the Integrated Management Experience program is available to students in Lethbridge.

41 University of Western Ontario

London, Ontario

About the University of Western Ontario

Founded in 1878 by Bishop Isaac Hellmuth and the Anglican Diocese of Huron as "The Western University of London Ontario," Western is one of Canada's oldest and best universities. The first students graduated in arts and medicine in 1883.

Today, The University of Western Ontario is a vibrant centre of learning with 1,164 faculty members and almost 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Through its 12 Faculties and Schools, and three affiliated Colleges, the University offers more than 60 different degree and diploma programs.

Research is an integral part of the University's mission and external support for research projects totals nearly $190 million per year.

The University is located on 155 hectares of land along the banks of the Thames River in London, Ontario - a thriving city of 432,451 people, 200 kilometres west of Toronto.

Transfer Credits from Graduates of 2 Year Business Accounting Diploma

http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/senate/minutes/2002/r0204apa.pdf

Admission for Graduates of the Two-Year Business-Accounting Diploma Program at Fanshawe College Students who have successfully completed a two-year Business-Accounting Diploma Program at Fanshawe College with a minimum overall average of 75% (“B” 3.5 GPA) calculated on all courses within the diploma program and with no grade less than “C”, plus, students must have completed one each of Calculus, Business Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) courses, may apply for admission to full-time study in Year Three of the Bachelor of Administrative and

42 Commercial Studies (Finance and Administration) Program. Please contact Western’s Director of the BACS Program by May 1st.

Background:

The Faculty of Social Science at Western entered into an articulation agreement with Fanshawe College in London, Ontario in 2002. It is anticipated that the agreement will attract top students to the BMOS program, thus strengthening its academic credentials and reputation as well as meeting the needs of aspiring Certified General Accountants now enrolled at Fanshawe who wish to complete their accounting credits and to obtain a UWO degree.

43 44 Empire State College 1 Union Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 12866. (518) 587-2100

About Empire State College

Empire State College has 32 teaching locations in seven regions throughout New York State, as well as administrative offices and the Center for Distance Learning in Saratoga Springs, New York. The eArmyU program is housed within the Center for Distance Learning.

Whether you’re looking to finish a degree, further your career or simply enrich your life, Empire State College will work to meet your needs. With faculty committed to your success, individualized programs designed around your busy schedule and a mentor to guide you each step of the way, we promise a more personalized experience – and greater satisfaction when you finish.

All the resources you need, such as our Writer’s Complex, Educational Planning, Independent Study Strategies and more, will be at your fingertips.

Transfer Opportunities and Articulation Agreements with Community Colleges

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

Students planning on attending Empire State College will find that articulation agreements between Empire State College and regional community colleges will make it easier to transfer their associate degree credits toward a bachelor's degree. Presently, we have in place articulation agreements with the following colleges:

Erie Community College Jamestown Community College Niagara County Community College

As well as the following Canadian schools:

Fanshawe College, Ontario Lambton College, Ontario Mohawk College, Ontario

For more information on this agreement, please visit this link:

http://www.esc.edu/esconline/esc_locations/niagara.nsf/wholeshortlinks2/Transfer +Opportunities?opendocument

46 Centenary College Hackettstown, Centenary New Jersey College

Centenary College, a fully accredited U.S. based college with over 130-year history of providing quality education, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Fanshawe College, London, Ontario Canada.

Qualifying graduates of the International Business Management Graduate Studies Program can transfer 18 credits from Fanshawe College into the 36 credit MBA at Centenary College. Studies are available either in – residence (requiring two semesters of full time study) or on-line (requiring about 11 months).

Objectives:

• Prepares you for the challenges of the 21st century • Enhances your career opportunities • Direct transfer from Fanshawe College to the next degree conferred by Centenary College

This Agreement is PENDING APPROVAL as of March 2007

Other Online Degree Programs Available for Articulation:

• B.S. Business Administration • M.B.A. • M.S. Accounting

Contact Information: Ronald Bays 10877-236-4723, Ext. 5 [email protected] www.centenarycollege.edu

47 Olivet College 320 S. Main Street, Olivet Mi 49076

Location

Founded in 1844, Olivet College is located in south central Michigan, 30 miles south of Lansing and 125 miles west of Detroit. It sits on a rolling hilltop shaded by huge maple and oak trees in the city of Olivet, a community of about 1,700 people.

The Campus

Olivet College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution. As a small, coeducational college, Olivet takes pride in recognizing its students as individuals. The campus features three residence halls, a campus-wide wireless network, computer labs, newly remodeled library, and a new athletic and recreation facility. Students have the opportunity to participate in more than 20 student organizations and 11 Greek societies.

Student Profile

Enrollment: 1,086 students Michigan students: 92 percent Minority students: 16 percent International students: 3 percent from 13 countries Female students: 43 percent Male students: 57 percent

Academic Programs

Olivet College presently offers 28 programs leading to the baccalaureate degree, a master of arts in teaching degree, and dual degree programs with two higher education institutions in Michigan. Olivet College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Faculty

Faculty members: 92 Student to faculty ratio: 15 to 1

48 Athletics

NCAA Division III Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Women’s varsity teams: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Men’s varsity teams: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field and wrestling.

Agreement to Establish a Partnership in Insurance and Risk Management Studies Program Between Fanshawe College in London, Ontario and Olivet College, Olivet Mi.

This agreement is PENDING APPROVAL, as of February 2007

This agreement establishes a plan whereby an undergraduate student may earn approximately two years of academic credit at Fanshawe College (Fanshawe) and approximately two years of academic credit at Olivet College (Olivet) and earn an Ontario College Diploma in Insurance from Fanshawe and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Olivet. This program shall be called the Fanshawe-Olivet Partnership in Insurance and Risk Management (RM) Studies Program.

Students earning the Diploma in Insurance from Fanshawe through this program may seek the Bachelor of Arts degree in Insurance and Risk Management from Olivet. Degrees may be added or deleted from this agreement by mutual agreement of the parties hereto.

Transfer Students Entering Fanshawe College

Transfer students entering Fanshawe College and wishing to join the partnership in Insurance and Ricks Management Studies Program will be evaluated on an individual basis. Evaluation will determine whether the student has or can achieve learning equivalency to a FTIAC Student in the program, and will be completed by the Fanshawe College Program Contact. Transfer student admission to Fanshawe College does not guarantee admission to the Partnership in IRM Studies Program. Transfer students admitted to the Partnership in IRM Studies Program may require more time to complete

49 the Fanshawe College portion of their studies than is outlined in the Partnership in IRM Studies Program Course Requirements.

Partnership in IRM Studies Program Student Entering Olivet College

Students who have completed the Fanshawe College residential portion of the Partnership in IRM Studies Program and who are ready to begin study at Olivet must have:

- Earned a cumulative GPA at Fanshawe College of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. - The written recommendation of the Fanshawe College Program Contact for entry into study at Olivet College - Completed formal application to begin study at Olivet College by January 1 of the year in which they wish to begin their studies.

50 51 Australian Catholic University

About Australian Catholic University

We take a holistic approach to learning, based on a foundation of respect for cultures, religions, traditions and history. We’re a unique university, the only tertiary institution in Australia where students study ethics, regardless of their discipline. People who study with us have more opportunities to achieve a greater understanding of themselves and the communities they belong to, both locally and globally.

We're proud to teach, encourage and support people who want to make a difference in their own lives and in the lives of those around them, both personally and professionally.

Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects we face when presented with a dilemma in life is the absence of clear-cut, black-white answers. By virtue of their complexity, real life dilemmas pose a range of challenges to our social, cultural, political, behavioural, religious and moral values. These values are key foundations of our world view, and are different for each person.

At ACU National, we recognize and value the diversity of views held by our students and staff. We are committed to delivering a holistic approach to learning that encourages exploration of ideas and open debate. This allows our students to engage in a process of self-discovery and personal growth that will ultimately lead to a better understanding of themselves and of the global community. At ACU National we provide students with more than a textbook education, therefore empowering students with the skills to manage decisions throughout their lives.

Looking for more than just a simple qualification? Qualify with us and you’ll qualify for life.

52 Study with us:

Arts and Sciences Business and Informatics Education Health Sciences Philosophy and Theology

These links will take you directly to the web page on Australian Catholic University’s site that deals with our Fanshawe College Transfer Agreements.

http://inet.acu.edu.au/4053

1) When the page opens, take the link for “Students”. 2) Click on the hot link called:

Institute of Business & Informatics Credit Register as at November 2006

When this page opens, you will need to scroll down through the document. The Colleges that they have agreements will are in alphabetical order down the left side of the document. Scroll down until you come to the letter “O” for Ontario Colleges. Fanshawe is listed there with the appropriate programs.

If you have questions or need more information about Australian Catholic University, please contact KOM Consultants here in Ontario. The E-mail contact is provided below.

E-mail Contact: [email protected]

Admissions

How to Apply

University admission involves a number of steps from submitting an application form / fee, transcripts of academic and English proficiency documents, through to negotiating provisional to final offers. Following confirmation of enrolment you have to apply for a student visa.

53 For information on where to obtain an Application Form for Australian Catholic University or any other University in Australia, please contact:

K.O.M. Consultants, P.O. Box 60524, Mountain Plaza Postal Outlet, Hamilton, ON L9C

Tel: 1 (905) 318-5664 Fax: 1 (905) 318-5664 E-Mail:[email protected] or visit their website at: www.komconsultants.com

Australian Catholic University Degree Type of Agreement

Bachelor of Business & BIS Holders of specified Ontario 3-Year Advanced Diplomas in the following Diplomas from Fanshawe College, Faculty of Business and Information Technology:

• Business Administration Accounting • Business Administration Marketing • Public Institution Management and Administration • Computer Systems Technologist • Programmer Analyst

Will be given credit as specified in Schedules 1 and 2 below:

Bachelor of Business

Schedule 1: Holders of the following Ontario 3-Year Advanced Diplomas from Colleges specified in Schedule 3 above will be given 160 credit points into the:

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

3-Year Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting)

3-Year Advanced Diploma in Accounting