Select Up to 3 Specializations

Please select the AFM specialization(s) you are interested in exploring. You can select up to (3):

Business Analytics Specialization
Entrepreneurial Mindset Specialization
Financial Leadership Specialization
Financial Markets Specializations
Professional Accountant Specialization
Sustainability Specialization

Please limit selection to (3) specializations

Mandatory Upper Year Courses

Completion of the BAFM degree requires the requires the successful completion of all (7) of the following 0.5 academic unit courses. Add these to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate boxes:

AFM 311 - Connections to Ethical Context
AFM 321 - Personal Financial Planning
AFM 335 - Business Law for Financial Managers
AFM 373 - Cases and Applications in Corporate Finance
AFM 391 - Intermediate Financial Accounting 2
AFM 433 - Business Strategy
AFM 480 - Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

Completion of the BAFM degree requires the requires the successful completion of (1) of the following 0.5 academic unit courses. Add (1) of these courses to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate box:

AFM 323 - Quantitative Foundations for Finance
AFM 341 - Accounting Information Systems

(Select All/Remove Mandatory Course)

Select 1 or 2 Specializations

Please select the AFM specialization(s) you are interested in exploring. You can select up to (2):

Business Analytics Specialization
Entrepreneurial Mindset Specialization
Financial Leadership Specialization
Financial Markets Specializations
Professional Accountant Specialization
Sustainability Specialization

Please limit selection to (2) specializations

Professional Accountant Specialization

This specialization requires the successful completion of all (6) courses below. To add these to a Sample Schedule, click the appropriate box(es):

AFM 362 - Corporate Taxation
AFM 382 - Cost Management Systems
AFM 451 - Audit Strategy
AFM 462 - Specialized Topics in Taxation
AFM 482 - Performance Measurement and Organization Control
AFM 491 - Advanced Financial Accounting

Business Analytics Specialization

This specialization requires the successful completion of (1) of the following 0.5 academic course units. Select (1) and add it to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate boxes:

AFM 345 - Business Applications of Social Media Analytics
AFM 346 - Applications of Predictive Analytics in Accounting and Finance

This specialization requires the successful completion of (4) of the following 0.5 academic course units. Select (4) and add them to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate boxes:

AFM 323 - Quantitative Foundations for Finance
AFM 341 - Accounting Information Systems
AFM 345 - Business Applications of Social Media Analytics
AFM 346 - Applications of Predictive Analytics in Accounting and Finance
AFM 347 - Cybersecurity
AFM 423 - Topics in Financial Econometrics
AFM 444 - Intermediate Business Analytics
AFM 445 - Information Technology Assurance and Audit Analytics
AFM 446 - Performance Management and Tax Analytics
AFM 447 - Governance and Ethical Issues with Data and Emerging Technologies
AFM 448 - Data Analytics and Emerging Technologies Consulting Group

Entrepreneurial Mindset Specialization

This specialization requires the successful completion both of the following 0.5 academic course units. Add these to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate boxes:

BET 320 - Entrepreneurial Strategy
BET 340 - Essentials of Entrepreneurial Planning and Execution

This specialization requires the successful completion of (3) of the following 0.5 academic course units. Select (3) and add them to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate boxes:

AFM 326 - Student Venture Fund - Analyst (0.25 unit)
AFM 377 - Private Equity and Venture Capital
AFM 426 - Student Venture Fund-Associate (0.25 unit)
AFM 470 - Financial Management of High Growth Companies
BET 350 - Customer Experience Design
BET 400 - Early-Stage Venture Marketing
BET 420 - Entrepreneurship for Social Impact
BET 430 - Sales Fundamentals
BET 450 - Leadership
BET 460 - Business Negotiations
BET 470 - Family Business
BET 580 - Consulting
ENBUS 203 - Green Entrepreneurship
MGMT 220 - Entrepreneurship and the Creative Workplace

Sustainability Specialization

This specialization requires the successful completion of all (3) of the following 0.5 academic course units. Add these to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate boxes:

ENBUS 102 - Introduction to Environment and Business
ENVS 195 - Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENVS 220 - Ecological Economics

This specialization requires the successful completion of 1 of the 2 following sets of (3) 0.5 academic unit courses. Select all of the courses in one of the sets and add it to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate boxes:

ENBUS 310 - Introduction to Sustainable Finance
ENBUS 408 - Best Practices in Regulations
ENBUS 410 - Engaging Stakeholders

OR


ENBUS 202 - Environmental Management Systems
ENBUS 407 - Corporate Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
AFM 485 - Approaches to Measuring Value

Financial Leadership Specialization

This specialization requires the successful completion of all (4) of the following 0.5 academic course units. Add theses to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate boxes:

AFM 434 - Corporate Governance and Risk Management
AFM 478 - International Financial Management
BET 450 - Leadership
BET 460 - Business Negotiations

This specialization requires the successful completion of (1) of the following 0.5 academic course units. Select (1) and add it to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate box:

AFM 485 - Approaches to Measuring Value
ENBUS 310 - Introduction to Sustainable Finance
ENBUS 407 - Corporate Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
ENVS 220 - Ecological Economics

This specialization requires the successful completion of (1) of the following 0.5 academic course units. Select (1) and add it to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate box:

AFM 422 - Management of Financial Institutions
AFM 470 - Financial Management of High Growth Companies
AFM 477 - Mergers and Acquisitions

Financial Markets Specialization

This specialization requires the successful completion of (6) academic course units from the following list of 0.5 and 0.25 academic unit courses. Add these to a Sample Schedule by clicking the appropriate boxes:

AFM 322 - Derivative Securities
AFM 324 - Wealth Management
AFM 326 - Student Venture Fund - Analyst (0.25 unit)
AFM 328 - Investment Management - Junior Analyst (0.25 unit)
AFM 329 - Investment Management - Senior Analyst (0.25 unit)
AFM 377 - Private Equity and Venture Capital
AFM 422 - Management of Financial Institutions
AFM 423 - Topics in Financial Econometrics
AFM 425 - Fixed Income Securities
AFM 426 - Student Venture Fund-Associate (0.25 unit)
AFM 427 - Intermediate Portfolio Management
AFM 428 - Investment Management - Junior Portfolio Manager (0.25 unit)
AFM 429 - Investment Management - Senior Portfolio Manager (0.25 unit)
AFM 434 - Governance and Enterprise Risk Management
AFM 470 - Financial Management of High Growth Companies
AFM 477 - Mergers and Acquisitions
AFM 478 - International Financial Management

*Please note both AFM 328/329 and AFM 428/429 are 0.25 credits each. These courses are taken together in order to fulfill the necessary 0.5 credit requirement: AFM 328+329 = 0.5 credits and AFM 428+429 = 0.5 credits. Each course runs for 12 weeks, however students earn 0.25 credit.

Financial Markets

This specialization requires the successful completion of all (6) courses below for a total of (3) academic credit units. To add these courses to a Sample Schedule, click the appropriate box(es):

AFM 322 - Derivative Securities
AFM 324 - Wealth Management
AFM 326 - Student Venture Fund - Analyst (0.25 unit)
AFM 328 - Investment Management - Junior Analyst (0.25 unit)
AFM 329 - Investment Management - Senior Analyst (0.25 unit)
AFM 377 - Private Equity and Venture Capital
AFM 422 - Management of Financial Institutions
AFM 423 - Topics in Financial Econometrics
AFM 425 - Fixed Income Securities
AFM 426 - Student Venture Fund-Associate (0.25 unit)
AFM 427 - Intermediate Portfolio Management
AFM 428 - Investment Management - Junior Portfolio Manager (0.25 unit)
AFM 429 - Investment Management - Senior Portfolio Manager (0.25 unit)
AFM 434 - Governance and Enterprise Risk Management
AFM 470 - Financial Management of High Growth Companies
AFM 477 - Mergers and Acquisitions
AFM 478 - International Financial Management

*Please note both AFM 328/329 and AFM 428/429 are 0.25 credits each. These courses are taken together in order to fulfill the necessary 0.5 credit requirement: AFM 328+329 = 0.5 credits and AFM 428+429 = 0.5 credits. Each course runs for 12 weeks, however students earn 0.25 credit.


In order to complete the BAFM degree (under calendars 2021-2022 and later), all students must complete a set of mandatory courses in Years 3 and 4 and use elective courses to pursue at least one Specialization.   

Using the left-side menus, select the mandatory courses and up to 2 Specializations you are interested in exploring. Below you will see:


1) The mandatory courses and the courses from the Specialization(s) you’ve chosen.
2) When the courses may fit into a Sample Schedule.

The results in the table below account for the fact that a course you’ve selected may be eligible for more than one Specialization.


Sample Schedule

Term Availability Specialization Elective Courses Mandatory Upper Year Courses
Fall (3A, 4A, 4B)
Winter (3A, 4A)
Spring (3B, 4A)
Please consult Schedule of Classes to inquire about term availability for courses in this row
Your selected specialization(s) will display here

Notes:
-Course availability and timing is subject to change. The Schedule of Classes is the definitive resource for determining course availability. Please consult it regularly.
-AFM 341 counts towards a mandatory course and the Business Analytics specialization.
*Indicates course counts towards more than (1) specialization selected.


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When thinking about how to use elective courses, we encourage you to make choices that will complement your interests and allow you to develop the knowledge and skills that will best help you to launch your career.


We understand that you may be interested in multiple areas of specialization. This tool allows you to compare the requirements for up to 3 Specializations using the fewest possible elective courses, given that some courses are eligible for more than one Specialization.

Select Specialization combinations of the left and the ‘optimal path’ list will be populated down below. After you’ve done this, visit the Elective Course Planning Tool to see how these courses can fit into a "Sample Schedule."


Course Table

Specialization(s) Required & Elective Course(s)
Business Analytics
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Financial Leadership
Financial Markets
Professional Accountant
Sustainability

Notes:
*Indicates course counts towards more than (1) specialization selected.


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Below you will find discover the course requirements for one or two Specializations that you choose to investigate.


Business Analytics Specialization

To earn the Business Analytics Specialization, you are required to complete the following courses:


One of the Following Courses (0.5 Academic Credit Units) Four of the Following Courses (2.0 Academic Credit Units)
AFM 345, AFM 346 AFM 323, AFM 341, AFM 344, AFM 345, AFM 346, AFM 347, AFM 423, AFM 444, AFM 445, AFM 446, AFM 447, AFM 448

*As part of the BAFM degree requirements, students are required to take one of AFM 323, AFM 341 or AFM 344. It is recommended that students pursuing the Business Analytics Specialization take AFM 344. 



Entrepreneurial Mindset Specialization

To earn the Entrepreneurial Mindset Specialization, you are required to complete the following courses:


Mandatory Two Courses (1.0 Academic Credit Units) Three Courses from the Following (1.5 Academic Credit Units)
BET 320 - Entrepreneurial Strategy AFM 326 (0.25 unit), AFM 377, AFM 426 (0.25 unit), AFM 470, BET 350, BET 400, BET 420, BET 430, BET 450, BET 460, BET 470, BET 580, ENBUS 203, MGMT 220
BET 340 - Essentials of Entrepreneurial Planning and Execution


Financial Leadership Specialization

To earn the Financial Leadership Specialization, you are required to complete the following courses:


Mandatory Four Courses (2.0 Academic Credit Units) Two of the Following Courses (1.0 Academic Credit Units)
AFM 434 - Corporate Governance and Risk Management One of: AFM 485, ENBUS 310, ENBUS 407, ENVS 220
AFM 478 - International Financial Management One of: AFM 422, AFM 470, AFM 477
BET 450 - Leadership
BET 460 - Business Negotiations

*AFM 344 is the recommended course selection for this specialization, however, you may choose one of the other options listed.



Financial Markets Specialization

To earn the Financial Markets Specialization, you are required to complete the following courses:


Complete 3.0 Units from the Following List (3.0 Academic Credit Units)
AFM 322, AFM 324, AFM 326 (0.25 unit), AFM 328 (0.25 unit), AFM 329 (0.25 unit), AFM 377, AFM 422, AFM 423, AFM 425, AFM 426 (0.25 unit), AFM 427, AFM 428 (0.25 unit), AFM 429 (0.25 unit), AFM 434, AFM 470, AFM 477, AFM 478

*As part of the BAFM degree requirements, students are required to take one of AFM 323, AFM 341 or AFM 344. It is recommended that students pursuing the Financial Markets Specialization take AFM 323.



Professional Accountant Specialization

To earn the Professional Accountant Specialization, you are required to complete the following courses:


Mandatory Courses (3.0 Academic Credit Units)
AFM 362, AFM 451, AFM 382, AFM 462, AFM 482, AFM 491

*As part of the BAFM degree requirements, students are required to take one of AFM 323, AFM 341 or AFM 344. AFM 341 is a CPA required course and must be completed if you wish to pursue the CPA designation.



Sustainability Specialization

To earn the Sustainability Specialization, you are required to complete the following courses:


Mandatory Courses (1.5 Academic Credit Units) Mandatory Three Courses (1.5 Academic Credit Units)
ENBUS 102 - Introduction to Environment and Business ENBUS 310, ENBUS 408, ENBUS 410 OR
ENVS 195 - Introduction to Environmental Studies ENBUS 202, ENBUS 407, AFM 485
ENVS 220 - Ecological Economics