Managing cash flow is crucial for individuals, small businesses and corporations. Effective cash management involves both short-term and long-term planning with the use of the Statement of Cash Flows. In this course students will integrate fundamental accounting ratios and statement analysis to manage the movement of cash in a business. Ultimately students will be able to create an effective cash management plan. Prerequisite: JRSB 115 and JRSB 117 [hide detail]

The seminar is designed to offer students an opportunity to get first-hand knowledge about finance, business, and employment trends through presentations by special guests from the business community. Emphasis will also be placed on developing effective techniques that can be utilized in the job search process. Note: Restricted to Second Year Finance Students in 3rd and 4th semester. The grading for this seminar series will based on attendance to the various presentations. [hide detail]

Investments introduces the student to our capital markets, their institutions, the regulatory bodies and the financial securities available to investors. Students research the macroeconomic influences and business fundamentals that create value and the models used to price financial securities. The dynamics of the markets are studied continuously to analyze the performance of investments and to develop strategies for constructing investment portfolios. A foundation to the world of investing is established. Pre-requisites: JRSB 115, JRSB 125 [hide detail]

The objective of the course is to develop #sophisticated clients#. The course focuses on empowering students to succeed in business, displaying how knowledge of the law can give them an advantage. Students learn how to engage an appropriate lawyer and how to conduct basic legal research online. Following an examination of Canada#s legal systems, the course proceeds to examine how laws are made and enforced by various branches of government. Constitutional law, including an examination of the division of powers and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, follows. Human rights legislation is similarly evaluated. The Alberta court system is examined and contrasted with the various forms of alternative dispute resolution. Students are taught how to conduct civil actions in Provincial Court, Civil. Tort law, with an emphasis on the tort of negligence, is examined to address the potential liabilities businesses may face. Insurance law is briefly addressed, to demonstrate how businesses can limit their liability. Contract law is canvassed. Employment law, including the common law and the relevant legislation, is delineated. [hide detail]

In this course, students will build on the business writing strategies introduced in JRSB101. The course covers expository writing techniques suitable for abstracts and critiques, as well as persuasive writing techniques suitable for business letters and reports. Job search communications (resumes, application letters, and job interviews) are covered in a project that includes team activities as well as individual assignments. Students will research, compile, and interpret data to build an analytical report. They will polish their oral skills by preparing and delivering impromptu oral presentations as well as one formal business presentation. Prerequisite: JRSB101 [hide detail]

Through case studies, interactions and hands-on applications, this course demonstrates how the effective management of information technology and systems can maximize an organization's business capabilities and resources providing a competitive edge in today#s global networked enterprise. The course covers IT systems planning, decision-making and problem solving at operational, tactical and strategic levels. Students will also develop the ability to analyze IT investments, assess benefits and risks, and reasonably align IT investments with broader organizational goals. With a focus on business processes, the course explores strategic enterprise IT applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), Accounting and Human Resource applications through exposure to SAP application. A pass in Introduction to IT (JRSB 150) is required to take this course. [hide detail]

The seminar is designed to offer students an opportunity to get first-hand knowledge about finance, business, and employment trends through presentations by special guests from the business community. Emphasis will also be placed on developing effective techniques that can be utilized in the job search process. Note: Restricted to Second Year Finance Students in 3rd and 4th semester. The grading for this seminar series will based on attendance to the various presentations. [hide detail]

This course examines the roles and structures of the financial markets, financial intermediaries, and regulations of the financial industry in Canada as well as a brief overview of foreign exchange markets. You will become familiar with issues and practices affecting this dynamic industry. Prerequisite: JRSB112 [hide detail]

Credit Management will cover the practical applications of consumer, commercial and mercantile credit. Management of accounts receivable, collections and bankruptcy will be examined to give students the up-to-date design of the credit industry. Credit analysis as done by lenders will be diagramed with a view to aid the student in preparing credit proposals for small businesses. Financial management software and/or a computerized financial simulation will apply financial and credit analysis techniques. [hide detail]

Corporate Finance examines financial and investment decisions from the corporation's perspective. The financial markets, the tradeoff between risk and return, the firm#s cost of capital, capital budgeting decisions, the firm#s working capital management decisions and the derivatives markets are integral to the valuation of financial assets. This is the scope of corporate finance. Prerequisites: JRSB 110, JRSB 112, JRSB 115, JRSB 117, JRSB, 125 Co-requisite: JRSB 201 [hide detail]

This is an introductory statistics course designed to give students the ability to evaluate business problems using descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics will encompass descriptive statistics and data analysis, probability theory, hypothesis testing, regression and forecasting. Learning objectives for each topic are reinforced with business problems and/or small case studies. Prerequisite/co-requisite: JRSB150 [hide detail]

In this simulation students will participate in a real time, global simulation that will blend Modern Portfolio/Fundamental/Technical Analysis while students trade a broad range of financial securities. Students will measure, report and manage an investment portfolio to preserve capital and to maximize returns. Prerequisite: FNCE280 Co-requisite: FNCE 323. [hide detail]

Taxation for Financial Planning will provide students with an overview of the fundamental principles, concepts, and applications of Canadian federal income tax legislation for individual taxpayers and small business owners. Topics include the concepts of income and liability for tax, personal taxation, capital cost allowance, income attribution, capital gains and losses, and alternative minimum tax. [hide detail]

This is an intensive investment course that prepares the student for exams I & II of the Canadian Securities Course. Students are required to register with the Canadian Securities Institute and pay an additional fee above NAIT's tuition. The Part I topics covered include capital markets, the Canadian economy, listing and regulation, financial statements, fixed income securities, equities, and derivatives. Part Two#s focus revolves around Fundamental and Technical Analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory and Managed (Mutual/Segregated/Hedge etc.) Funds. Through lectures, discussion, and on-line exercises the student will develop the confidence and understanding of investments leading to successful completion of CSC I & II. Hours of Study: 135 - 200 hours Pre-requisite: FNCE 280 [hide detail]