Brock University Masters Degrees in Accounting

This program is an innovative answer to both your demands as an international student for a program that provides you with North American accounting knowledge and the demands of a business world that needs accountants who can think critically, communicate effectively and respond to challenges that arise from around the globe.

The Goodman MPAcc (ISP) program

Your success as an MPAcc grad is due to our focus on a strong integrative approach to accounting and a curriculum that smoothly transitions you from international accounting to North American concepts.

The adaptation process begins the moment you arrive on campus. Through our Business English Program we make sure that you get a four-week customized course in business reading, writing, listening and speaking. But we also ensure that you adapt socially. In between classes, we’ve scheduled a full four weeks of activities and trips. You’ll visit Niagara Falls and Toronto, explore St. Catharines and settle into your new life. You’ll know your classmates, the Niagara region and feel comfortable and ready to begin your coursework.

MPAcc (ISP) curriculum

We build on your previous international accounting education with an MPAcc curriculum that is specially designed to give you an integrative approach to North American accounting principles. The cohort program includes an intensive English Language study program and three academic terms. Each semester builds upon your new skills and knowledge. All of your coursework is taken in classes exclusively composed of your fellow international students.

INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT WITH CO-OP

Our MPAcc program includes an optional paid co-op term where you will gain valuable skills, link theory to practice and make important industry connections.

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This program is designed to encourage the development of critical thinking, analysis and communication skills. By facilitating personal growth and the ability to adapt and respond to a complex and changing environment, the program helps you acquire advanced knowledge in accounting and related aspects of business.

Upon successful graduation from the Goodman MAcc CPA pathway program:

You will have completed the CPA PEP program in seven months of full-time study, instead of two years of part-time study.

You will have completed all four CPA elective modules (Assurance, Tax, Finance and Performance Management) and have exceeded the elective requirements of CPA Ontario.

You will have completed two integrated capstone modules designed to prepare you for the CFE.

You will proceed to write the Common Final Evaluation (CFE) in the September immediately following your graduate program.

You may have chosen to complete a four month co-op work term which will count toward your CPA practical work experience requirement.

MAcc Curriculum

The integrated and innovative coursework in the MAcc ensures that you receive an unparalleled accounting education. Throughout the program, critical thinking, analysis and communication skills are developed through the use of case study analysis, student discussion, presentations and research papers.

MACC WITH CPA PATHWAY

Goodman’s MAcc CPA Pathway will allow you to complete all of the required courses and modules for the CPA designation. Upon graduation from the MAcc CPA Pathway, graduates will proceed directly to the CFE.

In the first term of the MAcc, you will take four courses that map to all of the CPA electives (Assurance, Finance, Tax & Performance Management), plus one general business elective. In the second term of the MAcc, you will be required to complete two program specific graduate accounting courses, one general business electives and two CPA Capstone courses (Integration and Team Management & Integration and Analysis) which focus on CFE examination preparation.

The MAcc CPA pathway program will be completed over seven months (January to July).

You can find more information by taking a look at our brochure here: https://brocku.ca/flipbook/gsb/macc/

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Experience the Goodman MBA

We believe that the ways of doing business are changing: we focus on partnerships, not competition; passion, not routine; and priorities and values, not only the bottom line. We’re here to help you thrive by encouraging a collaborative environment, faculty mentorships, and community involvement. And we’ll never waver from our belief that you matter as an individual.

A Goodman MBA will provide you with the academic knowledge, real world experience and the confidence to use your skills to make a difference.

You’ll be adaptive and relevant, ready for any challenge your future holds. We offer you the flexibility to specialize in your area of interest and include the foundational courses that make an MBA graduate a true success.

Your success as an MBA grad is rooted in our focus on a strong integrative and practical approach to management, and a desire for you to succeed as an individual and as part of our community. Our diverse program is composed of classmates from around the world and across Canada. This diversity of ages, academic backgrounds and professions, combined with small class sizes, encourages a collaborative, not competitive environment.

Compare MBA pathways

There are three ways to earn a Goodman MBA:

1. Are you a young professional looking to change industries or enhance your credentials? Consider our full-time MBA. This program includes an optional paid co-op terms where you can gain valuable skills, link theory to practice and make important connections. It’s a great opportunity to network and experience a new industry. Our MBA students hold co-op positions such as business analyst, marketing assistant, consultant and corporate initiatives intern.

2. Are you an internationally educated professional that wants to gain Canadian business knowledge? Consider the MBA (ISP).

3. Are you a working professional that wants to expand your business knowledge or develop new expertise? Consider the part-time MBA. Our program works with your busy schedule. Part-time students typically take between one or two weekly courses each semester and have the option of taking their courses in the evening or during the day. We will offer you individualized recommendations so you can develop a program plan that meets your interests and needs. As a part time student you are also eligible for advanced standing.

Curriculum

Goodman’s MBA curriculum is designed to combine the strength of a comprehensive core curriculum with the ability to specialize in key functional areas of business. You will develop practical strategies to help you become a dynamic leader with knowledge and expertise to succeed in your career.

The general stream provides you with a flexible program plan and the ability to take a variety of elective courses in different fields. The general stream is ideal if you have a wide range of interests, or are planning on working in general management and want to gain a competitive edge.

The Goodman MBA program consists of 20 courses, of which 14 courses are required and 6 courses are elective.

We offer six specializations:

ACCOUNTING/CPA ACCREDITED PATHWAY

The CPA/MBA program offers a CPA-Accredited stream that provides graduates with advanced standing in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) to the end of Core 2. The new accredited stream allows non-accounting university graduates to pursue an MBA and an accounting designation at the same time. Goodman is currently the only business school in Ontario to offer a combined MBA and CPA program.

BUSINESS ANALYTICS

The Business Analytics stream is designed to provide students with the logical, analytical, and critical thinking skills needed to prepare them for analysis and decision-making positions in a variety of industries and fast-growing professions. This field has increased in popularity in recent years due to the increase in data available to organizations from customer loyalty programs, e-commerce transactions, and even sensory data from machines.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

The operations management specialization includes a focus on project management, quality management, logistics and supply chain management. Courses will cover many of the topics required for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) professional designations from APICS -The Association for Operations Management (formerly the American Production and Inventory Control Society).

FINANCE

This specialization is ideal for those seeking a focus mainly on investments and portfolio management. This program has a high degree of correlation with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the theory and practice of HR. This specialization provides you with the majority of the course work necessary for the CHRP designation.

MARKETING

Provides you with an integrated managerial approach to marketing that helps you apply the theoretical principles of marketing to practical, real world problems. Emphasis is placed on issues that relate to marketing in the global business world.

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This program answers the needs of today’s global business world. We take your international background and synthesize it with a North American business education.

North American MBA for international students

We offer you the flexibility to specialize in your area of interest and include the foundational courses that make an MBA graduate well rounded and successful. We ensure that you are confident in both English and all business concepts by providing you networking activities, co-op sessions and multiple opportunities for success.

A Goodman MBA will provide you with the academic knowledge, real world experience, and the confidence to use your skills to make a difference. You’ll be adaptive and relevant, ready for the challenges your future holds.

Integrated, global approach

Our MBA (ISP) graduates are successful because of our focus on a strong integrative and practical approach to management with a global perspective, numerous opportunities to be engaged in the community and ongoing chances to improve your English language skills. You’re part of a community that is focused on your success, both during your MBA and beyond.

Your classes are composed of classmates from around the world, ensuring an integrated global approach to Canadian and global business theory. It’s a supportive environment, with your classmates and professors working in partnership to enhance your understanding of your subject and develop your communication and presentation skills.

Helping you transition comfortably

The integration process begins the moment you arrive on campus. Through our mandatory Business English Program you will get a four-week customized course in business reading, writing listening and speaking. We also ensure that you adapt socially. In between classes, we’ve scheduled a full four weeks of activities and trips. You’ll visit Niagara Falls and Toronto, explore St. Catharines and settle into your new life. You’ll know your classmates, the Niagara region and feel comfortable and ready to begin your coursework.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Goodman MBA (ISP) graduates range from recent undergraduates who wish to get a head start on their education to managers with several years of experience who wish to learn the theory and best practices behind their actions. What all graduates have in common is their commitment to adding a Canadian business education to their international backgrounds.

More about MBA (ISP)

Our MBA (ISP) curriculum combines the best of our practical MBA curriculum with a focus on global business integration, and puts North American business practices into a cultural perspective.

MBA (ISP) Program Plan

Goodman’s MBA (ISP) is an innovative program designed to meet your needs as an international student, combining an intensive Business English Program with our comprehensive MBA core curriculum and flexible specializations. All of your coursework is taken in classes exclusively composed of your fellow international students.

The general stream provides you with a flexible program plan and the ability to take a variety of elective courses in different fields. The general stream is ideal if you have a wide range of interests, or are planning on working in general management and want to gain a competitive edge.

Industry Involvement with Co-op

Our MBA (ISP) includes an optional paid co-op term where you can gain valuable skills, link theory to practice and make important connections. Your co-op term is offered at the end of your MBA program and ensures that you’ve had a chance to strengthen your English language skills and are ready to transition into your new career.

Our MBA (ISP) students hold co-op positions such as project manager, marketing assistant, financial analyst, tax practice intern.

We offer six MBA specializations:

ACCOUNTING/ CPA ACCREDITED

The CPA/MBA pathway offers a CPA-Accredited stream that provides graduates with advanced standing in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). The new accredited stream allows non-accounting university graduates to pursue an MBA and an accounting designation at the same time. Goodman is currently the only business school in Ontario to offer a combined MBA and CPA program.

BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Business analytics uses data and statistical methods to help organizations gain insight from their data in order to analyze historical data, predict customer behaviour or help improve business processes. The field has increased in popularity in recent years due to the increase in data available to organizations from customer loyalty programs, e-commerce transactions, and even sensory data from machines.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

The operations management specialization includes a focus on project management, quality management, logistics and supply chain management. Courses will cover many of the topics required for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) professional designations from APICS -The Association for Operations Management (formerly the American Production and Inventory Control Society).

FINANCE

This specialization is ideal if you are seeking a focus mainly on investments and portfolio management. This program has a high degree of correlation with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.

MARKETING

Provides you with an integrated managerial approach to marketing that helps you apply the theoretical principles of marketing to practical, real world problems. Emphasis is placed on issues that relate to marketing in the global business world.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the theory and practice of HR. This specialization provides you with the majority of the course work necessary for the CHRP designation.

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The MSc in Management is a rigorous and challenging program and is intended to position you for admission to a top Ph.D. program or to give you a jump-start in a research-intensive career.

We offer an exceptional graduate experience.

Goodman’s renown MSc program consists of research-focused coursework and a year-long thesis project. You’ll receive individual attention and mentoring from our faculty members who are leading researchers in their respective fields and who are committed to your success.

The MSc takes two years to complete and is offered on a full-time basis.

Your MSc degree will include relevant coursework, research seminars, courses in research methodology and a thesis in your area of study.

MSc Curriculum

COURSEWORK

Your coursework is carefully designed in consultation with your thesis supervisor to include specialized MSc courses in relevant subject areas. The coursework provides you with a strong foundation for your future thesis and gives you exposure to different aspects of your discipline.

RESEARCH SEMINARS

We believe strongly that you should be an expert in your own field and also be familiar with other core areas of management. Biweekly research seminars focus on the presentation of academic research by yourself and your classmates, Goodman faculty members and visiting scholars.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Our research methodology courses provide you with a comprehensive overview of the methods commonly used in management research. You’ll gain knowledge of statistical techniques, survey research and experimental research design.

TYPICAL PROGRAM PLAN

Your MSc curriculum is designed in careful consultation with your thesis supervisor. These sample program plans provide with examples of a possible program plan based on specialization.

THESIS

As the final component of your MSc in Management degree, the thesis demonstrates your ability for independent and original research. The thesis component is the focus of your second year of study and includes the preparation of your thesis proposal, the writing and research of your thesis and your thesis defense. You will work closely with your thesis supervisor and the members of your supervisory committee during this time.

SAMPLE THESIS TOPICS

Management of Online Stock Keeping Units and Its Impact on E-Retailer Performance
Moderating role of supervisory behaviours and employee customer orientation
Reaction of the U.S. Treasury Market to the Auctions of Economic Derivatives
Search Engine Marketing Strategies and Key Performance Metrics in Web Retailing: A Data-Driven Modelling and Analysis
Environmental Disclosures: Firm characteristics and Market Response

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