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The Credit
Institute of Canada is recognized as the primary source of credit management
training in Canada. The objective of the Institute is to provide its members
with the most current and comprehensive educational programs in credit
and financial management to meet the needs of students and the business
community.
The FCI professional
curriculum is designed to provide students with the management skills and confidence
to assume a leadership role in their chosen profession. The Credit Management
and Advanced Credit Management courses are developed for the Credit Institute
by a highly regarded graduate of both the FCI and CGA program. The core courses
are developed by the Certified General Accountants of Canada (CGA) with the support
of the Faculty of Management, University of Calgary and leading academics and
professionals from across Canada.
The Credit Institute
of Canada’s educational agreement with CGA integrates 6 courses and exams
from the foundation levels of the CGA program into the FCI Program. These courses
include accounting, economics, communications, law, finance and management information
systems. In total, the national credit management certificate program consists
of 8 courses, 6 of which are general financial management, and 2 in-depth credit
management, leading to the professional designation FCI (Fellow Credit Institute).
The program is
designed for independent study complemented with technology integration and optional
lectures, which are available in many locations. The FCI Program must be completed
within a seven-year period however it can be completed as quickly as two –
three years. Prior to graduation students must obtain five years of practical
experience in a credit position. Designated FCI’s are bound by a code of
professional ethics and participate in a professional development program.
The technology
integration capability and degree level course content developed by professionals
active in the business community are important advantages of the FCI – CGA
relationship. The (transfer credits) bridging into the CGA course of studies,
which will provide flexibility for students to continue their education, is a
significant added value to our students. CGA has a highly developed distance education
capability and is a well-recognized benchmark in all types of organizations across
the country.
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