Foundations of Financial Management


Foundations of Financial Management is a core course within the Finance Certification at Bouyela Education Corporation. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles, equipping them with the skills to analyze, plan, and manage financial resources effectively for both personal and business applications.

In this course, students will:

  • Gain a solid understanding of financial statements, cash flow management, and financial ratios to support decision-making.

  • Learn the essentials of budgeting, financial planning, and capital allocation.

  • Explore investment evaluation, risk assessment, and the time value of money.

  • Develop practical skills in financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting.

  • Apply financial management principles to real-world business scenarios, including small and medium enterprises.


📌 Prerequisites / Recommended Prior Courses:

  • Accounting 1 – Foundation of Accounting (required)

  • Accounting 2 – Intermediate Accounting (recommended)

  • Basic Finance or Financial Literacy (recommended)

These prerequisites ensure students have a strong foundation in financial record-keeping and basic financial concepts before tackling advanced financial management topics.


📌 Possible Entry-Level Positions Within Bouyela Education Corporation After Completion:

  • Finance Assistant – support financial operations and reporting

  • Accounts/Bookkeeping Clerk – maintain records and process financial transactions

  • Budget Support Coordinator – assist in budgeting and planning processes

  • Administrative Finance Support – provide operational assistance in finance-related tasks

  • Financial Data Analyst Support – support data collection and basic financial analysis


📍 Locations & Delivery:

  • In-person at one of our campuses:

    • Downtown Ottawa Campus: 150 Elgin St, 8th Floor, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4

    • Blair Campus: 1900 City Park Dr, 3rd Floor, Gloucester, ON K1J 1A3

    • Kanata Campus: 1000 Innovation Dr, Suite 500, Kanata, ON K2K 3E7

  • Remote learning option available

  • In-person assessment and evaluation conducted at the campus

⏱ Duration & Schedule Options:

  • Part-time: 9 weeks, 1 session per week – $400

  • Full-time (accelerated): 5 weeks, 2 sessions per week – $800


🎓 Who Can Enroll:

  • High school, college, and university students

  • Students who have completed the recommended accounting or finance prerequisites

  • Applicants may be required to complete preparatory courses in math or English if additional support is needed

👉 Register today at bec@bec.enter