As part of a new venture with IBM Canada, the School of Administrative Studies (SAS) is pleased to welcome students to a new learning space at the IBM Canada headquarters in Markham, Ontario. This new opportunity joins a long list of flexible and accessible options for students to fulfill their degree requirements.
While the course offerings at IBM Canada are identical in credit, material and grading as the Keele Campus equivalent, they will also have the added benefit of being located within a high-profile and dynamic environment where students can learn among academic researchers, small and large businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups and developers. Former director of the school, Professor Adriano Solis, recognized the student benefit of being at IBM from the very start.
“When we first explored the idea in Fall 2018, I saw the possibility of conducting some of SAS’ courses at the IBM Canada headquarters in Markham as being beneficial for students, professors, IBM Canada, and other stakeholders. Now launching just one year later, I am truly pleased and excited that these program options are a reality,” said Solis.
This fall there are many familiar faces in this new learning space including professor Gary Spraakman who is teaching a section of Managerial Cost Accounting and Analysis. “The space feels very welcoming, and I believe that our students and faculty are going to benefit immensely from these new classroom options” said Spraakman.
On Sept. 25 York University President and Vice-Chancellor, Rhonda Lenton, was joined by Markham City Mayor, Frank Scarpitti, Vice President Enterprise and Commercial at IBM Canada, Beth Bell, and members of local and provincial government, to commemorate the grand opening of the new academic space. Also in attendance was 4th year BCom student Astrid Almeida, who is taking ADMS 4260 – Marketing Research in Markham.
“This learning space is a place where the classroom and the workplace integrate, creating a unique undergraduate experience. I look forward to the remainder of the year here and am open to all the experiences that come with it.” Almeida said.
If you missed the enrolment deadline for Fall, don’t fear, there are a number of courses for the winter term with open spots.
Winter 2020 Course Offerings:
- ADMS 3330 – Quantitative Methods II (2 sections)
- ADMS 3510 – Managerial Cost Accounting and Analysis (2 sections) with Prof Amy Kwan
- ADMS 3520 – An Overview of Canadian Income Taxation
- ADMS 3530 – Finance (2 sections)
- ADMS 3585 – Intermediate Financial Accounting I (2 Sections)
- ADMS 4265 – Marketing Analytics with Prof Hyunwoo Lim
- ADMS 4285 – Brand Management with Prof Andreas Strebinger
- ADMS 4551 – Auditing and Other Assurance Services
For students choosing to take courses in the new IBM learning space, registration for courses is the same as for any other York University course. See more details at the Undergraduate Enrolment and Registration Guide on how to enrol in classes.
For the latest information on the new learning space visit the IBM Markham webpage.