We have prepared a one-page summary of our practicum course for your information
GS/FACC 6850 - Financial Accountability Practicum
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore the relationship between theory and practice in financial accountability through an internship-type experience.
Our practicums involve:
- Direct arrangements being made between the student and employer and facilitated by the Instructor, MFAc Internship Advisory Board, and Faculty Experiential Experience Program Coordinator in accordance with York University protocols.
- A minimum of 10 hours a week of employment for 22 consecutive weeks (part-time) or 30 hours a week for 10 consecutive weeks (full-time).
- Students attending 10 three-hour classes where they participate together in discussing reports as they are prepared.
- Five student presentations during their practicum.
- A written report by the student on a topic related to their practicum and MFAc courses, which is agreed upon between the instructor, employer, and student.
- Employer participation in the grading of the interim and final reports, with optional participation in either or both of the interim and final report presentations.
Eligible students:
- Are enrolled in our unsubsidized graduate degree of four semesters and eleven courses.
- Can take this course as their elective or as an additional course within their degree.
- Must have completed FACC6000 and fulfill all eligibility requirements.
- Usually have business degrees prior to admission to York and have been admitted into our graduate program.
- Are often international students with international work experience who are looking to work in Canada.
Further Details:
Full details of FACC 6850 can be found in the course outline (PDF) and MIAB website. We will be pleased to discuss this opportunity and/or receive a position description.
Contact Information:
📌 Prof. Paul Evans
GS/FACC 6850 Course Director
School of Administrative Studies
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
📍 Room 216, Atkinson Building
York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3
📞 Direct telephone: 416-219-4170
✉️ Email: pevans@yorku.ca