The Credit Union Institute of Canada (CUIC®) is the professional designation division of CUSOURCE® Credit Union Knowledge Network (CUSOURCE Knowledge Network), the national educational association owned by the Canadian credit union system.
CUSOURCE Knowledge Network provides Canadian credit unions with professional development programs for their elected officials, management and staff.
General Business Studies Program (GSP) | Management Studies Program (MSP) | Course Availability | How to apply | Prerequisite courses | Exemptions | Fees | For more information
CUIC Programs/Designations
The CUIC® programs are designed to give registrants an in-depth understanding of the key competency areas in credit union business management.
The Institute offers both the General Business Studies Program (GSP) and the Management Studies Program (MSP) outlined below.
General Business Studies Program (GSP)
The General Business Studies Program (GSP) gives students a balanced overview of key competency areas in business management.
The Program includes:
- General Business Required
Courses (7) - General Business Elective
Course (1) - Credit Union Required
Course (1)
The Fellow of the Credit Union Institute of Canada (FCUIC) designation is awarded upon completion of the 9 required courses and an equivalent of 2 years full-time employment in the co-operative financial services industry.
Management Studies Program (MSP)
The Management Studies Program (MSP) offers a combination of general and credit union specific courses.
The Program includes:
- General Business Required
Courses (6) - Credit Union Required
Courses (5) - Credit Union Elective
Courses (2)
The Associate of the Credit Union Institute of Canada (ACUIC) is awarded upon completion of 11 required courses, 2 elective courses and an equivalent of 5 years of full-time employment in the financial services industry. Two of these years must be in the co-operative financial services industry.
Course Availability
Credit for some courses offered by Extended Education, University of Manitoba may be transferred to some CUIC® designation programs.
A list of courses available on an equivalency basis through Extended Education, University of Manitoba may be obtained by contacting CUSOURCE Knowledge Network.
How to Apply
Individuals interested in pursuing either the CUIC General Business Studies or the Management Studies Programs are advised to:
- Contact CUSOURCE - Joan Ellis (613) 238-4940 regarding program admission
- Submit a completed Coned Course Registration Form and payment of fees to Student Registration and Records, Extended Education
Extended Education Division Approval of Prerequisite Courses
University approval of prerequisite courses taken at other institutions is required. Courses must have been completed within five years of the application for approval.Exemptions
Requests for exemptions should be directed to the CUIC.
Fees
All course and incidental fees associated with the University of Manitoba equivalent courses are payable to the University of Manitoba.
The CUIC Admission Fee is payable to the Institute. Please direct admission/fee inquiries to the Institute Office.
For more Information
CUSOURCE Contact:
Joan Ellis
(613) 238-4940
ellisj@cusource.ca
Web Site: www.cusource.ca