Business AdministrationAccounting Concentration

Accounting is the language of business. Whether your goal is to run your own business, or to work within an existing organization, this program will give you the skills you need to speak that language with confidence.

This is a 2nd year concentration of our Business Administration diploma. In the first year you get a broad view of how a business works. In your concentration year, you will see how accounting fits within that process, how it affects and is affected by all the other areas. You will understand how to do the day-to-day manual and computerized functions of accounting. You will also learn how to analyze the numbers and make strategic business recommendations based on that information. To round out your world view, you will also study finance, taxation, principles of management and business ethics.

We maintain strong industry connections and are proactive in finding out what today's employers want. Thanks to those connections, our students are well prepared to provide a broad range of services to businesses of many sizes.

Our small class sizes means you'll get lots of one-on-one attention from our very supportive faculty. We are here to help you succeed.

As part of your program you will participate in a five-week work term. This hands-on practical experience is your key to employment opportunities as employers prefer to hire well-trained, experienced personnel.

Upon completion of the program, you will be qualified to accept an entry-level position in accounting fields such as:

• financial accounting
• cost accounting
• financial management
• taxation
• auditing
• payroll
• office management.

These opportunities exist in accounting, retail, distribution, government, banking, manufacturing, insurance, investment, and other service sectors. Potential positions include administrative assistant, accounting clerk, and account technician.

Graduates may also choose to start their own businesses.

Selected courses are available online

• If you are interested in furthering your studies in accounting after graduation, you may be eligible to receive advanced standing in programs offered by other post-secondary institutions and professional associations.