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Start Date:
September
Duration:
2 Years
Credential:
Diploma
Delivery:
Full-time

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Concentration Overview

The Accounting Concentration is a 2nd year option of the Business Administration diploma program.

This concentration builds on the skills and business knowledge that you develop in your 1st year, teaching you how accounting fits within the business process, and how it affects, and is affected by, all the other areas. You learn how to do the day-to-day manual and computerized functions of accounting. You learn how to analyze the numbers and make strategic business recommendations based on that information. To round out your business perspective, you also study finance, taxation, principles of management and business ethics.

Whether your goal is to run your own business, or work within an existing organization, this concentration gives you the skills to start your career with confidence.

Student Comments

  1. Highlight"Your work term makes you realize how much you've learned in the last 2 years."
  2. Favourite"The instructors’ willingness to provide help and answer any questions."
  3. Why Take It"Gain a lot of experience that is very valuable in getting a job I'll love!"

Admission Requirements

  • Successful completion of Business Administration (Year 1) or Advanced Standing based on a degree and/or work experience.

Choose NSCC

  • Faculty maintain strong industry connections and are proactive in finding out what today's employers want. Graduates are well prepared to provide a broad range of services to businesses of many sizes.
  • Learn in small classes from experienced instructors. With our small class sizes, you get lots of one-on-one attention from our very supportive faculty. We are here to help you succeed.

Employment Opportunities

  • As part of your program you will participate in a 5-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 are qualified to accept an entry-level position in accounting fields, including: financial accounting, cost accounting, financial management, taxation, auditing, payroll and 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.

Other Info

  • Lunenburg Campus – Courses for the Lunenburg Campus session are delivered through a combination of in-class, online and/or video conferencing instruction. In-class courses will be held at Lunenburg Campus.
  • Shelburne Campus – Courses for the Shelburne Campus session are delivered through a combination of in-class, online and/or video conferencing instruction. In-class courses will be held at Shelburne Campus.
  • 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.
  • Online Courses – Some courses are available online

Courses May Include

Course descriptions
Code Course
ACTG 2010   Computerized Accounting I
ACTG 3001   Managerial Accounting
ACTG 3002   Taxation
ACTG 3003   Financial Accounting III
ACTG 4005   Accounting Practicum
ACTG 4995   Work Experience
BUSI 3005   Contemporary Business Issues
COMM 2215   Communications - Workplace Applications
FINA 3010   Finance I
    Open elective course requirement. Two units/credits.

Additional Graduation Requirements

Milestone
Portfolio Development

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