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Our business, office and marketing programs give you experience in real work environments to develop the practical skills and technical knowledge employers value. Graduate with the experience and confidence to contribute from day one and continue building your career as your goals evolve.

Find a business, office or marketing program that fits your interests

Whether you're drawn to organizing operations, supporting people, analyzing data or promoting brands, there's a program built to get you there.

Office and administrative services

Programs for detail-oriented organizers and planners. You like keeping things on track, managing information and being someone others can count on.

Administrative Professional
Turn your organizational strengths into administrative expertise with training in business communications, technology and procedures, then apply your skills during a work experience in a professional office environment.

Health Information Management (HIM)
Learn to collect, code and protect patient health information in a program accredited by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) that prepares you to challenge its national certification exam.

Human Resource Management
Learn to support and develop teams through hiring, training and employee relations in an accredited program that puts you on the path to becoming a Chartered Professional in Human Resources.

Library and Information Technology
Connect people with the trusted information and resources they need by managing library services, while completing a field placement and building a portfolio that shows employers you're ready to run library collections.

Medical Office Administration
Develop specialized administrative skills by coordinating appointments, communicating with patients and managing office operations in a program designed for careers in hospitals, clinics and community health settings.

Paralegal Services
Build experience in research, document preparation and case management through model law firm projects. You learn from legal professionals and apply your communication and organizational skills in the real word through work experience and a paid co-op opportunity.

Business, marketing and public relations

Programs for leaders, promoters and big-picture thinkers. You enjoy bringing ideas to life, working with people and understanding what drives decisions and results.

Business Administration
Learn how businesses operate across accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations and leadership while building a foundation for immediate career opportunities or further study in specialized business programs.

Construction Project Management
Put your organizational skills to work through project planning, cost estimating and site coordination in a program developed with the Construction Association of Nova Scotia.

Digital Marketing
Learn to plan, launch and measure digital marketing campaigns using the tools and platforms employers rely on. You graduate with recognized certifications from Hootsuite, HubSpot and Google.

Nonprofit Leadership
Build the strategic leadership, fundraising and financial management skills nonprofits need and lead a real capstone project for a nonprofit organization before you graduate.

Public Relations
Learn to manage how organizations communicate with the media, the public and their own employees through this intensive program. Get matched with a mentor in the PR field and apply what you've learned on the job through work experience.

Start-up Accelerator
Develop the skills and professional networks needed to launch your business.

Business data and insights

Programs for curious minds — people who see patterns, make connections and understand how things fit together. You like making sense of complex information, connecting the dots and uncovering the story behind the numbers.

Business Analysis
Practice turning business needs into practical solutions by analyzing information, improving processes and helping organizations make informed decisions while preparing for an internationally recognized industry certification.

Business Intelligence and Analytics
Learn to use data to help businesses identify opportunities by analyzing trends, creating visual reports and predicting outcomes, with industry projects and a real-world work term that prepare you for a variety of analyst roles.

Health Information Management (HIM)
Learn to collect, code and protect patient health information in a program accredited by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) that prepares you to challenge its national certification exam.

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Ready to take the next step? Learn about the application process and apply today, or contact us with questions:

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Why choose NSCC for business, office and marketing?

  • Fast, practical routes to real work. Most of our programs are 2 years or less, built to get you into the workforce sooner.
  • Study on your schedule. Choose full-time or part-time study, in person, blended or fully online through eCampus, depending on the program.
  • Build your resume before you graduate. Real workplace experience through work-integrated learning and industry projects help you build the confidence and experience employers look for before you’ve even finished your program.
  • Skills that travel across industries. Build practical business skills recognized in government, health care, nonprofit and private sector roles. Depending on your area of study, you can also work toward an industry-recognized designation like Chartered Professional in Human Resources.
  • Be ready to contribute from day one. Get experience with the tools and ways of working employers look for through real industry projects, work terms and, depending on your program, opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications from organizations like the International Institute of Business Analysis, Hootsuite, HubSpot and Google.
  • A foundation you can keep building on. Start with a broadly-focused business program, then build on your education with more specialized training as your interests and career goals become clearer. Your first credential is a start, not a ceiling.
  • Work with industry before you graduate. Build connections and apply your learning through industry mentorship, capstone projects and programs developed with input from employers and professional organizations, including partners like the Construction Association of Nova Scotia.

Explore our programs

We offer more than 120 programs grouped by area of interest to help you explore and decide on the right fit for your future. Explore all NSCC programs by areas of interest

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