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Business

Business Programs

Locations & Dates

Campbell River



2008
October

Nanaimo


2008
December

Port Alberni




2008
December


Program Overview

Four 12 week semesters:

Computerized Business Applications (CBA)
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Computer hardware and software including Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint

Management Systems I (MS I)
..... Design and implement plans for human resources, marketing, financial planning and operations management

Management Systems II (MS II)
..... Continuation of MS I plus employability skills and work place practicum

Accounting and Finance (AF)
......Manual Bookkeeping plus Simply Accounting, QuickBooks and Payroll

Flexible diploma and certificate options based on these semesters include:

Business Management
........... 48 week Diploma program
........... 4 semesters: CBA + MS I and II + AF
...........................
Business Administration

........... 36 week Certificate program
........... 3 semesters: CBA + MS I and II

Office Administration
........... 24 week Certificate Program
........... 2 semesters: CBA + AF

Accounting and Finance
........... 12 week Certificate Program
........... 1 semester: AF

Computerized Business Applications
........... 12 week Certificate Program
........... 1 semester: CBA

Our program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge required to work in a modern office environment. Your hands-on training will include computer hardware skills and knowledge, computer software skills focusing on the MS Office suite, organizational and communication skills, basic bookkeeping and computerized accounting knowledge, and employability skills. You will work both independently and cooperatively; have many opportunities to think and problem solve and occasionally engage in class discussions and debate.

Links
Business Management Diploma Curriculum Guide
Admissions Requirements
How to Apply