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Business Management (Accounting)

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DIPLOMA

  • School of Business & Information Technology
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Start Date: September 2022

    This program is currently full for Fall 2022 at the Prince Philip Drive campus; seats are still available for this program at Grand Falls Windsor. Please continue to revisit this page to see when applications will re-open for Fall 2023.

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Locations & Delivery Modes

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Grand Falls-Windsor - On Campus delivery
Prince Philip Drive - On Campus delivery

Description


The three-year program leading to a Diploma in Business Management (Accounting) has been developed to achieve competencies required in the field of general financial accounting. Management now requires personnel with skills to provide complex information and to produce comprehensive reports.
 
Upon completion of this program, students will be capable of performing many accounting functions in small and large businesses and at various levels of government.
 
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
  1. Prepare and analyze financial statements for internal and external decision making.
  2. Use current technology to analyze results and generate appropriate reports.
  3. Develop financial and budgetary plans based on varying business objectives, changing business environments, and underlying business assumptions.
  4. Demonstrate accounting skills at an intermediate to advanced level for application in the workplace.
  5. Integrate ethical accounting practices for use in performing accounting functions.
  6. Integrate business concepts for effective business planning and strategic management.
  7. Demonstrate application of the Conference Board of Canada employability skills.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Academic:
Eligibility for admission to Business Administration/Business Management programs requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:

1.  High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English 3201 or English 3202 (60% minimum)
ii. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii. Five credits at the 3000 Level
2.  Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Transition) Certificate with the following courses:
i. Math Fundamentals: MA1040
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, MA1041
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3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Business-Related College Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
ii. Mathematics 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

International Students – Admission Requirements and Information
1. High School
i. Proof of senior high school/secondary school Diploma/Certificate with equivalent minimum grades for the required high school courses listed above.
ii. India applicants only – Proof of senior high school/secondary school Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 10 Mathematics (50% min.) and Business/Commerce Stream.
2. English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may obtain employment in a variety of businesses, organizations and government departments including accountant, comptroller, auditor, business analyst, taxation officer, financial officer, administrative manager, and payroll officer.
 
ACCREDITATION
Business Management (Accounting) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in all campus locations. ACBSP is the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.
 
PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
The Business Administration/Management programs offer exit points after Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3.
Year 1: The first year is a common year at the end of which students may graduate with a Business Administration Certificate.
Year 2: Students select one area of specialization for the second year from the following options: Accounting, General, Human Resource Management, and Marketing. Students may graduate at the end of Year 2 with a Business Administration Diploma.
Year 3: The third-year options are Accounting, Human Resource Management, and Marketing. Students may graduate with a Business Management Diploma at the end of Year 3.
 
Graduates of the Business Administration/Management programs may have the opportunity to transfer credits to institutions/associations such as:
• Memorial University of Newfoundland
• Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia
• Athabasca University, Alberta
• Lakehead College, Alberta
• University of Lethbridge, Alberta
• Lakehead University, Ontario
• University of New Brunswick, Saint John campus
• Okanagan College, British Columbia
• Northwood University, Michigan, USA
 
Graduates may also wish to further their studies to achieve professional designations with:
• Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA)
• Canadian Institute of Financial Planning
• Canadian Professional Sales Association
• Canadian Public Relations Society
• International Personnel Management Association (IPMA) - Canada
• The Payroll Association of Canada

Courses


 
CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1 Cr Le La
AC1260
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Financial Accounting I 5 4 3
CM1240
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Business Communications I 4 4 0
HN1230
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Human Resource Management I 3 3 1
FN1140
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Introduction to Finance 3 3 1
MC1240
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Computer Applications I 3 2 2
MR1100
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Marketing I 4 4 0
         
Semester 2  Cr  Le  La
AC2260
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Financial Accounting II 5 4 3
CM1241
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Business Communications II 4 4 0
HN1240
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Human Resource Management II 3 3 1
LW1230
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Business Law 3 3 0
MR2100
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Marketing II 4 4 0
MC1242
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Computer Applications II 3 2 3
         
         
Semester 3 (Intersession)  Cr  Le  La
AC2230
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Computerized Accounting I 3 2 3
CM2200
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Oral Communications 2 2 0
         
The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.
         
Semester 4  Cr  Le  La
AC2220
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Intermediate Financial Accounting I 5 3 5
AC2250
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Managerial Accounting I 4 3 2
AC2231
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Computerized Accounting II 3 2 2
CM2300
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Report Writing 2 2 0
EC1110
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Microeconomics 4 4 0
MA1670
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Statistics 4 4 1
         
Semester 5  Cr  Le  La
AC1350
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Income Tax 4 3 2
AC3220
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Intermediate Financial Accounting II 5 3 5
AC3250
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Managerial Accounting II 4 3 2
AC2360
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Principles of Internal Auditing 3 2 2
EP2150
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Entrepreneurship 3 3 0
Elective   3 3 0
         
Semester 6 (Intersession II)  Cr  Le  La
OJ1580
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Work Exposure (Accounting)   6 wks  
         
Year 2 courses can be completed at campuses offering the Business Administration (Accounting) diploma program.
         
Semester 7  Cr  Le  La
AC2340
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Principles of Auditing 4 3 3
EP2250
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Small Business Development 4 3 2
FN2110
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Business Finance 4 3 2
MN2600
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Strategic Management 3 2 2
PS2340
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Organizational Behaviour 4 4 0
Option Course (minimum 3 credits, selected from list below) 3 3 0
Semester 8  Cr  Le  La
AC3251
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Managerial Accounting III 4 3 2
EC1210
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Macroeconomics 4 4 0
EP2200
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Business Planning 4 2 5
MA3700
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Production & Operations Management 4 4 1
Elective   3 3 0
       
         
Options will be selected from the following list by each campus after consultation with the students and/or local industry. Please note that all courses may not be available at each campus.
         
Option Courses Cr Le La
AC2540
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 Oil and Gas Production Accounting 4 3 2
AC3275
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Corporate Tax and Remittance 4 3 2
AC3285
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Accounting Systems 3 3 1
FN2111
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Business Finance II 4 3 2
AC3270
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Payroll and Commodity Taxes 4 3 2
HN2200
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Strategic Compensation and Benefits 3 3 1
MN1520
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Supervisory Leadership 4 4 0
FN2160
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Investments - An Overview 4 4 1
BK1100
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Banking Operations I 4 4 0
       


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