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
- Prepare and analyze financial statements for internal and external decision making.
- Use current technology to analyze results and generate appropriate reports.
- Develop financial and budgetary plans based on varying business objectives, changing business environments, and underlying business assumptions.
- Demonstrate accounting skills at an intermediate to advanced level for application in the workplace.
- Integrate ethical accounting practices for use in performing accounting functions.
- Integrate business concepts for effective business planning and strategic management.
- Demonstrate application of the Conference Board of Canada employability skills.
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
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