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206-1470 St.Paul St.
Kelowna, BC.
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SKILLS/
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIZATION
Diploma Program
Description:
This course teaches students a range of duties to keep offices running smoothly. All functions of the modern office are covered, including Microsoft Office applications, Business Communications, Office Procedures, Business Math, as well as manual and computerized accounting. Students will be able to function in reception, administrative functions and bookkeeping/accounting.
Hours of Instruction/Tuition:
| 550 hours | Tuition |
| 22 weeks | $6,660.00 |
| 25 hrs per week | |
| Books | $ 625.00 |
| Storage Fee | $ 3.50 |
| Total | $7,288.50 |
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the program, students will have learned all the skills required to run the modern office capably and professionally. They will be proficient in the Microsoft Office Computer Applications, the modern office technologies, (Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook), Office Procedures, Business Math, Business Communications, Bookkeeping/Accounting and Simply Accounting.
Program Components:
Basic Office Procedures: 55 hours
This course covers basic skills needed to work in today's office including handling mail, front-line reception, arranging meetings and conferences, making travel arrangements, along with time management and coordination of multiple tasks.
Business Communication: 30 hours.
This course will review basic grammar and mechanics of writing. Students will be required to complete a variety of business letters, memos, minutes and reports.
Business Mathematics: 25 hours
This course covers basic arithmetic operations and business math problems. Students will learn to perform basic mathematical operations and those used in business, including calculation of interest, discounts, mark-ups and inventory calculations.
Keyboarding: 40 hours
Students will develop keyboarding and formatting skills through individualized skill-building drills and exposure to proper document formatting.
Computers/Microsoft Office: 175 hours
This course covers Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Office (Word 1 & 2, Excel 1, Access 1, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Simply Accounting: 50 hours
Simply Accounting software will be used to complete the accounting cycle using all modules; Company, Payables, Receivables, Inventory, Payroll and Project Costing.
Occupational First Aid, Level 1: 8 hours
This WorkSafe B.C.Course provides training in first aid, including CPR, bleeding control, artificial respiration, examining an unconscious patient and choking.
Entrepreneurial Skills: 7 hours
This course gives an overview of skills required for self-employment, Instruction covers registration of a business in Canada, forms of business, components of a business plan, market research and marketing techniques.
Job Search and Resumes: 25 hours
Orientation of job skills, training required in the new millennium, job interview skills, resume writing, covering letters, and references.
Accounting: 135 hours
This course provides solid coverage of accounting concepts and principles. It establishes a foundation of accounting procedures within the traditional framework of a proprietorship accounting cycle, then builds on the framework as it examines additional methods of accounting for asset, liability and equity accounts.
Books Required:
- Occupational First Aid Book, WorkSafe BC
- Introduction to Microcomputers, CCI MasterTrak
- Microsoft Office Manuals, CCI MasterTrak
- Simply Accounting Manuals, CCI
- Business Communication, McGraw Hill Ryerson
- Business Mathematics, Pearson
- Office Procedures, McGraw Hill Ryerson
- College Accounting, McGraw Hill Ryerson
Evaluation:
- Each Course is marked individually and requires 70% to pass.
- The transcript clearly indicates the breakdown of the grade obtained in percentages.
Requirements for graduation:
- A minimum of 80% attendance is required.
- All assignments/exams have to be completed.
Certification:
- Students who successfully complete the Requirement for Graduation will be issued a Diploma.
Entrance Requirements:
- Minimum 19 years of age or out of school minimum 1 year.
- Interview/Intake Assessment.