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Applied Business Technology (online courses) Accounting Specialty

Learn the latest office management and technology skills at home. This web-based program will teach you what you need to perform a real world office environment. This e-learning certificate is a collaborative effort between community colleges and the Centre for Cirriculum Technology and Transfer to develop a collaborative online program for e-learners (COPE).

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Program Description

This certificate is offered 100 per cent online, part-time. Courses are accessed via a learning management system provided by BCcampus to its consortium institutions. All course resources, activities, instruction, and communications take place in an online learning environment. Instructional activities vary by course but typically include individual and collaborative group work.

Acquired skills and knowledge:

• Effective oral and written communication techniques
• Demonstrate time management techniques by determining work priorities
• Create, revise, and process business correspondence and documents
• Use word processing, spreadsheet and graphics software to perform a variety of assignments to the professional standards expected in an office

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time Continuous varies Accounting Specialty Online Part-time

Career Prospects

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

1. Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
2. English 12 with a C grade or better.
3. Applicants whose first language is other than English and who are presenting foreign documents equivalent to Grade 12, must complete a VCC English language assessment.

Recommended characteristics

• Good finger/hand dexterity for operating office equipment and machines
• Good command of oral and written English
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions
• Comfort and familiarity with the basic functions of a computer and the Internet
• Access to the most current version of MS Office

Program Status

Accepting applications

VCC is accepting applications from international students.

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Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $79.35 per credit hour

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $2.28 per credit hour Student union fee $24.81 per term

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