Post Degree Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

at North Island College - Comox Valley Campus Canada

Build on your previous education and experience to launch your career in the growing international tourism and hospitality management industry. Gain a solid understanding of hospitality and tourism operations through a global lens, combining practical, hands-on experience in hotel, restaurant and event management with core business skills in accounting and marketing.  This program focuses on the business skills needed for supervisors and managers. You will learn develop strong accounting, marketing, events management, communication and leadership skills enabling you to compete effectively for rewarding positions in the tourism industry.

Qualified students can enter the degree program at any year level. You may opt for a traditional two-plus-two approach, first completing a two-year diploma in business administration, plus two years of additional study to obtain the Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA). You can also apply previous coursework from a wide range of university-level studies toward the degree program.

In Hospitality, you will study international hotel management and develop the skills needed to understand the complexities of managing international hotel operations, identify global ownership and management models. You will learn how different values, attitudes and beliefs affect employees, clients and cultures. Courses in food and beverage management, entrepreneurship and special events management will enhance your skills and understanding of this dynamic sector. An international field trip to a top tourism destination gives you a behind-the-scenes understanding of hospitality management.

Explore your interests. Discover biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physics as well as electives in English, French, Chinese, anthropology, FIrst Nations studies, philosophy, business, criminology and more.

Associate degrees are offered at many colleges and universities throughout BC. They recognize successful completion of 60 credits of study, which is approximately 20 courses. With full-time study, you can complete an associate degree within two academic years. Part-time study options are also available.

Build on your existing diploma or degree credentials to launch a career in the growing international tourism and hospitality management industry. Gain a solid understanding of hospitality and tourism operations through a global lens, combining practical hands-on experience in hotel, restaurant and event management with core business skills in accounting and marketing.

Graduates of this program are equipped to pursue employment in the field of communication design, graphic design and web design and front-end scripting. Graduates may also choose to continue their studies with North Island College by continuing with either the Communications Design diploma or the Web + Mobile App Development diploma.

If you have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, this program provides you with an opportunity to complete a post-degree diploma in business administration in one academic year. You may select options in general management, international management, marketing, accounting and finance or human resource management.

Qualified students can enter the degree program at any year level. You may opt for a traditional two-plus-two approach, first completing a two-year diploma in business administration, plus two years of additional study to obtain the Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA). You can also apply coursework from a wide range of university level studies toward the degree program.

Third and fourth-year studies include e-business, market research, advertising and marketing communications, business-to-business marketing, project management, international business and advanced entrepreneurship. To qualify for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree credential, you must complete all required program courses and electives (or equivalent transfer credits) for a total of 120 credits.

This program focuses on the specific skills needed for supervisors and managers. Over the span of eight months, you’ll develop the business skills necessary to compete effectively in the marketplace. Your learning will include exposure to various tourism sectors, including accommodation, food and beverage, adventure tourism, events and conferences, transportation, attractions, tourism services and travel trade.

The Human Services diploma has a wide focus which allows you to pursue courses in community support, education assistance, social services or behaviour interventionism. A variety of employment options exist in human service agencies depending on the courses chosen and final practicum focus.  The program provides opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills you developed in your certificate program and can be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis. The program runs from early September until late June and includes human services (HSW) and social services (SSW) courses.