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This Accounting Diploma program provides practical experience with essential accounting software like QuickBooks, Excel, and Sage 50. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for junior management roles in financial, general, or cost accounting, as well as accounting information systems or financial management practices within small to medium-sized businesses. The program offers flexibility with day and evening classes, and options for full-time or part-time study. You can also choose from online, hybrid, or in-person courses to fit your learning preferences. You have the option to gain valuable work experience through the Co-operative Education Program or complete real-world projects via the Business Internship Program before graduating.

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is a two-year program designed to provide a broad educational foundation. Upon completion, you will have earned 60 university transfer credits, which can typically be applied towards the third year of a four-year Bachelor's degree program at a university in British Columbia. Careful course selection is crucial to ensure your credits transfer seamlessly; consult the BC Transfer Guide for detailed information. The AA degree allows for specialization in various disciplines by completing 18 or more credits in a chosen field, with at least nine of those being second-year courses. This specialization will be noted on your transcript, preparing you for a Major or Minor Bachelor of Arts degree.