Academic Program Booklet

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER DIPLOMA Brief Program Description This program is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to obtain a Recognition of Achievement in bookkeeping and accounting systems in under a year. Graduates will be prepared for employment in small business, as well as medium-and large-sized corporate environments, service, professional, manufacturing or retail operations. We will work with students who wish to pursue additional courses or certifications and guide them on options available to them at that time.

Job ready in under a year.

Career Occupation As essential members of any organization, bookkeepers perform vital tasks in financial and administrative services. They are in demand as: general bookkeepers, accounts receivable/payable supervisors, payroll administrators, office managers, budget co-coordinators and administrative assistants.

Admission Requirements

Secondary School Diploma Grade 12 English and Mathematics or Mature Student Status.

International students will have to meet the minimum proficiency requirements for Grandesco College to gain acceptance into the program.

English 12 or satisfactory completion of a post-secondary equivalent from a recognized and accredited post secondary institution with a grade of C+ or better. International Students must have IELTS of 6.5+ with no band below 6.0 or TOEFL of 570+ TWE 4.5+ International students belonging to this band will be able to take our ESL + IELTS proprietary program to help them reach the requirements for the future program. * Basic proficiency in Microsfost Office programs is a recommendation

Bookkeepers perform vital tasks in financial and administrative services

PROFESSIONAL BOOKKEEPER DIPLOMA

Some Learning Outcomes:

Learning Objectives

1. Prepare effective business documents including memorandums and short reports.

The Professional Bookkeeper Diploma consists

2. Solve business problems using complex quantitative techniques.

instructors who work in the industry and are

3. Describe the environment that businesses operate in, the functions of management, and the role of different management disciplines.

of 10 courses that provide students with a sound knowledge of business concepts and accounting practice in a short time frame from experienced committed to helping students achieve success.

Completing this certificate provides students with a pathway to Grandesco’s Diploma in Leadership and Management Studies program.

Method(s) of Evaluation

4. Maintain the financial records of a small-and intermediate-sized business using computerized accounting software.

Courses in the program will utilize many different

5. Utilize spreadsheet and other application software in day-today work activities.

individually, some courses may require group projects

6. Explain how effective management information systems can contribute to an organization’s success.

evaluation methods including, but not limited to, tests, projects, papers, online projects, presentations, and reports. Although most work will be done and evaluation of papers and projects.

Program Duration

Each course is offered online and face to face. The pace of the program depends on if it is taken on a

7. Discuss how human and interpersonal behaviour theory can be applied to maximize organizational efficiency.

full-time basis or part-time. Based on a full-time

8. Collect and analyze complex information to assist management in making more effective operational decisions.

completed in under a year, or two semsters. Total

9. Compute the income taxes payables for an individual or corporation applying effective tax planning strategies.

10. Manage an organization’s operating and fixed assets effectively and fund those assets with an optimal mix of debt and equity financing.

and face to face schedule of 5 courses a semester, it is anticipated a students spends 15 contact hours a week over a semester and the program can be contact hours is about 400 hours for the program (this does not include homework, projects, or other work outside classroom lectures) Delivery Method(s) In-class instruction Distance education Combined delivery (both in-class and distance)

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES PROGRAM Brief Program Description The Diploma in Leadership and Management Studies program provides you with a broad background in management studies and the option of specializing in a number of business disciplines after graduation.

Career Occupation This diploma provides you with the business and management skills necessary to become effective managers and leaders in today’s dynamic, global economy. The program blends a practical management education with a broad general education.

Admission Requirements Secondary School Diploma Grade 12 English and Mathematics or Mature Student Status.

International students will have to meet the minimum proficiency requirements for Grandesco College to gain acceptance into the program.

English 12 or satisfactory completion of a post-secondary equivalent from a recognized and accredited post secondary institution with a grade of C+ or better. International Students must have IELTS of 6.5+ with no band below 6.0 or TOEFL of 570+ TWE 4.5+ *Basic proficiency in Microsfost Office programs is a recommendation

prior learning

recognition

12 credits

can be applied to electives that can be credit towards the program

business and management skills

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES PROGRAM

Learning Objectives

The Diploma in Leadership and Management Studies program consists of 60 credits (20+ courses available) that provide students with a sound knowledge of business concepts, leadership and management practice in a short time frame. Through the 60 credits and 20 courses, students will obtain comprehensive knowledge in a broad range of management areas: Business communication, Basic economics, Marketing, Accounting, Human resource management, Organizational behaviour, Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship, International business, Ethics and society, Commercial law, and Project management.

Students will learn from experienced instructors who work in the industry and are committed to helping students achieve success.

Method(s) of Evaluation

Courses in the program will utilize many different evaluation methods, including but not limited to: tests, projects, papers, online projects, presentations, and reports. Although most work will be done individually, some courses may require group projects and evaluation of papers and projects.

Delivery Method(s) Distance education Combined delivery (both in-class and distance)

20+ courses available

Program Duration

Each course is offered online and face-to-face.

The pace of the program depends if it is taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Based on a fulltime and face-to- face schedule of 5 courses a semester, it is anticipated a student spends 15 contact hours a week over a semester and the program can be completed in under two years. Total contact hours is approximately 800 hours for the program (this does not include homework, projects, or other work outside classroom lectures).

60 credits

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Who We Are

What We Do

How We Do It

Grandesco College is a

We invest in the success of

Through traditional courses

Private Post-Secondary

our students by providing

and programs to highly

School proudly accredited

a broad range of relevant

customized corporate

through the Private Training

adult, executive, and

training, we offer effective

Institutions Branch (PTIB)

academic programs with

training that delivers

under the Ministry of

highly qualified and engaging

results. Our instructors are

Advanced Education in

instructors to help students

“pracademics”, qualified

British Columbia, Canada.

be more effective in their

professionals, continually

Our instructors are

careers and better position

developing, reviewing and

qualified professionals who

themselves in the workplace.

updating curriculum to

continuously develop, review

provide the academic and

and update the curriculum to

practical training for our

meet with current technology

students’ success.

standards as well as meet with PTIB’s guidelines and requirements.

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