The Applied Business Technology Financial Assistant Certificate prepares students to work in business, government, and industry offices. This program teaches current administrative skills in word processing, keyboarding, and spreadsheets, focusing on accounting and financial services. Students will learn how to use up-to-date Microsoft Office software and office procedures courses to develop the soft skills necessary for success in today’s offices. The program has a one-week practicum placement to give students the opportunity to apply their new skills in an office environment.
The campus-based intakes are scheduled such that a student is full-time in class during business hours.
The online intakes offer a slower-paced version of the program, enabling students to balance studies with other responsibilities.
Career Options
Graduates with the Financial Assistant Certificate can gain employment in a variety of business settings in the public and private sectors such as:
- Financial Office Assistant
- Payroll Assistant
- Computerized Bookkeeping Assistant
- Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
Details
Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | September | Cohort |
| Fort St John | September | Cohort |
| Online | September | Cohort, Part-Time |
Length
41 credits (660 hours).
The in-person cohort is approximately 9 months long.
The online cohort is approximately 12 months long. Part-time studies will take longer.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Vocational/Career Technical
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 2,257.20 | $ 146.76 | $ 291.06 | $ 2,695.02 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 8,111.40 | $ 146.76 | $ 291.06 | $ 828.00 | $ 9,377.22 |
Still have questions?
Contact:
- info@nlc.bc.ca if you are in Canada
- info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are outside of Canada
- abt@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student
Admission Requirements
English Requirements
Applicants whose first language is English
Complete one of the following:
- English Language Arts 11
- ENGL 040
- Canadian Adult Achievement Test (Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Language) with a minimum score of 11.9 on each section
Applicants whose first language is not English
Complete one of the following:
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0.
Applicants who have graduated from a Philippine post-secondary institution
Complete one of the following:
- Completion of a four-year Bachelor’s Degree that must include at least one baccalaureate-level English course in which a minimum grade of ‘C’ was obtained
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band less than 6.0.
Math Requirements
Complete one of the following:
- Math 10 or higher or equivalent
- MATH 030 or higher or equivalent
- Canadian Adult Achievement Test (Number Operations) with a minimum score of 10.9
Note
Applicants should have a basic familiarity with computers and a minimum typing speed of 15 wpm to help ensure that they meet the 45 wpm requirement of the program upon completion.
Important Notes
- This program is not eligible for Canada Student Loans.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 25% of courses must be completed at Northern Lights College |
|---|---|
| Minimum Grade Requirements | 70% minimum in all courses |
All of:
- ABTC 111 – Accounting I (3.0 credits)
- ABTC 112 – Keyboarding 1 (1.0 credits)
- ABTC 114 – Human Relations and Job Search Skills (3.0 credits)
- ABTC 119 – Computers and Groupware (3.0 credits)
- ABTC 120 – Business Math & Calculations (2.0 credits)
- ABTC 121 – Electronic Spreadsheet I (2.0 credits)
- ABTC 133 – Word Processing I (4.0 credits)
- ABTC 151 – Accounting 2 (4.0 credits)
- ABTC 154 – Administrative Procedures and Records Management (3.0 credits)
- ABTC 161 – Electronic Spreadsheet II (3.0 credits)
- ABTC 165 – Business English (6.0 credits)
- ABTC 182 – Automated Accounting (5.0 credits)
- ABTC 192 – Practicum (2.0 credits)
Credential
Certificate in Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant).