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Business Administration
Do you want your own business or are you seeking an administrative role in accounting, marketing, or human resources? The Business Administration program includes the study of economics, marketing principles, computer applications, business plans, proposals, bookkeeping, and interpersonal communication.
This program is available to high school students. Talk to your high school counsellor for more information.
Learn more about Dual Credit.
At NLC, we understand our students need the flexibility to balance work and home. Our Business Administration program is flexible enough to fit into your lifestyle:
- Take classes from home, work, or on-campus
- Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning
- Apply as a part-time or full-time student
Students should apply at least 4 weeks prior to the term start date.
Program Dates
+Business Administration September – June
Areas of Study
+The Business Administration certificate program will open up many opportunities for careers in the world of business. This one-year program will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in business. Courses include:
- Introductory Accounting
- Introduction to Computer Applications
- Business Communications
- Business Math
- Microeconomics
- Business Law
- Marketing
- Accounting Software
- Macroeconomics
- Organizational Behavior
- Business Employment Practicum (Optional)
Career Potential
+Graduates of this program have gained successful employment with businesses, government, and community organizations such as Financial Disbursements Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Cashier Shift Supervisor, Payroll Clerk, and Office Administrator.
Further Educational Opportunities
+Successful completion of the program prepares you to enter the workforce or continue your education in our Human Resource Management Diploma or the Business Administration Diploma – Accounting and Business Administration Diploma – Management through Portage College in partnership with NLC.
Applications now open for classes starting September 2022!
Computer Network Specialist
Get into the fast-growing field of information technology. The Computer Network Specialist program prepares you to build, maintain, and support a small business network. With the increasing digitization of the workplace, the demand for those with expertise in networking, cybersecurity, cloud computing, information technology, and troubleshooting is on the rise.
This program is available to high school students. Talk to your high school counsellor for more information.
Learn more about Dual Credit.
At NLC, we understand our students need the flexibility to balance work and home. Our Computer Network Specialist program is flexible enough to fit into your lifestyle:
- Take classes from home, work, or on-campus
- Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning
- Apply as a part-time or full-time student
Students should apply at least 4 weeks prior to the term start date.
Program Dates
+Computer Network Specialist September – June
Areas of Study
+The Computer Network Specialist certificate program will prepare you to build, maintain, and support a small business network. Courses include:
- Business Communications
- Cloud Fundamentals
- CyberSecurity Essentials
- Desktop and Mobile Operating System Support
- Employment Practicum
- Field Service Fundamentals
- Network Essentials
- Networking Tools and Techniques
- PC Service Fundamentals
- Server Technologies
- Web, Mail, and Database Server Essentials
Career Potential
+Graduates gain successful employment as Technical Support, a Network or Systems Analyst, or an Information Technology Administrator.
Further Educational Opportunities
+Students may seek transfer of courses into similar programs at other institutions.
Applications now open for classes starting September 2022!
Office Administration
The Office Administration program includes the study of computerized accounting, databases, spreadsheets, accounting practices, office procedures, word processing, interpersonal communications, and business communications. Office Administration graduates may gain employment in small businesses, educational institutions, health complexes, government offices, and large industry offices.
This program is available to high school students. Talk to your high school counsellor for more information.
Learn more about Dual Credit.
At NLC, we understand our students need the flexibility to balance work and home. Our Office Administration program is flexible enough to fit into your lifestyle:
- Take classes from home, work, or on-campus
- Delivered online, through Supported Distance Learning
- Apply as a part-time or full-time student
Students should apply at least 4 weeks prior to the term start date.
Program Dates
+Office Administration September - June
Areas of Study
+The Office Administration certificate program will give you the tools to succeed in a variety of office careers where you will enjoy competitive pay, great hours, and a comfortable setting. Courses include:
- Accounting
- Business Applications and Operating Software
- Business Communications I
- Employment Practicum
- Interpersonal Communications for the Office Professional
- Keyboarding I
- Keyboarding II
- Office Procedures
- Office Systems for Managing Information
- Word Processing I
- Word Processing II
- Workplace Communications
Career Potential
+Graduates have gained successful employment as an Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Executive Secretary, and Office Administration Assistant.
Further Educational Opportunities
+Select courses transfer into the NLC Business Administration program.
