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Office Administration and Technology – Bookkeeping Certificate

Program Details

Length: 9 months

Total Credits: 19.5

Intake Terms: Fall

Campus: Online

Student Loans: This program is eligible for student loans

Credential Received

Certificate in Office Administration and Technology – Bookkeeping

Overview

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants must meet the following Office Administration and Technology Program requirements:

Office Administration and Technology Certificate (Office Assistant and Bookkeeping Concentrations):

  • English Studies 11 with a minimum of 60% or higher, or equivalent
  • For international applicants, IELTS 6.0 overall band score with no band below 5.5, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests
  • Any Math 10 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 60%

NOTE: Students that do not meet all admission requirements may complete the College Readiness Tool (CRT) to confirm required math and English levels.

Additional Requirements

The deadline for receiving required documentation is stated in the student’s admissions letter.

An interview (in person or by telephone) with the program coordinator (or designate) may be required before entry to the program.

Where space permits, students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the course. Admission beyond this point will only be possible with the approval of the instructor(s) involved.

Graduation and Promotion

The minimal requirement for graduation is a cumulative program GPA of 2.67 or equivalent standard.

Program Courses

Required Courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
OTEC100Online Learner Success

0.50

13
OTEC110Keyboarding I

0.50

10
OTEC111Keyboarding II

0.50

10
OTEC115Administrative Computer Applications

1.50

45
OTEC120Business Math and Calculators

1.00

30
OTEC135Business Communications

1.50

45
OTEC150Word Processing I

1.50

45
OTEC153Spreadsheets

1.50

45
OTEC162Employability Skills

1.50

45
OTEC170Bookkeeping I

2.00

60
OTEC171Payroll

1.50

45
OTEC172Bookkeeping II

2.00

60
OTEC175Computerized Accounting

2.50

75
OTEC181Capstone: Bookkeeping

1.50

45

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