Business - Accounting Centennial College

Overview

The Business - Accounting programme at Centennial College is designed to equip students with a robust foundation in financial principles and modern business practices. This comprehensive curriculum ensures that graduates are prepared to handle complex financial tasks across various professional environments. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical application, the college fosters a learning atmosphere that prioritises career readiness.

Why Business - Accounting at Centennial College?

Students benefit from a learning environment that features small class sizes and a leading-edge information technology infrastructure. The Business School employs professors with extensive academic backgrounds and deep industry experience in management and accounting. Many classes take place in specialised lab environments equipped with integrated computer systems to simulate real-world business settings.

The curriculum places a heavy emphasis on industry-standard accounting software, including Sage 300 ERP and QuickBooks. This technical focus, combined with a rigorous academic approach, ensures that students develop the analytical and communication skills necessary for modern corporate roles. The programme also offers various delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous learning, to accommodate different student needs.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 17148 per year
• National fee: CAD 2721 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to build core competencies in financial reporting, taxation, and business software. Modules may include:

• Financial Accounting
• College Communications
• Applied Business Software
• Mathematics of Finance
• Marketing
• Small Business Software
• Accounting Information Systems
• Microeconomics
• Taxation

Careers with Business - Accounting

Graduates are prepared for a variety of entry-level and intermediate roles within the financial sector. Common career paths include working as a junior accountant, accounting clerk, or accounts payable and receivable officer. The skills acquired also allow for progression into roles such as credit and collections officer, fixed asset management officer, or financial consultant.

Employment opportunities exist across diverse sectors, including private corporations, non-profit organisations, and government agencies. Graduates may also choose to pursue further education, as the college maintains numerous pathways with partner institutions for those looking to transition into degree-level studies in accounting or business administration.