Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Part-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
Varies
Bookkeeping is important in any business - small or large
Start in September, January or May
This certificate will prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide bookkeeping support for today's office. The certificate program is for students who require flexibility and convenience to complete their educational goals or to enhance their existing credentials.
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Program outline
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What to expect
The program consists of 4 coursesstarting in the Fall, Winter, Summerterm. Program courses are delivered in a combination of online and face-to-face instruction. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on apart-time basis.
After graduation
Employment possibilities include support-level bookkeeping positions in a variety of business settings. Students may be able to use courses taken in this program in other credentials in the School of Business or the college.
A rewarding career
Bookkeepers in BC* of$41,700depending on employer and seniority.
*2018 Job Bank Wage data
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program
Bookkeeping Fundamentals, Certificate
$1,517 (domestic)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
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When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
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Faculty/staff profile
Nicholas Read
Department Chair, Program Leader - Medical Office
readn@camosun.ca
250-370-4165
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)
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Contact information
School of Business
Campus location
Centre for Business & Access Building (CBA) building 249
Location link
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