Malaspina University-College reserves the right to make such changes as necessary, including cancellation and adjustment of courses and changes in fee structure. The admission requirements and fees referred to apply to Canadian students only. International students should refer to the International Students section of the current Malaspina calendar. The Applied Business Technology, Level 1 program provides thorough, in-depth training in the skills required by office workers today in order to be competitive in the job market. Current computer software applications are stressed, as well as the traditional skills and knowledge of business English, business calculations, office procedures, customer relations, and strong keyboarding skills.
Students can choose from a variety of specialties to support their personal career objectives.
These specialties include Microcomputer Applications, Bookkeeping, Legal Assistant, and Word Processing. Instructors use a combination of lectures, individual assignments, lab sessions, and self-paced exercises to teach the classes. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 10 hours of work outside class each week. Instructors come from a wide variety of backgrounds in business and education, and they stress the development of the high-level practical skills that are needed in the workplace. Employment Opportunities Graduates have found that their skills provide a wide variety of employment options and a high percentage of them find work upon completion of the program.