The college first taught “accountancy” when it opened in 1899, and the
founder himself was a C.A. This program carries on the tradition and helps
meet the demand for people who can create and interpret the financial
data for day-to-day decision making. Graduates of this program find
employment as bookkeepers, accounting clerks, and auditing clerks. Some
have gone on to continue their accounting education.
In small business enterprises, bookkeepers handle all financial transactions and record keeping. They record all transactions, post debits and credits, produce financial statements, and prepare reports and summaries for supervisors and managers. They also prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, cheques, or other forms of payment to the bank. They also may handle payroll, make purchases, prepare invoices, and keep track of overdue accounts.
In large offices and accounting departments, accounting clerks have more specialized tasks. Their titles often reflect the type of accounting they do, such as accounts payable clerk or accounts receivable clerk. In addition, their responsibilities vary by level of experience.
Entry-level accounting clerks post details of transactions, total accounts, and compute interest charges. They also may monitor loans and accounts, to ensure that payments are up to date. Auditing clerks verify records of transactions posted by other workers. They check figures, postings, and documents to ensure that they are correct, mathematically accurate, and properly coded. They also correct or note errors for accountants or other workers to adjust.
The Accounting course / program is taught at our Halifax and Dartmouth campuses.
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We’ve added a medical component to our office administration program. Emphasis is placed on learning medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology of each body system, common disorders, diagnostic procedures, and the usual treatment.
Students also learn Medical Office Manager (MOM), the most widely used computer program in the province for patient record keeping and MSI billing. Students are introduced to the special fields of medicine, hospitals, and other medical agencies in and around our area. The importance of professionalism and confidentiality between medical administrative assistants and co-workers, doctors, referral agencies, and patients is stressed.
Medical administrative assistants perform many duties, including answering telephones, greeting patients, updating and filing patients’ medical records, filling out insurance forms, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handling billing and bookkeeping. This can be an exciting and rewarding career for those who enjoy helping people. A rapidly increasing aging population creates a stronger demand for health services personnel making employment prospects look bright.
The Medical Admin. course / program is taught at our Halifax and Dartmouth campuses.
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NEW! Now available:
Receptionist Certificate (12 weeks)
Office Administration Level (12 weeks)
Business has guided the evolution of the Office Administration program, and the college has kept pace with the demand. The administrative assistant today must be competent in information technology, written and oral communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills. We provide our students with a solid background in business and computer skills and instill in them a code of ethics to live and work by.
For many, this program offers opportunity for reentry into the work force. For others, particularly those with a university degree, the administrative assistant position will be a stepping-stone to another career.
Administrative assistants are the office professionals who make an organization run efficiently. They are information managers who organize and maintain paper and electronic files. They plan and schedule meetings and appointments, make travel arrangements, and oversee projects. They use personal computers to create spreadsheets, manage databases, perform word processing, make presentations and do desktop publishing.
Office automation and organizational restructuring has also broadened the scope of responsibilities for the office administrative staff. They operate and troubleshoot new office technologies and conduct research on the internet. More experienced assistants perform fewer clerical tasks and may handle more complex responsibilities such as preparing statistical reports, training employees, and supervising other office personnel.
The Office Admin. course / program is taught at our Halifax and Dartmouth campuses.
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Students are prepared for entering the business world in an entry-level position, such as receptionist, file clerk, or data entry specialist. Learn basic office skills along with basic keyboarding and computer skills. (12 weeks)
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Students must have a working knowledge of computers and computer software to successfully operate a small business or be employable in today’s job market. Brush up on your computer skills and/or update your technical knowledge. The MS Office applications are essential in almost any business environment. (12 weeks)
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Our Paralegal Program was developed by lawyers and is taught by lawyers to ensure our graduates are prepared to provide valuable support to the law practice from their very first day on the job! Most paralegals are employed by law firms, corporate legal departments, and various government offices. In these organizations, they can work in many different areas of the law, including litigation, personal injury, corporate law, criminal law, intellectual property, labour law, bankruptcy, family law, and real estate.
One of a paralegal’s most important tasks is helping lawyers prepare for closings, hearings, trials, and corporate meetings. Paralegals investigate the facts of cases and ensure that all relevant information is considered. They also identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials that are relevant to assigned cases. After they analyze and organize the information, paralegals may prepare written reports that lawyers use in determining how cases should be handled. They may help prepare legal arguments, draft pleadings and motions to be filed with the court, obtain affidavits, and assist lawyers during trials.
In addition to this preparatory work, paralegals also perform a number of other vital functions. For example, they help draft contracts, mortgages, wills, and separation agreements. Seasoned paralegals often coordinate the activities of other law office employees and maintain financial office records. Depending on the employer, they may perform various additional tasks.
The Paralegal course / program is taught at our Halifax and Dartmouth campuses.
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We developed our Small Business Development Program based on the following precept–those with the desire to make their own way in life are more likely to succeed if they possess basic skills that diminish risk and complement the entrepreneurial spirit.
Knowledge in accounting and taxation is essential in any business venture. Computer knowledge is just as vital because the computer today is the fundamental tool of business. Small business development and management, marketing concepts, sales techniques, and the preparation of a business plan complete the primary ingredients in this program’s recipe for success.
As in all Maritime Business College programs, this course has been structured to provide the student with a skill set that is highly transferable. While the specialized small business courses prepare our students to be able to set up and manage their own small businesses, the core program provides them with skills that are essential in today’s job market. This enables them to find gainful employment until they can establish their own businesses.
The Small Business Development course / program is taught at our Halifax and Dartmouth campuses.
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This Program is for animal lovers! Our veterinary curriculum was developed
by and is taught by veterinary professionals. The right mix of essential business
subjects, computer applications, and veterinary subjects ensures our
graduates are able to manage the front office, effectively serve clients, and
lend valuable support to veterinarians and technicians as needed.
In addition to basic animal healthcare, students learn terminology and are introduced to pre- and post- surgical care, nutrition and diet, vaccines, parasites, and common surgeries . Students learn companion animal breeds, acquire some product knowledge for sales purposes, and hone their “people skills” to interact professionally with clients and their co-workers. To round out the program, classroom instruction is reinforced through weekly hands-on experience in veterinary cinics.
Veterinary assistants attend to reception and administrative duties. They also care for animals that are hospitalized by feeding, watering, and exercising. They assist with nursing and keep a close watch on animals that are in treatment or recovering from surgery. They are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting cages, examination rooms, and surgical instruments. They check dressings, dispense medications, and develop x-ray film. Depending on the clinic where they work, assistants also help veterinarians as they examine and treat animals. They may help handle and restrain them and prepare them for surgery.
The Vet. Assistant course / program is taught at our Dartmouth campus.
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