Get the Skills for a Professional Office Career
17 Month Business Office Management Training Online or On Campus in BC
Office Managers handle organizational and administrative support tasks. If you’re organized, enjoy working with others and are looking to get established in a steady professional career, Discovery Community College’s Business Office Management program could be a great fit for you.
The best way to see if Discovery Community College is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself. You can tour our facilities, get all your questions answered, and meet with both students and instructors. Schedule a Tour Now or Get more info.
Becoming a Skilled Office Management Professional
If you’re looking for a steady, reliable career, look no further than a career in office management. At Discovery Community College, we’re proud of our history of graduate success, including our 96% job placement rate**.
During this program, you will learn:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Project Management
- Business Operations Management
- Accounting & Finance Procedures
- Human Resources Management
- Sage 50 Accounting
- QuickBooks, Sage 50 and Striven
- Business Development & Marketing
- Starting a Business
- And more!
Graduates may pursue careers in office administration management, accounting and finance, project management, online marketing communications, social media management for business or non-profit organizations. You may even start your own business!
There has never been more funding to go back to school than there is right now. A variety of funding opportunities may be available to you, including WorkBC, Student Aid BC, and employment grants. An experienced Financial Aid Representative is available to answer any questions you may have, can assist with potential funding applications and help you discover the best options for your specific needs.
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Practical “On-The-Job” Training
As a student in the Discovery Community College Business Office Management Diploma program, you’ll train hands-on during a 4-week practicum at a variety of sites in the community. Practicums are an excellent way to gain real-world experience, make important industry connections and try different aspects of the profession before you graduate.
Successful graduates of this program enter the professional world with confidence, knowing they have both the theoretical classroom skills and the hands-on, practical experience to make a real difference in their new career. With career-focused Business Office Management training and dedicated support from Discovery Community College, you could be working in a new career in just over one year.
High Graduate Placement
Discovery College has a 96% job placement rate.** That is because our school assesses employment gaps within the community and then tailors the programs around that, giving you the exact skills that employers are looking for to fill their vacant positions.
Flexible Schedules
Day, evening and weekend schedules are available, as our programs are designed to fit the needs of busy, adult learners. Many of our students are raising families and some continue to work while going to school. We will help you choose a schedule that works for you.
Over 25 Years of Success
Discovery Community College has been training students just like you for successful careers for over 25 years. Our college is a well-respected institution, who has formed alliances with numerous community partners. We are also registered with and designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch of British Columbia, formally PPSEC, since 1996.
Is Business Office Management Training Right For You?
If you’re interested in learning more about Business Finance Management and exploring whether this might be the right career path for you, fill out the form on this page.
Our friendly and knowledgeable Career Advisors are also happy to answer any questions you have and can help with everything from courses, to job outlook, to helping you find ways to reduce, or even pay for, your tuition.
To speak with an Admissions Rep right away, give us a call at 1-877-315-5241.