International Student Guide

Post-Degree DiPlomas 2013

InternatIonal Student GuIde

You’ve

earned Your

bachelor’S

deGree.

now what?

As an international student at Douglas College, you have the opportunity to pursue a post-degree diploma (PDD) in Commerce and Business Administration in these areas: • Accounting

• Financial Planning • Hospitality Management

• Information and Communication Technology • Marketing

• Sales

A post-degree diploma is a recognized credential that can help you get a job, take your career in a new direction, boost your earning potential and upgrade and broaden your skills. Admission to a post-degree diploma program requires a bachelor’s degree. All programs are taken full-time and can usually be completed in as little as one year.

accountInG

Accounting is a core function of many businesses. Accountants are usually the last employees to be hit by layoffs during a recession. Global demand for accountants is growing, and qualified accountants are uniquely

positioned to guide organizations through the turmoil of the present worldwide economic downturn.

The PDD in Accounting will give you skills you can put toward completing a professional accounting designation. Study income tax, auditing, advanced financial accounting and more.

The PDD in Accounting will help prepare you for the following careers:

• Professional accounting – CPA, CGA • Financial or management accounting • Budgets and treasury analysis • Income tax preparation • Financial analysis

• Financial management (personal finance) • Financial management (corporate finance) • Internal auditor

• Tax specialist – accounting firm • Audit specialist – accounting firm • Canada Revenue Agency

Post-degree diploma

accounting

Summer, Winter or Fall Semester start

First semester

Principles of Accounting I and II Systems Analysis and Design Three electives*

seconD semester

Intermediate Accounting Intermediate Accounting II Income Tax I

Computer Applications for Accounting Introductory Management Accounting

thirD semester

Advanced Financial Accounting Income Tax II

Auditing Two electives*

*Students who want to pursue a CGA or CPA designation can choose from the following courses as electives and receive transfer credit:

Principles of Microeconomics; Principles of Macroeconomics Business Law I; Business Law II

Business Statistics I; Business Statistics II Academic Writing; Practical Writing Fundamentals of Financial Management Intermediate Managerial Accounting Accounting Theory

FInancIal

PlannInG

There is an increasing need for employees skilled in financial planning at banks, credit unions and in the investment, insurance and financial planning industries. The job market requires people with recognized, specialized credentials, particularly in industries where clients rely on a trusted personal advisor. The need for financial planning professionals will continue to grow as defined pension plans disappear and government increases the age for access to government retirement programs. Completing the PDD in Financial Planning qualifies you to challenge the Level 1 Certified Financial Planning exam. Learn financial services marketing, Canadian securities, wealth management and more.

The PDD in Financial Planning will help prepare you for the following careers:

• Financial planner/advisor • Banker

• Investment advisor

Post-degree diploma

Financial Planning

First semester

Commercial & Financial Mathematics Fundamentals of Financial Management Fundamentals of Personal Finance Income Tax I

Canadian Securities/Securities Analysis (CSC)

seconD semester

Business Law II

Financial Services Marketing Professional Financial Management Investment Management Techniques Wealth Management

thirD semester

Experiential learning and/or internship (optional)

hoSPItalItY

ManaGeMent

Tourism is one of the largest generators of jobs and economic wealth in the world. In Canada, the tourism industry is set to experience a labour shortage that will see thousands of jobs become available. As the tourism industry grows and the labour shortage increases, more and more tourism professionals will be required to fill jobs in the industry’s various areas.

The PDD in Hospitality Management is the only post-degree diploma of its kind in B.C. It will give you the exposure to the Canadian hospitality industry you need to boost your career, either here or back home. Courses focus on strategic planning, event management, sustainability and revenue management. The PDD in Hospitality Management will help prepare you for the following careers:

• Accommodations manager • Event manager

• Food and beverage operations manager • Revenue manager

Post -degree diploma

hospitality Management

First semester

Hospitality Marketing Principles

or Hospitality Management Accounting Front Desk Operations

or Food & Beverage Service Operations Food & Beverage Cost Controls

Hospitality Sales and Advertising Hospitality Human Resources

seconD semester

Revenue Management in Hospitality Strategic Management in Hospitality Sustainable Event Planning and Simulation Two electives (Business)

Plus 100 hours of hotel and restaurant experience required in order to graduate

InForMatIon and

coMMunIcatIon

technoloGY

No matter what industry you want to work in – be it education, finance, health care and more – all medium to large organizations require Information and Communication Technology (ICT) staff or consultants. ICT jobs are expected to have a higher than average growth rate over the next five years in B.C., highlighting the need for more graduates with an ICT credential.

With the PDD in Information and Communication Technology, you’ll get the skills you need to begin or enhance your career in ICT. Study web development and design, programming, systems analysis, project management and much more.

The Information and Communication Technology PDD prepares you for these careers:

• Enterprise architect • IT consultant • Multimedia designer • Network analyst • Software designer • System security specialist • Web developer

Post-degree diploma

Information and

communication technology

First semester

Introduction to Windows Programming Multimedia Web Development

Systems Analysis and Design Hardware Maintenance and Advanced Computer Applications Elective (Computing Science and Information Systems)

seconD semester

Introduction to Business Project Management

Two electives (Computing Science and Information Systems)

Project/internship

thirD semester

Internship (optional)

MarketInG

There is demand for marketers in Canada and around the world. As businesses become more international in scope and embrace the growing trend of being customer focused, the marketing industry will grow and require more professionals in its various disciplines. With the PDD in Marketing, you’ll learn the business and marketing skills for a career in a variety of industries. Courses emphasize practical marketing skills, with a blend of lectures, case studies and group work on real projects in the business community.

The PDD in Marketing will help prepare you for the following careers: • Marketing coordinator or representative

• Product or brand manager • Marketing researcher

• Advertising account executive or client services representative • Customer relationship or loyalty program manager

• Retail store merchandiser or manager • Sales associate or sales manager

Post-degree diploma

Marketing

Fall, Winter or Summer Semester Start

requireD courses Introductory Marketing Promotional Strategy Management Essentials* Marketing Research Marketing Strategy Marketing Practicum

electives (choose Four)

Personal Selling Buyer Behaviour e-Marketing

Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

International Marketing Non-Profit Marketing

Customer Relationship Management Professional Services Marketing Business Marketing

Financial Services Marketing Market Intelligence

Sales Management Professional Selling

*If you have significant business background, you may replace this course with another one approved by the Marketing Department Chair. Note: Course plan depends on the semester in which you start. Course content subject to change.

SaleS

All companies need sales people, and there is an increasing need for more professionalism and skills training in the sales sector. The sales profession is a growing field, and spans all industries and organizations. Skilled salespeople are valuable to many businesses and are well positioned for careers around the world. Sales skills are essential if you plan to own your own business. With the PDD in Sales, you’ll get broad exposure to sales and marketing as viewed from technical, creative and management perspectives. The program is aimed at motivated learners with professional work experience and is taught by industry professionals. Opt for work experience or internship upon completion.

The PDD in Sales will help prepare you for the following careers: • Account manager

• Sales representative

• Client services representative • District sales manager • Retail store associate • Sales associate

Post-degree diploma

Sales

Fall, Winter or Summer Semester Start

requireD courses

Introductory Marketing Personal Selling Professional Selling

Customer Relationship Management Management Essentials*

Sales Management

electives (choose Four)

Buyer Behaviour e-Marketing International Marketing Non-Profit Marketing Business Marketing Promotional Strategy Marketing Research Market Intelligence Marketing Strategy Marketing Practicum

*If you have significant business background, you may replace this course with another one approved by the Marketing Department Chair. Note: Course plan depends on the semester in which you start. Course content subject to change.

adMISSIon

requIreMentS

• Bachelor’s degree with an average minimum grade of C • English language proficiency requirement

all applicants must demonstrate english

language proficiency by providing one

of the following:

• TOEFL – minimum score 83 IBT

• IELTS – minimum overall band test score 6.5 (academic module only)

• Successful completion of EASL 0460 course at Douglas College

• Proof of undergraduate (bachelor) degree from a post- secondary institution where English is the language of instruction

Program cost: $15,000 cad

learn more about our Pdd programs

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Our campuses are in the heart of Metro Vancouver. You can get to our New Westminster Campus by SkyTrain and our Coquitlam Campus by bus from almost anywhere in the Vancouver area.

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This universal transit pass lets you ride transit all over the Vancouver area for just $30 a month (subject to change). All students registered in a minimum of three credits and who are paying student union fees are automatically enrolled in the program.

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Tel 604 527 5650 Fax 604 527 5516

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Attention: International Education, Room 2800 PO Box 2503

New Westminster BC, Canada, V3L 5B2

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