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• >86% Satisfied with analytical skills
• >77% Satisfied with problem solving skills
• >88% Satisfied with teamwork skills

Accounting Diploma

Business Management Diploma

Marketing Diploma

DASCO Outcomes

Why choose a co-op diploma?

• Build work experience in your future career
• Earn money and college credits while building your resume
• Obtain career-focussed references
• Coop students are required to maintain a high grade-point - employers know this.

Achieve more and be more career-ready than your job competitors before you leave Langara. 

Accounting Diploma - Coop

Business Management Diploma - Coop

Marketing Management Diploma - Coop

Do you enjoy organizing things at home, school, etc.? Do you enjoy helping people succeed? What if you could be an integral part of an organization’s success every day?  

Accountants do that.

The world of accounting and finance is incredibly broad and includes a variety of duties, responsibilities, and opportunities. And, it is not just sitting behind a desk and doing tax returns – although there is nothing wrong with those that like to do that. But, there are great opportunities leadership and management both in accounting and in other areas and both profit and not-for-profit organizations. 

That’s a lot of stuff, how do I get there?

It seems like a lot, and it is, but that’s why taking our Accounting Programs will help you to find where your passion in accounting and finance lies. All of our instructors have their CPAs AND at least five years senior level experience in accounting. Each instructor brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and research with them into our classes. And, they have office hours every week specifically to help you with any questions or concerns. 

If I want to go to UBC or SFU does it transfer?

Almost all of the courses in the Accounting program are university transferable. But, as with any program and course – always check with the institution you want to transfer to ahead of time.

But, it has Math.

Yes, it does. And - we’ve got your back. Langara has a dedicated math centre, peer tutors ready to help you, virtual student hubs, and tons of student support services available to help you every step of your academic journey. 

We want you to succeed. It makes us both look good.

What about work experience?

This program can include a Co-operative Education. And yes, the co-op term is expected to be in the area you are studying. If you’re in the accounting program, your coop term should be in accounting as well.

Why our programs?

Our Accounting programs are designed to help you “hit the ground running” in an accounting department. The field is wide and includes a range of areas. Your time spent at Langara will delve into financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxes, economics, organizational behaviour, computer applications, statistics, just to name a few areas you’ll study. 

The Langara Accounting programs are all closely connected to CPABC and has a large student-led Accounting Club that works with CPABC as well. Our students start working with, networking, and getting to know CPAs before they graduate! 

What about accreditation and the accounting associations?

Our Accounting Diploma, regular and coop, are both accredited by ASCBP International accreditation body.

ASCBP Accredited - Learn More 

All of our faculty are CPAs in good standing with the CPABC association and our student Accounting Club is sponsored by CPABC and has a strong relationship with the association.

CPABC Relationship - Learn More (need to create page)

Wait! What about Jobs?

What kind of jobs can you get? Is it just bookkeeping and taxes? We did a quick Indeed.com search to find different accounting work and these are just a few of the jobs that were found:

• Accountant
• Bookkeeper
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Development Accountant
• Accounting Technician
• Tax Accountant
• Accounts Supervisor
• AR/AP Administrator
• Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting
• Accountant – AI Trainer <-- Yes, that is a real job! Cool, no?
• Manager, Internal Audit & Advisory Services

Above depends on experience, credentials, and more.

I like numbers and figuring things out, but not sure if I want to be an “accountant.” What other kinds of jobs are there? We did a quick look on Indeed.com and we found these non-accounting jobs that require accounting and/or finance education and background.

• Office Manager
• Finance & Administration Manager
• Cost Controller
• Payroll & HR Administrator
• Payroll and Employee Relations Coordinator
• Accounting Coordinator
• Financial Services Specialist
• Administration Manager
• Billing Administrator
• Financial Analyst
• Supervisor, Corporate Actions
• Payroll Specialist
• Business Development Manager
• Financial Management Officer
• Student Financial Aid and Awards Manager
• Manager, Budgeting & Forecasting
  Above depends on experience, credentials, and more.

Check out our programs below - we think you're going to like what you learn!

Accounting Diploma

Accounting Diploma - Coop

Commerce - UBC Transfer

AA Commerce & Business - SFU Transfer

Do you enjoy projects and assignments that have a lot of variety? Are you drawn to try new things? Do you enjoy challenges and working on solutions with a team? Do you find that you’re often the one organizing trips or projects?

Business people do that. 

The world of business includes constant change, variety, creativity, and tons of growth opportunity. If you are someone that likes challenges, works well under pressure, and enjoys leadership and teamwork, then this may be a career path that interests you. 

Business is not just about sitting at a desk, but it is about relationships and connections. 

Every organization whether it is for profit or not-for-profit needs people to working together as a team at every level. When you go into an office, you will often see people talking to each other or on the telephone/zoom/Teams. They are making connections and building relationships to achieve a common goal. That goal could be ensuring that a team of deliveries are ready and delivered on schedule across the country to a network of subsidiaries or perhaps working on a project to ensure a restaurant franchise has the equipment it needs for a new product launch. 

Business is about working relationships and connections to achieve common goals and targets. Everyone in business is a part of a team. And, every person in that company is critical to its success. 

That’s a lot of stuff, how do you get there?

It seems like a lot, and it is, but that’s why taking our DBM program will help you to find where your passion in business lies. All of our instructors have their Master’s degrees AND at least five years senior level experience in their specialized field of business. Each instructor brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and research with them into our classes. And, they have office hours every week specifically to help you with any questions or concerns. Students have direct access to instructors, PLUS over two dozen student success services. 

If I want to go to UBC or SFU does it transfer?

Almost all of the courses in the DBM program are university transferable. But, as with any program and course – always check with the institution you want to transfer to ahead of time.

But, it has Math.

Yes, it does and at Langara - we’ve got your back. Langara has a dedicated math centre, peer tutors ready to help you, virtual student hubs, and tons of student support services available to help you every step of your academic journey. 

We want you to succeed. It makes us both look good.

What about work experience?

This program can include a Co-operative Education portion. And yes, the co-op term is expected to be in the area you are studying. If you’re in a marketing program, your coop term should be in marketing as well.

Langara College is one of only SIX institutions in Canada that participates in the Disney International Program. Disney were the ones who invented promotional materials for movies! It’s true – it’s cool – it’s life changing. And we have it here. Why do we mention it? Disney International Program counts as Coop credits!

Why our program?

Our Diploma in Business Management program is designed to help you “hit the ground running” in organizations. The field is wide and includes a range of areas. Your studies at Langara will delve into entrepreneurship, business law, HR management, business planning, marketing research, statistics, accounting, economics, project management, distribution, just to name a few areas you’ll study.

What about accreditation?

Our Business Management Diploma, regular and coop, are both accredited by ASCBP an international accreditation body.

ASCBP Accredited - Learn More 

 What kind of jobs can I get?

•  Services Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Manager, Performance & quality
• Records Manager
• General Manager
• Director, Emergency Management
• Manager, Security & Emergency Services
• Interconnections Manager
• Manager, Administration & Governance
• Logistics Operations Manager
• Business Management Analyst
• Area Manager
• Regional Manager
• Practice Manager
• Asset Management & Property Manager
• Director, Strategy
• Hospitality Supervisor
• Business Relationship Manager

 Above dependent upon experience, credentials, and more.

Check out our programs below - we think you're going to like what you learn!

Business Management Diploma

Business Management Diploma - Coop

Commerce Diploma - UBC Transfer

AA Commerce and Business - SFU Transfer

Are you creative and love charts? Do you find that you tend to take difficult information and enjoy making it understandable to others? Or maybe you enjoy learning about why people buy and choose the products they do? Do you see trends of things in media before others?

Marketing people do that. 

The world of marketing includes variety, creativity, and tons of opportunity. If you are someone that likes flexibility, challenges, works well under pressure, and understands the importance of celebrating wins, then this may be a career path that interests you. 

Marketing is not just about sales, but it is also all about sales. It actually makes sense, you’ll see why in a moment. 

Here is your first assignment (I know, we get you started before you even pay for course!). The next time you go to a coffee shop to pick up a drink complete the following five steps. It’s super easy and fun too! 

1. Stand back before you go in – take a look at the outside, what do you notice?
2. Go inside, look around, what do you notice?
3. Go to the register to order (nope, don’t use your app right now), what do you see as you near the register?
4. Pick up the order, what do you notice?
5. Now, go into your app – what does it look like? What do you notice first?

Notice that we used the word ‘notice’ instead of ‘see?’ Yes, it's repetitive, but there is a reason why.

Now, ask yourself why did you go to that location? That franchise or independent shop? Why did you choose that particular drink? What part of the process do you think a marketing person participated in? 

If you said all of them, you’re correct. Marketing isn’t just about putting ads onto websites, it’s about brand strategy, how the target audience perceives you (the customer), and how to get people like yourself – through the door and buying a product, the drink you're probably holding in your hand right now.

What happens behind the scenes? 

Tons! Every drink, food, and item sale is reviewed by location, date, time, etc. to determine what is and isn’t selling and how to make things better than before. 

• The creative marketer may determine what things look like and even feel like to encourage you to enjoy the experience and want to return. They are all about the BRAND experience.
• The analytical marketer figures out what is working and isn’t, then the managers/owners/etc. look at everything and determine how to move forward with products, posters, promotions, events, etc.  They are all about getting you in the door and coming back time and again.

There is a lot more to it, but that gives you a small idea of what marketing can involve for just one location. 

That’s a lot of stuff, how do I get there?

It seems like a lot, and it is, but that’s why taking our Diploma in Marketing Management program will help you to find where your passion in marketing lies. All of our instructors have their Master’s degrees AND at least five years senior level experience in their specialized field of marketing. Each instructor brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and research with them into our classes. And, they have office hours every week specifically to help you with any questions or concerns one-on-one. 

If I want to go to UBC or SFU does it transfer?

Almost all of the courses in the Diploma program are university transferable. But, as with any program and course – always check with the institution you want to transfer to ahead of time.

But, it has Math.

Yes, it does, and - we’ve got your back. Langara has a dedicated math centre, peer tutors ready to help you, virtual student hubs, and tons of student support services available to help you every step of your academic journey. 

We want you to succeed. It makes us both look good.

What about work experience?

This program can include a Co-operative Education portion. And yes, the co-op term is expected to be in the area you are studying. If you’re in a marketing program, your coop term should be in marketing as well.

Langara College is one of only SIX institutions in Canada that participates in the Disney International Program. Disney were the ones who invented promotional materials for movies! It’s true – it’s cool – it’s life changing. And we have it here. Why do we mention it? Disney International Program counts as Coop credits! I know - you could spend six months working and learning at Disney AND earn a certificate from a top university AND participate in mentoring programs with top Disney executives. 

Why our program?

Our Marketing Management programs are designed to help you “hit the ground running” in a marketing department. The field is wide and includes a range of areas. Your time spent at Langara will delve into marketing research, strategy, advertising, working on sales teams, project management, team management, distribution, social media and e-commerce, just to name a few areas you’ll study.  

What about accreditation?

Our Business Management Diploma, regular and coop, are both accredited by ASCBP an international accreditation body.

ASCBP Accredited - Learn More 

What kind of jobs can I get?

• Marketing Assistant
• Marketing Manager
• Copywriter
• Content creator
• Communications Coordinator
• Marketing Coordinator
• Marketing Services
• Communication & Engagement Manager
• Manager Marketing Services
• Events Coordinator
• Event Marketing
• Sales and Marketing Manger
• Media Coordinator
• Partner Engagement
• Social Media Coordinator
• Social Media Manager
• Brand Manager
• Engagement Manager
• Marketing Consultant
• Community Engagement
• Market Visual Leader
• Development and Fundraising
• And many more…

Above depends on experience, credentials, and more.

Check out our programs below - we think you're going to like what you learn!

Marketing Management Diploma

Marketing Management Diploma - Coop

Commerce Diploma - UBC Transfer

AA Commerce and Business - SFU Transfer

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