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a variety of one and two year certificate and diploma

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Accounting Technology
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The Accounting Technology program is designed to provide

learners with a thorough working knowledge of fundamental
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accounting procedures. Upon program completion, learners

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will have developed the skills necessary to maintain manual

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or computerized accounting records for a business.

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Program graduates who have acceptable standing from

courses in the areas of Financial Accounting, Managerial
Accounting, Business Law, Economics and Computers may be
granted credit exemptions in these areas by the CGA
(Certified General Accountants Association) or other
universities and colleges.

The program offers real world experiences, on-the-job

training, field trips, hands-on projects, and industry
speakers, combined with creative and innovative teaching
methods to ensure learners gain a deep-rooted knowledge of
today’s business world.

Students in the Accounting Technology program will choose

a course of study in either of two profiles:

Accounting Technician
The Accounting Technician profile provides learners with
a thorough working knowledge of fundamental accounting
procedures using current software programs including Simply
Accounting for Windows, ACCPAC, Excel, Quick Books, Word
and Caseware, as well as current tax programs. Learners
acquire the skills to prepare financial statements and
analyze the results.

Learners will be required to complete up to eight weeks of

on-the-job training in the second year of their program.

Profile Facts
Start Dates: September
Length: 2 years
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Diploma, Accounting Technician

Bookkeeper
The Bookkeeper profile provides learners with the skills
necessary to work in today’s sophisticated accounting
environments. The emphasis is on performing the skills
and not on analysis of operating results and managerial
accounting functions.

The learner should be able to work in any part of an

accounting department such as accounts payable or
accounts receivable.

Learners will be required to complete up to six weeks of

on-the-job training.
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Profile Facts
Start Dates: September
Length: 1 year
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Certificate, Bookkeeper
Graduate Opportunities
• Private industry • Taxation
• Government • Self-employment
• Accounting firms
If you have any questions concerning the Accounting
Technology program, contact one the following:
Sandy Campbell ajcampbell@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9580
Donald MacDonald drmacdonald@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9573
Business Administration
The Business Administration program trains learners for entry-level
positions in business management or for operation of their own
independent businesses. The opportunity to acquire a broad
knowledge of business skills will prepare the graduates for
advancement to increased levels of management responsibilities
in many types of organizations.
Students may enrol either on a full-time or part-time basis.
Individual modules may be designed to allow students and
employers to select the skills that best reflect their needs and
schedule. For those considering part-time studies, please contact
a program instructor.
The program offers real world experiences, on-the-job training,
field trips, hands-on projects and industry speakers combined with
creative and innovative teaching methods to ensure learners gain a
deep-rooted knowledge of today’s business world.
All students entering the Business Administration program will
begin study under the Business Manager profile. At the end of the
first year of study, after consultation with program faculty, the
student may choose the Business Manager profile or the Sales
Manager profile. The Small Business Manager profile is a one-
year option for students interested in the Business
Administration program.
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Business Manager
The Business Manager profile emphasizes the development of a
broad range of skills to prepare learners for advancement into
management positions.
Profile Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 2 years
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Diploma, Business Manager
Sales Manager
The Sales Manager profile prepares graduates to enter the sales field
and offers the background for advancement into sales management.
Profile Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 2 years
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Diploma, Sales Manager
If you have any questions concerning the Business
Administration program, contact one of the following:
Cam Beck cbeck@hollandcollege.com Tel: (902) 566-9606
Christine Clements caclements@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9572
Small Business Manager
The Small Business Manager profile prepares students for entry level
management positions or to operate their own small business by
providing them with a solid foundation of understanding of
business operations. Students acquire a broad knowledge of
business skills to prepare them to advance to increased levels of
responsibilities.
This profile is offered contingent on successful annual funding
requests. For this reason, the program is offered on a year-to-year
basis. Learners who complete the Small Business Manager profile
who wish to continue with the two-year Business Manager diploma
profile will be able to move into the second year at the Prince of
Wales Campus.
Profile Facts Medical Support Services
Start Dates: September and January
Length: 1 year Students in the Medical Support Services program may choose a
Location: Dalton Centre, Tignish - September course of study in four profile areas:
Souris Centre, Souris - January • Medical Secretary
Credential Issued: Certificate, Small Business Manager • Health Unit Coordinator
Graduate Opportunities • Medical Clerk
• Small business • Medical Secretary Transcriptionist
• Retailing Full-time program offerings are held Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. -
• Government 3:30 p.m. or Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Other training
• Service industries options for this program are available through continuing
• Self-employment education and customized learning plans developed in
If you have any questions concerning the Small Business consultation with a program learning manager.
Manager profile, contact: Other medical related courses are offered on an ongoing basis via
John Lane jlane@hollandcollege.com Tel: (902) 882-2645 distance delivery.
Elizabeth Pederson empederson@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 687-2447 Medical Secretary
This profile prepares learners to work as secretaries in a variety
Marketing and Advertising Management of health care environments, including private physician’s
offices, allied health clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, or
Excitement, variety and a fast-paced environment are just a few of medically-focused government departments and agencies. Learners
the benefits of entering the high-profile field of marketing and choosing this profile will gain valuable knowledge and hands-on
advertising. The Marketing and Advertising Management program is experience in medical transcription. This unique skill set will
designed to develop the highly competitive marketing and advertising broaden employment opportunities and is a prerequisite to the
skills necessary to succeed in today’s global market. Medical Secretary Transcriptionist profile. Learners will gain
The program is structured to prepare students for a successful career in valuable work experience through supervised on-the-job training.
marketing with specific courses in market research, advertising, sales
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and marketing management. Areas of study include direct marketing,
Start Dates: September
nonprofit marketing, consumer behaviour, market research, professional
Length: Up to 16 months
selling and marketing management. Students will also gain insight into
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
the main areas of an advertising agency operation including layout,
Credential Issued: Diploma, Medical Secretary
creative copy writing, research, media planning, and account
management. Health Unit Coordinator
The Marketing and Advertising Management program emphasizes a This profile prepares learners to work as Health Unit Coordinators
hands-on approach with on-the-job placements, projects, presentations, (ward clerks, unit secretaries) in hospitals and other health care
case studies, and lab applications. Each student is provided with facilities. This is a dynamic, responsible, multi-tasking position,
numerous opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with industry where the individual coordinates the activities and documentation
professionals, thereby building an enhanced learning environment. for patients on the ward (unit) with other services and
departments in the hospital. Learners will gain valuable work
Program Facts experience through supervised on-the-job training in the
Start Date: September medical field.
Length: 2 years
Location: Tourism and Culinary Centre Profile Facts
Credential Issued: Diploma, Marketing and Advertising Management Start Dates: September
Graduate Opportunities Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Graduates of Marketing and Advertising Management may pursue Credential Issued: Certificate, Health Unit Coordinator
employment opportunities in:
• Marketing departments Medical Clerk
• Advertising agencies This profile prepares learners to work in clerk or receptionist
• Service firms positions in physician or allied health clinics, hospitals, long-term
• Government agencies care facilities, or medically focused government departments and
• Retail organizations agencies. General office duties, scheduling, document processing,
• Non profit organizations front-line reception, and customer service are the foundations
• Market research of this profile. Learners gain valuable work experience through
• Public relations supervised on-the-job training.
• Self-employment
• Sales Profile Facts
Start Dates: September
If you have any questions concerning the Marketing and Length: Up to 16 months
Advertising Management program, contact: Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Karen Scales kscales@hollandcollege.com Tel: (902) 894-6807 Credential Issued: Certificate, Medical Clerk
 Medical Secretary Transcriptionist
This profile prepares learners to work as medical secretaries for
allied health and medical consultants who need to prepare a variety
of medical documentation, medical secretary transcriptionists and
medical transcriptionists in the health field, specifically for heads
of specialty departments in the hospitals and in health records and
diagnostic imaging departments, for specialists across the health
field, for teaching and research personnel in health and
veterinary fields and related university training and research
programs, as transcriptionists for Internet companies who offer
transcribing services to health and other fields. Learners will gain
valuable work experience through supervised on-the-job training
placements in the medical and veterinary field on and off PEI.
Profile Facts
Start Dates: September
Length: Up to 16 months
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Certificate, Medical Secretary Transcriptionist
On-the-Job Training
On-the-job training is a work term that gives students an opportunity
to experience real day-to-day operations in their specialty areas,
allowing them to implement the skills acquired during the program.
On-the-job training gives students the opportunity to interact with,
and learn from, staff members of the companies in which they are
placed. Students must complete on-the-job training to be eligible
for graduation.
Graduate Opportunities
Depending on the profile completed, graduates of the Medical
Support Services program may pursue employment opportunities in:
• Medical clinics and family physician offices
• Dental offices
• Clerk positions in health institutions
• Health institutions - hospitals and nursing homes
• Private physician and dental offices
• Medical, dental and veterinary clinics
• Hospitals and nursing homes
• Government health and social service departments
• DVA
• Medical, dental, nursing, veterinary and other allied health
training schools and colleges
• Insurance companies
• Publishers
• Research foundations and institutes
• Allied health organizations such as the Red Cross, addiction
services, and ambulance services
If you have any questions concerning the Medical Support
Services program, contact:
Pat Faulkner pfaulkner@hollandcollege.com Tel: (902) 566-9547
Heather Ramsay hdramsay@hollandcollege.com
Tel: (902) 566-9506
Degree Pathways
Graduates of the Accounting Technology, Business Administration,
Marketing and Advertising Management, Medical Support Services, and
Retail Business Management programs can take advantage of further
educational opportunities through our degree pathways agreements with
other institutions. If you’re interested in pursuing your studies some-
where else, Holland College has agreements in place with more than 100
universities and colleges across Canada, the U.S., and overseas.
Please check the website for more details.
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Retail Business Management College Foundation Program

Retail Business Management offers a broad range of retail skills in the This program offers students the opportunity to explore careers,
areas of customer sales and service, advertising, accounting, market- to enhance and build on essential skills, and to prepare them-
ing, store layout, visual merchandising, buying, inventory control, selves for further post-secondary pursuits. In addition to the
and human resource management. The program emphasizes the eight core courses in the College Foundation program, students
development of skills that will prepare learners for careers in the retail will have the opportunity to select two elective courses in
sector. On-the-job training is an integral part of the program and all various fields of study. Electives may be selected from academic
learners are required to participate. upgrading, university, or other Holland College programs.
Completed electives that meet Holland College program
The program allows learners to enter a generic course of study for requirements will be transferrable to that specific program as
the first few months. During this time, learners work on personal transfer credits.
competencies, financial/accounting skills, communication skills, and
computer skills. Following this, learners will confirm the profile they College Foundation electives can be taken from the
wish to follow, either Retail Manager or Sales Professional. following programs:
• Business Administration
Students may enrol either on a full-time or part-time basis. Individual • Business Information Systems Development
modules may be designed to allow students and employers to select • Computer Information Systems
the skills that best reflect their needs and schedule. For those • Culinary Arts
considering part-time studies, please contact the program instructor. • Dental Assisting
• Early Childhood Care and Education
Retail Manager
• Hotel and Restaurant Management
The Retail Manager profile emphasizes the development of skills that
• Journalism
will prepare learners for careers in the business area, with emphasis
• Medical Support Services
on the retail sector. It provides the skills necessary to have a thorough
• Primary Care Paramedicine
working knowledge of the management duties of retail with emphasis
• Practical Nursing
on sales, marketing, advertising and buying.
• Retail Business Management
Profile Facts • Sport and Leisure Management
Start Date: September
Length: 2 years The program is designed for students who may:
Location: Prince of Wales Campus • Be unsure of career interests
Credential Issued: Diploma, Retail Manager • Need specific experiences to ensure career choice is right
for them
Graduate Opportunities • Not possess the necessary qualifications for their career
• Management in both small and large organizations choice
• Service industries • Require higher marks in core subjects
• Buying and merchandising • Benefit from a preparatory year for building skills and
• Sales and promotions experiences and participating in a college environment
• Marketing • Need more experience in Canadian post-secondary education
• Self-employment • Have been out of school for some time

Sales Professional Program Facts

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The Sales Professional profile provides a thorough introduction to Start Date: September
the fundamental principles and practices of sales in the retail/service Length: 9 months
industry. It provides learners with the skills necessary to excel at Location: Prince of Wales Campus
customer sales and service, with emphasis on internal/external Credential Issued: Certificate, College Foundation

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customer relations, visual merchandising, buying, and inventory
control.

This profile can be pursued as an end in itself or the learner can enter
the Retail Manager profile at the second-year point.

Profile Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 1 year
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Certificate, Sales Professional For more information, contact:
Graduate Opportunities Admissions Toll Free: 1-800-446-5265
• Department and chain stores • Car dealerships Holland College Tel: (902) 629-4217
• Travel agencies • Self-employment 140 Weymouth Street E-mail: info@hollandcollege.com
• Supermarkets Charlottetown, PE C1A 4Z1 www.hollandcollege.com

If you have any questions concerning the Retail Business

Management program, contact:
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