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Year I Required Courses				CREDITS
	AC	141	Basic Accounting	3
This is an introductory course in accounting with an emphasis on basic bookkeeping for both service and merchandising types of businesses. The complete accounting cycle is studied including originating entries, posting, financial statement preparation, adjusting entries, and closing entries. Payroll bookkeeping is also introduced.
	BA	172	Social Media Marketing	3
This course teaches students how to take a strategic approach to marketing utilizing social media. This includes learning how to establish strategic goals and objectives and how to implement and monitor a social media marketing plan. By the end of the course, students have a strong understanding of the social media landscape and how businesses can best market themselves through varying platforms.
	CO	168	Business Communications and Workplace Writing	3
This course enables students to develop and hone their written communication skills. Students learn how to effectively compose, format, and edit a variety of written business correspondences: emails, memorandums, letters, etc. Students also learn how to communicate information accurately, clearly, and concisely. Current business writing practices are adhered to and emphasis is placed on correct sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Co-Requisite: CU152.
	CU	151	Introduction to Excel	3
This course prepares the Administrative Professional student to use electronic spreadsheets in today's offices.
	CU	152	Keyboarding and Document Processing	3
This course combines keyboarding and document processing. In the keyboarding portion, the student gains mastery of the computer keyboard, learns proper keyboarding techniques, and keys letters, memos, tables, reports, and business forms. Increasing emphasis is placed on developing speed and accuracy. This hands-on course is designed to introduce Administrative Professional students to word processing concepts and the production of routine business communications.
	CU	176	MS Computer Applications	3
Create and manage a database. Students will integrate an office suite by working through a project requiring the use of the internet and distance delivery tools.
	OA	160	Office Procedures	3
This course offers an introduction to the world of an office administrator. Key skills such as public relations, customer service, communication, critical thinking and conflict resolution are examined. Students learn how to meet and greet customers; schedule meetings and appointments; share information with others through social media and by email, correspondence, reports, faxes, and telephone; maintain records; create presentations; and manage many other administrative details required in a typical office.
	OA	161	Human Relations	3
This course focuses on the essentials for developing individual effectiveness in the workplace. This course also covers strategies for developing healthy and successful relationships between employees, employers, and customers. Topics include but are not limited to the following: self-esteem, emotional intelligence, attitudes, values, ethics, problem solving, personal communication, conflict management, and leadership.
	OA	163	Career and Employment Strategies	3
This course assists students with obtaining career and employment strategies. Specifically, it concentrates on increasing the students’ awareness and understanding of the job search, résumé writing, interview skills, communication skills, and best practices for employees. It also allows students to research and determine the industry sector for their practicum placement. Prerequisite: Passing grade of all other courses in the Administrative Professional certificate.Assist students in determining an industry sector for practicum and employment. Create an effective resume, cover letter and portfolio. Develop interview skills.
	OA	179	Office Practicum Placement	3
The practicum allows students to obtain relevant work experience while utilizing skills and knowledge from the program. P/F. Prerequisite: A current standing of at least a D is required in all of the Administrative Professional courses before a student can take this course.

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What Students Say

With the Student-Managed Farm you learn to be accountable for what you’re doing and the choices you make. You get an understanding of what it’s like to be out in industry or on a farm making decisions that count.

– Anthony Biglieni

Agribusiness Class of 2006

What Alumni Say

Lakeland College has been a integral partner in growing our own through the school of business. As an alumnus of the college, I have first-hand learning experience in the school of business. The professors welcome Servus Credit Union to facilitate classes in the Business Ethics course each year.

– Sandi Unruh

Senior Human Resources Consultant

What Faculty & Staff Say

Vertex has had great experience bringing on students from Lakeland College. We have found the Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Management) program to provide students with good academic knowledge of the environmental industry and the criteria that governs the land reclamation

– Sean Fuller B.Sc., P.Ag.

Vice President, Environmental Services, Vertex.

What Alumni Say

There is no way I would be where I am today without Lakeland College. It inspired me to be a better person and to get a job in something I love doing. I am so thankful I had such a great experience at Lakeland and I hope future students do as well.

– Danielle Gaboury

Business studies, Class of 2016.

What Students Say

I recommend the UT program to people all the time. The smaller setting Lakeland offers, is very conducive to learning. It's less intimidating than the larger universities and allows for more class interactions and discussions

– Kelly Mykytuk

2nd year UT student, 2017-18

What Alumni Say

I have loved my experience at Lakeland. The teachers are personable, and quick to share about their own experiences. They encouraged me to run with my own ideas and see what would happen; they got excited about my designs, which gave me the confidence to do my best and be more creative.

– Payton Ramstead

Class of 2016, Interior Design student.

What Alumni Say

At Lakeland College you are guaranteed to have time out of the classroom where you can put everything you learned together and actually see that what you’re learning is relevant.

– Alisa Brace

Animal Health Technology, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

The friendships I made, the experiences we were provided with, and the welcoming atmosphere of the Vermilion Campus made my time at Lakeland extremely valuable and memorable

– Grayden Kay

Animal Science & Agribusiness, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

Lakeland College was a learning environment unlike any other school. It allows students to learn beyond the classroom, and staff and faculty genuinely want to see students succeed. It’s a place where you can feel comfortable asking questions and where everyone has a place and fits in.

– Carson Reid

Agribusiness, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

The instructors were the highlight of my time at Lakeland. It made a huge impact on my college experience to have instructors who challenged, encouraged, and believed in me.

– Jessica Cadrain

Child & Youth Care, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

At the beginning of my first year, I was really stressed out as I felt I had no artistic ability. But with the instruction and time put in by the interior design faculty, I was able to develop my artistic abilities. Now I am fully confident in and exceeding well in the artistic side of this career!

– Naomi Mason

Interior Design Technology, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

I just feel like you get the best education at Lakeland, especially from the time that the instructors can actually spend with you. I like the class sizes too – everything’s been great about my Lakeland experience.

– Dean Coulson

Heavy Equipment Technician, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

I do give Lakeland College credit for reigniting my interest and even preparing me for Miss Rodeo Canada. Lakeland helped me to grow enough to have the confidence to think I could take on that role and become that person. I think that I have and I am really grateful for that

– Ali Mullin

Agribusiness, class of 2014, former Miss Rodeo Canada.

What Alumni Say

I feel the professors at Lakeland actually prepared me for the profession. It’s impossible to be just a number here when there are 12 students in all of your classes. When the school advertised small class sizes, they actually meant it.

– Stephen Mark Visser

Real Estate Appraisal and Assessment, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

I was involved in the president’s gala in April where I was an emcee for the evening, it was a great experience, and I had a lot of fun doing it and would recommend it to everyone.”

– Lucas Tetreault

HOPE Power Engineering, Class of 2017.

What Alumni Say

I would recommend Lakeland College for the simple fact that it's for everybody. As a mature student who went back to school much later than his 18th year, I was immediately accepted, and not ostracized in the least

– Donald James Shaw

Accounting Major, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

All the hands-on learning was great and very helpful once placed into the industry. Having clients leave with a smile after each service assured me that I was in the right field of work. I would recommend Lakeland to anyone.

– Courtnee Coolidge

Esthetician, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

The professors care so much about their students at Lakeland and are able to know each and every one of them by name, so much so that they are able to nominate a ton of students for awards.

– Stephanie Wakefeild

University Transfer, Class of 2016.

What Alumni Say

They really put you in the lead at Lakeland. Lakeland cares about its students, empowers them, and gives them opportunities to achieve their goals. I don’t see Lakeland as a stepping stone or a first step – I see it as a bridge and an integral part of my education.

– Alyssa Wells

University Transfer, Class of 2017.

What Alumni Say

I wanted to get experience in the field of assessment as it would give me exposure to what it’s like day to day. It was an invaluable experience as I find it hard to imagine what it would be like working in a particular field or area until I’m doing the work.

– Sheldon Farrell

Real estate appraisal and assessment, Class of 2017.

What Alumni Say

In the campus spa, they give you time to work with each client so nothing is rushed and you’re able to concentrate on providing the best service you can to your client.

– Daphney Couturier

Esthetician, Class of 2017.

What Alumni Say

It’s going to be a lot easier to start our first jobs having this experience and having been able to build our confidence in the campus spa. I love that we get to have this opportunity.

– Darby Watchel

Esthetician, Class of 2017.