Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Program vocational learning outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.

The program vocational learning outcomes for this program are

• Complete bookkeeping functions within the accounting cycle, including accounts receivables, payables, inventory, and payroll processing using relevant software and operating systems;
• Apply general accepted accounting principles to produce financial statements and reports for proprietorships, partnerships and corporations;
• Prepare individual income tax returns in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations using tax preparation software;
• Develop a plan to support the management needs of the bookkeeping function, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, cost and revenue management;
• Use spreadsheet and database programs, such as Excel and Access, to create and produce reports for business analysis identification of trends and decision-making.
• Ease of transition into the workplace with hands-on training in Quickbooks and Sage 300 ERP.

Essential Employability Skills Outcomes

Essential Employable Skills (EES) are skills that, regardless of a student’s program or discipline, are critical for success in the workplace, in day-to-day living, and for lifelong learning. Graduates will reliably demonstrate abilities in six skill categories:

1. communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
3. execute mathematical operations accurately.
4. apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
5. use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
6. locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
7. analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
8. show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.
9. interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
10. manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
11. take responsibility for one’s own actions, decisions, and consequences.