Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant) Certificate

Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant) Certificate at Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek, Canada is a certificate in Finance, Banking & Insurance programme. The programme runs for 9 months. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,933 per year (CAD 2,467 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Finance, Banking & Insurance
Duration: 9 months
Local tuition: CAD 2,467 / year
International tuition: CAD 9,933 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: nlc.bc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Applied Business Technology Financial Assistant Certificate prepares students for administrative roles in business, government, and industry offices, with a focus on accounting and financial-services support. Coursework covers word processing, keyboarding, spreadsheets, and current Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis on financial and accounting applications. The program totals 41 credits (660 hours) and includes a one-week practicum placement for applying financial and administrative skills in an office setting. Campus-based intakes at Dawson Creek and Fort St. John run full-time over approximately 9 months, while an online cohort covers the same content at a slower pace over approximately 12 months. Graduates are prepared for entry-level financial-assistant and office-support roles in business, government, and industry.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants whose first language is English must have completed English Language Arts 11, ENGL 040, or higher (or equivalent). Applicants whose first language is not English must score IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0. Applicants who graduated from a Philippine post-secondary institution may instead meet the requirement with a four-year Bachelor's degree that included a baccalaureate-level English course passed with a grade of 'C', or with IELTS Academic 6.0. Math: completion of Math 10, MATH 030, or higher (or equivalent). Applicants should have basic familiarity with computers and a minimum typing speed of 15 wpm.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Northern Lights College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1975
Students: 3,304
Programs: 74
Location: Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant) Certificate award?

Northern Lights College awards a Certificate in the field of Finance, Banking & Insurance on completion of this programme.

How long does Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant) Certificate take?

The programme runs for 9 months.

How much does Applied Business Technology (Financial Assistant) Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,933 per year (CAD 2,467 per year for local students).

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