By Medicine Hat News on March 3, 2021.
Medicine Hat College has announced a new business online program option. Business programming is now making available more options and flexibility with the launch of a new post-diploma certificate in accounting this fall. This program will make it possible to pursue a Bachelor of Commerce and the Certified Public Accountant designation through MHC. The first year of the business diploma will be accessible online in the future. “We will still offer our programming in person, but we are always looking at ways to reduce barriers for our learners. Going online is one way in which we are doing that,” said Rick Robinson, interim dean school of business and continuing studies at MHC. “… this program will allow our students to work toward improved employment opportunities in the accounting field. What’s really exciting is that our students will also be provided a work placement – which is great experience and a foot in the door.” Career outcomes for graduates range from industry and public accountant to accounting technician and bookkeeper. Robinson said professionals in the community wanted to see students remain in the region to support industry well beyond the accounting profession. 8