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Diplomas

The School of Business and Economics offers three diploma programs that can be completed through two years of study. At TRU diploma graduates can ladder into a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with 2-3 years of additional study. Contact a SoBE program advisor to learn more.

Accounting Technician Diploma
Management Diploma
Executive Assistant Diploma

Accounting Technician Diploma

The Accounting Technician Diploma (ACCTECH) is a two-year program designed to prepare students for positions as para-professionals who work along side professional accountants in industry and public practice doing much of the support work.  Graduates find employment with public accounting firms working on files and basic tax returns; as payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting clerks in larger organizations; or as bookkeepers with smaller businesses. More....

Management Diploma


The Diploma in Management is a two-year program designed to assist students in developing key employment skills such as problem solving, oral and written communications, customer service, leadership, and computing abilities as well as a strong sense of business ethics.  A series of practicums will help to develop and reinforce these skills by providing valuable work experience. More....

Executive Assistant Diploma

The Executive Assistant Diploma prepares students to serve in more senior positions as office managers and assistants to senior managers in both industry and government.  After completing the Administrative Assistant Certificate in Year 1, students take additional courses in management, business communications, and economics in Year 2. 

With the Executive Assistant Diploma, graduates will be well-prepared to write the accreditation exams for the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) designation programs. They can also ladder into the Bachelor of Business Administration and complete the degree with two to three years additional study. More....