Accounting and Management Technology

Successful Accounting and Management Technicians have a unique combination of skills, including:

The outlook for Québec accountants is bright, with growing job opportunities driven by factors like expected employment growth, retirements, demand for transparency, cybersecurity, and compliance, fraud prevention, and changing regulations.

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Professionals in Accounting and Management Technology can work in different environments:

• Accounting services,
• Retail sales or manufacturing: cost, overhead, and stock management,
• Financial evaluation of projects,
• Business development and consultation,
• Businesses in economic sectors.

This Diploma of College Studies (DCS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.

Holders of a Diploma of College Studies (DCS) can pursue university studies or enter the workforce directly.

A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.

Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.

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It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.

Minimum Requirements :

• Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent  
• 8 GB of RAM or more  
• 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
• Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

Recommended Requirements

• Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent  
• 12 GB of RAM or more  
• 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)  
• Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).  

We recommend purchasing an external numeric keyboard if your laptop does not already have one.

Required software: Sage 50, Microsoft 365S (Word, PP, Excel) and specialized software like MS Access and MS Visio, Dreamweaver CC, Adobe Acrobat Reader, TaxPrep.

Experiment with industry-standard equipment, software, and technology in our advanced facilities, including:

• FLEX classrooms,
• Active learning classrooms,
• Computer lab,
• And many others!

Actively participate and collaborate with teachers using these specialized facilities, boosting your motivation and confidence.

Get sought-after practical experience with our Career Service and our Work-Study Program (WSP), which incorporates two paid internships into your program.

Our Accounting and Management Technology program also includes a 105-hour internship as part of the curriculum.

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into this program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

• Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
• International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

Diploma of College Studies (DCS) programs consist of:

• General education courses common to all programs,
• General education courses specific to the program,
• Complementary general education courses.

Concentration Courses

• Careers in Management (45 h)
• Organizational Communication (45 h)
• Accounting I (60 h)
• Computer Management I (45 h)
• Management (60 h)
• Accounting II (60 h)
• Marketing (60 h)
• Computer Management II (45 h)
• Statistics for Management (60 h)
• Business Law (45 h)
• Finance I (45 h)
• Communications d’affaires I (45 h)
• Human Resources Management (60 h)
• Budget Planning and Control (45 h)
• Macroeconomics (60 h)
• Accounting III (60 h)
• Purchasing and Inventory Management (75 h)
• Management and Information Systems (45 h)
• Database Management (45 h)
• Global Enterprise and Corporate Environment (45 h)
• International Trade I (45 h)
• Finance II (45 h)
• Entrepreneurship (45 h)
• Cost Accounting (60 h)
• Quality Control (45 h)
• International Trade II (45 h)
• Computerized Accounting (45 h)
• Taxation (60 h)
• Internal Audit (60 h)
• Specialized Accounting (60 h)
• Project Management (45 h)
• Internship in Accounting (105 h)

* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.

General Education Courses

College-level institutions emphasize general education that focuses on core cultural knowledge, skill development, responsible citizenship, and shared cultural heritage.

Alumni have a well-rounded skill set and general knowledge that is valued in the workplace.

• 3 Physical Education courses (90 h)
• 3 Humanities courses (150 h)
• 4 Language and Literature courses (240 h)
• 2 Second Language courses (90 h)
• 2 complementary courses (90 h)