The Post Degree Diploma in Information Resources Management is ideally suited to students who already hold a minimum three-year degree in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field. This program prepares graduates for careers that require a combination of managerial, financial and IT education and experience.
Northern Lights College’s Post-Degree Diploma in Information Resources Management provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of information technology in the financial process.
Students will gain a thorough understanding of how to integrate the principles of IT with financial oversight practices, implement and safeguard financial data and understand risk management and compliance in the decision making process. This program also equips graduates with the skills needed to protect confidential data and understand how to protect the integrity of organizational IT infrastructure.
The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. (Download a PDF of the current Program Completion Guide).
Career Prospects
Careers and opportunities in such areas as finance, accounting, information technology and general management. Specific career opportunities include Financial Analyst, Internal Auditor, Forensic Accountant, Compliance Officer and Data Analyst.
Details
Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Fort St John | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time |
Length
61 credits (915 hours), minimum.
Depending on a student’s start-date and academic progress, the PDD may be completed in four semesters. However, a fifth semester during the May-June intersession period may be necessary. Students should refer to the PDD planning grid and timetables, and consult with the program contacts listed above.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Academic
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 3,653.03 | $ 152.76 | $ 158.63 | $ 3,964.42 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 3,726.09 | $ 155.83 | $ 0.00 | $ 3,881.92 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 11,580.00 | $ 149.76 | $ 155.52 | $ 828.00 | $ 12,713.28 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 12,300.00 | $ 152.75 | $ 155.52 | $ 828.00 | $ 13,436.27 |
Still have questions?
Contact:
- info@nlc.bc.ca if you are in Canada
- info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are outside of Canada
- academic-chair@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student
Admission Requirements
*A. A minimum three-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or a similar degree in Business Management or a related discipline that incorporates at least two university-level mathematics, science or computer science courses or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
B. Domestic students and students from countries that practice Standard Written English (see Appendix A) must have official transcripts demonstrating that they have met the English Requirements: One of the following with a “C” grade or higher: English 12 or English Literature 12 or English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050, or ENGL 099. Alternatively, any university-level English course with a “C” grade or higher. Students who do not meet one of the above English requirements must complete the NLC Writing Assessment for appropriate course placement.
C. International students who do not meet the requirement A. above, and domestic students who received their secondary education in French or another language, must show that they have met the NLC English requirement: see Appendix A (General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements) OR must have received a minimum overall band of 6.0 on the IELTS exam, with no band less than 5.5.
plus,
D. Students applying with a combination of education and experience in place of a 3+ year degree, must demonstrate completion of Grade 12 Calculus OR Grade 12 Computer Science OR Grade 12 Precalculus OR MATH 050 with a minimum grade of ‘C’. Alternatively, any university-level Calculus course with a “C” grade or higher.
*Note: The Post-Degree Diploma in Information Resources Management alone does not meet the typical education requirements for a Master’s Degree program (or MBA) in Canada. Students planning to study at a Master’s Degree level in Canada should ensure that their prior education (a three or four-year degree) meets the educational requirements for their intended program. The Post-Degree Diploma in Information Resources Management is a capstone program that adds information technology and business management knowledge to an educated student’s portfolio.
Important Notes
- Requirement for program: Financial calculator and a computer with Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB hard disk, or equivalent or better.
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAidBC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- Course transfer agreements allow students to receive course-by-course transfer to other colleges, universities, and institutes in BC, as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 25% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College. |
|---|---|
| Minimum Grade Requirements | C (60%) overall; D (50%) minimum in a course |
A. Language:
- ENGL110 Introduction to Workplace Communications (3.0 credits)
B. Required Courses:
- ECON105 Principles of Economics (3.0 credits)
- FNST100 Indigenous Peoples of Canada (3.0 credits)
OR FNST102 Treaties and Aboriginal Rights (3.0 credits) - ITEC251 Cyber Security Analysis (3.0 credits)
- ITEC150 Small Computer Systems: Organization And Architecture (3.0 credits)
- ITEC210 Database Design (3.0 credits)
- MGMT104 Principles of Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT107 Fundamentals of Marketing (3.0 credits)
- MGMT111 Finite Mathematics (3.0 credits)
OR MATH108 Finite Mathematics (3.0 credits)
OR MATH152 Introductory Linear Algebra (3.0 credits) - MGMT120 Financial Accounting (3.0 credits)
- MGMT201 Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3.0 credits)
OR MGMT221 Managerial Accounting (3.0 credits) - MGMT260 Principles of Corporate Finance I (3.0 credits)
- MGMT290 Quantitative Methods for Business (3.0 credits)
- MGMT295 Management Science (3.0 credits)
- MGMT450 Principles of Project Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT453 Project Management Seminar Information Technology Specialization (3.0 credits)
C. Closed Management Electives (3 Courses from the following list):
- MGMT111 Finite Mathematics (3.0 credits)
- OR MATH108 Finite Mathematics (3.0 credits)
- MGMT202 Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3.0 credits)
- MGMT203 Taxation (3.0 credits)
- MGMT204 Human Resource Management (Personnel) (3.0 credits)
- MGMT217 Business Systems Analysis and Design (3.0 credits)
- MGMT219 Entrepreneurship: Start Up (3.0 credits)
- MGMT225 Strategic Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT228 Business Law: Principles and Applications (3.0 credits)
- MGMT261 Principles of Corporate Finance II (3.0 credits)
- MGMT280 Safety Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT301 Management Skills for Supervisors (3.0 credits)
- MGMT302 Business Sustainability and The Environment (3.0 credits)
- MGMT304 Operations Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT430 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3.0 credits)
D. Closed Electives (any 2 from the following list):
- CPSC101 Introduction to Computing (3.0 credits)
- ECON210 Managerial Economics (3.0 credits)
- ENGL100 Academic Writing (3.0 credits)
- ENGL110 Introduction to Workplace Communications (3.0 credits)
- ITEC241 Data Communication and Network Infrastructure (3.0 credits)
- ITEC243 Introduction to Cloud Computing (3.0 credits)
- MATH101 Calculus (3.0 credits)
OR MATH105 Calculus for Social and Biological Sciences I (3.0 credits) - MATH152 Introductory Linear Algebra (3.0 credits)
- PHIL110 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking (3.0 credits)
- PSYC224 Organizational Behavior (3.0 credits)
Credential
Post Degree Diploma in Information Resources Management