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Welcome, and congratulations on your acceptance into the Business Administration program at the Prince of Wales Campus.

You are about to begin a very exciting and busy new chapter of your life! The information provided here is intended to help you prepare for the upcoming semester. Please read through it carefully, and contact us if you have any questions.

Essential Information

Below is the list of required courses for year 1 of your program. To complete your course registration, log in to Self Service. For further information and step-by-step instructions, please visit our course registration guide. 

Please register for courses from 1 group only (A or B).

2026 PS Fall - Group A

  • ACCT-1001-BUSA
  • COMP-1000-BUSA
  • BUSI-1010-BUSA
  • MATH-1000-BUSA
  • MKTG-1000-BUSA
  • PROF-1005-BUSA
  • SAFE-1005-BUSAD
 

2027 PS Winter - Group A

  • ACCT-1002-BUSA
  • BUSI-1000-BUSA
  • COMM-1010-BUSA
  • COMP-1500-BUSA
  • MKTG-1115-BUSA
  • COMM-1020-BUSA
OR

2026 PS Fall - Group B

  • ACCT-1001-BUSB
  • COMP-1000-BUSB
  • BUSI-1010-BUSB
  • MATH-1000-BUSB
  • MKTG-1000-BUSB
  • PROF-1005-BUSB
  • SAFE-1005-BUSAD

2027 PS Winter - Group B

  • ACCT-1002-BUSB
  • BUSI-1000-BUSB
  • COMM-1010-BUSB
  • COMP-1500-BUSB
  • MKTG-1115-BUSB
  • COMM-1020-BUSB

Holland College - Key Dates:

  • First Day of Classes (Fall Semester): September 8, 2026
  • Last Day of Classes (Fall Semester): December 18, 2026
  • First Day of Classes (Winter Semester): January 5, 2027
  • Last Day of Classes (Winter Semester): April 23, 2027
  • February Break (No Classes): February 22-26, 2027

For a complete list of important dates, please consult the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: https://www.hollandcollege.com/student-experience/registrars-office/academic-calendar.html

Program Key Dates:

  • On-the Job-Training (OJT): Dates vary in Year 2 of Program

Required Books

COMP-1000Computer Essentials & COMP-1500
  • Business Computer Applications MindTap Instant Access Code for Illustrated Series Collection, Microsoft 365 & Office 2021 Introductory, 1st edition (12 Months/Two Term Access)
BUSI-1010 – Human Resource Management **Digital only
  • MindTap (with-ebook) Instant Access (Multi-Term) for Understanding Human Resources Management 3CE, 3rd edition by Peacock, Belcourt, Stewart
MKTG-1000 – Marketing Principles
  • Marketing, the Core, Print Edition, 7th Canadian edition, by Kerlin, Hartley, Rudelius, Clements, Skolnick, Bonifacio (or 6-month access e-text)
MATH-1000 – Business Math
  • Mathematics of Business and Finance Access Code with eBook, 4th edition, by Daisley, Kugathasan, Huysmans & MacKay
ACCT-1001 Financial Accounting I, Part I & ACCT-1002 Financial Accounting I, Part II
  • Key Accounting Principles, Volume 1, Version 7.0 Digital Pin Code (etext/eWorkbook/AME Engage) by Dave Ward, with Texas Instruments BAII Plus Professional calculator (Bundle)
  • NOTE: If you already have the above calculator or smartphone app, you can purchase the digital pin code separately.

Required Materials & Tools

MATH-1000 Business Math

  • Texas Instruments BAII Plus Professional Calculator is included in the Math textbook bundle, but if you already have this calculator, you can purchase e-book on its own - purchased through the Holland College Bookstore.

Required Technology

To complete coursework, students need access to a computer/laptop with Windows OS.
 
MAC users will need virtual machine software, potentially requiring a computer technician.
 
Chromebooks are not compatible with the required software.

Your First Day

  • Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: Room 140W, Charlottetown Centre, Prince of Wales Campus
  • What should I bring? Personal supplies

Program-Specific Information

Travel
  • When making travel arrangements, ensure to avoid travel during class dates to prevent missing valuable class time, quizzes, and exams.
Dress Code
  • The dress code is business casual. Occasionally, you will need to wear professional business attire, so ensure you have this in your wardrobe.
Program Workload Considerations
  • On average, expect three hours of class time per week per course.
  • Successful students typically spend an additional two hours on outside class activities for every hour in class.
  • For five courses in a semester, expect a 40-50 hours course load per week.

A Message from the Program

Welcome, and congratulations on taking this exciting first step toward your future in business. The Business Administration program is a two-year program designed to give you the skills and confidence to succeed in any business environment. From Financial Accounting and Marketing to Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behaviour, and Operations Management, every course you take builds a solid foundation for the real world. You will finish your studies with Work Integrated Learning, putting everything you have learned into practice. We are so glad you chose Holland College, and we cannot wait to get started with you.

Contact Information

Welcome Hub
Find everything you need for September, from event schedules to resources and helpful checklists.
College Kickstart
Complete our online pre-arrival program to get ready for the year ahead and learn about available support services.