These are Frequently Asked Questions about Atlantic Business College by students and applicants over the years..
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How long has the institution provided training in the community?
Atlantic Business College has served New Brunswick students with quality, career-based programs in Fredericton since 1977.
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Is the institution conveniently located?
The ABC campus is centrally located in the business district of Fredericton, and are conveniently served by public transit.
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Is training provided on modern office equipment?
ABC provides ample instruction on equipment found in today's offices. The college provides access to state-of-the-art hardware, the latest business software, and complete access to the World Wide Web.
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What are the professional teaching qualifications of the instructional staff?
Most ABC instructors are university trained and certified to teach in the public schools of New Brunswick, or are subject matter experts in their chosen field.
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To what extent are the instructors involved with students?
ABC instructors are full-time employees and provide the full-course continuity necessary for a successful program. They are known for their concern over the personal lives and educational development of their students. They are willing to provide a friendly, caring ear, offer appropriate advice for student concerns, and provide extra assistance to students encountering difficulties with their studies.
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Does ABC provide an opportunity for its students to develop a sense of belonging and teamwork?
The atmosphere at ABC provides for the building of a caring, professional attitude on the part of its students and for the development of a well-known school spirit. This results in a student body which participates in a wide variety of community and college-related activities that add another important element to their workplace preparation.
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How is the curriculum content determined and developed?
The curriculum of Atlantic Business College programs and courses is developed to meet the requirements of the region, and is modified every year to meet the demands of the business community. The curriculum is individually developed by knowledgeable instructors with direction from college administration. The curriculum content of all courses has been approved and is continuously monitored by an Advisory Board of prominent educators who have more than 150 years of combined experience in the field.
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Can students be assured that they are receiving the type of preparation expected by today's employers?
ABC has made every attempt to insert into our curriculum the workplace readiness skills and competencies determined by such agencies as The Conference Board of Canada with their Employability Skills Profile or the competencies identified by The Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS).
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Are the courses offered realistic in light of the job market in the region?
ABC only offers programs which have a proven need in the business world and that offer reasonable possibility of employment. Atlantic Business College believes it to be unethical to offer training for obsolete or inappropriate occupations.
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Will the skills and competencies I learn increase my ability to obtain a job?
ABC program requirements include a career cluster, a common core of courses that every student will obtain regardless of their program. The Career Cluster Technique provides every student with reality-based skills in the areas of teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and technological competence - the skills, attitudes and behaviours demanded by today's employers.
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How are programs delivered?
ABC uses
the Spiral approach to learning as our delivery mechanism as opposed to the Modular approach. Based on the rationale that learning must be interrelated as new learning is added, the Spiral approach introduces students to a constantly-expanding field of related knowledge throughout the program. Thus, learning proceeds more effectively when the student participates in a continuously-related pattern of knowledge.
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What will I have when I leave?
Graduates of Atlantic Business College will have a total package of skills and competencies that can be applied to a variety of occupations. Graduates will have studied a total program designed to prepare them for the modern workplace rather than a series of courses that have a very narrow focus directed at very specific skills.
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How many hours of instruction are devoted to each program?
Is the tuition reasonable relative to the program in which I am enrolling?
Atlantic Business College tuition rates are very competitive, and are considered excellent value when the number of hours, the quality of instruction, and access to state-of-the-art computer labs are compared.
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What is the institution's reputation in the community?
Atlantic Business College is a member and supporter of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce. We are proud to have a reputation as a good corporate citizen. Atlantic Business College is well known for supporting many charitable organizations through a variety of activities.
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Does the institution provide a job placement service?
Atlantic Business College has gained an excellent reputation in the business community and is known as a valuable resource for specialized employees. We are committed to assisting graduates find employment, and providing a job placement service free of charge to graduates and prospective employers.
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