At AV资源's School of Business, our mission is to help you develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary to succeed in a changing business world.
Our History
In 1971, Lorne Thompson, the first Director (Dean), was instrumental in establishing diploma programs in Business Studies at AV资源. The School of Business assumed responsibility for Office Careers programs and launched the first year of the Business Administration Diploma Program in 1971.
Faculty included聽Peter McNeil听(肠辞辞谤诲颈苍补迟辞谤),听Hector Duprey,听Brian Killip,听Jack Guthrie听补苍诲听Blane McIntosh. Office Careers faculty included聽Joyce Brake,听George Lewis听补苍诲听Estelle Inman聽among others. These and other faculty members took the initiative under Lorne's leadership to develop the Camosun flavour and reputation for quality programs that meet the needs of the students and the business community.
The school graduated students in office programs in 1971 and 1972, and in 1973 the first graduating class of 23 students from Business Administration programs went on to successful careers as business owners, partners in accounting firms, as managers of local businesses, as bankers, and as senior administrators with various levels of government.
Since 1973 there have been thousands of graduates in Office, Business and Hospitality programs. These graduates have pursued careers in Victoria, British Columbia and abroad. These graduates reflect the on-going success of the School of Business.
Programs and Courses
Camosun offers more than 20 business programs, including degrees, post-degree diplomas, certificates, diplomas and university transfer courses.