Playing a numbers game

Kjol Bjordal gives Kootenay Business an inside look at the Business Administration program

Kjol Bjordal is a student in the Business Administration program at the College of the Rockies. — Glynis Fediuk photo

Kjol Bjordal, a first-year student at the College of the Rockies (COTR) in Cranbrook, won the first Business Administration Entrance Award. The award was sponsored by Kootenay Business, the Cranbrook and district Chamber of Commerce and COTR. Bjordal took a few minutes to answer our questions.

What attracted you to the Business Administration program?

I’ve always been good with numbers, so I’m doing the Business Administration program with a major in accounting. I think it's a career I’d like to pursue.

Why did you chose the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, as opposed to a larger school in a different city?

One, I’ve lived here my entire life, so it was nice to stay in town. And, I enjoy the personal feel you get from a place like the COTR. I believe my largest class has about 40 students and the smallest has around 15.

What is your favourite class?

Probably economics or math.

Where do you see yourself in five years, with regards to schooling?

I'm working on the two-year diploma and I’m going to see what I want to do after that—if I want to transfer to a university and get a degree (there), or continue trying to get a degree here.

What is your ideal job?

At this point in time, I’m hoping I can use (my education) towards becoming an accountant with a designation, though I’m not sure which one it will be at the moment.