Payroll - BUSD 2015

This introductory course in payroll includes a study of employment standards, designation of individuals as employees or contractors, record-keeping requirements, payroll calculations, taxable and non-taxable benefits, payroll journal entries, reporting requirements, and employee termination.

Note: Prerequisite BUSD 1004. Restricted to Accounting Technician, Business Administration, and Open Studies.


This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 41037 A02 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Tue: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Thu: 09:30 - 11:00 am
 11058 A01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 13, 2027 Mon, Wed: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 20676 A01 No
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 16, 2026 41041 O06 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 23, 2027 Tue: 08:00 - 09:30 pm
 11060 O02 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2026-2027 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $626.40 $744.60 $1,371.00
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.35 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $46.20 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.60 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $70.00 per term
U-Pass: $182.50 per term
Legal plan: $20.75 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1783.20 $744.60 $2527.79
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.35 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $46.20 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.60 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $70.00 per term
U-Pass : $182.50 per term
Legal plan : $20.75 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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