Program Overview

Program Overview

The Business Administration diploma program in Alberta is designed to prepare students for the demands of today's fast-paced business environment. Its objective is to expose students to a vast array of business knowledge, management, and administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a business-related career.

Program Highlights

The program provides students with:

• A solid foundation in basic principles of a business environment, including current computer applications, marketing, accounting, and business law.
• An introduction to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration.
• Professional skills in high demand by employers, including teamwork, communication, customer service, leadership, research, and problem-solving.
• A solid knowledge of business practices and principles, developing the student's ability to relate and apply this knowledge to current social and economic conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and accounting.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared for a variety of entry-level administrative and management trainee positions in a broad range of employment settings, specializing in areas of interest, experience, and greatest ability. Careers in accounting and finance, marketing, production and operations, human resources, and general administration are available to those students who possess the proper combination of business skills, experience, personal ability, and aptitude.

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student status.
• Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.
• An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.

Program Structure

• Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
• Part-time students may set their own schedules to a minimum of two training sessions per week.

Core Courses

Upon completion of the program, the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Keyboarding: Minimum 25 words per minute (WPM)
• Database Management: Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Access
• Spreadsheets: Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Graphics/Presentations: Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Simulations and Drills: Practical Applications 3 Units
• Accounting: Sage 50 Premium Accounting
• Operating Systems: Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
• Word Processing: Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Business Skills: Business Essentials, Business Economics, Business Financial Management, Business Math, Marketing and Sales, Human Resource Management, Business Law & Ethics, Business Correspondence Levels 1 and 2, Grammar Essentials for Business Writing, Customer Service, Business in the Digital Age, Project Management Fundamentals Level 1, and Business Administration Integrative Project
• Office Skills: Basic Bookkeeping Levels 1 and 2, Internet Fundamentals, Personal Computer Fundamentals for End Users, Office Procedures Levels 1 and 2, and basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
• Job Readiness/Employability Skills: Job Search and Résumé Writing, Thought Patterns for a Successful Career, and Employment Success Strategies

Elective Courses

Students must complete two credits, according to courses selected, from any of these groups:

• Office Skills
• Word processing
• Accounting
• Spreadsheets
• Graphics/Presentations

Program Details

• Program Type: Diploma
• Anticipated salary: C$35,310 C$61,013
• Program Duration: 50 Weeks
• Program Notes: Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
• Program Category: Business

Availability

This program is available at the following locations in Alberta:

• Calgary Central
• Calgary Genesis Centre
• Edmonton South
• Edmonton West
• Medicine Hat
• Red Deer