Business Administration - Management

Program Description

This program provides a comprehensive introduction to, and study of, the concepts, principles and practices of business, marketing and management. The Business Administration program has been tailored to serve the needs of both small entrepreneurial and large corporate employers.

Graduates of Business Administration are trained to work in a broad range of employment settings and many sectors of business and industry. In preparation for employment, students learn to apply leadership, planning, presentation, communication, customer-service, information technology, research, teamwork, problem-solving, and task-management skills to support the business activities of an organization.

Students will be introduced to a variety of standards and practices that contribute to success in and for business. The Business Administration Diploma program is designed to offer the widest possible of career opportunities across business and industry.

Students may study part-time or full-time with day or evening courses.

Admission Requirements

Alberta High School Diploma, or equivalent, with:
• A minimum of 60% (C-) in Math 30/30 Pure or 65% (C-) in Math 33/30 Applied and
• A minimum of 60% (C-) in English 30/30-1 or 65% in English 33/30 (C-) in English 33/30-2

Mature students (students who are 21 years or older) may be admitted by:
1) The completion of the above Math and English courses only (with the grades specified) or
2) A pass mark on the College Placement Assessment. (Contact the Office of the Registrar at (780) 791-4801 to arrange to write this exam.); or
3) Apply as a “Special” student. Special students may take up to four courses (one per term) without meeting the Admission Requirements.

Entry Requirements

International Students

Career Opportunities

Management graduates receive a solid foundation in business administration. Through exposure to a variety of courses, students can look forward to careers in public, private and government sectors.

Graduates will have the skills required for entry-level positions. In turn, this will open the doors to senior-level management.

Co-Op Diploma

Students interested in Co-op Education must first enter the Business Administration Accounting program as regular full-time students. Students will be eligible to enter Co-op Education in the year in which they will complete the Business Administration Certificate provided that the student has maintained a sessional GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Completion of the entire Co-op Education program of academic and work semesters requires one additional year relative to the regular (non Co-op) program.

Courses
BUS 121
BUS 221
BUS 222
BUS 223 (optional)

Program Outcomes

Graduates from the program will be able to:

• Communicate business-related information persuasively and accurately in oral, written, and graphic formats
• Work in a manner consistent with professional standards, practices and protocols while working effectively with co-workers, supervisors and others
• Develop customer service strategies to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders
• Apply strategies to creatively organize, lead, and assume the risks of an organization
• Apply knowledge of the human resources function to the management of an organization
• Apply knowledge of the marketing function to the management of an organization
• Apply knowledge of the accounting and financial function to the management of an organization
• Apply knowledge of operations management to the management of an organization
• Apply computer skills and technology to support the management of an organization
• Apply research skills to gather, interpret, analyze and evaluate data from primary and secondary resources
• Apply creative-problem solving skills to address business problems and opportunities
• Develop strategies for personal and professional development to manage job stress, enhance work performance, and maximize career opportunities
• Apply time management and organizational skills to facilitate the completion of tasks and to meet deadlines in a business environment.
• Take into account the impact of the economic, social, political, and cultural variables which affect a business operation
• Apply leadership and management knowledge and skills to assist in the planning, directing, and controlling of an organization

Program Structure

Course	Course Title	Credits
Year 1	Certificate
Term I	(September – December)	15
BUS 100	Business Communications	3
BUS 103	Introductory Business Computing	3
BUS 110	Business Mathematics	3
BUS 130	Introductory Accounting I	3
BUS 239	Marketing	3

Term II	*(January - May)*	15
BUS 101	Report Writing and Presentations	3
BUS 102	Interpersonal Skills for Business	3
BUS 131	Introductory Accounting II	3
BUS 191	Management	3
ELECTIVE		3
Students who intend to proceed to a university degree must take BUS 111- Statistics I. Approved electives may be taken by all other students. Please contact a Student Advisor for available approved electives.
Year 2	Diploma
Term I	(September - December)	*16.5*
BUS 236	Managerial Finance for Managers	3
BUS 237	Managerial Accounting for Managers	3
BUS 263	Business Simulation	1.5
BUS 270	Organizational Behaviour	3
ECON 101	Micro-Economics	3
ELECTIVE		3

Term II	*(January - April)*	*16.5*
BUS 260	Business Law	3
BUS 264	Integrated Case	1.5
BUS 299	Strategic Management	3
ECON 102	Macro-Economics	3
ELECTIVE		3
ELECTIVE		3

Student Testimonials

My two years at Keyano has been a great experience and a life changing one at that. The relationships I've made with my friends and instructors (who are also your friends) will last a lifetime. The education that a person receives at Keyano proves that you do need to go to a big name university or move to a big city to receive an education that is world class.

-Mark Dicks. Business Administration Diploma Students, Class of 2011