Business Administration Certificate

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The competitive and constantly evolving business world today requires dynamic people qualified with appropriate skills and analytical abilities who can respond to and evolve with the latest business trends and developments. Our aim is to equip our students with the necessary problem-solving and decision-making skills to merge into this workforce by educating them as well as developing their skills through practicums and case studies. This program will also cater to the more ambitious students who can follow it up with higher studies at various universities in Alberta and elsewhere.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration to build a solid foundation for the administration of a commercial enterprise, and to provide them with the tools required for a successful career in business. Students are ready to enter the job market upon graduation after a five-week practicum that gives them on-the-job experience.

PROGRAM DURATION

Total program hours	1,040 Hours
Total program length	52 Weeks

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Accounts Receivable Clerk
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounting Clerk
Banking Advisor
Client Advisor
Mortgage Specialist Assistant
Office Assistant

PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION

All applicants must pass a successful interview with an admissions representative in addition to fulfilling the following criteria:

All applicants whose native language is not English – a minimum CLB level 7 or higher in all strands; a Minimum CELPIP – General score of 7; a minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53.5 for reading, 62.2 for writing, 48.1 in listening, and 46.2 in speaking with overall score of 51.6; CAEL a minimum score of 50 for reading, 50 for listening, 50 for writing and 45 for speaking with overall score of 50; “ a minimum Duolingo score of 105-115; a minimum IELTS scores of: Reading – 6, Writing – 6 Listening – 6, Speaking – 6 or higher; a minimum TOEFL score of 547 or higher for PBT (paper-based test); 210 or higher for CBT (computer-based test); and a minimum of 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 21 in writing, 18 in speaking and a minimum of 60 overall score or higher for IBT (internet-based test) is required. Applicants with credentials from countries other than North America must also have an assessment done by Alberta Government International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Standard Admission

High school graduation or equivalent (from an English medium institution); or Successful completion of the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)

Mature Admission

Students must meet ALL of the following criteria:

Be at least 18 years of age prior to admission (19 for out of province applicants)
Present standard test results such as Accuplacer with a minimum score of 230 or Wonderlic with a minimum score of 20.
Applicants from Manitoba must also have been out of school for one year in addition to the above.

COURSE BREAKDOWN

First Year
Course #	Course Name	Hours
BSSR01	Success Strategies	20
BLAW01	Business Law	60
BMAT01	Business Mathematics	80
BFIN01	Corporate Finance	80
BFAC01	Financial Accounting 1	80
BFAC02	Financial Accounting 2	60
BITC01	Information Technology	80
BMGA01	Introduction to Managerial Accounting	80
BTAX01	Income Tax Fundamentals	80
BMIE01	Introduction to Microeconomics	80
BMGT01	Introduction to Management	80
BCOM01	Business Communication	40
BMIO01	Microsoft Office	60
BSJH01	Successful Job-Hunting Strategies	20
BPRA01	Practicum	140