Program Info: Business Administration Diploma

Admission Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or Mature Student Status
• Proficiency in English language
• Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency
• Admissions interview and entrance essay required

Co-op Work Experience:

• Completion of 960 hours of co-op work experience for diploma attainment
• Co-op placements available throughout Ontario

Career Opportunities:

• Graduates equipped for entry-level administrative and management trainee positions across various industries
• Opportunities in accounting, finance, marketing, production, operations, human resources, and general administration

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administering and coordinating business operations
• Implementing efficient processes and procedures
• Conducting research and preparing reports
• Assigning and reviewing work of administrative staff
• Providing information to staff and clients
• Training staff and troubleshooting office technologies
• Supervising departmental staff and ensuring compliance with business laws
• Possessing a range of personal attributes including decision-making, time management, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

Program Objective:

• Prepare students for fast-paced business environments
• Provide comprehensive understanding of business principles, management skills, and practical tools
• Focus on professional skills in demand by employers, including e-commerce, business correspondence, office procedures, project management, and employment success strategies
• Develop proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting principles
• Train individuals for entry-level support and management trainee positions, with potential for progression into management-level careers

Core Courses:

• Keyboarding (Minimum 25 WPM)
• Office Skills
• Personal Computer Fundamentals
• Basic Bookkeeping Levels 1 and 2
• Internet Fundamentals
• Office Procedures Levels 1 and 2
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operating Systems (Basic Windows proficiency)
• Word Processing (Intermediate Microsoft Word proficiency)
• Spreadsheets (Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency)
• Accounting (Sage 50 Premium Accounting)
• Business Essentials
• Marketing and Sales
• Customer Service
• Grammar Essentials for Business Writing
• Business Correspondence Levels 1 and 2
• Business Math
• Business Financial Management
• Human Resource Management
• Business Law & Ethics
• Employment Success Strategies
• Thought Patterns for a Successful Career
• Business Presentations (Basic Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency)
• Data Management (Basic Microsoft Access proficiency)
• Project Management Fundamentals Level 1
• Business Economics
• Business in the Digital Age
• Business Administration Integrative Project
• Job Search and Résumé Writing
• Strategies for Success