Skills & Knowledge You'll Develop

Our Business Administration diploma will arm you with the skills and knowledge necessary to set out into a world of opportunities. Upon successful completion of the program, you will:

• have an understanding of the basic concepts of business with an introduction to:
  • accounting
  •  management
  •  marketing
  •  business law
  •  entrepreneurship
  •  microeconomics
  •  communication
  •  Computer applications.
• you will be knowledgeable in a specified area of business, involving:
  • accounting
  • marketing
  • management
  • general business.

In general, you will be able to:

• use your skills to work in an existing business or start your own business

Working in accounting, you will be able to:

• prepare financial statements, budgets and tax returns
• design and administer accounting and information systems that include records of assets, liabilities and business transactions
• prepare budgets, tax returns and financial statements
• analyze financial information to assist in planning financial management policies, business strategies and the control and use of business assets
• provide personal and corporate income tax and estate planning services
• provide internal and external auditing services make recommendations regarding solutions to business and financial problems
• provide support in litigation matters
• serve as a bankruptcy trustee and business valuator.

Working in marketing, you will be responsible for:

• market research and consumer-needs assessment
• customer retention 
• competitive analysis
• sales, sales forecasting and strategic planning
• the development and execution of comprehensive marketing plans
• advertising and promotion
• branding activities (ensuring that corporate and product images are consistent)
• profitability of products, lines or services  
• product development and scheduling
• pricing and distribution
• budget planning and monitoring
• purchasing
• allocation of resources
• grant and proposal writing
• media relations
• event management
• corporate and community sponsorship activities
• customer service.

Working in management, you will be able to:

• identify the need for plans, goals and organization
• apply strategic management processes
• demonstrate leadership skills
• analyze control systems.