The Sprott Shaw College Business Administration Management program provides a foundational understanding of business operations which equips graduates to manage activities in a wide variety of industries.
Graduates find opportunities directing small and medium-sized businesses or providing departmental support in larger organizations.
Learning Objectives
Business Administration Management graduates are able to:
Develop strategic business plans
Manage various digital marketing channels such as social media
Develop and manage project plans
Devise and execute effective negotiation strategies and sales presentations
Perform accounting activities and analyze financial statements
Evaluate return on investment for business operations or marketing activities
Use SEO and web analytics to improve profitability
Productively use MS Office including Word, Excel and Access
Communicate effectively using various communication channels
University Transfer Program
This program is part of Sprott Shaw’s university transfer initiative for anyone looking to continue their education and pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Gaining professional skills and experience from our programs before moving on to complete a full degree is a great way to enjoy the focused, hands-on benefits that Sprott Shaw College offers.
This program qualifies for our University Pathway Programs with the institutions listed below. Click on the images for more details!
Fairleigh Dickinson University – Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies
Ascenda School of Management – Bachelor of Business Administration
Grade 12 / GED or mature student status (all transcripts must be “true certified copies” or originals).
Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and entrance assessments with a minimum score of 20/40 in the English Assessment and a minimum score of 20/40 in the Math Assessment (with a minimum composite score of 42/80).
For more information on English Language requirements and equivalencies please click here.
Domestic Students:
Domestic students that can provide a Canadian transcript showing completion of English 11 or 12 (or equivalent) with a passing grade of ‘C’, will be exempt from having to write the English Entrance Assessment.
Domestic students that can provide a Canadian transcript showing completion of Math 10, 11 or 12 (or equivalent) with a passing grade of ‘C’, will be exempt from having to write the Math Entrance Assessment.
International Students:
International students that can provide a Canadian transcript showing completion of Math 10, 11 or 12 (or equivalent) with a passing grade of ‘C’ will be exempt from having to write the Math Entrance Assessment. The equivalent credential must be evaluated and verified.
International students that can provide a Canadian transcript showing completion of English 11 or 12 (or equivalent) with a passing grade of ‘C’ will be exempt from having to write the English Entrance Assessment. The equivalent credential must be evaluated and verified.
International students can also meet the English requirement by demonstrating one of the following three options:
Sprott Shaw’s English Language Assessment, OR
Minimum IELTS Score 5.5 overall or iBT TOFEL Score of 70, OR
Completion of an ESL program from one of SSC’s partnered ESL schools
Diploma Requirements:
60% average upon successful completion of all courses, including courses given a complete.
Note: Students who successfully pass the AHLEI exams with 70% or higher will qualify for the Rooms Division Specialization and the Sales & Marketing Specialization.
* Business Administration Management Program was reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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Introduction to the legal system in Canada with a focus on how it affects business operations
Structure of the Canadian Legal System
Legislation governing consumer transactions
Case study approach
Differentiate between projects and operating activities
Develop project budgets
Identify and schedule project resources
Describe alternate project management techniques
Current marketing terminology
Strategic planning
Market research, sales, promotion and group dynamics
Integrated marketing strategies
Organizational planning procedures
Case studies
Sales presentations
Client relationships
Professionalism
Introduction to the basic elements of digital marketing, their meaning, use and importance
Learning how to choose the right social media platforms and how best to utilize the features offered by those platforms
Understand the fundamental components of internet infrastructure
Apply design principles which consider traditional and mobile devices when planning a website
Optimize a website design using effective layout techniques and SEO principles
Use blogging effectively as a marketing tool
Understand how display advertising fits into marketing strategies
Review techniques to enhance social media marketing to maximize exposure
Importance of written communication within the business environment
Memos, email, letters and reports
This course focuses on the fundamental principles of accounting with full online courseware that includes the digital textbook and learning materials.
Skills and strategies conducive to learning in a college atmosphere, orientation to the college environment, using technology, knowing college policies and procedures.
Time management, writing and using citations, study strategies, student budgeting, and wellness/self-care/stress management.
An orientation to the PCP program and the emergency medicine professions.
Prepare for upcoming studies, learning environments, and work experience placements throughout the program.
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