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.
Many graduates find opportunities directing small and medium-sized businesses or providing departmental support in larger organizations.
Learning Objectives
Business Administration Management program 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
This program includes a Co-op placement. This placement enables the student to gain first-hand paid experience in the chosen career field while enabling Instructional staff to observe the student in a practice situation. Please note successful completion of the Co-op is required for graduation.
Why Take The Business Administration Management program At Sprott Shaw?
Lifetime access to dedicated Employment Services Specialists (ESS) who can help you with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and the overall job search after graduation
Lifetime tuition-free access to course refreshers if you ever need to retrain and update your skills
Practicum opportunities with recognized organizations across BC
Multiple start dates so you can start your education when you want to without the wait
Career and professional development success courses to help create a career development marketing plan, learn the cardinal rules of professionalism, and identify the target markets and employment resources in the counselling field
Preparation and orientation courses to teach you how to find credible research, write papers, create proper citation formats including APA, and study effectively for exams
All-inclusive program costs where what you see is what you pay. Our costs include registration fees, assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, supplies, course materials, uniforms, certificates, graduation fees, practicum fees, and much more
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!
City University – Bachelor of Arts in Management
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 may be required to do an entrance assessment (with a minimum composite score of 42)
Note: English level assessment will be required for international students (with a minimum score of 20/40 in language).
Diploma Requirements:
Instructors are available at all times for scheduled classes and by email (response within 24 hours)
60% average upon successful completion of all courses, including courses given a complete
Access to Technology:
This program will be delivered online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats and will require the use of a computer. It is therefore important that you have access to a computer and working environment with the following characteristics:
Must have Microsoft Windows 10, 7 or Vista operating system
Macintosh computers unable to run windows based programs are not acceptable.
High speed internet connection – cable or ADSL
MS Office 2013 is preferred
Web camera/High Definition video camera (MS LifeCam series, Logitech C500 or 900 series)
Headset with microphone
Instructors are available at all times for scheduled classes and by email (response within 24 hours). Additionally, students can usually access instructors prior to class or just after the class end.
* Business Administration Management Program with Co-op was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
Students can expect to complete one to three hours of homework per day.
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This 94 week Diploma program requires the student to complete the following courses.
Theory & practice of double-entry bookkeeping
Complete the Accounting Cycle to closing (GL, AP, AR, Payroll, Year End)
Prepare Financial and Business Reports
Utilize most modules of Sage 50 to record business transactions (order entry, inventory, AP, AR and payroll)
Produce reports including financial statements
MS Office Certification
MS Office Word editing, layout, templates, styles and sections, mail merge, tables, charts and desktop publishing
MS Office Certification
Plan, edit and manage worksheets (formulas/functions)
MS Office Certification
Enter and maintain a database (filter, sort, create queries)
Mandatory schedule of alternating class sessions and work terms
Adherence to the program scheduling format is mandatory and is designed to provide the prospective candidate with valuable exposure to language usage in a work setting
The alternating classroom sessions allow the student to maximize the lessons taught within the curriculum
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.
Understand the fundamental components of Internet Infrastructure
Apply design principles that consider traditional and mobile devices when planning a web site
Optimize a website design using effective layout techniques and SEO principles
Learning how to choose the right social media platforms and how to best utilize the features offered by those platforms is the primary focus of this course
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
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“I had researched a few different schools and there are lots of long waitlists. I wanted to be able to go back to school right now, and Sprott Shaw was able to get me to go back to school as soon as I applied.”
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“Sprott Shaw was amazing with being flexible in terms of start date and class hours. The afternoon worked for me so they were willing to send me to a different campus if I needed a different schedule for a certain class so it’s a really personalized experience.”
“Coming to Sprott Shaw was such a great experience and all the teachers are absolutely incredible. Sprott Shaw has completely changed my life for the better.”
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