The Sprott Shaw College Business Administration Management diploma 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 diploma 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 practicum placement. This experience within a workplace enables Instructional staff to observe the student in a practice situation while providing the student with the opportunity to gain direct exposure to the chosen career field.
University Transfer Program – Business Administration Management Diploma
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 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:
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 ends.
* Business Administration Management Program with Practicum 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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