Business Administration Management Program

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.

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 analyse 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

People planning to work in this competitive field require strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Those who have developed skills in these areas will be better prepared to compete for jobs. With additional experience or training, progression to management positions is possible.

This program will be delivered online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. It is therefore important that you have access to a computer and working environment with the following characteristics:

• Recommended hardware – Dual core 2.64 GHz processor with 2 GB RAM
• Microsoft 7 or Vista operating system
• High speed internet connection – cable or ADSL
• Web camera/High Definition video camera – MS Lifecam series, Logitech C500 or 900 series
• Headset with microphone
• MS Office Suite 2007 or 2010 preferred

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 class end.