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A Business Administration Management diploma is a versatile and valuable commodity in today's job market. CDI College's Business Administration - Management program is designed to train you in the fundamental elements of business management and administration while providing you with the insights and hands-on training you need to thrive.
Courses in this program cover business writing, manual and computerized bookkeeping, and project management. Students are kept up-to-date on the latest trends, forecasts, and news in the business industry and are encouraged to apply their knowledge by solving problems and making decisions in various case studies.
Courses in this program cover business writing, manual and computerized bookkeeping, and project management. Students are kept up-to-date on the latest trends, forecasts, and news in the business industry and are encouraged to apply their knowledge by solving problems and making decisions in various case studies.
This program is 40 weeks in length.
Job Opportunities
- General Business Management
- Marketing
- Sales
- Human Resources
- Banking
Business Administration - Management
Program Courses
The program outline below is for Alberta .
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- This course emphasizes analyzing and recording business transactions using the rules of double-entry bookkeeping. In addition, adjusting journal entries and everyday transactions for both service and retail businesses are recorded coupled with the preparation of basic financial statements. Topics include introduction to Accounting, financial statements, accounting transactions, analyzing and recording transactions, adjusting accounts for financial statements, and completing the accounting cycle and classifying accounts.
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- An introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics. Students will be shown how to apply these principles and concepts to solve practical business problems in regards to marketing and finance.
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- Students will have the opportunity to review and discuss the final practicum placement. Simulated practice may be given in panel interviews as well as practice scenarios for the job interview. Students will update their resumes and cover letters. Students will have use of a Job Search lab which has unlimited Internet access, a job search resource library and a fax machine and phone for contacting prospective employers.
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- Major economic variables affecting a business including interest rates, GDP growth, and forces of supply and demand are examined.
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- The workplace of the twenty-first century demands excellent communications skills. The focus of this course is on learning writing techniques that ensure effective business communication.
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- A business plan is critical to a new business venture. Students will assess a proposed business idea, identify business risks and develop strategies designed to maximize the opportunity for a successful venture.
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- Employees are the most valuable asset of a business and all aspects from hiring to performance appraisal are examined utilizing the case study approach.
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- Marketing and sales are the key elements in the success of a business. This course provides an overview of the many elements of marketing, including developing, pricing, promoting, selling, and distributing various types of goods and services nationally and internationally.
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- This course offers a case-oriented, problem-solving approach for learning this powerful database management system. It covers the basic to more advanced features of Microsoft Access – from creating queries, forms and reports to advanced queries, Briefcase, macros and Visual Basic.
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- This course offers a case-oriented, problem-solving approach for learning Microsoft Excel. Students explore both basic and advanced features while creating a variety of documents such as budgets, marketing and sales reports, forecasts, and statistical tables.
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- Students work with basic and more advanced features of Microsoft Outlook to manage messages for efficient communication, maintain personal and business contacts, and organize appointments and tasks.
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- Students will explore both basic and more advanced features of Microsoft PowerPoint while creating visually attractive and effective presentations.
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- This course offers a case-oriented, problem-solving approach for learning Microsoft Word. Students work with both basic and advanced features while creating a variety of documents such as letters, memos, forms, and reports.
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- This course is designed to equip students with interpersonal skills identified by employers as essential for success in the professional world. Using a variety of instructional methods including case studies, group exercises, and discussion, students learn and practice key communication skills.
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- Project management is of paramount importance to all organizations to improve effectiveness and efficiency. This course utilizes the popular Microsoft Project application program with realistic case studies and step-by-step guidance.
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- This course will introduce students to skills and concepts that will help them achieve personal, academic, and career success.