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Business
Administration
The Business Administration Diploma is designed to prepare students for the demands
of today’s fast-paced business environment. Its objective is to expose students
to a vast array of business knowledge, management and administration skills, and
practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a business-related
career. Courses focus on professional skills required by today’s employers,
including knowledge of how businesses utilize technology, e-commerce, business
correspondence, office procedures, project management, and employment success
strategies.
This program provides students with:
- A solid foundation in basic principles of a
business environment, including current computer applications,
marketing, accounting, and business law.
- An introduction to the most relevant aspects
of business management and administration.
- Professional skills in high demand by
employers. These skills include: team work, communication,
customer service, leadership, research, and problem solving.
- A solid knowledge of business practices and
principles. It also develops the student's ability to
relate and apply this knowledge to current social and economic
conditions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
and accounting.
Please note that the focus of this program is to train individuals
for entry-level support and/or management trainee positions. It will also provide
the skills to progress into management-level careers, given the proper combination
of skills, experience, and personal attributes.
Career Opportunities
This program provides the student
with a range of business knowledge and skills, which cross several disciplines,
resulting in a well-rounded and highly skilled employee.
Graduates of this program are prepared for a variety of entry-level
administrative and management trainee positions in a broad range of employment
settings, specializing in those areas of interest, experience, and greatest
ability. Careers in accounting and finance, marketing, production and operations,
human resources, and general administration are available to those students
who possess the proper combination of business skills, experience, personal
ability, and aptitude.
Duties
& Responsibilities
Individuals working in a Business Administration career perform a wide range
of administrative and support duties relating to the day-to-day operation
of a business. Specific job duties vary with education and experience. Their
duties may include:
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Administering, directing,
and coordinating day-to-day business operations.
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Implementing efficient working processes, schedules, and procedures.
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Conducting research on the Internet.
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Preparing progress and other reports and analyses.
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Assigning and reviewing the work of clerks and administrative assistants. -
Integrating and managing database information for dissemination to staff and
clients.
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Composing and providing information via the telephone, postal mail, and e-mail.
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Training staff in job duties and company policies.
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Operating/troubleshooting new office technologies.
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Supervising and evaluating departmental administrative staff.
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Providing information as
required by law relating to ongoing business transactions.
Not all programs are offered at each location.
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