Business Administration Co-op

Admission Requirements

A British Columbia Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with prior education in English at grade 10 level or higher.

OR

Mature students who pass an entrance evaluation demonstrating sufficient ability (i.e., English comprehension and math skills) to undertake the program.

All applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the above requirements or through an English language assessment (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent).

Co-op Work Experience

In addition to the coursework, students are required to successfully complete 880 hours of co-op work experience to obtain a diploma. Co-op placements may be located throughout British Columbia.

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. Careers in accounting and finance, marketing, production, operations, human resources, and general administration are available to graduates who demonstrate the required combination of business skills, aptitude, motivation, and personal ability.

Duties and 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. The duties may include:

• Administering, directing, and coordinating day-to-day business operations
• Implementing efficient work processes, schedules, and procedures
• Conducting research
• Preparing progress reports and other reports and analyses
• Assigning and reviewing the work of clerks and administrative assistants
• Integrating and managing database information for dissemination to staff and clients
• Composing and providing information by telephone, postal mail, and e-mail
• Training staff in job duties and company policies
• Operating / troubleshooting new office technologies
• Supervising and evaluating departmental administrative staff Providing information as required by law relating to ongoing business transactions

Personal Attributes Required

To be successful in a Business Administration career, individuals must possess the ability to:

• Learn new skills and knowledge
• Formulate decisions and exercise good judgment
• Build working relationships to achieve goals
• Efficiently manage time and stress
• Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team
• Recognize dynamics and politics of an organization
• Provide direction and remain objective
• Be self-motivated, energetic, confident, and creative
• Effectively communicate and use interpersonal skills
• Use good listening skills and be tactful
• Communicate verbally and in writing with people from all walks of life
• Employ creative problem-solving skills