Business Administration

2-Year Diploma at Castlegar

Program Calendar

2011

• September 6 - Orientation.
• September 7 - Fall term begins.
• December 9 - Fall term ends.
• December 12-21 - Fall term examinations.

2012

• January 3 - Winter term begins.
• February 13 - 17 - Reading Break.
• April 5 - Winter term ends.
• April 10-18 Winter term examinations.
• April 20 - Graduation ceremonies.

2012

• September 4 - Get Connected student orientation.
• September 5 - Fall term begins.
• December 7 - Fall term ends.
• December 10-21 - Fall term examinations.

2013

• January 2 - Winter term begins.
• February 18 - 22 - Reading Break.
• April 5 - Winter term ends.
• April 8-16 Winter term examinations.
• April 19 - Graduation ceremonies.

Program Objectives

Selkirk College Business Administration programs have been designed to provide graduates with a solid, business-oriented education that is specialized yet diversified.

Students can concentrate in one of two specific disciplines: Accounting/Finance or Professional Management. The program develops skills in all essential areas of business and industry.

The Business Administration program operates on a Co-op Education or work/study format. Four-month work periods are provided to assist students in applying academic knowledge to the business environment.

For those students who choose not to follow the cooperative education format, the diploma requirements in their respective disciplines can be completed in two years of regular academic semesters.

For students wishing to complete over three years, a suggested plan of studies is available for Accounting / Finance and Professional Management.

Diploma Options

Business Administration Diploma: Accounting/Finance major

• See description in Accounting/Finance.

Business Administration Diploma: Professional Management major

• See description in Professional Management.

International Business Advanced Diploma

• See description in International Business.

Office Management Diploma

• See description in Office Management.

Co-op Education

The Business Administration program is offered in a cooperative education or work/study format. Four four-month work periods are provided to assist students in applying academic knowledge to the business environment. The Co-operative Education option should be applied for at the beginning of the second semester of studies.

Program length is 32 months for both Professional Management and Accounting/Finance majors who choose the Co-op Education option.

Co-op Work Terms provide for the practical application of academic studies. Each four-month work term is a separate co-op education course. Students spend work terms at an employer's site and a report covering each work term is required. Work term assignments become progressively more challenging. Students will receive 15 credits on their transcripts per co-op education course.  If 60 credits are received, then the student receives a Co-op Citation on their Diploma.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants must meet the following Business Administration requirements:

• English 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C+" or higher required.
• Principles of Mathematics 11 or Applications of Mathematics 12, or equivalent, with a grade of "C+" or higher required.  NOTE:  Math requirements   for high school students graduating on or after 2013 have been reviewed and are available online.
• Mathematics 12 and at least one Science 11 are recommended.
• Mature applicants without the above qualifications for full-time study are encouraged to arrange an interview with the program advisor or designate to discuss admission to the program. An assessment will be made of the applicant's ability to complete the program based on work experience, studies undertaken since leaving school, an assessment tool, and the results of the interview.
• Applicants who lack the admission requirements may still gain admission to the program through a multi-level entry system which allows students to take a combination of business and upgrading courses in the first year. This mode of entry may extend the length of the business diploma program to three years.

International Students

• Additional Admissions information for International Students

For further information email the International Student Advisor.

Part-Time Study

The Business Administration program encourages and supports part-time study, and special consideration has been given to the integration of part-time students into the program.  Check out the suggested part-time course of studies for Accounting/Finance and Professional Management.

NOTES:

1. Only full-time students are eligible for Co-op work term experiences.
2. Where enrollment is limited, priority will be given to full-time students.

Completion Options

COLLABORATIVE BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS

Canadian Institutions

Selkirk College Business Administration Diploma graduates can transfer into the third year of:

1. Okanagan College Bachelor of Business Administration degree program.
2. Royal Roads University Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management at Royal Roads. This program is offered on a quarter system that condenses the third and fourth year curriculum into one calendar year.
3. Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning Bachelor of Commerce degree program.
4. University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management degree program.
5. University of Northern BC Bachelor of Commerce degree program.

For further information email the Business Program Advisor.

International Institutions

American Business School - Paris

Selkirk business administration diploma graduates can transfer into the third year of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program at the American Business School - in Paris, France upon meeting the school's admission requirements.

Current Selkirk Business Administration students may also attend the American Business School in Paris on an exchange basis.

Griffith University - Australia

Selkirk business administration - accounting/finance diploma graduates can transfer into the fourth semester of a six semester Bachelor of Commerce degree program at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.

Selkirk business administration - professional management diploma graduates can transfer into the fourth semester of six-semester Bachelor of Business (Management) degree program at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.

For further information email the Business Program Advisor.

Professional Designations

• The Certified General Accountants Association of BC (CGA), the Certified Management Accountants Society of BC (CMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia, School of Business (CASB), grant exemptions toward professional accounting designations for courses successfully completed in Business Administration.
• A number of professional organizations recognize Selkirk College's courses and/or the diploma as part of their credential requirements. The list is expanding but includes the following organizations at present:

1. BC Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada.
2. Building Owners and Managers Institute of Canada.
3. Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping.
4. The Canadian Institute of Management.
5. Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation.
6. The Canadian Payroll Association.
7. The Credit Union Institute of Canada.
8. Institute of Canadian Bankers.
9. Purchasing Management Association of Canada.
10. Real Estate Institute of British Columbia.

• Other links of interest for professional development:

1. Canadian Securities Institute.
2. Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.
3. Financial Planners Standards Council.
4. Human Resources Management Association of BC.
5. Institute of Professional Management.
6. Local Government Employees Certification.
7. Real Estate Council of BC.
8. Society of Notaries Public of BC.
9. Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is pleased to provide students and professors with complimentary access to online tax research databases and the CICA Handbook.

For further information email the Business Program Advisor.

Career Potential

To see a list of graduate outcomes for this program, visit Business Administration in detail.

Approximate Expenses

Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.

Program Courses

Course of Studies

Translation key:

• Crd = Credits
• Lec = Lecture Hours per week;
• Lab = Lab Hours per week;
• Sem = Seminar Hours per week;
• Ttl = Total course hours

Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.

Course of Studies

Course	Name	Cred	Lec	Lab	Sem	Ttl
Term 1
COMM 220	Principles of Organizational Behaviour	3	4	0	0	4
COMM 240 (D)	Financial Accounting I	3	5	0	0	5
CPSC 132	Computer Applications for Business	3	3	2	0	5
ECON 106	Principles of Economics	3	3	0	1	4
MATH 125	Business Mathematics	3	4	0	0	4
TWC 164	Introductory Report and Letter Writing	3	3	0	0	3
	Total:	18	22	2	1	25
Course	Name	Cred	Lec	Lab	Sem	Ttl
Term 2
ADMN 171	Management Principles	3	3	0	0	3
ADMN 181	Marketing	3	4	0	0	4
COMM 241 (D)	Financial Accounting II	3	5	0	0	5
ECON 107	Principles of Economics	3	3	0	1	4
STAT 105 (D)	Introduction to Statistics	3	3	2	0	5
TWC 165	Oral Presentations and Skills Training	3	3	0	0	3
	Total:	18	21	2	1	24

COMM 220 Principles of Organizational Behaviour

COMM 240 Financial Accounting I

CPSC 132 Computer Applications for Business

ECON 106 Principles of Economics

MATH 125 Business Mathematics

TWC 164 Introductory Report and Letter Writing

ADMN 171 Management Principles

ADMN 181 Marketing

COMM 241 Financial Accounting II

ECON 107 Principles of Economics

STAT 105 Introduction to Statistics

TWC 165 Oral Presentations and Skills Training

Program Calendar

2011

• September 6 - Orientation.
• September 7 - Fall term begins.
• December 9 - Fall term ends.
• December 12-21 - Fall term examinations.

2012

• January 3 - Winter term begins.
• February 13 - 17 - Reading Break.
• April 5 - Winter term ends.
• April 10-18 Winter term examinations.
• April 20 - Graduation ceremonies.

2012

• September 4 - Get Connected student orientation.
• September 5 - Fall term begins.
• December 7 - Fall term ends.
• December 10-21 - Fall term examinations.

2013

• January 2 - Winter term begins.
• February 18 - 22 - Reading Break.
• April 5 - Winter term ends.
• April 8-16 Winter term examinations.
• April 19 - Graduation ceremonies.