Business Administration Year One Requirements
Program Details
Diploma in Business Administration Accounting and Finance
Diploma in Business Administration Professional Management
Overview
Program Summary
The Diploma in Business Administration consists of 60 to 66 credits. All students take 33 credits in core business foundation courses plus first-year courses in English, Mathematics, Economics and Statistics.
In the remaining credits of the program, students select their specialization in either Accounting & Finance or Professional Management, and complete a specific set of courses for either.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- explain terms, concepts, and theories relevant to Canadian business.
- demonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills.
- apply problem solving skills.
- communicate effectively in various formats to a variety of stakeholders.
- demonstrate developing collaborative skills.
- outline the importance of ethical and professional behaviour.
- demonstrate developing business skills.
- apply numerical analysis and calculation to business related operations.
- demonstrate literacy skills required in the Canadian business environment.
Program Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants must meet the following Business Administration requirements:
- English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher required. For international applicants, IELTS 6.0 overall band score with no band below 5.5, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests.
- Any Math 11 with a minimum of 60%. Note that students who may pursue a university degree in Business should complete a pre-calculus course.
Additional Requirements
The deadline for receiving required documentation is stated in the student’s admissions letter.
An interview (in person or by telephone) with the Program Advisor may be required before entry to the program.
Students are required to complete an orientation at the beginning of the program.
Where space permits students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the semester.
The program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.
Graduation and Promotion
In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
Program Courses
Students entering the Business Administration Professional Management or the Business Administration Accounting Finance Programs have a common first year. Once you have completed your common first year courses the second year course are:
Professional Management
Accounting and Finance
The courses listed below are suggested terms for full-time students typically starting in the Fall Term
Term 1
Required first year courses
| ADMN171 | Management Principles | 3.00 | 45 |
| COMM240 | Financial Accounting I | 3.00 | |
| ECON106 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3.00 | 60 |
| MATH125 | Business Mathematics | 3.00 | 60 |
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| TWC164 | Business Communications I | 3.00 | 45 |
| Or | | |
| ENGL110 | English Composition | 3.00 | 45 |
Students who may pursue a university degree should take ENGL 110 instead of TWC 164.
Term 2
Required first year courses
| ADMN181 | Marketing | 3.00 | |
| COMM241 | Financial Accounting II | 3.00 | |
| ECON107 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3.00 | 60 |
| STAT105 | Introduction To Statistics | 3.00 | 75 |
| TWC165 | Business Communications II | 3.00 | 45 |
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