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Class Hours
Classes are Monday to Thursday of classroom instruction. In addition to classroom instruction the students must complete a Practicum within the industry environment.
The students have a winter, spring and summer break, plus statutory holidays. If required, classes may also be held off campus for practical instruction.
Instructors
Instructors are approved by the Department of Education, Private Career Colleges Division, to have the qualifications, education and experience to deliver the training materials in specific subjects.
Attendance
Students must not fall below our attendance rate or they will not be permitted to graduate. The Policies outline the penalties for late work, retesting, plagiarism and absenteeism.
Pass Mark
Students must obtain a passing grade in each module to qualify for graduation.
Instructional Methodology
The methods of instruction link the theory to the practice. The features of actual teaching and learning practices are delivered in classroom and in the work environment. Delivery of instruction can be in any of the following methods:
- Lectures presenting the factual information
- Lectures with discussion among the students allowing for clarification of issues, debate and challenge
- Expert guest speakers who bring the practical to the student
- Group or teamwork directed by the instructor/facilitator, allowing for full participation of the students
- Audio/visual delivery through instructional material
- PowerPoint presentations, overheads, videos, and audiotapes
- Role-playing allows a facilitator to set the stage with a life imitating scenarios and train the students how to react or conduct themselves in accordance within company protocols, ethics and the industry,
- Studies, reports, papers all to factually research information and prepare the results for presentation
- Participate in seminars and field visits
- Knowledge gained through hands on manipulation of relevant tools in the business industry
- Specialized module learning will enhance the foundation for success in the business industry.
Introduction to Database
The module introduces the student to database management techniques. Students will learn to maintain existing databases using a database package.
Accounting Principles
This module is designed to get the student actively involved in the learning process. It will offer many tools to lead the student into an understanding of the importance of accounting.
Computerized Presentations
This module will introduce the student to presentation graphics. The student will learn to create on-screen presentations that can be used during live demonstrations. Students will also learn to print the presentations in a variety of ways.
Business Administration Law
This module provides the framework for virtually all business arrangements, parties to a contract, investors in corporate, owners of land and buildings in relationship with others. Students will be provided with an overview of the role of law in society, and its special importance in the regulation of business as well as continuing debate about its values.
Marketing
This module is designed to introduce students to the marketing environment and the forces that control that environment. The study of ethics and social responsibility of marketing will also discussed. Students will focus also on consumer behaviour, competition and market research.
Business Management
This module will focus on the issues relevant in the new millennium. Students will be encouraged to delve into the future direction of the business world.
Business Math
This module is designed for the student who needs to upgrades basic math skills. It will also provide students with explanations, examples, and exercises that will lead to an understanding of and skill in performing calculations necessary in the world of business.
Computerized Accounting
This module is designed to get the student involved in a computerized accounting environment and provide students with an understanding on how accounting records are processed, adjusted and corrected using a computerized accounting package.
Professional Development
This module is designed to assist students in obtaining employment and how to become an effective employee. The student will prepare résumés, discuss various interview techniques, identify time wasters and develop a strategy for time management. Stress is prevalent in the work environment therefore; students will analyze stress triggers and identify coping skills.
Business Communications
This module places special emphasis on business communications in the workplace. A focus will be placed on writing several aspects of business letters. Grammar, punctuation, and the six C’s of writing will also be emphasized.
Economics
This module will introduce students to the principles of economics and the laws of supply and demand. It will focus on economics in the public sector, monopoly, oligopoly, competition and economics of the labour market.
Entrepreneurship
The module is designed to give students the ability to seek entrepreneurial opportunities. The students will learn how to develop a business plan and how to manage a small business.
Computer Fundamentals
This module is designed for the students who are new to the personal computer. It includes an examination of computer hardware and a discussion of computer viruses. Windows will be examined including the use of file names, menus and dialogue boxes.
Keyboarding
This module provides complete coverage of the keyboard. Students will use proper keyboarding techniques. The students will, at the completion of the Business Administration Program, have a keyboarding speed of 45 wpm with 95% accuracy in order to graduate. Students will be expected to practice throughout the whole program and timings will be administered throughout the academic year.
Word Processing
This module is designed to assist the student in properly using a word processing package.
Spreadsheets
This module is designed to assist the student in properly using a spreadsheet package.
Practicum
To be eligible for field training, students must pass all modules. Field Training is mandatory for successful completion of the Business Administration diploma.
Note: Due to industry demands, all modules are subject to change.
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