Business Administration - Certificate and Diploma Programs
Department Information
| Department | Department of Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 780-539-2900 | |
| E-mail: | business@gprc.ab.ca | |
| Homepage: | Visit homepage | |
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| Intake | Application Deadline |
Start Date | End Date | Final Exam Period |
| Fall | Sep. 3/09 | Sep. 3/09 | Dec. 18/09 | Dec. 9-18/09 |
| Winter | Jan. 5/10 | Jan. 5/10 | Apr. 29/10 | Apr. 17-29/10 |
Certificate in Administration - Part-time, 30 credits
Certificate Program - 2 semesters, 30 credits
Diploma Programs: 4 semesters, 60 credits
Accounting
Financial Services
General
Marketing
Curriculum, 30 credits
- BA1010 (3) Business Communications I
- BA1050 (3) Business Mathematics and Statistics
- BA1090 (3) Introduction to Marketing
- BA1110 (3) Introduction to Accounting
- BA1150 (3) Introduction to Computers in Business
- BA1380 (3) Organizational Behavior I
- Four approved BA options (12)*
*BA1020, BA1120, and BA1510 are required for students who wish to enrol in a Business Administration Diploma program.
Graduation Requirements
You must successfully complete 30 credits outlined above to receive a Certificate in Administration. If you believe you qualify for the Certificate in Administration, complete an Application for Certificate Form available from the Office of the Registrar.
- English 30-1or 30-2, minimum grade 50 percent
- Pure or Applied Mathematics 20 with a minimum grade 60 percent, or Pure or Applied Mathematics 30 with a minimum grade of 50 percent.
If you do not have a high school diploma but have been out of school for at least one year, you require the following Alberta Education courses or their equivalents:
- English 30-1 or 30-2, minimum grade 50 percent
- Pure or Applied Mathematics 20 with a minimum grade 60 percent or Pure or Applied Mathematics 30 with a minimum grade of 50 percent.
The College policy on Advanced Standing may be applied to Business Administration programs.
If you are 21 years of age or over and do not meet any of the admission requirements, you must attain a minimum score on an appropriate entrance test.
This two-semester program will introduce you to basic business functions and serves as the foundation year for all the Diploma programs.
Curriculum, 30 credits
- BA1010 (3) Business Communications I
- BA1020 (3) Business Communications II
- BA1050 (3) Business Mathematics and Statistics
- BA1090 (3) Introduction to Marketing
- BA1110 (3) Introduction to Accounting
- BA1120 (3) Principles of Accounting
- BA1150 (3) Introduction to Computers in Business
- BA1380 (3) Organizational Behavior I
- BA1510 (3) Economics
- One Business Administration Option (3)
Graduation Requirements
You must successfully complete 30 credits as outlined above to be eligible to receive a Certificate in Business Administration. If you believe you qualify for the Certificate in Business Administration, complete an Application for Certificate Form available from the Office of the Registrar.
Progression Criteria
If you are a full-time student in either the Certificate or the Diploma program and you fail two courses in a semester, you will be placed on contractual departmental probation for the following semester. Failure to meet the probation requirements may result in forced withdrawal from the full-time program for one full semester. Readmission to the program will be subject to departmental review.
If you are a full-time student in either the Certificate or the Diploma program and you fail three or more courses in any one semester, you will be required to withdraw for one full semester from the full-time program. Readmission to the program will be subject to departmental review.
If you fail to achieve a grade point average of 1.3, you may be permitted to continue on a probationary basis with the permission of the department.
Once you have passed all ten courses of the Certificate program and have a grade point average of 1.3 or better, you may specialize in one of the Diploma majors: Accounting, Financial Services, or Marketing. Alternatively, you can design your own General Program in consultation with the Department. If you have not successfully completed the Certificate requirements, you may apply in writing to the Department requesting special permission to register in the diploma program.
Students with a Certificate in Administration for Part-time Learners must complete BA1020, BA1120, and BA1510 as part of the 60-credit graduation requirement for any Diploma in Business Administration.
When choosing options to meet Diploma requirements, you are advised to select from the available Business Administration offerings. HP 1210, HP 1220, and HP1230 are considered acceptable business options in both the Certificate and Diploma Programs.
Where you have a clearly defined career objective that is better accomplished with the selection of non-Business Administration courses, you may apply in writing to the Department for permission to enroll in other optional courses. Approval may be granted for a maximum of two non-business options.
To graduate with a Diploma in Business Administration, you must successfully complete all requirements, 60 credits, of a specific Diploma curriculum with a minimum of 24 credits of 2000-level courses. If you believe you qualify for the Diploma in Business Administration, complete an Application for Diploma Form available from the Office of the Registrar.
As per Business Administration Certificate curriculum
Ten Approved Courses (30 credits)
As per Business Administration Certificate curriculum
- First year Curriculum, 30 credits
- As per Business Administration Certificate curriculum
Second year Curriculum, 30 credits
- BA2030 (3) Finance I
- BA2040 (3) Investment and Taxation Fundamentals
- BA2700 (3) Fundamentals of Personal Finance
- BA2710 (3) Customer Service
- BA2730 (3) Investment Funds in Canada
- BA2740 (3) Insurance and Retirement
- Four Approved Options (12)*
Recommended Options - BA2230 (3) Finance II
- BA2310 (3) Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal
*Two of the following marketing courses are recommended - BA2070 (3) Personal Selling
- BA2080 (3) Retailing
- BA2010 (3) Advertising and Sales Promotion
- BA2550 (3) Computer Applications for Marketing
First year Curriculum, 30 credits
- As per Business Administration Certificate curriculum
Second year Curriculum, 30 credits
- Two Core Requirements (6)
- Four Marketing Requirements (12)
- BA2010 (3) Advertising and Sales Promotion
- BA2070 (3) Personal Selling
- BA2080 (3) Retailing and Merchandising
- BA2100 (3) Not-for-Profit Marketing and Public Relations
- BA2190 (3) Consumer Behavior
- BA2200 (3) Marketing Research
- BA2550 (3) Computer Applications for Marketing
- BA2710 (3) Customer Service
- BA2810 (3) Internet Marketing
- BA2910 (3) Small Business Management
- Four Approved Options (12)
Recommended Options - BA2060 (3) Statistics for Business
- LR3010 (3) Legal Relations
For example, you earn 6 credits in the Business Administration program for successful completion of BA1110 and BA1120. If you transfer to the University of Alberta, Bachelor of Commerce program, you will be awarded 3 transfer credits as BA1110 (3) and BA1120 (3) transfer to the University of Alberta as ACCT311 (3).
To receive maximum transfer credit, Business Administration Diploma graduates wishing to complete a business degree are advised to enroll in post-diploma degree programs.
Business Administration Diploma graduates are well prepared either to step directly into the workforce or to pursue additional education. Some universities award block transfer credit for GPRC Business Administration Diploma graduates.
The following professional institutes recognize GPRC courses. Acceptance of transfer courses is at the discretion of the receiving body. Transfer arrangements can and do change. Students intending to use BA courses for credit in professional institute programs are advised to check with the appropriate institute for the latest transfer information.
You may be required to successfully challenge exams set by the professional organizations to receive full credit towards their credential. Professional designations often require related work or articling experience over and above the academic requirements.
It is your responsibility to contact the appropriate professional organization to confirm current professional requirements.
Information in the College Calendar on Professional Designations and professional course equivalencies is subject to change without prior notice by the respective professional organizations. Grande Prairie Regional College will not be liable in the event of discrepancies between the text in this calendar and current information provided by the professional organizations listed here.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (C.A.) www.icaa.ab.ca
If you live in Western Canada, you obtain your CA designation by enrolling in the CA School of Business. Refer to www.casb.com for specific requirements. Degree completion is generally a prerequisite.
Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.) www.cma-alberta.com
Minimum grade of C+ is required for professional consideration.
The following courses listed qualify as exemptions towards the 10 core prerequisites; however, a recognized degree is required to write the CMA Canada Entrance Examination.
| Professional Courses |
Equivalent GPRC Courses |
| Commercial Law | LR 3010 |
| Computerized Information Systems | BA 1150 and BA 2620 |
| Corporate Finance | BA 2030 and BA 2230 or FN 3700 |
| Economics | BA 1510 or EC 1010 and EC 1020 |
| Human Resources | BA 1380 or OT 3010 |
| Introductory Financial Accounting | BA 1110 and BA 1120 or AC 3110 |
| Intermediate Financial Accounting | BA 2110 and BA 2120 |
| Internal Control | AC 4600 |
| Introductory Management Accounting | BA 2130 and BA 2140 or AC 3220 |
| Marketing | BA 1090 or MK 3960 |
| Quantitative Methods | BA 2060 or ST 1510 |
| Taxation | BA 2160 |
www.cga-alberta.org
Minimum grade of C+ is required for professional consideration.
A university degree is a co-requirement for the CGA designation.
Professional Courses Auditing
Equivalent GPRC Courses
AC 4600* when taken as degree requirement
Communications
BA 1010 and BA 1020 or Junior English (6 credits)
Economics I
BA 1510 or EC 1010 and EC 1020
Finance I
BA 2030 and BA 2230 or FN 3700
Financial Accounting 1
BA 1110 and BA 1120 or AC 3110
Financial Accounting 2
BA 2110
Financial Accounting 3
BA 2120
Law I
LR 3010
Management Accounting I
BA 2130 and BA 2140
Management Information Systems I
BA 2620
Quantitative Methods I
BA 2060
Professional Courses
Equivalent GPRC Courses
Bookkeeping I
BA 1110 or OA 2410 and OA 2420
Bookkeeping II
BA 1120
Computer Applications I
BA 1150 or OA 1060 and OA 1070
Computer Applications II
BA 2500 or OA 1140 and OA 1150
Computerized Bookkeeping I
OA 2430
Computerized Bookkeeping II
OA 2440
Cost Management
BA 2130
Income Tax
BA 2160
Professional Courses
Equivalent GPRC Courses
Accounting
BA 1110 and BA 1120, or AC 3110
Business Communications II
BA1020
Business Law
LR 3010
Computer Applications for Accounting
BA 2500
Computer Applications for Marketing
BA 2550
Introduction to Business Computing
BA 1150
Introduction to Marketing
BA 1090 or MK 3960
Economics
BA 1510, or EC 1010, or EC 1020
Finance
BA 2030 and BA 2230, or FN 3700
Human Resource Management
BA 2240
Organizational Behavior I
BA 1380 or OT 3010
Small Business Management