Get Down to Business

Master of Business Administration

Pursue your professional passions for business leadership or entrepreneurship with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Northern British Columbia, hosted by Grande Prairie Regional College.

Examine contemporary business theory such as organizational behaviour, marketing, finance and more, with a specific focus on northern topics and issues. Unlock senior career opportunities in all sectors including natural resource development, manufacturing, non-profit, government, banking, health care and more. Develop advanced management, analytical and leadership skills that can expand new career opportunities or inspire your next business adventure.

Business Administration Certificate

The certificate program introduces students to basic business functions and serves as a foundation for all diploma programs. This certificate is also available online and through remote learning.

Bachelor of Business Administration

For the 2022/23 Academic year, there will be no intake for the Bachelors of Business Administration – Management. This change will not impact students currently enrolled in the program. For more information, please contact Student Services at studentinfo@gprc.ab.ca

A partnership with SAIT allows students who complete a Business Administration diploma with an Accounting or Management specialization at our institution, to remain at the Grande Prairie campus and complete a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting or Management major). Students must normally complete all degree requirements within eight years, beginning with the year admission to the program was granted.

• Possible Careers Include: Chartered professional accountant, forensic accountant, actuary, auditor, management consultant, operations manager

Business Administration Diploma

Diploma students major in their second year, choosing routes in Accounting, Financial Services, General Business, Management, or Marketing. Graduates are well prepared to step directly into the workforce or to pursue additional education by applying to transfer credit toward university degrees at a number of different institutions across Alberta.

• Potential Careers Include: Accounting assistant, management trainee, not-for-profit coordinator, office manager, retail manager, social media coordinator, entrepreneur, event planner, insurance agent

Aboriginal Administration Diploma

This program is currently under review, and is not admitting students at this time. For more information, please contact Student Services at studentinfo@gprc.ab.ca

This is a holistic program, blending courses in Business and Indigenous studies, which is designed to develop students’ essential skills for critical thinking, research, writing and planning. Graduates will be prepared to pursue entry-level careers in various organizations serving an Indigenous population. Students apply to year two of the program after completing the Business Administration Certificate.

• Possible Careers Include: Reception or administrative assistant in First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities, with Aboriginal relations or Aboriginal affairs, or with Friendship Centres