Business Administration Diploma - Management
The Business Administration diploma program builds upon the conceptual framework developed
at the certificate level. The course offering allows for a broad development of managerial and
supervisory skills. The four pillars of business knowledge, finance, human resources, operations
management and marketing, are explored in depth.
The diploma program allows for direct entry to the 3rd year of the University of Lethbridge postdiploma Bachelor of Management degree. This program is available in Lethbridge, Edmonton
and Calgary. In addition, transfer options are also available at a number of other institutions
including Athabasca University, Grant MacEwan University, Thompson Rivers University, and
Royal Roads University.
Credential
Management Diploma
Entrance Requirements
1st Year Business Administration Certificate or individual course pre-requisites must be met.
Exceptions must be approved by the Program Coordinator.
Career Potential
Graduates of the two-year diploma program will find work opportunities in the following
occupational categories/industries:
Accounting
Sales
Front-line supervision or management
Hospitality
Human Resources
Aboriginal government
Small business
Transferability
Graduates of this program may be accepted into:
University of Lethbridge (Bachelor of Management Post Diploma Degree Program, offered at
Lethbridge, Edmonton and Calgary campuses)
Athabasca University (Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Commerce Post Diploma Degree
Program)
Grant MacEwan University
University of Calgary (The student will be awarded five full course equivalents)
Royal Roads University (Third year Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management
Degree Program)
Thompson Rivers University
Provides course exemptions for CGA, CMA and University of Alberta
Start/End Dates
Lac La Biche/Cold Lake
August 30, 2012 – May 03, 2013 (Last day of classes and exams is April 26, 2013)
Course List
Semester One
ACCT 211: Management Accounting (64 hours)
BUSI 211: Introduction to Electronic Commerce (64 hours)
BUSI 221: Human Resource Management (64 hours)
FINA 211: Business Finance (64 hours)
MATH 118: Business Statistics (64 hours) * (Grads of 2011-12 take BUSL 261 Business Law)
Semester Two
ACCT 212: Computerized Accounting (64 hours)
BUSI 222: Operations Management (64 hours)
BUSI 223: Small Business Management (64 hours)
BUSI 225: Strategic Management (64 hours)
BUSI 226: Leadership Development (64 hours)
ACCT 211: Management Accounting
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
Cost accounting as utilized in manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors is examined. Major
topics include the following: job ordering costing and analysis, costing procedures, cost-volumeprofit analysis, budget preparation, standard cost systems, variance analysis, and cost analysis for
managerial decision making.
Prerequisite – ACCT 107, MATH 117
ACCT 212: Computerized Accounting
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
Students will obtain a sound working knowledge of a current computerized accounting package
by completing workbook exercises in Simply Accounting. Modules in this package will
incorporate accounting simulations which are very similar to real life experiences of entering
transactions and preparing various financial reports in an accounting office.
Prerequisite – ACCT 106
BUSI 211: Introduction to Electronic Commerce
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
This course is designed to explore the major topics and key concepts of electronic commerce.
The fast changing and growing world of e-commerce offers alternative marketing strategies for
retailers, wholesalers, and service providers. This world is also fraught with pitfalls and dangers.
The demands upon inventory and distribution systems require special understanding and
analysis. Students will explore these issues and use existing and emerging technologies to
effectively and efficiently carry out business transactions.
BUSI 221: Human Resource Management
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
Human Resources management is a complex and strategically important factor in all successful
business entities. The intent of this course is to provide an overview of the most important
aspects in this field: human behaviour in organizations, personnel planning, job analysis and
evaluation, staff recruitment and development, performance evaluation, compensation
administration and fringe benefits, performance appraisal, and labour relations.
BUSI 222: Operations Management
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
Operations management is an ever-changing discipline. New concepts are appearing constantly.
Operations management is a key element in improving productivity and creating competitive
advantage through productivity growth. This course focuses upon such issues as project
management, process analysis and supply chain management.
Prerequisite – MATH 118
BUSI 223: Small Business Management
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
Integrating knowledge is always a difficult task. This capstone course attempts to bring together
all of the knowledge acquired to date throughout the program. Through the use of the case
approach, and with the development of a strategic management process, students become skilled
at planning, evaluating and implementing those plans. Upon completion of BUSI 225, students
should be equipped with the skills to strategically develop and evaluate a business. These skills
can be applied to enhance a company’s overall performance within their respective industries.
Prerequisite – MARK 166, ACCT 211
BUSI 225: Strategic Management
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
Integrating knowledge is always a difficult task. This capstone course attempts to bring together
all of the knowledge acquired to date throughout the program. Through the use of the case
approach, and with the development of a strategic management process, students become skilled
at planning, evaluating and implementing those plans. Upon completion of BUSI 225, students
should be equipped with the skills to strategically develop and evaluate a business. These skills
can be applied to enhance a company’s overall performance within their respective industries.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Completion of all courses in the first three semesters of the
Business Administration Certificate and Diploma program.
BUSI 226: Leadership Development
(64 Hours – 3 Credits)
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the skills generally accepted
as necessary and valuable to leaders. The course is designed to provide the student with the
opportunity to develop essential skills through study, participation, and self-reflection. This
course is designed to integrate current leadership theory with practical applications and the
student’s own leadership journey. Leadership topics include (but are not limited to) the
following topics: personal traits and characteristics; mental models; ethics; diversity;
organizational culture; mission, vision, and strategy; and change.
Prerequisite – ORGB 193
BUSL 261: Business Law (2011-2012 Certificate Grads Only)
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
This course presents legal topics relevant to business, including ways to manage common legal
risks. An introduction to the Canadian legal system presents sources of law, the court system, the
litigation process, and alternatives to litigation. Tort law includes a study of intentional torts,
business torts, negligence, and professional liability. Insurance law covers basic concepts of the
insurance industry, and how to manage common risks in business. Basic forms of business
organizations are delineated, with a focus on the rights and responsibilities of individuals
involved in sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Contract law details how
contracts are created, elements of a binding contract, common contractual issues and defects,
how contracts are discharged, and contractual remedies. An overview of the Sale of Goods Act
will complete the study of contracts. Employment law describes the employer/employee
relationship, the rights and duties of the parties involved, and common issues that may arise in
the employment relationship.
FINA 211: Business Finance
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
All managers, self-employed business owners and individual investors require an adequate
knowledge of business financing, financial analysis and capital budgeting. Informed decisionmaking requires a sound understanding and firm grasp of analytical techniques such as the
proper use of financial ratios, evaluating interest costs through debt financing, financial
statement analysis, cash budgeting, capital budgeting, and break-even analysis.
Prerequisite – ACCT 107, MATH 117
MATH 118 – Business Statistics
(64 Hours - 3 Credits)
Business Statistics is an introductory course designed to give students a working knowledge and
understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics covered include uses and misuses
of statistics, methods of sampling, collection and presenting data, measures of average and
variation, probability theory and distributions, sampling distributions of means and proportions,
confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses (large and small sample methods), analysis of variance,
contingency tables, correlations and regression analysis, multiple regression, time series analysis,
and forecasting techniques. Emphasis is placed on practical business applications. This course
includes a lab component.
Prerequisite - None