Business Administration Diploma
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The Business Administration two-year diploma program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level management positions in business, industry and public administration, as well as preparing them to be small business entrepreneurs.
Program Overview
The Business Administration Diploma at the University College of the North (UCN) is a two-year, in-person diploma designed to provide students with a strong foundation in core business concepts and practical skills for the modern workplace.
Students enroll in all core courses and, in addition, complete the courses required for their chosen major. The majors currently offered are Accounting and Management. A General Diploma in Business Administration may be obtained by completing all core courses plus five additional courses from either the Accounting or Management major.
Students may also exit the program after one year with a Certificate in Basic Business Principles. Graduation requirements for both the General Diploma and the Certificate in Basic Business Principles are available from the Dean.
Why Study Business Administration Diploma at UCN?
Students in the BBA program learn:
- Computer skills
- Strategies for time organization
- Independent and critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and much more
Career Outcomes and Community
Career Pathways
Employment opportunities for graduates may be found in the areas of:
- Banking
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Sales
- Office Administration
- Human Resource Management
- First Nations’ Administration Offices
- Aboriginal organizations.
Alumni & Student Spotlights and Related Stories
Program Schedule
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABS.1001 | Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci Isihtwawina | 1 |
| ART.1322 | Essentials of Business Communication | 3 |
| MGT.1010 | Introductory Financial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| MGT.1200 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT.1420 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| MSC.1780 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| MGT.1020 | Introductory Financial Accounting 2 | 3 |
| MGT.1120 | Computerized Accounting – Small Business | 3 |
| MGT.1210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MGT.1300 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGT.1849 | Spreadsheet and Database Management | 3 |
| MGT.1003 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| MGT.1410 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| MGT.1400 | Commercial law | 3 |
| MGT.2020 | Managerial Accounting – Planning and Control | 3 |
| MGT.2305 | Advanced Topics in Marketing | 3 |
| MGT.2371 | Entrepreneurial Development | 3 |
| MGT.2500 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT.2550 | Business Seminar | 6 |
| MGT.2700 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
Admissions
Requirements
a. Grade 12 graduate, with
b. English 40S, and
c. Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S
(preferred) or Essential Mathematics 40S,
d. Or equivalencies of above,
e. Or mature student, see 2.01.
Estimated Cost
Year 1: $7016
Year 2: $7221
Cost Sheets
Business Administration – Year 1 – The Pas ->
Business Administration – Year 1 – Thompson ->
Business Administration – Year 2 Accounting – The Pas ->
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Application Fee
- Domestic Student Application Fee: $50 plus GST ($52.50)
- International Student Application Fee: $158 plus GST ($165.9)
Important Dates and Deadlines
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Semester Start DateSeptember 8, 2026
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Semester End DateJune 11, 2027
