Business Administration

Take advantage of low tuition, industry-expert instructors and geared-to-success teaching methods.

*90% of current Business Administration students would recommend this program to a friend—Selkirk College Student Engagement Survey, 2022.
Program at a Glance
Length
2 years
Accreditation
Diploma
School
Business
Delivery Mode
On Campus
Campus
Castlegar
Intake Dates
Fall
Winter
Spring
Contacts
Overview

Get the knowledge and skills required for a high-paying and dynamic career in business. Specialize in either Professional Management or Accounting & Finance. All courses transfer directly towards a bachelor's degree in BC Colleges and Universities.

The Selkirk Advantage:

  • Affordable, quality instruction
  • Flexible, full or part-time studies
  • Small class sizes and personalized attention
  • Veteran instructors still working in their industry
  • Career Launch integrated career planning and preparation modules
  • Real-world work experience through Co-op and integrated learning
  • All courses fully recognized and transferable to BC universities (Did you know that acceptance rates to university vastly improve when applying into second or third year?)

Program Pathways

1

Professional Management - Diploma

This concentration provides students with the tools to function competently in the management environment.

 

2

Accounting Finance - Diploma

This concentration provides students with a solid background in the financial structure of business.

The Diploma in Business Administration consists of 60 credits. All students take 30 credits in core business foundation courses plus first-year courses in English, Mathematics, Economics and Statistics.

In the remaining credits of the program, students select their specialization in either Accounting & Finance or Professional Management and complete a specific set of courses for either.

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Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

  • explain terms, concepts, and theories relevant to Canadian business.
  • demonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills.
  • apply problem solving skills.
  • communicate effectively in various formats to a variety of stakeholders.
  • demonstrate developing collaborative skills.
  • outline the importance of ethical and professional behaviour.
  • demonstrate developing business skills.
  • apply numerical analysis and calculation to business related operations.
  • demonstrate literacy skills required in the Canadian business environment

In addition to meeting the general entrance requirements for admission to Selkirk College, applicants must meet the following Business Administration requirements:

  • English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%.
  • For international applicants, IELTS 6.0 overall band score with no band below 5.5, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests.
  • Any Math 11 with a minimum of 60%. Note that students who may pursue a university degree in Business should complete a pre-calculus course.
Additional Requirements

The deadline for receiving required documentation is stated in the student’s admissions letter.

An interview (in person or by telephone) with the Program Advisor may be required before entry to the program.

Students are required to complete an orientation at the beginning of the program.

Where space permits students may be admitted up to the end of the first week of the semester.

The program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis.

Graduation and Promotion

In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

Term 1

ADMN 170 Introduction to Business is a course that introduces students to the management and operation of business, including the principles, concepts, ideas and tools used by managers. In addition, the course exposes students to international and local business issues, and to large companies as well as to smaller, entrepreneurial firms. This course also provides an introduction to Career exploration and preparation

Prerequisites
Program admission requirements.
Credits
3.00

COMM 240 Financial Accounting I is an introductory course in accounting from the basic accounting equation to the preparation of the income statement, statement of owner's equity and balance sheet. This course covers merchandise operations, valuation and control of cash, temporary investments and receivables, inventories and cost of goods sold, principles of internal control and capital assets. Includes important accounting principles and concepts as well as the classification of accounts. The use of special journals, worksheets and computerized accounting is also covered.

Prerequisites
Program admission requirements.
Credits
3.00

ECON 106: Principles of Macroeconomics covers: national income accounts, national income determination model, monetary system, monetary and fiscal policy, problems with the Macro System, inflation, unemployment, etc.; international trade - balance of payments, exchange rates, capital flows.

Prerequisites
English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Corequisites
None
Credits
3.00

MATH 125 Business Mathematics is intended for first year students enrolled in the Business Administration program. It stresses the mathematics required in financial processes. The course starts with a review of basic arithmetic and algebra. With these skills the student will solve several practical business problems. Topics include (but are not limited to) ratio and proportion, merchandising, break-even analysis, simple interest and promissory notes, compound interest and effective rates, equivalent payment streams, simple and general annuities, annuities due and deferred annuities, amortization of loans and payment schedules.

Prerequisites
Any Math 11, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00

TWC 164 Business Communications I is an introduction to the fundamentals of effective written business communication and their application to workplace communication. Additionally, students will solidify and advance their skills in researching and presenting ideas and reports.

Prerequisites
NOTE: PGBM students must complete BUS 300 or BUS 301 with a minimum of 68%, before taking this course. No prerequisites required in other programs.
Credits
3.00
or

ENGL 110 College Composition is about thinking and writing. You will learn how to develop and express informed opinions on issues that matter. You will also learn about research, editing, and expository and persuasive academic writing forms.

Prerequisites
English Studies 12, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
Term 2

ADMN 181 Marketing introduces students to basic concepts and principles of marketing. Topics include Canadian entrepreneurship, small business management, evaluation of business opportunities, and marketing management. Market planning will be emphasized as well as practical decision making in regards to evaluating the business environment, market segmentation, market research, and strategy choices. The marketing mix or product, price, place of distribution, and promotion will be discussed in depth.

Prerequisites
ADMN 170 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00

COMM 241 Financial Accounting II is the second financial accounting course, reviewing and enlarging upon concepts and principles, their application to and effect upon financial statements. Topics include: capital and intangible assets, current and long-term liabilities, partnership accounting, accounting for corporate transactions, notes and bonds payable, the cash flow statement, and financial statement analysis.

Prerequisites
COMM 240 and ADMN 170 or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00

ECON 107 Principles of Microeconomics usually taken following Economics 106 Principles of Macroeconomics. Topics covered include: supply and demand - price supports, the agricultural problem, value theory, theory of the firm - competition, pollution, industrial organization - monopoly, public utilities, advertising, income distribution - labour unions, productivity.

Prerequisites
English Studies 12, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00

STAT 105 Introduction to Statistics is intended for social, environmental science, and business students, or others who would benefit from a one-term statistics course. Topics include estimation of means and hypothesis testing. Applications are explored.

Prerequisites
Math 11 at any level or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00

TWC 165 Business Communications II focuses on developing oral presentation skills by practice and application. Students will develop these skills by planning and delivering speeches, pitches, interviews, and informative reports created through a rigorous research and pre-writing process.

Prerequisites
ENGL 110 or TEC 164, or equivalent with a minimum of 60%
Credits
3.00
Domestic
International
Business Administration, Year 1
Tuition
$ 3,190
Mandatory Fees
$ 426
Student Union Fees
$ 434
Total
$ 4,050
Business Administration, Year 1
Tuition
$ 13,020
Mandatory Fees
$ 570
Student Union Fees
$ 434
Total
$ 14,024

All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.

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