Business Administration with Co-op

Business Administration CO-OP

By the time you complete the diploma program, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of business administration; utilize process management tool suites; create and maintain business reports; understand strategic planning and much more.

Program Courses:

Fundamentals of Business Communication

• This course offers a case-oriented, problem-solving approach to Windows and for learning Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
  
• Windows: Students will explore the fundamentals of Windows to develop the skills necessary to work effectively within this operating system.
  
  
• Microsoft Word: Students work with both basic and advanced features while creating a variety of documents such as letters, memos, forms, and reports.
  
  
• Microsoft Excel: Students explore both basic and advanced features while creating a variety of documents such as budgets, marketing and sales reports, forecasts, and statistical tables.

Principles of Accounting 

• In this course, emphasis is placed on analyzing and recording business transactions using the rules of double-entry bookkeeping. In addition, adjusting journal entries and everyday transactions for both service and retail businesses are recorded and coupled with the preparation of basic financial statements. 
  
  
• This course also provides a practical introduction to computerized accounting. Students learn not only how to set up a computerized accounting environment, but also to convert a manual accounting system to a computerized system. Students will be working with a variety of business simulations providing hands-on experience with all aspects of work transactions in the general, payables, and receivable ledgers.

Business Environment 

• The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of different organizations, the influence of stakeholders and the relationship between businesses and the local, national, and global environments. In this unit students will consider how different market structures shape the pricing and output decisions of businesses, as well as other aspects of their behaviour.

Managing Financial Resources

• This course’s aim is to provide learners with an understanding of where and how to access sources of finance for a business and the skills to use financial information for decision making.

Organizations and Behaviour

• The aim of this course is to give learners an understanding of individual and group behaviour in organizations and to examine the current theories and their application in managing behaviour in the workplace.

Marketing Principles

• This course aims to provide students with an understanding of concepts and principles that underpin the marketing process. Students also explore the impact of the marketing mix elements on marketing decision making and develop marketing strategies based on the marketing objective.

Business Decision Making

• This course provides students with the opportunity to develop techniques for data gathering and storage, an understanding of the statistical tools available to create and present useful information, in order to make business decisions. Students also use current technological tools to produce and analyze information.

Research Project

• In this course students develop skills to independently enquire by designing and conducting a research based on their research proposal relevant to the program and profession. Students also use the relevant research analysis tools and techniques to critically analyze and disseminate the data collected to make relevant recommendations, create report and present their findings.

Check the requirements below to prepare your application to CCTB

Students must be in possession of one of the English Language Equivalencies in the list below.

Language proficiency requirements are admission requirements and may not be waived by either the institution or the student.

Admission Requirements:

• Have a Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or be at least 19 years of age
• Good command of English language IELTS 5.0 or equivalent outlined below
• High school diploma or equivalent from an approved government institution of applicant’s home country, or applicant is minimum 19 years of age
• Students are required to have and use their own personal computer in class

The following are accepted:

• English Grade 12 (from a high school program in Canadian, US, UK, or other English-speaking country)
• Communications Grade 12 (from a high school program in Canadian, US, UK, or other English-speaking country)
• Successful completion of CCTB EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Level 4
• IB (International Baccalaureate) English A1/A2 (HL or SL)
• IELTS: (International English Language Testing System) Band 5.0 or higher
• TOEFL iBT: (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 45 or higher
• TOEFL Paper: (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 450 or higher
• CAEL: (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) Score of 35 or higher
• PTE A: (Pearson Test of English) Score of 29 or higher
• CEFR: B1 or higher
• CLB: (Canadian Language Benchmarks) Level 5 or higher
• Cambridge: PET (B1 Preliminary - grade B) or higher
• CELPIP: 6 or higher
• Aptis: B1 or higher
• EIKEN: 2 or higher
• MET: B1 or higher
• GTEC: 960 or higher
• TOEIC: (Test of English for International Communication) Score 240 (B1) or higher
• Duolingo: score of 85 or higher
• LanguageCert (LC IESOL): B1 Achiever (39-50) or higher
• GCAS Interview: Level 3 or higher
• Successful completion of a Designated ESL school program with level equivalent to tests outlined in section 1 above OR from an established pathway partner of CCTB
• Applicants may choose to complete the TLGC Online Pre-Arrival Test and receive customized language study plan based on the applicant’s test results if a passing grade is not achieved
• Applicants that are not in possession of one of the credentials above, are advised to enroll in The Language Gallery Canada (TLGC) UPP (University Pathway Program). Successful completion of TLGC UPP level 4.5 is recognized by CCTB in lieu of the aforementioned assessments

Business Administration Career Opportunities 
CCTB is dedicated to providing students with the highest quality training in order to ensure they stand out to today’s employers. Our curriculum has been tailored to your career goals and will be taught using the latest industry tools. You’ll learn in a highly interactive environment, engaging you in a format most companies use to conduct their business.  

CCTB is committed to providing career orientation, guidance and ongoing employment opportunities and support. Throughout your studies, you will learn industry relevant techniques and receive support in securing employment in your desired field. We strive to deliver an outstanding level of support as you enter or re-enter the workforce. 

Studying the Business Administration program will provide you with the skills that you can take into many different roles. Some roles you could consider after your finish the program include:

• Business Manager: These managers will often be in charge of one department in a company and will ensure that all business objectives are being met. 

• Project Administration Officer: A Project Officer is responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish. The job role involves developing and managing strategies for projects that will eventually contribute to the business’ overall success.

• Administration Officer: As an Administration Officer, you will be the point of contact for all employees within the organization. You will also be responsible for providing administrative support and managing employees’ queries. 

• Officer Services Coordinator: As an officer in an organization, you will coordinate the various departments, creates schedules and manage other supervising staff members.  

• Financial Administrator: A Financial Administrator is hired to organize the finances of an organization. In addition, financial planners take care of the savings and investments of a company and assist in financial decision-making in order to reach the desired goals and maximize profits. 

• Human Resources Administrator: These administrators develop, put into place and manage HR policies and plans. You will be in charge of people in an organization in a way to help their business gain a competitive advantage.  

• Business Services Officer: Similar to a project officer, business officers provide administrative and project support to particular departments and functions within an organization.  

The average Business Administration salary in Canada is $54,257 per year or $26.08 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $36,000 per year while most experienced workers make up to $82,000 per year. 

Intake Dates:

09 January, 2023

15 May, 2023

18 September, 2023

20 November, 2023

Work + Study

International Tuition: $10,500 CAD

Scholarship: $2,800 CAD

Final International Tuition after Discounts: $7,700 CAD

Domestic Tuition: $10,500 CAD

Scholarship: $2,500 CAD

Domestic Discount: $2,400 CAD

Final Domestic Tuition after Discounts: $5,600 CAD

*Additional fees may apply. Textbook costs are not included.

When applying to CCTB, please note that all applications must be submitted online using the Online Application in the link below:

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When applying to CCTB, please note that all applications must be submitted online using the Online Application in the link below:

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Work Experience Policy

1. The work experience is a required part of Business Administration with Co-op (BAWS) program in which the student obtains practical skills relevant to the learning objectives of the program.

The Canadian College of Technology and Business work experience programs allow students the opportunity to combine their strong technical and business knowledge, obtain through the academic journey, with practical skills developed through work experience. The work experience component is a scheduled academic activity in which a student is placed with an organization where their level of skills and experience will be valuable to both the placement host and the student. 

2. The requirements for participation in the work experience are as follows:

• Be in Good Academic Standing, as per the CCTB Academic Standing, Promotion, and Graduation Policy, and have no outstanding tuition fees;
• Be eligible to work in Canada with the appropriate Canadian residence permit;
• Submit an up-to-date resume

3. The process by which the student will be placed in a work experience is as follows:

• Eight (8) weeks before Work Experience: An initial orientation session will be conducted by the Career Services Manager to students;
• The Career Services Coordinator (or designate) will set up an initial meeting with the student to conduct career counselling and to collect the student’s updated resume;
• The Career Services Manager will send a list of potential employers to students;
• The Career Services Manager will assist in setting up a maximum of three (3) interviews between the student and employers;
• Students who are unsuccessful at obtaining Work Placement after three (3) interviews facilitated by the Career Services Manager must source their own Work Placement;
• Successful candidates will be offered a Co-operative Work Experience position;
• A Work-Term Agreement will be signed by both the student and the supervisor and collected by the Career Services Coordinator (or designate).

4. The Canadian College of Technology and Business, the student, and the host organization will enter into a written agreement (the Work-Term Agreement) detailing each party’s responsibilities and the activities the student will undertake during the work experience. A copy of the Work-Term Agreement will be provided to the student before the start date of the work experience.

5. The process by which the student will be evaluated in relation to the work experience component is as follows:

• The Canadian College of Technology and Business will monitor students’ performance during the work experience by reviewing attendance as well as the quality of work assignments delivered through the Bi-Weekly Attendance Report.
• The Work Experience supervisor/employer will fill out a comprehensive Work Experience Evaluation form upon completion of the work experience hours.
• The CCTB Academic Standing, Promotion, and Graduation Policy and CCTB Student Attendance Policy apply in evaluating the student’s Work Experience performance.

6. The student will be provided with at least one written evaluation in relation to the work experience component.

7. The Canadian College of Technology and Business will monitor the student during the work experience by reviewing:

• each bi-weekly reporting period whether the student is attending the work experience;
• each bi-weekly reporting period whether the student is meeting the learning objectives of Business Administration with Co-op; and
• the overall performance of the student through a pass/fail designation in the Work Experience Evaluation Report.