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 Business Administration
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SchoolNorthwestern Polytechnic
LocationGrande Prairie, AB, Canada
School TypeCollege
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 2,100
DegreeDiploma
Honours
Co-op
Length2 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Applied Mathematics  or  Grade11 Pure Mathematics 
Prerequisites NotesThe certificate program will introduce you to basic business functions and serve as the foundation year for all the diploma programs. Once you have passed all ten courses of the Certificate program and have a GPA of 1.3 or better, you may pursue a general diploma or specialize in one of the diploma majors: Accounting, Financial Services, Marketing, Accounting and Investment Management, or Management. Alternatively, you can design your own program in consultation with the Department. If you have not successfully completed the Certificate requirements, you may apply in writing to the Department requesting special permission to register in the diploma program.
Cost
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DescriptionThe Business Administration program is recognized by many professional organizations. You will find abundant career opportunities in the public and private sector. Graduates of this program have established successful careers as accountants, marketing managers, general managers, and entrepreneurs. Some diploma graduates have continued their education with professional organizations and universities to earn degrees and additional professional designations.

The Business Administration Diploma consists of a common first-year, which is followed by five options for the second-year: general business, accounting, e-commerce, financial services, and marketing.
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