Diploma in Business Administration Co-op

The modules include:

1. Fundamentals of Business Communications

This module will help you develop and enhance your written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills, time management skills and presentation techniques, to ensure success in any business environment. You will also learn to use Microsoft Office to help you operate more efficiently and be more productive. Additionally, it Includes “Coaching & Feedback”, “Culture of Feedback”, “Storytelling & Communication” and “One-on-One Meetings” modules form “Manage the Salesforce Way” trail by Trailhead.

2. Principles of Accounting

Emphasis will be placed on analyzing and recording business transactions using the rules of double-entry bookkeeping. In addition, you will learn to adjust journal entries and everyday transactions for both service and retail businesses and learn how these are recorded, coupled with the preparation of basic financial statements.

This course also provides a practical introduction to computerized accounting. You will learn to set up a computerized accounting environment and to convert a manual accounting system to a computerized one. You will work with a variety of business simulations, providing hands-on experience with all aspects of work transactions in the general, payables and receivable ledgers.

3. Business Environment

The aim of this module is to provide you with an understanding of different organizations, the influence of stakeholders and the relationship between businesses and the local, national and global environments. As part of this module, you will also consider how different market structures shape the pricing and output decisions of businesses, as well as other aspects of their behavior.

4. Managing Financial Resources

This course aims to provide you with an understanding of where and how to access sources of finance for a business and the skills to assess the business environment, interpret financial statements and use financial information for decision making.

5. Organizational Behaviour

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of individual and group behavior in organizations. You will examine current theories and their application in managing behavior in the workplace. You will also explore mechanisms for effective teamwork and the impact of technological innovations in organizational behavior.

Additionally, it Includes “Great Management”, “Trust and Influence”, “Salesforce Ohana Culture”, “Organizational Alignment (V2MOM)”, “Engagement & Retention”, “Accountability & Delegation” and “One-on-One Meetings” modules form “Manage the Salesforce Way” trail by Trailhead.

6. Marketing Principles

This module will provide you with an understanding of concepts and principles that underpin the marketing process. You will explore the impact of the marketing mix elements on marketing decision- making and develop strategies based on the marketing objective.

7. Business Decision Making

This course provides you with the opportunity to develop techniques for data gathering and storage and will give you an understanding of the statistical tools available to create and present useful information in order to make better business decisions. You will use current technological tools to produce and analyze information.

8. Research Project

On this module, you will develop skills to independently conduct research based on a research proposal relevant to the program and profession. You will also use the relevant research analysis tools and techniques to critically analyze and disseminate the data collected to make relevant recommendations, create reports and present your findings.

Additionally, it Includes “Storytelling & Communication” module form “Manage the Salesforce Way” trail by Trailhead.

9. Work Placement (Co-op)

After you successfully complete the academic requirements of the module, you are required to complete 480 hours of a program-relevant work placement. Business sectors you can take u

Graduates of this diploma can expect career opportunities under NOC 1221 which includes positions such as:

1. Office Administrator
2. Administrative officer
3. Administrative services co-ordinator
4. Forms management officer
5. Office administrator
6. Office manager
7. Office services co-ordinator
8. Planning officer
9. Records analyst – access to information
10. Surplus assets officer
11. University admissions officer
12. Communications service co-ordinator
13. Implementation officer
14. Liaison officer