Business Administration Management
Whether you're looking to be employed in business or start your own enterprise as an entrepreneur, the business world is full of opportunity for well-trained individuals. Reeves College's Business Administration Management diploma program teaches students the skills they need to succeed in a variety of business jobs.
This 35-week program introduces students to communications, marketing and sales principles and techniques. Students learn about customer service, computer software, the foundations of accounting, and more. At the end of the program, students complete a five-week practicum placement, which equips them with the skills and experience to launch their careers after graduation.
“I was a stay-at-home mom of three children. I took the Business Administration Management program because of the countless opportunities this diploma could cover. The program also helped me overcome my fear of public speaking. My practicum gave me a chance to use the skills I learned at college. It also gave me the confidence to know that I can make it in a professional setting.” – Andrea P., Reeves College Graduate
This program is 43 weeks in length.
Job Opportunities
- Office Administrator
- Office Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Receptionist
- Accounting/Bookkeeping Assistant
- Office Manager
- Inventory Controller
- Customer Service Representative
- Marketing Assistant
- Business Owner
Program Courses
The program outline below is for Alberta.
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| L1015 |
Strategies for Success |
20 |
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- Students will gain a better understanding of themselves through an exploration of their personal attributes, transferable skills and learning styles. This course will introduce techniques for time, conflict, and stressmanagement and develop interpersonal communication skills. Fundamental study and motivation skills will be covered, preparing students to excel in their program of choice. Students will also prepare a professional resume andlearn how to write effective cover letters.
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| MOTR |
Microsoft Outlook |
40 |
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- This course explores information using Microsoft Outlook. It will present the MS Outlook application interface, tools, and features. You will learn about the fundamentals of an email application, scheduling, calendars, contact lists, creating, forwarding and managing messages. This course relies heavily upon hands-on practical activities that allow you to learn the concepts by practicing them on a regular basis.
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- The main objective of the first part of this course is to introduce students to the basic commands, functions, and capabilities of Microsoft Office Word. In the second segment, this course will go further to introduce students (as experienced users) to some advanced features of Word in order to produce professional documents, manage large files, work with web documents, collaborate with others, or merge data together.
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- The main objective of the first level of this course is to introduce students to the basic commands, functions, and capabilities of Microsoft Office Excel. In the second level of this course, students will begin with a review of the basic operations and then move to more advanced topics that include working with functions, customizing formatting, using drawing tools, hyperlinks, data tools, databases, cell formatting, drawing objects and customizing charts.
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- The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic commands, functions, and capabilities of Microsoft Office Access. Students learn how to create tables and forms and how to search for data, sort and filter data, and create and modify queries. Reports and charts can be created using the data.
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| MP7R |
Microsoft PowerPoint |
40 |
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- The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic commands, functions, and capabilities of Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
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| B1030 |
Business Communications |
60 |
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- Students will learn a variety of communication methods for the modern business office. Topics include written and oral communications, grammar, spelling and the communication process. Students will practice these elements by role-playing and through case studies.
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| B1050 |
Accounting Fundamentals I |
40 |
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- This module is intended to provide the students with a general background of the fundamentals of accounting so that they understand the daily transaction procedures that exist in business. Students are introduced to double-entry bookkeeping including debits and credits, assets, liabilities, equities, journalizing transactions, posting of accounts to ledgers and preparing a trial balance. Students are also introduced to financial statements and to adjusting and closing accounts.
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| B1060 |
Computerized Accounting I - Simply Accounting |
80 |
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- Students transfer their knowledge from Accounting Fundamentals and learn how to apply these concepts in a computerized environment using Simply Accounting. Some topics covered in this module include setting up a computerized accounting system, computerized journals and ledgers, income statements and balance sheets, as well as customer accounts.
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- Students are provided an introduction to marketing practices focusing on problem definition and solution. Topics will include marketing concepts, marketing strategies, and buyer behaviour. The product promotion, distribution, pricing and public relations model are emphasized.
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- An introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of business mathematics. Students will be shown how to apply these principles and concepts to solve practical business problems in regards to marketing and finance.
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- Major economic variables affecting a business including interest rates, GDP growth, and forces of supply and demand are examined.
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- Employees are the most valuable asset of a business and all aspects from hiring to performance appraisal are examined utilizing the case study approach.
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| PJME |
Project Management |
60 |
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- Project management is of paramount importance to all organizations to improve effectiveness and efficiency. This course utilizes the popular Microsoft Project applications program with realistic case studies and step-by-step guidance.
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| B1075 |
Employment and Customer Service Skills |
20 |
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- In business, as in other interpersonal contact, the impression formed in the first 10 to 15 seconds is crucial to the success of the relationship. The importance of the customer and of customer relations to business success is examined through case studies and role-playing. Students will learn relevant theories of human behaviour and how they may be applied to improve customer relations.
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- This module is for course credits but has no grade. Students will be placed in actual work places related to their field of study and will be expected to act as a regular employee for the five weeks in order to gain the valuable “real world” experience that so many employers seek. Students are encouraged to find their own work experience placement; however, once placed, continuation in that placement is mandatory.
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| L1040 |
Job Search / Academic Review Techniques |
20 |
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- Students will have the use of our Job Search lab which has unlimited Internet access, a job search resource library and a fax machine and phone for contacting prospective employers. Facilitators will also be made available to advise on job finding resources, interview skills and techniques, and to carry out mock interviews. Students review core program concepts and learning in order to market their skills effectively.