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Business Administration

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DIPLOMA

  • School of Business & Information Technology
  • Duration: Two Years

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A study in being irreplaceable.
 
The successful business administrator is an effective leader, communicator and problem solver – one who can integrate rapidly emerging technology with diverse business functions such as accounting, marketing and human resource management. These movers and shakers are found in multiple industries including manufacturing, retail, hospitality, health care, education, finance and private and public service, among many others.
 
CNA’s Business Administration program provides core business, office and technology skills to develop an employee that can complete many different tasks across departments. You'll learn every angle of running a successful business – marketing, tech, finance, and communicating and working with diverse individuals in a challenging environment. This is an absolute must for future business leaders, no matter what industry you choose. Once equipped with the aptitudes and problem-solving skills of a business professional, you can seek out wide-ranging employment opportunities or even start your own business.
 
You will develop interpersonal and organizational skills, use the latest computer technology in business decision making and attain practical tools that fit the bill for building a solid knowledge base that will work for you your entire business career.
 
Make it your business to succeed!
 
 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • A six-week work exposure to hone your skills
  • Graduate after year one with a Business Administration certificate or continue on for the two-year diploma
  • Transfer credits to institutions such as Athabasca University, Grenfell Campus of Memorial University, and Cape Breton University
DID YOU KNOW?
  • Just about every kind of organization needs professionals who can effectively manage business resources and practices.
  • Business advisors in Canada can earn an average annual base salary of 77,805 CAD.1
  • Many companies offer comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation and other perks to attract and retain top talent. 2 
  • Some 41,700 new administrative jobs are expected to become available in Canada between now and 2028.3 
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Business Administration diploma program, graduates will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate expertise in foundational concepts of business, office management, and information technology.
  2. Display ethical decision-making, exhibit a deep understanding of organizational behavior, demonstrate effective leadership skills, and communicate proficiently in diverse contexts.
  3. Demonstrate the capability to transition seamlessly between organizational areas, effectively prioritize tasks, and skillfully manage projects.
  4. Utilize modern tools and technologies designed for overall business operations, showcasing skillful management of office tasks, the effective use of technology applications, and proficient utilization of software systems.
  5. Exhibit the application of employability skills defined by the Conference Board of Canada to facilitate successful entry into the workplace and work collaboratively with team members from diverse backgrounds and skill sets to achieve common business goals.
ACCREDITATION
The Business Administration program is currently undergoing accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in all campus locations. ACBSP is the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. 
REFERENCES
[1] Source: CanadianVisa.org, retrieved from: Top Business Administration Jobs in Canada | Canadianvisa.org
[2] Source: CanadianVisa.org, retrieved from: Top Business Administration Jobs in Canada | Canadianvisa.org
[3] Source: Randstad staffing company, retrieved from: Job Market Trends in Administrative Roles | Randstad Canada

CNA Graduates from this area - 5 year trending

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Admission Requirements


Eligibility for admission to Business Administration/Business Management programs requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:
 
1.  High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English 3201 or English 3202 (60% minimum)
Note: Effective 2026-2027 Academic Year intake applicants will need to have completed English 3201
ii. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii. Five credits at the 3000 Level
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate with the following courses:
i. Math Fundamentals: MA1040
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3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Business-Related College Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
ii. Mathematics 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

Courses


CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
Semester 1   Cr Le La
AC1260
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Financial Accounting I 5 4 3
CM1240
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Business Communications I 3 3 1
HN1230
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Human Resource Management I 3 3 1
FN1140
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Introduction to Finance 3 3 1
MC1260
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Integrated Software Applications 3 2 2
MR1100
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Marketing I 4 4 0
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
AC2260
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Financial Accounting II 5 4 3
CM1241
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Business Communications II 3 3 1
HN1240
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Human Resource Management II 3 3 1
LW1230
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Business Law 3 3 0
MR2100
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Marketing II 4 4 0
MC1242
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Spreadsheet Essentials 3 2 3
         
Semester 3 Intersession I Cr Le La
AC2230
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Computerized Accounting I 3 2 3
CM2200
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Oral Communications 2 2 0
         
Semester 4   Cr Le La
EP1190
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Business Solutions 4 4 0
OF1305
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Digital Tools for the Office 3 2 2
LD1220
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Effective Leadership 3 3 1
CP1060
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Excel: Visual Data Analysis 3 2 2
CP1010
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File Management and Security 2 1 2
PS2340
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Organizational Behavior 4 4 0
         
Semester 5   Cr Le La
CP2640
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Desktop Publishing 3 2 2
CP2070
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Social Media Management 3 2 2
CP1070
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Emerging Innovations 4 3 2
MN3100
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Business Ethics 3 3 1
PR2170
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Project Management 2 2 1
SD2200
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Work Exposure Orientation 0 1 1
         
Semester 6 Intersession II Cr Le La
OJ1590
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Work Exposure-Business Administration 0 0 6 wks

 

Careers & Pathways


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may find entry level job opportunities in a wide spectrum of organizations such as public institutions, small and/or large businesses, and financial institutions.
 

PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
The Business Administration programs offer exit points after Year 1, Year 2.
* Students can graduate at the end of Year 1 with a Business Administration Certificate.
* Students graduate at the end of Year 2 with a Business Administration Diploma.
  

FURTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Business Administration program may have the opportunity to transfer credits to institutions/associations such as:
• Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia
• Memorial University (Grenfell)
• Athabasca University
• Griffith University
• Northwood University
• University of New Brunswick (Saint John)


Tuition & Fees


Canadian Students

The confirmation fee is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance. It is required in order to hold your seat in the program.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $30.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Application fees must be paid for each application to the College.
    Application fees are only refundable if the program does not go ahead, and the applicant does not want to transfer the application to another program.
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $1,099.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $524.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $320.00

Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

International Students

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.

Base Fees

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay this non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
      Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $4,484.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $2,243.00
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Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
Exceptions:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
  • Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
  • All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).



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