南阿爾伯塔理工學院

Prepare to make your mark in the business world with the industry-recognized Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.

Engage in small classes with active, collaborative coursework while learning from faculty with real business experience. Work in teams to deliver projects, present strategies and meet business goals.

You'll begin the program with a common first year to build core business skills, then in year two, choose from one of six majors:

Accounting: understand the strategic role of accounting in measuring financial performance. Gain advanced knowledge in core accounting topics and quantitative skills. You’ll graduate with the courses you need to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program and earn your designation.

Financial Services: study for a career in financial advising, banking, investing or insurance for personal or corporate clients. In this unique major, you’ll complete exams for key industry certification like Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) and Canadian Securities Course (CSC).

Human Resource (HR) Management: graduate ready to add strategic value to organizations in recruitment, compensation, employee training and development, change management and navigating diversity. In this Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA)-accredited program, you are exempt from writing the national exam for your Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.

Management: open the door to a diverse career with effective skills in managing people, processes and projects. In the BBA – Management degree, you learn about projects, operations, change and conflict through practical classes. Specialize your electives and learn the language of the industry with a minor in energy or construction.

Marketing: learn to create and innovate to grow a business, launch new products and build brands – sometimes for actual clients. Master the marketing mix, embrace the latest trends and blend theory with real-world scenarios. Graduate with a professional portfolio and prepared for an exciting career.

Supply Chain Management: learn to effectively manage supply chains using examples from real companies while earning up to 3 industry-recognized micro-credentials. You’ll delve deeply into procurement, logistics, transportation, inventory and warehouse management, supplied relations, contracts and performance analytics. You’ll graduate with unique skills, industry connections, a Microsoft Excel Specialist certification, optional Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt certifications and credit toward your future SCMP credential.

The BBA also offers two optional minors:

• Construction Project Management
• Energy, Oil and Gas

Career opportunities:

The career potential for graduates of this program varies by major.

Accounting: accountant, actuary, auditor, consultant, forensic accountant

Financial Services: asset manager, financial advisor, investment consultant, premium banker, system branch manager

Human Resource Management: change management specialist, health and wellness advisor, labour relations advisor, learning and development specialist, talent acquisition specialist

Management: business development advisor, business owner, management consultant, operations manager, project manager

Marketing: account manager, business development advisor, digital marketing specialist, entrepreneur, event coordinator

Supply Chain Management: buyer, category manager, commercial analyst, contracts specialist, inventory manager