Business Administration - Year 1

Additional Information

Info Sessions

Program info sessions are held during NAIT's Info Week in February of each year. You can also learn about the Business Administration - Year 1 program at NAIT's Open House, held each year in October. The 2010 Open House is on October 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FAQ's

What are the job opportunities for students in business? What would my salary be?

NAIT publishes findings and research regarding graduate placement rates, employment and salaries. For the most current studies and surveys, visit the NAIT Institutional Research Website.

Where do I go if I need help or have any questions?

Day Full Time Program:

E-Mail:  BusinessYear1@nait.ca

Part Time Diploma (Continuing Education) Program:

Student Success Contact Centre

E-Mail:  AskNait@nait.ca

International Applicants

Janice De Girolamo
International Qualifications Assessment Services
E-mail: janiced@nait.ca
Phone: 780.491.3180

How do I apply for financing?

See Fees and Expenses for more details.

What happens if I am missing one or more courses from Year 1? Can I attend the second year?

It depends on the program chosen for Year 2. Timetable adjustments may be made to allow you to take the missing courses and continue on with the second year. Tuition for these courses will be the responsibility of the student.

What do I do if I am interested in the program but do not meet the prerequisites?

Upgrading is available through the NAIT 12-week Pre-business program. Individual courses are also available through College Preparation, where you may take as many courses as you need. Another option is to start your studies through Continuing Education. If you complete the first-year courses* listed below, you can apply for direct entry to the second semester of Year 1 full time program.

  

New Course I.D.

Previous Course I.D.

JRSB101 – Communications I

COMM121 (BUS121) – Business Communications

JRSB110 – Microeconomics

ECON186 (BUS186) – Microeconomics

JRSB112 - Macroeconomics

ECON187 (BUS287) – Macroeconomics

JRSB115 – Introductory Financial Accounting

ACCT106 (BUS106) – Introduction to Accounting & ACCT107 (BUS207) OR ACCT205

JRSB117 – Introductory Managerial Accounting

ACCT120 (ACCT220) – Managerial Accounting

JRSB120 – Introduction to Business

MGMT156 – Business Strategy

JRSB125 – Introduction to Finance

MATH117 (BUS117) – Business Mathematics

JRSB130 – Introduction to Marketing

MARK166 (BUS166) – Introduction to Marketing

JRSB135 – Organizational Behaviour

ORGB191 (BUS191) – Organizational Behaviour

JRSB150 – Introduction to IT

New course

* You must have the following courses plus two other Year 1 courses to be accepted as a second semester direct entry student.

JRSB101 - Communications I
JRSB110 - Microeconomics
JRSB115 - Introductory Financial Accounting

What time will I be in class during the day?

We have two sections of classes:

Section 1:
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., and every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Section 2:
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:20 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Can I receive advance credit for work done at another school?

The program chair will evaluate your transcript upon request after you have been accepted into the program. We have a significant number of students who receive advance credit for work done at another post-secondary educational institute.

Do I need a computer as a student in the program?

No. Any coursework requiring the use of a computer is scheduled in NAIT computer labs. However, access to a computer outside of NAIT does offer students flexibility.

What kinds of jobs are available to graduates of Business Administration programs?

Graduates of NAIT's business programs find employment in all areas of the business spectrum. For more information, visit the Institutional Research Website. There, you can review where graduates have found work and what salaries they are earning.

I am applying to be a full-time student. Is it a good idea to work while I am in the business program?

Our counsellors suggest that full-time students not work more than 10-15 hours per week. Any more than that will make it difficult to balance work, studies and leisure time.

How many hours a week will I need to devote to my studies?

Please see Delivery Options for more details.

What is the approximate cost of books and supplies for the program?

It will cost approximately $1,500 to $1,800 for books and supplies in Year 1. Some of the books may be available secondhand.

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