Hands-on, industry-relevant skills
Hands-on expertise with leading software applications and business processes set BBA grads apart. The degree focuses on experiential learning, including the use of simulations, interactive case studies and applied research assignments. Critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills are also key objectives.
Practical education, small classes and a welcoming environment make the JR Shaw School of Business the ideal place to start or continue your business education.
Technology
Business and technology are linked in today's work environment. The School of Business prepares students for success by integrating mainstream technology into our teaching tools and assignments.
The JR Shaw School of Business highly recommends our students acquire and make use of a computer (laptop or tablet*) in and away from the classroom in order to successfully engage and complete JR Shaw curriculum.
Your computer will be used to access key learning resources critical to your success in the program and therefore must be in good working order. It is also important to have a battery with sufficient life to allow for use when a plug-in is not available; as your battery should be able to last throughout your daily schedule/classes.
At a minimum your laptop must meet the following requirements:
PC
- Windows 7 or higher
- 10 GB free hard drive space
- 2 GB memory (RAM)
- Wi-Fi connection
Mac
- OSX 10.7 or later
- 10 GB free hard drive space
- 2 GB memory (RAM)
- Wi-Fi connection
Program schedule
Our course delivery is flexible, allowing you to take your classes in the daytime, evening or online to suit your schedule. We also have transfer credit and prior learning assessments for those who have done prior post-secondary or other formal training experience.
You can expect to spend on average:
- 20 hours per week attending classes over the course of a semester.
- 20 hours per week studying and completing class assignments.
Career Outcomes
NAIT prepares you to succeed in the world of business by providing class work on real industry cases and partnerships with industry.
Job Opportunities
- Accountant
- Certified Financial Planner
- Financial Advisor
- Business Analyst
- HR Generalist
- Mediator or Arbitrator
- Change Management Specialist
- Public Administrator
- Product Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Sales Representative/Manager
Industries
- Government
- Not-for-profit sector
- Large and small businesses
- Large and small industries
- Startups
- Research and development
Median Starting Salary
The expected starting salary for individuals with a(n) Bachelor of Business Administration Degree is $50,000.
This salary information was based on graduate data from the past 3 years and reflects annual salaries for graduates who claimed they were working more than 30 hours per week. Graduates who quoted salaries below $10,000 and above $200,000 per year have been excluded. Note that NAIT publishes the median salary instead of the average to minimize the potential of outlying salaries distorting the mean. Data represented here may differ from other data sources due to differences in definition or differences in timing.
Take your career planning to the next level
This program can be used as a step toward earning higher credentials and/or certifications.
Certification(s)
The BBA provides students with a skill set that employers seek, as well as the opportunity to earn credit towards a number of professional designations, including
Post-secondary articulation agreements within Alberta are approved by the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT). To view the details of specific agreements, please visit transferalberta.ca or contact articulations@nait.ca For questions regarding transfer agreements or to obtain a course description/outline that is no longer available on our website, please contact articulations@nait.ca.
Courses and Advanced Credit
Current and recently admitted students can find information and updates about their program on their My Program page in the MyNAIT Portal. To monitor your course progress and the courses still needed to graduate, visit your Academic Progress Report.
Advanced Credit
You may apply for advanced credit once you have been accepted into the program. Advanced credit can be Transfer Credit (for completed post-secondary courses) or PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition).
Transfer Credit
In addition to the common guidelines outlined on the Transfer and Credit Options section, your program has other advanced credit requirements that are applied to each request including:
- You must have completed the course or program no more than 10 year(s) ago unless a formalized articulation agreement is in place
- You must have a minimum mark of D in the course(s) or program
Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR)
Please see below for the list of courses that available for PLAR credits in this program. Please click on the specific course for more information on the evidence that is required for each course.
Please refer to the Credit for Work and Life Experience page for more information on how to apply for PLAR credits.
Read more about advanced credit or contact us about applying for credit for this program.
Courses
Expand each course below to see details about credits, requisites, scheduling, and more.