Business Administration Diploma

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Career Opportunities

Information Kit

Course Curriculum

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Business Administration
Diploma Summary

Launch Your Business Career with this 100% Online Diploma. ABM College’s Business Administration Diploma online prepares you for success in a fast-paced corporate world. This online program develops your skills in leadership, finance, marketing, and operations, enabling you to launch your business career or advance in your current role with confidence and flexibility. The combination of these skills will provide students with a firm foundation of the daily operations of a business.

The Business Administration course online runs for 52 weeks, and helps students gain an advanced understanding of business principles, including modern management trends and theories, and then apply them to real-world situations. Additionally, this program equips students with essential digital tools and communication strategies to thrive in today’s competitive business environment. Graduates will emerge ready to take on diverse roles in finance, marketing, and beyond, with the expertise to drive organizational success. Launch your business career today with ABM College’s flexible, career-focused Business Administration Courses Online!

Business Administration
Course Highlights

100 % Online Schedules – Study 100% online with live instructors and classmates. Balancing work and life is easier with 24/7 review access to course materials.

Core Business Skills for Success – Master managerial accounting, financial planning, and business law to boost decision-making and leadership skills.

Market Analysis with Economic Expertise – Learn key economic models to analyze trends, forecast outcomes, and make data-driven business decisions.

Business Leadership Mastery – Develop problem-solving and team management skills to navigate complex business challenges with confidence.

Hands-On Capstone Project – Collaborate on a real-world business project to apply skills and gain practical experience.

Career Opportunities

According to the Canadian Job Bank, future job prospects for Business Managers over the next three years are particularly good in British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and other provinces. Graduates of this diploma program are prepared for roles such as:

Business Manager

Administrative Officer

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Project Assistant

Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner

Salary Range

According to Job Bank Canada, the median wage of a Business Administrator is $53.33/hr, which varies from province to province. The average estimated starting wage per year is $41,000, whereas the average estimated experienced salary per year is $69,000.

*These estimates are based on available recent data. Actual salaries are based on numerous factors.

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Business Administration Diploma Information Kit

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This kit includes important details on the Business Administration Diploma program at ABM College.

Course Curriculum

Students develop the ability to prepare and analyze the financial statements of public corporations. Topics include an overview of corporate financial reporting, transaction analysis, and accounting entries, double-entry accounting systems, merchandising and inventory, internal control cash, and receivables, long-lived assets and current liabilities, financial reporting concepts and accounting for partnerships, corporations, long-term liabilities, cash flow statement, and investments.

Human resources are all about employees in an organization. More importantly, it is about the knowledge, skills, assets, experience and expertise they carry to work to assist firm achieve its vision, mission and objectives. Such resources become permanent source of competitive edge for the organizations in the dynamic global and challenging environment. Knowledge of Human Resource Management’s concepts is essential and important for supervisors and managers in every field and for employees.

Admissions Requirements

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Why Study Business Administration Online at ABM College?

Study from anywhere in Canada with 100% online delivery methods.
Acquire Industry-Relevant Skills in Finance, Marketing, Leadership, and More.
Apply your learning to real-world applications – including a Capstone project for hands-on experience.
Unlock roles in management, HR, marketing, and finance.

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Student Recommendations of ABM College

I loved every minute of going to ABM College, I felt they prepared me so well for my course and for what's to come after graduation. I could not be happier with my education and now my successful career as a Health Care Aide.

Kelly Reis, Alberta
ABM College helped me to pursue my dream job. At first, I was hesitant because I thought doing classes online is not so easy. But they have flexible hours to attend so working students can choose a time to work with your schedule. All instructors are very approachable and staff are very accommodating. A great school that I will not forget.

Bhing Sayson-Cuadra, Saskatchewan
Deborah Cheesman
I studied the Diploma program in Business Administration and graduated May 2022. The teachers I had were all amazing! They are very good at what they do and help us as much as they can. They share their knowledge and experiences and help the students in every way.

Emma Rose Lontoc, Alberta
Erlinda Harn
I studied Medical Office Assistant & Unit Clerk at ABM College. The decision was difficult for me in my 40’s with kids and work, but I had great experience with online lessons. Thanks to my Instructors for always supporting and helping me. A good decision to study at ABM College.

Rafaela Goyena, Alberta
Ian Morales
Being a student of theMedical Office Assistant and Unit Clerkprogram was a great platform to change my career in the medical field. As I finished my studies, a lot of opportunities opened up to me to work as a unit clerk in the Saskatchewan Health Region.

Cheryle Pascua, Saskatchewan
Highly recommend it for professionals who need to upgrade their skills. I took the Digital Marketing Diploma and really liked it. It helped me increase my skills and build up my confidence. Teachers and staff were all very kind and helpful.

Marlene Rados, Alberta

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