Admission Criteria for International Applicants
1.) All Applicants must have graduated from High School (12th Standard), achieving a minimum mark in their 12th level of studies and received:
a.) A minimum of 65% overall within a Social Studies course (or equivalent)
b.) A minimum of 65% within Math (or equivalent)
c.) A minimum of 70% Overall in English, Language Arts
ALL High School marks must be certified by the issuing school.
2.) All students that have attended post-secondary schooling must provide their credentials and show a PASS, credentials will be required to be certified by the issuing school and will be compared to the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Criteria for the country of origin. To learn more about the IQAS Please CLICK HERE:
3.) All applicants MUST pass a pre-admission interview, (this is a fee-for-service) this is where you will provide evidence that you are fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English. Interviews will be arranged prior to formal application. To learn more about the interview assessment for English fluency please CLICK HERE.
- Two personal references from a former employer or teacher indicating the applicant’s maturity and responsibility.
- Evidence of age (must be 19 years of age or older, exceptions may apply for those that apply at the age of 18 and turning 19 while in School)
- Transcript of ALL MARKS including high-school marks, post-secondary education, language proficiency exam results.
Transcripts will be utilized to assess the student’s ability within a classroom, pass and fail marks DO NOT result in rejection into the college.
Formal Application for International Applicants
- To have the ability to have a valid passport for a minimum of 5 years, and never been denied entry into Canada.
- Proof of ability to acquire funds for a G.I.C (from a bank in India to Bank of Nova Scotia) A sponsorship letter or official documentation (notarized) indicating that the student can pay for the program and living expenses. Remember that you will have to show Canadian Immigration that you have a place where you can reside while you are enrolled in the program.
- A pre-admission application fee of $500.00 (applied to tuition cost once the student commences) is to be provided before a letter of acceptance is issued (Payment is in Canadian Dollars and is to be paid online and directly to the College via bank transfer). ADMISSIONS ARE CAPPED
- For further reference please visit the “International Student Pathway” tab within this site.
Admission for Canadian Citizens
To be eligible for Regular Admission, applicants must present a high school diploma with Grade 12 courses, or equivalents, such as the General Education Development (GED) Test AND/OR required post-secondary courses or post-secondary credential with a PASS and have two letters of reference outlying the applicant’s character.
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Apply as a “Mature Student” The Royal Alberta College defines a “mature student” as an individual that is at least 19 years of age and has completed 10th Grade, that has been out of school for a minimum of four (4) years and has related work experience within the program they wish to enroll in.
- Each Albertan student is required to pay $175 pre-admission application fee.
- The pre-admission application fee is $250 for students outside Alberta but who are Canadian Citizens.
For more information regarding program costs please check out the link below
Start Dates
Start dates: January / September / October (Fall Term) Yearly
Practicum
Students are required to complete a work practicum to graduate from this program. Practicums will be arranged by the student and the Practicum Coordinator. Arrangements have been made for the intake of students from The Royal Alberta College with several businesses, including yet not limited to: The City of Edmonton for the top performers. The remaining students will be requested to engage businesses for practicums for credit, this engagement will be supported by the Practicum Coordinator through their extensive network.
Program Overview
Within this course, students will become aware of their strengths and learn how to build on their weaknesses and have a better understanding of rejection.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Within this course, students will be introduced to the history of Canada, including the governance, judicial and parliamentary systems upon completion students should be able to articulate “what is Canada.”.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
A look at how the world has become “flat” and the causes and effects of this transition.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Within this course, students will revisit what makes Canada an ideal country to do business within, and learn the differences between other cultures that are actively visible in Canada and how they are integrated. Students will discuss provincial policies that uphold or hinder culture.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
A look into the overview of small, medium and large Canadian companies and how they manage their day-to-day operations and compare to other sectors globally.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Within this class, students will learn about Indigenous Heritage.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
In this course, students will learn: proper sentence structure; the benefit of plain language; the “you” attitude of business writing and writing effectively in email and social media with the objective to be enabled to enhance customer service, reduce workload and showcase professionalism. Students will also be introduced to how to acknowledge other contributors’ work.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 1
Total Hours: 20
Negotiations – Reliably negotiating optimal outcomes requires a keen appreciation of the negotiation process, systematic preparation, and honed interpersonal skills. In this intensive, interactive course students will acquire the framework, tools, techniques, and skills for maximizing outcomes by effectively navigating the negotiation process from setup to commitment to implementation.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 1
Total Hours: 20
Students within this class will gain an understanding of Google online resources and learn how to utilize them for day-to-day business and communications.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 1
Total Hours: 20
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 1
Total Hours: 20
An introduction to Entrepreneurship.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Learning the administration and directing skills to adapt the conditions.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Overview of the Canadian workplace and organizational skills.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Workplace privacy and privileged information will be studied, topics including the PIPA and FOIP Acts and an understanding of what is considered private by law and what is considered simply discussion – and how topics if needed to be discussed outside the work environment.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Gain an understanding of the project characteristics, along with the five Project Management Process Groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling and Closing to enhance overall performance and the success of projects in any organization or industry. Discover how to integrate the ten Knowledge Area processes, tools, techniques and templates in a manner that can be readily applied in the workplace. Learn how to apply various techniques such as stakeholder analysis, work breakdown structure, scheduling, estimating, risk assessments, evaluation criteria, change control and lessons learned.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
In today’s increasingly complex and fast-changing world, collaborations are a necessity for organizations of all types and sizes. Getting and staying on the same page, and working together while leveraging individual and group creativity may not come automatically. Effective group facilitation can help maximize the synergy in collaboration. An effective facilitator can serve as an enabler to help accelerate the process of gaining clarity, solving problems, and building consensus.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Getting familiar with the use of latest trends and how to use them to form an effective network – This class also covers Intro to Social Media Law for business.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Within this class we discuss things from eCommerce, drop shipping and how online sales “Click and pay” versus Brick and Mortar businesses compete and how they are integrating to find synergies.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 3
Total Hours: 60
Students are presented a real-world business case, whereas they will have to apply their acquired classroom knowledge and practicum skills for a solution for an industry client.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 3
Total Hours: 60
Within this class we discuss things from eCommerce, drop shipping and how online sales “Click and pay” versus Brick and Mortar businesses compete and how they are integrating to find synergies.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 1
Total Hours: 20
Basis of taxation in Canada and information about personal taxation.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Introduction to financial concepts in business and everyday life.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Learning about essential and basic laws in Canada.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Basics of bookkeeping and accounting.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
The basics of Social Media Law and rules that employers and employees must be aware of.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 1
Total Hours: 20
Students are presented a real-world business case, whereas they will have to apply their acquired classroom knowledge and practicum skills for a solution for an industry client.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 3
Total Hours: 60
Students will provide their daily reports and review formally with educational staff. Discussions will occur on what happened, effectiveness and problems will be discussed.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 2
Total Hours: 40
Within level 1 of this course, students will be introduced to introductory words and phrases of the Canadian French Language. IN level 2, students will learn how to formulate entry level discussions, and how to use phrases in social and business environments.
Hours per week: 20
Weeks: 4
Total Hours: 80
Total in-classroom hours : 910
Practicum Hours levels 1 & 2 : 200
Students will elect to be placed into a workplace practicum of the schools choosing or shall provide a location that is approved by the school
Total Hours for Diploma : 1110 Hours over 44 Weeks
*Hours are subject to be modified for the overall betterment for delivery to students.
Ideal Student Traits
This list is not inclusive, as these “ideal traits” will continue to evolve, yet this list should provide you with a firm understanding of what are the minimal requirements; which include and are not limited to:
- Students should have a general understanding of day-to-day business concepts.
- Students that are seeking a “minor” in a finance field (accounting, bookkeeping) should have an already related post-secondary education (Foreign Charted Accountant designation or equivalency)
- Students should be familiar with Google and its associated software systems.
- Students should be outgoing, charismatic, polite and have a willing to learn different things.
- Students should have the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Students should be able to work independently when needed.
- Students should be organized and know how to be resourceful.
Career Outlook
Career outlook is deemed to better than average according to the Federal Government of Canada’s Job Bank ( https://www.jobbank.gc.ca ) and also the Government’s of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan industry indicators.
These indicators along with the higher than average employment turnover due to members of the baby boom generation that are expected to retire over the next few years. To find out more click this Government of Alberta link: www.Alis.alberta.ca
Occupations for Graduates (not inclusive)
- Educational Support Staff
- Department Generalist
- Business Generalist
- Market Access Facilitator Assistant
- International Business Facilitator
- Project Researcher Assistant
- Office Analyst
- Communications Analyst
- Social Media Administrator
- Requirements Analyst
- Functional Analyst
- Solution Architect
- Methods Analyst
- Needs Assessor
- SWOT Analyst
- Business Plan Author
- Office Policy Administrator
- Financial Efficiency and Other Professions
- Quality Control / Proposal Writers
- Tender Facilitator
- Workplace/Workflow Analyst
- Sales Coordinator
- Sales Management Analysis
- Social Media Marketer
- Office Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Business Analyst Admin
- General Analysts Business Analyst
- Data Miner
- Business Systems Analyst
- Business Process Analyst
- Competitive Intelligence Admin
- Receptionist
- Accounting Assistant
- Customer Service Clerk
- Business Admin Assistant
- Clerk Levels 1,2,3,4
- Project Assistant
- Administrative Support Level 1,2,3,4
- Payroll Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Document Administrator
- Government Office Administrator
- Office Manager
- Assistant to Clerk
- Assistant Office Manager
- Bookkeeper
- Campaign Worker
- Not-For-Profit Office Worker
There are more than thirty job sites in Canada, and dozens in Alberta; we have these credible sites to provide you current statistical information on jobs for graduates from this field of study (Be certain to expand your search):
** It should be noted that the students that graduate from the Business Administration program will be able to apply for occupations in several other professions are not limited to the careers listed on this page.
The following program is an APPROVED and Designated program as an International Learning Program. This course is eligible to receive foreign nationals on a study permit. Designated Learning Institution Number O142243313422 is issued by the International Student Program, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Office.
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