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Business Administration Diploma

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Credential
Diploma
Duration

2 years

Location
Main Campus
The Program

Note:  Current Business Administration Diploma students will complete their existing program. Applications are being accepted for the new Business Diploma for a Fall 2022 start. RDP will facilitate current students to finish the Business Administration Diploma program by the end of the 2023-24 academic year.

This two-year program provides a broad background in accounting, finance, human resource management, information technology, marketing, economics, statistics, management, law, and policy. Five majors are offered: Accounting, Financial Services, General, Human Resources, and Marketing.

The Business Administration Diploma may be completed in two years if a student proceeds through their program of study by completing five (5) courses per semester, as set out under "Program Content" below. Alternatively, students may choose to take fewer (from one to four-courses per semester) in order to accommodate other obligations. The Business Administration Diploma requires the completion of 60 credits.

Program Content

All Business Administration Students

  • ACCT 102 Introductory Accounting I*
  • ACCT 103 Introductory Accounting II*
  • BADM 110 Introduction to Management
  • BADM 132 Introduction to Marketing
  • BADM 210 Business Technology I
  • BUS 303 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
  • COMM 250 Business and Workplace Writing
  • ECON 100 Introduction to Business Microeconomics
  • ECON 101 Introduction to Business Macroeconomics
  • FINS 150  Personal Finance

*Students have the option of replacing ACCT 102 and ACCT 103 with ACCT 202, a 5-hour course that covers similar material at an accelerated pace. Taking ACCT 202 allows students to have an extra Open Option which will increase flexibility and be beneficial in acquiring all required prerequisites for an accounting, financial services, or other professional program.

Accounting Major - Year 2

  • ACCT 104 Managerial Accounting (or ACCT 204 - strongly recommended)
  • ACCT 209 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
  • ACCT 210 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
  • BADM 111 Introduction to Statistics
  • BADM 260 Introduction to Corporate Finance (or BUS 310 - strongly recommended)
  • BADM 270 Business Integration
  • BADM 281 Human Resource Management
  • BUS 311 Legal Foundations of the Canadian Economy
  • Business option - Choose from Business Options (as listed below)**
  • Open Option ***

**Students pursuing an accounting designation are encouraged to take ACCT 205 and BADM 211 as their business/open options to maximize the number of credits toward an accounting designation.

Financial Services Major - Year 2

  • ACCT 104 Managerial Accounting
  • BADM 111 Introduction to Statistics
  • BADM 260 Introduction to Corporate Finance
  • BADM 270 Business Integration
  • BADM 281 Human Resource Management
  • BADM 285 Introduction to Tax Planning
  • FINS 250 Mutual Funds
  • FINS 251 Managing Personal Credit
  • FINS 287 Advanced Financial Planning
  • BUS 311 Legal Foundations of the Canadian Economy

General Management Diploma - Year 2

  • ACCT 104 Managerial Accounting
  • BADM 111 Introduction to Statistics
  • BADM 260 Introduction to Corporate Finance
  • BADM 270 Business Integration
  • BADM 281 Human Resource Management
  • BUS 311 Legal Foundations of the Canadian Economy
  • 3 Business options - Choose from Business Options (as listed below)
  • Open Option ***

Human Resources Major - Year 2

  • ACCT 104 Managerial Accounting
  • BADM 111 Introduction to Statistics
  • BADM 260 Introduction to Corporate Finance
  • BADM 270 Business Integration
  • BADM 281 Human Resource Management
  • BUS 311 Legal Foundations of the Canadian Economy
  • BADM 280 Labour Relations
  • BADM 254 Organizational Learning and Development
  • BADM 256 Compensation and Benefits
  • BADM 258 Recruitment and Selection
     

Marketing Major - Year 2

  • ACCT 104 Managerial Accounting
  • BADM 111 Introduction to Statistics
  • BADM 241 Marketing Communications
  • BADM 242 Marketing Research
  • BADM 260 Introduction to Corporate Finance
  • BADM 270 Business Integration
  • BADM 281 Human Resource Management
  • BUS 311 Legal Foundations of the Canadian Economy
  • Business option - Choose from Business Options (as listed below)
  • Open Option ***

Business Options:

  • ACCT 205 Cost Accounting
  • ACCT 209 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
  • ACCT 210 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
  • BADM 211 Management Information Systems
  • BADM 285 Introduction to Tax Planning
  • BADM 204 Interpersonal Skills
  • BADM 232 Business Technology II
  • BADM 233 Programming for the Web
  • BADM 234 Web Design
  • BADM 235 Applied Database Development
  • BADM 238 Electronic Commerce
  • BADM 240 Personal Selling
  • BADM 241 Marketing Communications
  • BADM 242 Marketing Research
  • BADM 243 Marketing Surveys
  • BADM 247 Retail Management
  • BADM 249 Sales Event/Sponsorship Marketing
  • BADM 251 Entrepreneurship
  • BADM 253 Project Management
  • BADM 254 Organizational Learning and Development
  • BADM 256 Compensation and Benefits
  • BADM 258 Recruitment and Selection
  • BADM 261 Financial Management
  • BADM 262 Investments
  • BADM 280 Labour Relations
  • BADM 290 Work Practicum
  • BADM 320 Selected Topics in Management
  • BADM 321 Selected Topics in Management
  • BUS 305 Organization Theory and Design
  • BUS 307 Intro to Business Statistics II
  • COMM 250 Business and Workplace Writing
  • FINS 180 Financial Products and Services
  • FINS 250 Mutual Funds
  • FINS 251 Managing Personal Credit
  • FINS 286 Insurance in Canada
  • FINS 320 Selected Topics in Financial Services
  • FINS 321 Selected Topics in Financial Services

*** The open option may be a 3-credit College Level Business or a Non-Business course approved by the department.

Notes: Notes 1-7 refer to equivalent courses that may be taken in lieu of various specified courses. Students may receive credit for only one of each equivalency. Students considering university transfer or an accounting designation should consult with an Academic Advisor or their Chairperson regarding these courses.

  1. ACCT 202 is equivalent to ACCT 102 plus ACCT 103
  2. ACCT 204 is equivalent to ACCT 104
  3. ECON 201 is equivalent to ECON 100
  4. ECON 202 is equivalent to ECON 101
  5. BUS 306 is equivalent to BADM 111
  6. BUS 310 is equivalent to BADM 260 and is acceptable as a prerequisite for BADM 270.
  7. BADM 170, BADM 107, BUS 358, CMPT 261 and CMPT 170 are not accepted for credit towards the Business Administration Diploma.

Visit RDP’s Course Catalogue/Timetable to read detailed course descriptions.

Transfer Features

RDP has agreements with the following groups regarding course credits toward these programs:

  • Purchasing Management Association of Canada
  • Mount Royal University - Graduates of RDP's Business Administration diploma with a major in Accounting, Financial Services, General Management, Human Resources, or Marketing  and with a minimum of 20 courses and 60 credits can transfer into the Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in General Management. Years three and four of the BBA degree are completed at RDP.
  • Athabasca University - Bachelor of Management (Post Diploma): Graduates of RDP Business Administration Diploma Program receive up to 50 credits towards the degree program. Students may complete the program in one year of full-time study or may progress at their own pace on a part-time basis.
  • Athabasca University - Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma): Students with approved two-year college diplomas in business or a closely related field will receive a block transfer award of 60 credits towards the first two years of the Bachelor of Commerce (Post Diploma) General Degree.
  • University of Lethbridge - Business Administration Diploma graduates may complete the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management Degree which is offered in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge. A 3.0 GPA is required for admission.
  • Okanagan College - Business Administration Diploma graduates will receive 2 years of credit toward the 4- year Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
  • NAIT, SAIT, Grant MacEwan University, Mount Royal University - Business Administration graduates may receive up to two years credit towards the Bachelor of Applied Business Administration degree.
    Admission Requirements

    Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

    1. ELA 30-1
    2. Math 30-1

    OR

    Minimum average of 65% with no mark below 50% in:

    1. ELA 30-2
    2. Math 30-2

    OR

    Minimum average of 62.5% with no mark below 50% in one of the following combinations:

    1. ELA 30-1 and Math 30-2 OR
    2. ELA 30-2 and Math 30-1

    OR

    Successful completion of RDP's Management Certificate

    Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements.

    Graduation Requirements

    You must pass all courses, complete at least 60 credits and 20 courses, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

    Accreditation 

    FINS 250 (Mutual Funds) and FINS 286 (Insurance in Canada) are offered in conjunction with the Investment Fund Institute of Canada (IFIC). FINS 250 is the required course for those seeking to sell mutual funds in Canada, At the completion of this course all students will write the qualifying exam and if they attain a grade of 60% or greater will be qualified to seek registration as a Mutual Funds Salesperson in Canada. FINS 250 (Mutual Funds) and FINS 286 (Insurance in Canada) will require students to pay examination registration fees (includes an electronic copy of the textbook). These fees are subject to change without notice from IFIC.

    FINS 250, FINS 287, FINS 286, BADM 260, BADM 262, and BADM 285 are granted equivalences by Canadian Institute of Financial Planning (CIFP) towards a certified financial planner diploma and designation.

    The Canadian Institute of Financial Planning (CIFP) recognizes FINS 287 as credit towards the Institute’s Registered Retirement Planning Certificate (RRC). This course requires additional course materials and an examination fee which is paid directly to the CIFP. The final exam in FINS 287 shall be the final qualifying exam towards the Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC) certification and upon successful completion of this exam; students will earn the RRC certification

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    • Accounts Payable Clerk
    • Accounting Technician
    • Human Resource Generalist
    • Mobile Banking Specialist
    • Financial Advisor
    • Mortgage Broker
    • Marketing and Communications Assistant
    Special Fees and Expenses

    FINS 250 (Mutual Funds) and FINS 286 (Insurance in Canada) will require students to pay examination registration fees (includes an electronic copy of the textbook). These fees are subject to change without notice from IFIC.

    Computing Skills

    Students entering the program should have a working knowledge of file management and word processing. It is recommended that students without this prerequisite knowledge complete CMPT 071 and CMPT 083, or a course that includes these modules prior to taking BADM 210.