Niitsitapi Business Administration Certificate (NBA)
The Niitsitapi School of Business in collaboration with Athabasca University offer a 1-year Business Administration Certificate, laddering into a two-year diploma option.
Program Description
Students may select other majors. NBA offers learners theory-into-practice management education, allowing students to learn and apply concepts in real-world settings. This will lead to the development of skill sets that are transferable to a wide spectrum of employment opportunities.
This program offers a 1-year certificate from Red Crow College, a 2-year certificate with Athabasca University laddering into a 2 year diploma from Red Crow College.
Admission Requirements
Proof of enrollment
Must have
Business Administration Certificate
Skill development will encompass areas of business communication, human resource management, contract law, organizational development, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and technology.
Business Administration Certificate
Explore a program that will lead you into a dynamic career. Learn the skills that are the backbone of today’s business.
Courses
NBA101 – Calculation & Communication: This course provides business math, business writing, and academic writing skill development. 3 credits
NBA107 – Information Technology: This course provides skill development using computerized business tools. 3 credits
KS100 – Introduction to Kanai Studies (existing RCCC course). 3 credits
INBU201 – Introduction to Indigenous Business. 3 credits
INBU250 – Financial Management Accounting. 3 credits
First year second semester:
NBA111 – Business Ethics & CSR. This course explores how ethical decisions and corporate social responsibility plans are put into action. 3 credits
NBA113 – Entrepreneurship. This course provides an overview of being a small business owner and operational consideration. 3 credits
NBA115 – Economics. This course introduces the concepts of micro and macro economic effect on the economy. 3 credits
SOCIXXX – Innovation through Cross-Cultural Cooperation (RCCC course under development) 3 credits
INBU350 – Marketing & Data Collection. 3 credits
Second year first semester:
NBA225 – Finance. This course exposes students to the tools and terminology used in making financial decisions. 3 credits
NBA227 – Organizational Behaviour This course helps students understand how individuals function within an organization. 3 credits
INBU330 – Public Administration & Law 3 credits
INBU461 – Community Planning I 3 credits
INBU440 – Intro to Human Resources 3 credits
Second year second semester:
NBA223 – Advanced Human Resources. This course provides a practical approach to using HR tools and applying HR processes. 3 credits
SOCIXXX –Cross-Cultural Communication (RCCC course under development) 3 credits
NBA229 – Change Management & Strategy. This course demonstrates how to develop a business strategy and implement change management practices. 3 credits
INBU462 – Community Planning II 3 credits
INBU490 – Applied Research 3 credits
Ready to Enrol?
Funding Available
Contact a Student Funding Advisor to complete the funding application process.
Note: Continuing students must apply for funding every academic year.
Main Campus: Campbell Eagle Child - campbelle@mikaisto.com / (403) 737-2400Satellite Campus: Gerald Wright - geraldw@mikaisto.com / (403) 327-6984
Funding is limited.