First-cycle studies in the field of Administration give the opportunity to acquire comprehensive knowledge in the field of social sciences, especially law and administration, as well as basic economic knowledge along with specialist skills supported by professional practice.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful business and administration career.

The Art Administration program is intended for students with an interest in the visual and performing arts and a desire to pursue careers in the administration or management of arts organizations such as museums, theater companies, orchestras, and choruses. The program combines a broad exposure to the arts with significant training in management, marketing, event planning, strategic planning writing, development, and digital communication.

The shorthand definition of arts administration is “the business side of the arts.” That’s true, but it goes deeper. Arts Administration is a broad field that connects art, artists, and communities.

The Bachelor of Arts in Administration is designed especially for the transfer student. It contains a professional sequence of business courses that will provide students with the necessary background in administration for entry-level positions. This degree permits the student to customize his/her plan by giving the option of utilizing previous academic work in a single discipline or adding a minor that can complement current job requirements or prepare for future goals.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree program offers primary education and speciality curricula to provide the student with marketable business skills relevant to the contemporary multicultural, global workplace.

The business administration minor (18 credits) provides students a foundation and builds on that with a higher level study of the functional areas of business. Capping off the minor is BUS 311 or BUS 324 which develops integrative knowledge of business.

This part-time program for public administration professionals in the public, non-profit or private sectors provides the knowledge and skills necessary to advance careers. You’ll learn how governments make decisions, how to develop, analyze and manage policies, and how the latest developments, issues and initiatives in the public sector affect society as a whole. Your access to research scholars, practicum options, specialized program options for First Nations administrators, and a variety of class formats (evening classes, online distance education and hybrid delivery) will prepare you to make a difference.

A business degree opens up a world of possibilities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and financial occupations are expected to grow 10 per cent by 2026, and a rate considered much faster than average.

The Business Department strives to develop prepared students who demonstrate strong ethical principles, superior critical thinking, effective communication, and robust business acumen.