Post-Degree Diploma in Business Management - Information Technology Specialization
Fort St. John, Canada
Postgraduate Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
CAD 10,770 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* last day for late registration as indicated in the NLC Calendar, but international students should contact inted@nlc.bc.ca for deadlines specific to their situation
Key Summary
The program is ideally suited to international students who already hold a minimum three-year degree in information technology or computer science. Advanced study in business management will enhance employability for entry and middle management positions in various information technology professions in Canada, depending on prior educational experience.
This multi-disciplinary program includes business management, communications, and specialized information technology courses. For international students with a three-year degree in information technology or a related field, the program introduces management concepts in a Canadian context, with an emphasis on internal and external communications, organizational behavior, human resource management, and project management.
Important Notes
- Students are recommended to have a personal laptop.
- Northern Lights College courses generally transfer individually to other colleges, universities, and institutes in British Columbia. Students will receive transfer credit for courses as noted in the BC Transfer Guide.
International students registered in this program are not eligible for Canada Student Loans.
Year 1
Semester 1
- ECON105-Principles of Economics (45 hours; 3 credits)
- ENGL110-Intro to Workplace Communications (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT104-Principles of Management (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT120-Financial Accounting (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT150-Business Mathematics (45 hours; 3 credits)
Semester 2
- ENGL100-Academic Writing (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT204-Human Resource Management (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT217-Business Systems Analysis & Design (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT221-Managerial Accounting (45 hours; 3 credits)
- PSYC224-Organizational Behaviour (45 hours; 3 credits)
Year 2
Semester 3
- COMM301 - Organizational Communications (45 hours; 3 credits)
- ITEC240 – Server Management (45 hours; 3 credits)
- ITEC250 – Network Infrastructure (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT225 - Strategic Management (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT260 - Principles of Corporate Finance I (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT425 - Integrated Strategic Management Seminar (15 hours; 1 credit)
Semester 4
- ITEC320 - Virtual Software Systems (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT228 - Business Law (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT261 - Principles of Corporate Finance II (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT301 - Management Skills for Supervisors (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT450 - Project Management (45 hours; 3 credits)
- MGMT453 - Project Management Seminar (Information Technology Specialization) (15 hours; 1 credit)
The objective of this program is to enhance the employability of internationally-trained information technology graduates as they transition into information technology careers in Canada, with an emphasis on management positions.