Not everyone is able to adapt life to the rigorous timetable of a face-to-face business program. That's why we developed the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. It utilizes an online learning environment that lets you study when it is convenient to your schedule, from wherever you are. Put new business skills to work right away. The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) includes a series of graduate level courses that provide core business skills to working professionals. This convenient, practical alternative to traditional classroom-based programs grounds you in business theory and practice. Accounting. Finance. Economics. Marketing. Business Statistics. Management Information Systems. Ethics. Human Resource Management. As you supplement your practical work experience with these core courses, you'll broaden your understanding of the way business operates and your role in it. You'll have the language and knowledge to communicate with people in other business functions than your own. It's a great way to prepare yourself to confidently take the next step in your career. The program is designed to be completed in three consecutive semesters. However, some students find that their work or life situation requires them to take a lighter course load, and choose to complete the program over a longer time frame. Thinking about the MBA? The GDBA is a great way to start your MBA at SFU Beedie. Most GDBA courses can be transferred for advance credit in the MBA, allowing you to complete your MBA in less time. You can start online and then move into face to face mode when you are ready. Students can use the GDBA to shorten the time it takes for the MBA; to test the waters a bit - to see if an MBA is right for them; to take advantage of flexibility of online delivery before moving into a face to face program or even to improve their grade point average to qualify for admission to the MBA. If an MBA isn't your goal, that's okay too - many students find that what they learn in the program meets their current needs. And in the future, the door to an MBA is always open. Is this program right for you? Students work in areas as diverse as retail, government, not-for-profits, IT, education, professional services, and the film industry. Some work for large companies and are preparing for roles in management. Others are self-employed and feel the need to better understand business operations. Still others are looking to change careers or are simply motivated by the pursuit of knowledge. Some already know that after they graduate they'll start up their own companies, others will go into advanced graduate work for a Master in Business Administration. Class Profile in the GDBA you will study in a class of approximately 30 people. Often you'll work on assignments in small teams. Many of these people will become life-long friends and business associates. This program is designed for individuals who already have an undergraduate degree and want to learn core business skills, perhaps, as a first step to an MBA program. The average age is 30 and the class is approximately a 50: 50 male to female ratio. Career Whether you have a clear goal, a more general idea, or are using your time as a student to explore career opportunities, the Career Management Centre team of professional staff is here to help you create a plan for success. Throughout the GDBA program, the Career Management Centre staff will support you, provide you with resources and tools, and help you develop and hone the variety of skills you'll need when preparing for your next role. Through online resources, workshops and one-on-one coaching, we work with each individual through the career development process. Online resources include access to a Beedie specific job board with more than 2000 jobs posted annually, online job search resources designed specifically for business students, and the Career Insider blog that includes updates on companies seeking to hire. Career workshops are scheduled to be available online starting in Summer 2014. In person resources include one-on-one coaching and workshops offered throughout the year as well as invitations to recruiting events specifically for Beedie students.
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Not everyone is able to adapt life to the rigorous timetable of a face-to-face business program. That's why we developed the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. It utilizes an online learning environment that lets you study when it is convenient to your schedule, from wherever you are. Put new business skills to work right away. The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) includes a series of graduate level courses that provide core business skills to working professionals. This convenient, practical alternative to traditional classroom-based programs grounds you in business theory and practice. Accounting. Finance. Economics. Marketing. Business Statistics. Management Information Systems. Ethics. Human Resource Management. As you supplement your practical work experience with these core courses, you'll broaden your understanding of the way business operates and your role in it. You'll have the language and knowledge to communicate with people in other business functions than your own. It's a great way to prepare yourself to confidently take the next step in your career. The program is designed to be completed in three consecutive semesters. However, some students find that their work or life situation requires them to take a lighter course load, and choose to complete the program over a longer time frame. Thinking about the MBA? The GDBA is a great way to start your MBA at SFU Beedie. Most GDBA courses can be transferred for advance credit in the MBA, allowing you to complete your MBA in less time. You can start online and then move into face to face mode when you are ready. Students can use the GDBA to shorten the time it takes for the MBA; to test the waters a bit - to see if an MBA is right for them; to take advantage of flexibility of online delivery before moving into a face to face program or even to improve their grade point average to qualify for admission to the MBA. If an MBA isn't your goal, that's okay too - many students find that what they learn in the program meets their current needs. And in the future, the door to an MBA is always open. Is this program right for you? Students work in areas as diverse as retail, government, not-for-profits, IT, education, professional services, and the film industry. Some work for large companies and are preparing for roles in management. Others are self-employed and feel the need to better understand business operations. Still others are looking to change careers or are simply motivated by the pursuit of knowledge. Some already know that after they graduate they'll start up their own companies, others will go into advanced graduate work for a Master in Business Administration. Class Profile in the GDBA you will study in a class of approximately 30 people. Often you'll work on assignments in small teams. Many of these people will become life-long friends and business associates. This program is designed for individuals who already have an undergraduate degree and want to learn core business skills, perhaps, as a first step to an MBA program. The average age is 30 and the class is approximately a 50: 50 male to female ratio. Career Whether you have a clear goal, a more general idea, or are using your time as a student to explore career opportunities, the Career Management Centre team of professional staff is here to help you create a plan for success. Throughout the GDBA program, the Career Management Centre staff will support you, provide you with resources and tools, and help you develop and hone the variety of skills you'll need when preparing for your next role. Through online resources, workshops and one-on-one coaching, we work with each individual through the career development process. Online resources include access to a Beedie specific job board with more than 2000 jobs posted annually, online job search resources designed specifically for business students, and the Career Insider blog that includes updates on companies seeking to hire. Career workshops are scheduled to be available online starting in Summer 2014. In person resources include one-on-one coaching and workshops offered throughout the year as well as invitations to recruiting events specifically for Beedie students.
Simon Fraser University, Canada
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