Program outcomes

Students who complete the program will have an effective working knowledge of the analytical tools and vital management concepts used in modern business, as well as grounding in the practical skills, values and perspectives required for success in a changing world.

Students who complete the updated UVic Diploma in Business Administration will be able to:

• Describe and analyze how organizational and functional business units, such as marketing, accounting, finance, human resources and others integrate for success
• Apply foundational skills and tools in administration, finance, human resources, communication, and marketing to support the management and business operations of an organization
• Develop and use effective communication, teamwork and analytical skills and competencies in a variety of specialized and functional business disciplines using a variety of mediums
• Apply international, cross-cultural, and Indigenous perspectives to business strategies, functions, and operations
• Evaluate and apply principles of ethical, social and sustainable responsibility to business strategies, functions and operations
• Articulate, evaluate, and effectively apply decision-making and problem-solving frameworks to recommend initiatives in line with strategic goals
• Describe, analyze and apply strategic leadership and management concepts and skills
• Apply basic research skills to support business decision making
• Analyze and apply concepts and methods of planning, implementation, organization and monitoring to various business operations
• Understand and apply foundational leadership skills, in both informal and formal settings, to effectively support and lead individuals and teams in an inclusive and diverse workforce