Administration
Customize the path to your career in business.
This certificate program is designed for learners preparing for or already working in careers in administration. Students will improve their analytical skills, develop an understanding of organizational behaviour and explore the forces that shape management decisions and practices. Students will also broaden their perspectives, increase confidence in their abilities, and develop new approaches to old problems.
The certificates in Administration are a great way to sample some introductory business courses, get a start in university-level study, and gain knowledge and skills relevant to many work environments.
Choose how far you want to take your business education. Earn your certificate in Administration Level I in eight months to one year of part-time study. If you are looking for a full-time program, take the Certificate in Administration Level II.
The certificates in Administration can also be taken alongside programs in other faculties such as Arts, Kinesiology and Health Studies, Media, Art and Performance, and Engineering.
Graduates of the certificates will often go on to apply the certificate courses to the Diploma of Business Administration and the Bachelor of Business Administration program requirements.Quick Facts
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Why Study Administration at the University of Regina?
Certificate program
Students may want to complete a credential quickly so they can work. Our undergraduate certificate programs are a great way to earn a credential in a short amount of time.
Our certificate programs provide ways for learners to get a start in university if they’ve never attended or been away for a long time. Certificate programs are also a way to re-skill or upskill, to augment your resume, supplement the learning from a degree program, make a career change, or start with a smaller goal towards a longer academic journey.Earn Credit Toward Other Degree Programs
The courses in this program are full-credit undergraduate-level courses that can be used toward other undergraduate programs.
Students may choose to ladder into a longer program such as a diploma or degree. If you are interested in the laddering option, seek advising early in your program.Expert instructors
Our instructors are chosen not only for their academic qualifications but also because they have spent many years working in these professions in the community. This provides a bridge for students between theoretical knowledge and practical applications with first-hand, real-world experiences.Networking opportunities
For students new to Saskatchewan or to Canada, the certificate programs are a great way to meet people in the sector and get a sense of the community’s values. For domestic students, it’s a chance to widen social and professional networks.I didn’t know if the degree program would be ideal for me. My advisor explained the benefits of starting with the certificate and then laddering into the diploma and then the degree program. After completion of the certificate I started to work towards my degree.
Administration Frequently Asked Questions
The Certificate in Administration Level I can stand alone. This five-course certificate is best suited to the part-time learner. This program allows students to attend classes in the evenings and still complete the credential within eight months to one year, depending on course availability.
The Certificate in Administration Level II helps learners build on the knowledge and skills gained in the Certificate in Administration Level I.
For students looking for a full-time program, the Certificate in Administration Level II can provide pathways for further study. The Level II certificate can be completed within one year (three semesters) full- time, or longer if taken part-time.
Students may choose to ladder into a longer program such as a diploma or degree by using the courses completed in the certificate toward the diploma or degree program requirements. If you are interested in the laddering option, seek advising early in your program.BUS 100 - Introduction to Business
This course will introduce students to the functional areas of business in a variety of organizations.
BUS 260 - Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
This introductory course addresses the basic concepts and processes of organizational behaviour. Topics include: individual level variables, such as perception, personality, attitudes, and motivation; interpersonal and group processes, such as communication, teams, leadership, and power; and organizational level factors such as organizational design, culture, and change.
BUS 205 - Management Communication
This course is designed to assist students to improve their skills and confidence as effective communicators in an organizational context. Students will explore the issues faced by organizations in communicating internally with employees and externally with diverse publics. The course will focus on both oral and written communication.
BUS 210 - Introduction to Marketing
This course presents the fundamentals of marketing theory and application. Starting at a societal level, it works through environmental scanning, explores the differences between consumer and business customer groups, followed with a strategic focus on segmentation, targeting and positioning. Tactical applications of the marketing mix are then addressed – product, price, place and promotion. Attention is also directed to ethical and legal considerations.
Yes! We offer the following scholarships for our certificate students:
- Centre for Continuing Education Certificate Awards
What Can You Do With a Certificate in Administration?
Required Courses for Administration Level I
| CCE 099 | Academic Integrity and Strategies for Success |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business |
| BUS 260 | BUS 260 - Introduction to Organizational Behaviour |
| Three of: ACAD 100 BUS 201 BUS 205 BUS 210 BUS 250 BUS 285 BUS 288 BUS 307 BUS 361 ECON 100* ECON 201* |
Academic Discourse: Writing, Research, and Learning Strategies Entrepreneurship: Creativity, Design and Innovation Management Communications Introduction to Marketing Introduction to Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Managerial Accounting Business Law Management of Performance Introduction to Economic Issues Introductory Microeconomics |
Required Courses for Administration Level II
| CCE 099 | Academic Integrity and Strategies for Success |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business |
| BUS 260 | Introduction to Organizational Behaviour |
| BUS 285 | Introduction to Financial Accounting |
| ECON 100 or ECON 201 |
Introduction to Economic Issues Introductory Microeconomics |
| ENGL 100 or ACAD 100 |
Critical Reading and Writing I Academic Discourse: Writing, Research, and Learning Strategies |
| Two BUS Electives | |
| Three Open Electives |
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