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54 techlifemag.ca THE DEGREES WITH A DIFFE
BBA AND BTECH STAND OUT INTRODUCING BACCALAUREATE DEGREES WAS A BOLD STEP FOR NAIT IN 2007. THE INSTITUTE ALREADY HAD A SOLID REPUTATION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION BASED ON REAL-WORLD SKILLS – TRAINING THAT PREPARED STUDENTS TO ENTER THE WORKPLACE AFTER ONE OR TWO YEARS OF STUDY. WHY MESS WITH SUCCESS? But workplaces were changing. Employers told us that especially for management and supervisory roles, they needed technical expertise paired with skills in communication, critical thinking, project management, leadership and more. And so NAIT’s Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management (BTech) was introduced, followed shortly by the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). They’re four-year baccalaureate degrees, but with a difference. Both BTech and BBA have characteristics that make them stand out, and keep them uniquely our own. RENCE relevant The only program of its kind in Alberta, the Bachelor of Technology provides in-demand leadership skills to those who already have a background of advanced technical knowledge. This degree builds research, problem-solving and communications abilities, with a focus on teamwork and planning. Students gain a global perspective on the social, economic, ethical and environmental issues key to success in today’s economy. The Bachelor of Business Administration provides both indepth business knowledge and the practical skills to put that knowledge to use on the job. Students learn to utilize and manage leading software applications and processes that enhance business productivity. focused BTech is a classic “2 + 2” program – that is, students enter after having first completed a two-year diploma, and earn the BTech degree after two additional years of study. Elective courses span a range of technology fields, allowing students to customize the program to suit their particular area of focus. The BBA provides a solid background in current business practices, focused on the student’s choice of five emphasis areas: Accounting, Finance, Management, Human Resource Management or Marketing. flexible Both degrees offer maximum flexibility in access and learning options. Nearly 30 NAIT diploma programs in engineering technologies, health and applied sciences act as the first two years of the BTech degree. Similarly, anyone who has already earned a business diploma can enter the BBA degree at the half-way point, and other business qualifications can be assessed for advanced standing. A key advantage of both degrees is that they can be studied full-time, part-time or through online courses. These options add much-needed convenience for the busy professional – someone just like you! APPLY NOW: WWW.NAIT.CA/BTECH WWW.NAIT.CA/BBA EDUCATION FOR THE REAL WORLD v3.2 2010 55
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