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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
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