PrintBusiness Administration Course Delivery Formats
The Business Administration Program offers courses in three different learning formats (in-class, online and online (self-study)). It is important that you consider the learning format and its suitability for you in order to ensure that you have a successful learning experience.
In-Class Format
- Courses meet one time per week for three hours and run for 12 weeks.
- Class size ranges from 12 to 50 students.
- You should expect to allocate at least three hours per week for reading, study and assignments, in addition to class time.
- Courses are held at McMaster’s Downtown Centre, Hamilton, unless otherwise indicated.
- You should attend all classes as the classroom work represents a significant part of the learning experience.
Considerations for Taking an In-Class Course
- Your schedule allows you to attend class at the same time each week.
- You prefer interacting with your peers and feeling part of a classroom environment.
- You prefer weekly feedback from an instructor.
- You occasionally need reminders and reinforcements to get your studying done.
- You prefer the instructor explain the readings and the assignments.
Online Format
- Teaching methods include weekly readings, facilitated discussion boards, videos, narrated PowerPoint slides, group and individual projects, assignments. You will be interacting with your classmates and your instructor each week.
- You should expect to allocate approximately six to eight hours per week to complete your work but you don’t need to log on at a specific time.
- A pre-course email with information on the course, course materials, etc. will be sent approximately 10 days before the course start date. Courses are made “live” in A2L a day or two before the course start date.
- The registration deadline for online courses is 10 days before the course start date.
Considerations for Taking an Online Course
- You are good at keeping yourself on task to complete a project.
- You are comfortable asking for clarification when needed and expressing yourself in written form through email or a discussion board.
- You are able to read the textbook (and the assignments) on your own and understand the concepts.
- You are able to work independently.
- You have a quiet place to complete your work.
- You are comfortable using technology.
Online (Self Study) Format
Applicable for Human Resources Management (974-401), Financial Management (570-433), and Management Information Systems (570-432)
- Courses are designed for you to work through and learn the course material on your own.
- You have access to a tutor to support your learning as required. The tutor marks all assignments and provides feedback where needed.
- Deadlines are provided for completion of the course and for each assignment; however you may complete the courses at a faster pace, if you wish
- Courses are made “live” in A2L a day or two before the course start date. A pre-course email with information on the course, course materials, etc. will be sent approximately 10 days before the course start date.
- The registration deadline for online courses is 10 days before the course start date.
Considerations for Online (Self Study)
- You are able to work independently.
- You can keep yourself on task to complete a project.
- You are able to learn without peer discussions or weekly feedback from an instructor.
- You are able to commit to five to ten hours per week per course for course readings, exercises, case studies, assignments, etc.
- You are able to read the textbook (and the assignments) on your own and work through the concepts.
- You are comfortable asking for clarification when needed and expressing yourself in written form through email.
- You have a quiet place to complete your work.
- You are comfortable using technology.