Description
The Business/Technology Teacher Education - Accelerated program is designed for certified teachers holding a Bachelor of Education degree.
The program develops the teaching and technical skills you require for teaching business and information communications technology education programs in the public school system.
Emphasis is placed on developing your knowledge and skills in the following areas:
When you successfully complete the one-year program you will have earned a diploma in Business/Technology Teacher Education from Red River College Polytechnic.
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Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.
Annual application deadline: March 1 (Late applications may be accepted up to June 1. Contact the program to inquire at teachered@rrc.ca)
Late applications may be considered by contacting the Teacher Education department at 204-632-2300 before applying.
Submit your application directly to Red River College.
Regular Admission Requirements
| English Language Assessment | Minimum Scores for Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, and Post Graduate Certificates, Post-graduate Diplomas | Minimum Scores for Bachelor Degrees and Creative Communication |
|---|---|---|
| CAEL Online or In-Person | Overall band score of 60 | Overall band score of 70 and Writing of 60 |
| IELTS Academic Level | Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5 | Overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0 |
| Password Skills | Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5 | Overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0 |
| LINC Certificate | 7 | 8 |
| Duolingo Language Test | 115 and above+ with a min. of 95 in each section | 125 and above with a min. of 100 in each section |
| New English for Academic and Professional Purposes | Successful completion of the program 5 (min 70%) | Successful completion of the program 5 (min 70%) |
| PTE | 54 overall Min 50 in each skill |
60 overall Min 55 in each skill band |
| TOEFL-ibt Academic Level | 80 (20L, 20S, 19R, 21W) |
90 (22L, 22S, 22R, 24W) |
| Academic English Program for University and College Entrance Program (AEPUCE) | Successful Completion | Successful Completion |
| CELBAN | N/A | N/A |
| Location | Start Date | Apply Link |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Campus | Aug 25, 2025 | Apply Now |
Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program. For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685, or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca, which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit one of the RRC Polytech Student Service Centres or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan applications well in advance of the class start date.
This one-year program consists of 42 credit hours, as follows:
In this course, students will study financial accounting principles through to the completion of the accounting cycle in both a manual and computerized format. Based on rules of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), students will learn how to analyze and record transactions and produce a variety of financial statements to complete the accounting cycle. Topics in this course align with teaching the Applied Commerce Manitoba Education curriculum.
As an extension of concepts learned in the Fundamentals of Accounting 1 course, students will be presented with additional accounting procedures and will be required to complete them in both a manual and computerized format. Students will understand various cash control procedures, prepare bank reconciliation statements, payroll records while completing various related journal entries. Preparation and analysis will be given towards topics such as depreciation, disposal of assets, reporting of earnings, income distribution and various other entries including but not limited to receivables and payables. Finally, students will demonstrate how to perform additional computerized accounting system tasks including how to complete a full system set-up and usage of selected software.
Entrepreneurial Ventures will explore the capacity and willingness to develop, organize, and manage a business venture. Topics associated with successful business ownership will be explored. The course provides the opportunity for students to experience the process of establishing an entrepreneurial venture. Elements to consider in an entrepreneurial venture include financing, marketing, operations, management, and personal considerations. Business plans will be developed and analyzed to assess associated risks, problems, and opportunities involved in a venture start-up.
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This course introduces students to fundamental theories, concepts and current trends in Canadian and global business environments. Topics will expose students to business frameworks, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, human resources and operations. Course discussion will focus on the examination of ethics, sustainability, political, legal and cultural issues as they relate to business and consumers. Emphasis is placed on relating course material relevant to events in the business world. Upon completion of this course, students should have a good understanding of what business is, where it comes from, the role of management within business, and the relationships between businesses, the economy, society and other stakeholders.
Information Technology explores the design and creation of web content. Analysis and development of blogs, wikis, ePortfolios, and other websites are a focus of this course. Students will receive instruction in web design theory, the creation of web content, coding, and scripting using industry software. Sites will be developed for desktop and mobile technologies.
Print Communications is designed to help students develop print communication skills using word processing and desktop publishing applications. A focus of this course is to incorporate elements of good design, language and tone appropriate for business communication adhering to recognized standards. Students will be assessed on their ability to adhere to touch typing standards.
Multimedia explores the visual aspects of digital content creation. Students will receive instruction in multimedia design theory and the creation of digital content. Multimedia elements such as still images, sound, video and interactivity will be created and edited using industry software and mobile applications.
Emerging Technology explores and evaluates current and emerging trends in technology within business and educational environments. Software, hardware and online resources will be researched. This course focuses on new technologies that have been deployed, and those that are on the horizon.
Principles of Economics introduces the fundamental concepts of micro and macroeconomics. Local and global economies and the factors that cause change to both business and government are discussed. Relationships between supply and demand, buyers and sellers, revenues and costs, as well as how people respond to changes in price are explored. The impact of market economies, banking and fiscal policies, government policies, inflation, and unemployment will be examined. Students will analyze changes in the economy and identify factors that impact their everyday life.
This introductory methods course is for students to examine the practice of effective teaching methodology and pedagogy to encourage and direct student learning when teaching with the Business Education Curriculum and the Senior Years ICT Framework in Manitoba. The course will focus on preparing students with foundation skills in teaching practices with regards to planning and preparing the learning environment, as well as to infuse technologies in teaching Business and ICT courses. Students will plan and present lessons using a micro teaching environment, reflect on their learning and begin to develop a professional ePortfolio. This course includes an additional four-week practicum in a secondary school classroom.
This intermediate methods course empowers students to continue to examine the practice of effective teaching methodology and pedagogy to encouraging and direct student learning when teaching with the Business Education Curriculum and the Senior Years ICT Framework in Manitoba. The course will focus on differentiating instructional strategies and techniques that respond to the emerging issues in the schools. Students will be encouraged to infuse technologies in teaching Business and ICT courses. Students will generate lesson and unit plans, present lessons using a microteaching environment, reflect on their learning and continue to develop a professional ePortfolio. This course includes an additional four-week practicum in a secondary school classroom.
This course examines educational practices with regard to pedagogy, content, and technology when teaching with the Business Education Curriculum and the Senior Years ICT Framework in Manitoba. The focus of instruction is to become technologically fluent in teaching Business and ICT courses. Collaboration, both locally and globally, developing teaching and learning resources, and developing a professional learning network are important components of this course. An examination of appropriate procedures for teaching and learning with technology will aid in the development of classroom planning designed to meet the needs of 21st century learners.
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There is a common misconception that marketing and advertising are synonymous. Topics will focus on the many facets of marketing such as how pricing, promotion, product, and place are used in the development of the marketing mix. This course expands on elements of the marketing mix and examines the role of social media, various advertising mediums and how effective marketing impacts consumer behaviour. Other topics include marketing ethics, laws, government regulation, social responsibility and sustainability. Market research, segmentation, targeting and positioning will be analyzed. Students will explore marketing from a global perspective and the its impact on businesses and consumers. A theoretical and practical approach with in-class and out-of-class commitments to enhance learning will be used.
• Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro
• Intel processor (2.5 Ghz or higher, i3/i5 recommended) or equivalent AMD processor
• 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
• Integrated (or external) webcam / microphone
• Internet access (minimum 10MB/s receive, 2.5MB/s send); based on single user household
Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
On the basis of a prior learning assessment of the course work in the Bachelor of Education program, credit is granted for 24 credit hours of educational foundations, basic teaching methodology, and the school experiences towards the 60 credit hour diploma programs.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.