Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (120 credits)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is a 120 credit program (when completed on a full-time basis), in which students may pursue a concentration within different disciplines. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program consists of a combination of core courses (60 credits) and elective courses (60 credits).

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program allows students to develop an innovative program, which includes the core curriculum and elective courses and, if they choose, a business concentration. The degree may be completed through full-time or part-time study.  A co-operative education internship program is also available which is an opportunity to earn income and gain relevant work experience while completing the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree requirements.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is intended to prepare successful candidates for self-employment and  careers in private and public enterprise, cooperatives, government service and for graduate study. One of the primary objectives of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is to provide a foundation in both business and the traditional liberal arts area.

Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Admission Requirements

Required: Five Grade 12 advanced or academic courses including English and Mathematics or Pre-calculus Mathematics, with an overall average of at least 65%. Students may substitute one open course for one advanced or academic course, except where a particular course is specified.

Program Requirements for Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Students are required to complete 120 credits. This would include 60 required credits and 60 elective credits with a minimum 15 credits in non-business courses as follows:

YEAR 1

 

 

MGMT-1601

Introduction to Business

MRK-T1301

Intro to Marketing

ACCT-1203/ACCT-1204

Intro to Accounting I and II

MGSC-1108/MGSC-1109

Intro to Statistic/ Calculus for Business

ECON-1101/ECON-1103

Principles of Micro/Macro Economics

Communication

(3 credits)

Elective

(3 credits)

 

 

YEAR 2

 

 

MGSC-2101

Computers in Business

MGMT-2604/MGMT-2605

Organizational Behaviour/ Human Resource Management

FINC-2401/FINC-2403

Business Finance I and II

Electives

(6 credits from ACCT/FINC/MGMT/MGSC/MRKT and 9 credits electives)

 

 

YEAR 3

 

 

MGMT-3603

Integrative Entrepreneurship

MGMT-3613

Exploration of Indigenous Business *

MGSC-3101

Information Management Systems

Electives

(21 credits)

 

 

YEAR 4

 

 

MGMT-4605

Business Competitive Strategies

Electives

(27 credits)

See the course description section of this Calendar for more information.  A degree worksheet is available from the Dean’s office.

*Beginning in Fall 2023, all the Bachelor of Business Administration will require MGMT-3613 as part of the core requirements.

Co-op Option

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is a 120 credit program (when completed on a full-time basis), in which students may pursue a concentration within different disciplines. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program consists of a combination of core courses (60 credits) and elective courses (60 credits).

 

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program allows students to develop an innovative program, which includes the core curriculum and elective courses and, if they choose, a business concentration. The degree may be completed through full-time or part-time study.  A co-operative education internship program is also available which is an opportunity to earn income and gain relevant work experience while completing the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree requirements. Students enrolled in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program are eligible to transfer into the  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Co-op Option if they meet eligibility requirements of 30 credits completed and an overall average of 70%. Students must complete up to three co-op work terms which will count toward the elective credits in the existing program.

 

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is intended to prepare successful candidates for self-employment and careers in private and public enterprise, cooperatives, government service and for graduate study. One of the primary objectives of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is to provide a foundation in both business and the traditional liberal arts area.

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