The BCIT BBA Bachelor of Business Administration Degree The BBA program is specifically designed for BCIT Diploma Students to complete their Degree Diploma + 54 credits = Degree 8 Advanced Business courses (CORE) 8 Liberal Education Courses (ELECTIVES) BBA transfer policy for Liberal Education courses is very broad Almost all college & university level courses will qualify (subject to breadth requirements) Website bcit.ca/business/bba
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The BCIT BBABachelor of Business Administration Degree
The BBA program is specifically designed for BCIT Diploma Students to complete their Degree
Diploma + 54 credits = Degree8 Advanced Business courses (CORE)8 Liberal Education Courses (ELECTIVES)BBA transfer policy for Liberal Education courses is very broad Almost all college & university level courses will qualify (subject to breadth requirements)
Websitebcit.ca/business/bba
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STEP 1 STEP 1 Specialize with a diploma, including:
STEP 2STEP 2 Apply for Degree completionUpon completion of the second year, you are “Job Ready,” having earned a diploma that is highly valued by industry. Now you are ready to:Finish your degree in 8 to 12 months, OR
Start your career and finish your degree in Part-Time studies.
Management Finance Operations Marketing
Human Resources
Accounting International Trade and Transportation
Information Technology
BCIT Model versus University
The Traditional University Model The BCIT Model
Years 1 & 2: General Education classes in Arts and Science
Years 1 & 2: Specialize in a Diploma Program A Core of Business plus intensive study in your chosen
field of specialization immediately
Year 3: Core Business Courses
Year 3: The Degree Completion Advanced Business Courses that are supplemented
with General Education electives (12 months full–time)
Year 4: Courses in your area of Specialization
Year 4: The First Year in Your Career
Typical university gives you 6 to 9 courses specific to your chosen field. You don’t get to learn about your specialty until your last year.
BCIT gives you between 15 to 20 courses specific to your field. At BCIT you learn about your specialty in the first two years
Alternatives for BCIT Diploma StudentsAlternatives for BCIT Diploma Students
SFU, UBC: Give 30 block credits towards 120 credit DegreeRequires 3 additional years to complete Degree
Regional Universities:Give course by course creditRequires 2 more years to complete Degree
Royal Roads (Victoria), Lakehead (Ontario)Block Transfer of DiplomaOne additional year (12 months) = Degree
WINTER TERM1. BUSA 5200 Business, Government, and Society2. ECON 6500 Managerial Economics3. ORGB 5600 Strategic Change4. OPMT 5751 Math Models for Business5. LIBS Elective(s)
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS In addition to the 30 credits of core business courses, students are required to complete an additional 24.0 credits of general education in order to earn the BBA. This requirement may be met with lower or upper-level university courses in the following subject areas: • 3.0 credits English Literature or Composition
• 3.0 credits Natural Science
• 6.0 credits Social Science or Humanities
• 6.0 credits of Arts or Science
• 6.0 credits unspecified credits
General Arts and ScienceNatural Science Social Science Humanities Arts & Sciences Astronomy Anthropology Art history Includes all subjects listed Biochemistry Archaeology Classical Languages under natural science, Biology Intl. Relations Classical Studies social science & humanities Botany Political Science Cultural Studies including courses in: Chemistry Psychology History Computer Science Earth Science Regional/Human/Cultural Humanities Economics Ecology Geography Journalism English Environmental Sc. Sociology Linguistics Math Geology Modern Languages Geophysics Unspecified Music History Microbiology Courses may be lower or Philosophy Ocean Science upper level courses in
any Religious Studies
Physical Anthropology Physical Geography Physics
discipline, but must be a minimum of 3.0 credits
Theatre Studies (except Acting, Speech or Stage Craft)
Physiology Zoology
FURTHER BENCHMARKING
BCIT Diplomas + BBA versus SFU BBA MajorsWhy SFU?SFU was the model that OLA & BCIT adapted in 1989.The tri-semester system of SFU was created in 1964 to make SFU programs more flexible than the traditional model of UBCOriginally, UBC grouped students by academic year
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
BCIT Diplomas + BBA versus SFU BBA Majors
SFU Writing Intensive BCIT Writing IntensiveEngl 199-3 - Introduction to University Writing COMM 1100 Business Communication 1 3.0
Phil 120-3 - Introduction to Moral Philosophy COMM 2200 Business Communication 2 4.0
Bus 360W-4 - Business Communication LIBS 7001 Critical Reading and Writing 3.0 BBA
Frequently Asked Questions1. How does the application process work?2. When should I apply?3. How important is the Letter of Intent?4. I am currently a BCIT Diploma student in the School of
Business but I haven't graduated yet. Can I still apply?5. I have a BCIT Diploma but NOT from a Business Program. Can I
get my BBA degree?6. I have a BCIT Business Diploma but do not meet the minimum
GPA requirements. Can I still get my BBA degree?7. I have a BCIT Business Diploma but I only want to do the BBA
part time. Are the rules different?8. What is the difference between the BBA and the ASTB
(Advanced Studies in Business) Programs?9. Is the BBA from BCIT recognized by MBA programs?