BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Website: www.ufv.ca/busadmin

Careers in business administration offer excitement and challenge but require dedication, hard work, and a sound education. UCFV Business Administration programs provide students with relevant preparation for roles in business and organizational management and help them develop an effective foundation of skills and knowledge applicable to most business careers.

• The Business Administration department offers the following programs:
• Bachelor of Business Administration degree (Co-op Ed option available)
• Bachelor of Business Administration degree (Aviation) (see Aviation section)
• Business Administration diploma (Co-op Ed option available)
• Accounting certificate (For students who have completed college-level accounting)
• Administration certificate (Part-time)
• Marketing and Sales certificate (Part-time)
• Minor in General Business
• Minor in Accounting
• Minor in Financial Management
• Minor in Marketing
• Minor in Human Resources/Organization Studies
• Minor in Management Science/Information Systems
• Minor in International Business (see also Bachelor of Arts section)

Programs are available to students who have recently graduated from high school as well as those with work experience who wish to resume or continue their education. Students who do not meet program entrance requirements or who lack recent preparation are encouraged to consult with the Business Administration department about preparatory and refresher courses.

Entrance requirements

Business Administration diploma

1. B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.

2. Principles of Mathematics 12 provincially examined (C+ or better), or UCFV MATH 095 (C+ or better), or MATH 109 (B or better), or Math 110 (C+ or better) or a BMPT score of 67% or better (see Note 1) or equivalent. MATH 111 and 115 also meet this requirement but have Math 12 as a prerequisite;

3. English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or a CPT score of 48 or better or UCFV English 081 and 091 (C+ or better) or UCFV English 101 (C+ or better).

Note 1: The Business Mathematics Proficiency Test (BMPT) is available for students to determine their proficiency in Mathematics for UCFV Business programs only. Students who receive a passing grade on the BMPT will be considered to have met the Math 12 admission requirement for UCFV Business programs (but will not receive Math 12 credit). Students considering taking this test should contact the Business department for outlines, procedures and exam dates.

Note 2: All students entering Business Administration programs are expected to be computer literate. This means knowing how to run programs from a Windows environment, and having basic Internet, word processing, and spreadsheet skills. Students must, therefore, obtain a passing grade on the Computer Skills Placement Test (CSPT) prior to enrolment in BUS 160, or register in CIS 100 in their first semester (see the Course Descriptions section for course descriptions and prerequisite details).

While the CSPT and/or CIS 100 are not program entrance requirements, one or the other of these is required to meet the course prerequisites for BUS 160, which is normally taken in the first semester. Students must ensure they have met the prerequisites for this course prior to registering, as they will be withdrawn from the course the first day of classes if they do not meet the prerequisites. Students who have taken an equivalent course elsewhere should submit an official transcript and apply for transfer credit at least six weeks before the start of classes.

Note 3: Students intending to register in CMNS 125 should refer to the prerequisites listed in the course description for CMNS 125.

Students who have completed relevant certificate or one-year programs such as the Administration certificate may have some or all of their credits recognized for credit to the Business Administration diploma program. See the department for further information.

Note 4: Applications for priority admission are accepted for all Business Administration programs. See page 18 for information. (Note: The Priority Admission policy may be discontinued for 2002.)

Bachelor of Business Administration

1. Business Administration diploma graduates

• Completion within the last 10 years of either the UCFV Business Administration diploma or a Business Administration diploma from another Canadian college or institute that is considered equivalent to the UCFV Business Administration diploma.
• At least a C grade must be obtained in all of the diploma courses, including courses equivalent to:

BUS 102: Management
BUS 120: Essentials of Marketing (or BUS 122)
BUS 143: Accounting I, and BUS 144: Accounting II, or BUS 145: Accelerated Accounting
BUS 160: Computerized Business Applications, or CIS 110: Computerized Business Applications
BUS 206: Business Policy
BUS 247: Management Accounting I
BUS 261: Business Law
CMNS 125: Business Communications I
ECON 100: Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 101: Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH 106: Statistics I    
BUS 201: Human Resource Management
BUS 203: Organizational Behaviour.


• A Business Administration diploma grade point average of at least 2.67 (B- average at UCFV)
• Principles of Mathematics 12 provincially examined (C+) or better; or MATH 109 (B or better); or MATH 110 (with a C+ or better; or a BMPT score of 67% or better (see Note 1) or equivalent. MATH 111 and 115 also meet this requirement but have Math 12 as a prerequisite.
• English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or a CPT score of 48 or better of UCFV English 081 and 091 or UCFV English 101 (C+ or better)

2. Departmental discretionary admission (also see notes a and b below):

The Business Administration department will also consider applications from Business Administration diploma graduates with at least five years of significant and relevant business experience after completion of the diploma even though they may not possess the required grade point average, course grades, or course currency necessary for entry into the degree program.  The department will exercise its discretion in such cases and, where warranted, accept students on a conditional basis (see note below). Students accepted to the program under this applicant category may be required by the department to refresh their academic background by completing one or more lower-level business courses, as determined by the department, in addition to satisfying any course deficiencies.

Students applying under this category must contact the program chair prior to submitting a formal application in order to obtain a written statement of permission to apply. Permission given for this purpose does not imply acceptance; it only facilitates the application process.

Notes:
Note a: Applications for priority admission are accepted for this program. See Priority Admission under Admission & Registration section for information. (Note: The Priority Admission policy may be discontinued for 2002.)
Note b:. Applicants missing a limited number of specific course requirements may, at the discretion of the Business Administration department, be considered for conditional admission.

Program re-entry

For re-entry to a Business Administration program, GPA will be calculated based on the courses that will be used to fulfil the program requirements only (program GPA). Limitations on the number of courses retaken will apply.

How to apply to the certificate, diploma, or degree programs

1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See the Admission chart for a complete list of application dates and general information.

Additional documents required for a complete application:

Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) of all post-secondary institutions attended showing grade/course achievement as per program entrance requirements.

The following must be included:

a. Official transcript (or interim transcript) from high school

b. B.C. English 12 or equivalent (provincially examined) (all programs).

c. B.C. Principles of Math 11 or equivalent (Administration and Marketing and Sales certificates).

d. B.C. Principles of Math 12 with C+ or better or equivalent (provincially examined) (Accounting certificate, diploma, and degree programs).

e. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent

Note: Students making an early application must provide evidence of courses in progress as soon as available.

2. In April/May an orientation will be offered for all programs. Attendance at the orientation is required.

3. Upon admission to a program you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see Fees and Other Costs section ). This money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of the second week of classes.

4. In cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements must be submitted by the date stated on your acceptance letter.

How to apply to the Business minors programs

Students wishing to take a minor in business must have declared and be enrolled in a major program of study (other than Business) that permits Business minors (e.g., Bachelor of Arts) before applying to the minors programs. Once enrolled in a major program of study, students may apply to the Business Administration program for one of the business minors offered. Please refer to the Minors in Business Administration requirements and procedures.

Co-operative Education option

The Co-operative Education option offers students in the Business Administration diploma and degree programs the opportunity to obtain paid, career-related work experience in their field of study during their education at UCFV. After completing their first year of study, Co-op Ed students alternate between semesters of full-time study and full-time paid employment.

A typical study-work schedule is:

*These study and work term sequences will vary for students entering into a UCFV Co-op Ed option at the third-year level. See the Co-operative Education section of the calendar for further details.

General interest

It is possible to begin Business Administration program courses as a General Studies student, but in order to complete a program, you must eventually apply and be accepted into one of the department’s programs and meet all of the entrance, academic performance, and course requirements. You are encouraged to apply before completing three Business Administration courses.

Recognition of previously completed Business Administration courses

Former UCFV business administration students who finished their studies more than 10 years ago and students who completed courses in other programs and/or at other post-secondary institutions prior to starting a UCFV Business Administration program should contact the Business Administration department to determine whether any courses/credits can be recognized for or transferred to the desired UCFV Business program. Applicability of courses and/or transfer credits is determined on an individual student basis. The following criteria are used:

• Relevance and suitability of the course to the program as determined by the Business Administration department
• Length of time since taking the course (10 year maximum for most; five years for computer-related and certain accounting courses, with consideration given to a student’s involvement in the subject matter at work)
• Grades received (a C grade is the minimum acceptable if the course was taken at another institution)
• At least 25 percent of the course work must be completed at UCFV. In the BBA program, 10 of the 300–499 business courses must be completed at UCFV.

Transferring courses to other institutions and associations

Students intending to pursue commerce or business administration studies at UBC, SFU,  UVic, or UNBC are advised to study those institutions’ calendars carefully before enrolling in any UCFV courses which have a BUS designation. Students should consult an educational advisor in Student Services or at the institution to which they intend to transfer, or refer to the Provincial transfer guide at www.bccat.bc.ca for transfer details.

Many business administration courses are transferable to B.C. colleges and institutes. To obtain maximum transfer credit, students should ensure that electives chosen are transferable and appropriate for the desired program.

Most accounting and finance-related business administration courses offered at UCFV have transferability with the professional accounting associations — the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA), the Society of Management Accountants (CMA) and the Certified General Accountants Association (CGA). A number of the department’s courses are also recognized by the Municipal Administrators’ Education Council, the Canadian Credit Union Institute, the Institute of Canadian Bankers, and the Purchasing Management Association of Canada. (See Transfer in the Course Descriptions section.)

Distance education

A number of courses applicable to the degree, diploma, and certificate programs are available by distance education through the Open Learning Agency. If your work schedule, or UCFV’s timetable, prevents you from taking a course when needed, or you find it impossible to obtain a seat in a course because it is full, you may be able to arrange to take an equivalent course through the publicly funded Open Learning Agency. Contact the Business Administration department to get information about equivalent courses available on this basis, and to request a Letter of Permission (written authorization) to include them in your program.

Fees and additional costs

Fees stated are in effect for 2000/01 and are subject to change for 2001/02.

The fees for a full-time student (five courses or 15 credits) would be about $750 per semester. Fees for 300- and 400-level courses cost more per credit than lower-level courses. See Fees and Other Costs section for more information.

Textbooks and supplies cost approximately $750–900 per year. Textbooks should be considered an investment and become part of your business library. You may be required to purchase one or more computer software packages. Software costs should not exceed an average of $200 per year and are in addition to the textbooks costs cited above. You should also consider purchasing or arranging access to an industry-compatible computer.

Academic performance requirements

Diploma and certificate programs

Students must obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C average) in their final semester as well as cumulatively in order to be awarded the diploma or a certificate. Students whose cumulative grade point average and/or semester grade point average falls below 2.0 during their program are subject to academic warning and/or removal from the program (see Regulations & Policies section for details).

Note: The maximum number of courses applying to Business Administration programs that can be retaken is five, whether for repeating or for upgrading. This maximum applies to any one program and cumulatively to all Business programs taken at UCFV.

Note: Diploma students continuing to the degree program require a higher performance level than the minimum stated here to be considered for entry to third year; specifically, no course grade below C, and cumulative Business diploma grade point average of 2.67 (see the degree program entrance requirements).

Degree program

Students in the third and fourth years of the Business Administration degree program must maintain a cumulative degree program grade point average of 2.67 (B- average), and a grade of at least C for all courses in order to be awarded the degree. Students whose cumulative grade point average and/or semester grade point average falls below 2.67 during their program are subject to academic warning (see Regulations and Policies section).

The maximum number of courses applying to Business Administration programs that can be retaken is five, whether for repeating or upgrading. This maximum applies to any one program and cumulatively to all Business programs taken at UCFV.

Diploma and degree programs

Business Administration diploma

The two-year diploma program is designed to give graduates a solid educational background on which to build a business career. The Business Administration diploma program develops practical skills in business writing, mathematics, and computing along with an understanding of fundamental principles in the areas of marketing, accounting, economics, and management. Students who complete the two-year diploma and meet the entrance requirements to the third-year degree level will normally have all their courses recognized as satisfying the first two years of the Business Administration degree program offered at UCFV. To maximize this recognition (up to 60 of the 120 credits required for the degree program). Students should consult degree program requirements before registering for diploma courses.

Length and location

You can complete the diploma program in two years if you take five courses each fall and winter semester. A reduced course load is permitted but will result in a longer period of time needed for program completion. The department normally requires the diploma to be completed within seven years.

The full diploma program is offered at both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses. The first year of the diploma program is offered at the Mission campus. All students should expect to travel between campuses during their program.

Program outline

Diploma and Years I and II of the degree program

The Business Administration diploma is the foundation of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program. The diploma represents the first two years of the degree and is a prerequisite for entrance into the actual degree program, which begins in third year and continues into fourth year.

First Year

Semester I courses and credits

Semester II courses and credits

Second Year

Semester III courses and credits

Semester IV courses and credits

Notes

Note 1: In order to fulfill their diploma marketing requirements, students must complete BUS 120 and one of the following: BUS 221, 222, 223, or 224.

Note 2: General Education elective: Diploma students over the two-year program must complete two business or general education electives. Degree students over the four-year program must meet the following general education requirements: a) one natural science (lab) course; b) one humanities course other than English; c) one social science course other than economics; and d) one business or general education elective.  It is recommended that the diploma general education electives be satisfied by completing two of the four degree requirements for those students who plan to ladder up to the degree. Students must consult with the program assistant or program chair regarding acceptable electives.

Note 3: Accounting concentration: For those who intend to choose the Accounting concentration in the degree, Management Accounting II (BUS 348) should be taken as a Business Elective in Semester 4. Instructor’s permission will be required.

Note 4: Students who have completed Financial Accounting 12 with a B+ or better should complete BUS 145 as equivalent to BUS 143 and BUS 144. Students taking BUS 145 must take an additional business elective for three credits.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the Course Descriptions section (link at end/below).

Bachelor of Business Administration

UCFV offers a program leading to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The objective of this program is to produce graduates who are well-equipped to function in and adapt to the rapidly changing business environment. The program provides students with the opportunity to obtain a general background in business. Students are also expected to gain a strong general educational background and are required to meet course requirements in the areas of English, social science, science, and the humanities. The overall emphasis in the program is on applied business studies.

Students complete several categories of business and business-related courses. These include diploma lower-level foundation courses (such as management, human resource management, marketing, accounting, mathematics, economics, and computing) that provide students with the tools they need for more advanced courses at the upper level. A set of core courses in business, mathematics, and economics is required of all students at the upper and lower levels to ensure that they have a solid understanding of all the key functional areas in business.

Students have the option of concentrating in a functional area of business by taking a selection of specialized upper-level business courses. Students also complete advanced courses designed to integrate and provide context for the knowledge gained in earlier business courses. These courses develop comprehensive analytical skills, which prepare graduates to cope with the complex, multi-dimensional problems faced by the modern business manager.

Program requirements

Business Administration degree students are required to complete a minimum of 40 three- or four-credit courses with a cumulative value of at least 120 credits (in most cases the credit value of courses will exceed this total). First- and second-year requirements are met by completion of the Business Administration diploma. Degree-bound students should complete one of their general education electives as an elective in the diploma program.

Third- and fourth-year program requirements consist of a minimum of 15 courses at the 300/400 level in business and economics. General requirements consist of two English courses at the 100 level; four general education electives at the 100/200 level (including one natural science lab, one social science, and one humanities); plus calculus. Two of the general education electives will usually be completed as diploma electives. Students should consult with the program chair or program assistant for eligible courses that meet the general education elective requirements.

Graduation requirements

a) 2.67 cumulative program GPA in years one to four of the BBA.

b) No grade less than a C in any course applicable to the BBA (years one to four).

c) No more than five courses may be repeated through years one to four leading to the BBA.

Students must meet the department’s specific core and elective course requirements described for this program as well as the department’s academic expectations described under Academic Performance Requirements in order to be awarded the degree.

Length and location

You can complete the third and fourth years of the degree program in two years if you take five courses each fall and winter semester. A reduced course load is permitted but a longer period of time will be needed to complete the program. The department requires years one to four to be completed within 10 years if the program is taken on a part-time basis. Students returning to Business Administration at UCFV after an absence will be allowed seven years to complete years three and four of the degree.

Third and fourth-year business courses are normally only offered at the Abbotsford campus. Some of the non-business courses are available in Abbotsford, Mission, or Chilliwack. All students should expect to travel between campuses during their program.

Course withdrawal deadlines

Course withdrawal deadlines follow university-college policy.

Program outline

Years III and IV of the degree program

Third Year

Semester V courses and credits

Semester VI courses and credits

Fourth Year

Semester VII courses and credits

Semester VIII courses and credits

Note 1 — General Education elective: Degree students in the course of the four-year program must meet the following general education requirements: a) one natural science (lab) course; b) one humanities course other than English; c) one social science course other than economics; d) one business or general education elective. Students must consult with the program assistant or program chair regarding acceptable electives.

In the Business Administration department general education is defined to include university-level course work from most traditional academic disciplines and to exclude courses from applied programs. Included, therefore, are courses from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and English. For purposes of this degree program the humanities general education requirement must be met by a course other than English, and the social science requirement by a course other than economics.

Concentrations

Students in the third and fourth years of the program may choose to concentrate in a functional area of business by taking a selection of specialized courses as their upper-level electives.

Accounting

Financial Management

Marketing

Human Resource and Organization Studies

International Business

*Please refer to prerequisite requirements in the course descriptions section (link at end/below.).

Operations Management/Management Information Systems

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the Course Descriptions section (link at end/below.)

Certificate programs

Accounting certificate

The Accounting certificate program is a comprehensive accounting program designed for mature students who wish to pursue a career in accounting or financial management. The program is designed to serve the special needs of students wishing to accelerate their progress towards the achievement of graduate membership in one of the professional societies. Specifically, the Accounting certificate will provide students with significant advance credit towards the professional program of the Society of Management Accountants, the Certified General Accountants, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Students are advised to acquaint themselves with the transfer credit/course exemption policies of the accounting societies.

The program may be taken on a part-time basis over several years or on a full-time basis over three semesters. As enrolment is limited, early application is encouraged. The course workload of the full-time program is rigorous and demanding. Prospective students must be prepared to devote above-normal effort and time to their studies. This commitment is considered essential for successful completion of the program. Professional bodies provide scholarships for students entering their programs. Details may be obtained from the program chair or the Financial Aid office.

Entrance requirements

1. B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.

2. Principles of Mathematics 12 provincially examined (C+ or better), or UCFV MATH 095 (C+ or better) or MATH 109 (B or better), or MATH 110 (C+ or better), or a BMPT score of 67% or better (see Note 1 under Entrance Requirements at the beginning of the Business Administration section), or equivalent. MATH 111 and 115 also meet this requirement but have Math 12 as a prerequisite.

3. English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or UCFV ENGL 081 and 091, or ENGL 101 (C+ or better), or CPT score of 48 or better.

4. Completion of BUS 144 or BUS 145 or the equivalent (B- or better).

5. Completion of BUS 160.

Notes:

a) Applications for priority admission are accepted for this program. See Priority Admission under Admissions & Registration section for information. (Note: The Priority Admission policy may be discontinued for 2002.)

b) Applicants with minor deficiencies may, at the discretion of the Business Administration department, be considered for conditional admission.

Program outline

Core courses

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the Course Descriptions section (link at end/below.).

Electives

Any two approved Business Administration courses as per the recommendations below.

Professional programs

Students should choose electives appropriate for the professional program they intend to follow. Consult the program chair or respective professional program transfer guide.

BUS 347 — Auditing Principles, BUS 439 — Advanced Financial Accounting, and BUS 449 — Financial Management II, are advanced courses that may be considered as electives in the Accounting certificate.

All the professional programs have work-experience and grade requirements. In addition, these programs change from time to time so interested students should consult the respective professional society or association for up-to-date details.

Length and location

Students taking the program on a full-time basis usually complete it in three semesters. Part-time students may take up to seven years to complete the requirements. We recommend that people working full-time take no more than two courses per semester. All students may have to travel between campuses during their program. Most 300-level courses are offered only on the Abbotsford campus.

Administration certificate

The Administration certificate program is offered as a part-time program which consists of two sections. In the core section you will complete six courses which provide a general background in the fundamentals of administration. The elective section allows you a choice of Business Administration courses depending on your interests or requirements, including public/municipal administration courses when available through other institutions or by correspondence.

Entrance requirements

1. B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.

2. Principles of Mathematics 11 (C+ or better), or UCFV MATH 085 (C+ or better), or equivalent.

3. English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or UCFV ENGL 081 and 091, or ENGL 101 (C+ or better), or CPT score of 48 or better.

4. One full year of full-time work experience after high school.

Note: Students intending to register for CMNS 125 and BUS 160 or CIS 110 should refer to prerequisite information listed in the Course Descriptions section.

Note: While the CSPT and/or CIS 100 are not program entrance requirements, one or the other of these is required to meet the course prerequisites for BUS 160, which is normally taken in the first semester. Students must ensure they have met the prerequisites for this course prior to registering, as they will be withdrawn from the courses the first day of classes if they do not meet the prerequisites. Students who have taken an equivalent course elsewhere should submit an official transcript and apply for transfer credit at least six weeks before the start of classes.

Students lacking recent preparation are advised to consult with the department about entrance requirement equivalencies.

Program outline

Core courses

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the Course Descriptions section (at end/below.)

Elective courses

Six other Business Administration credit courses for which the student meets the prerequisite requirements. CMNS 235, Oral Communications, is a recommended elective. Students with work-related course interests outside of business should contact the program chair about the possibility of such courses being authorized as electives.

Length and location

Students may take up to seven years to complete the requirements for this certificate program (full-time study to complete the program in one year is not possible). We recommend that people working full-time take no more than two courses per semester. All students should expect to travel between campuses during their program.

Marketing and Sales certificate

The Marketing and Sales certificate is a part-time program designed for high school graduates interested in marketing and sales as a career. The program provides additional development for those already working in this field, and a solid educational background for those currently in other fields but planning a career in marketing and sales.

Entrance requirements

1. B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.

2. Principles of Mathematics 11 (C+ or better), or UCFV MATH 085 (C+ or better), or equivalent.

3. English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or UCFV ENGL 081 and 091, or ENGL 101 (C+ or better), or CPT score of 48 or better.

Note: Students intending to register for CMNS 125 and BUS 160 or CIS 110 should refer to prerequisite information listed in the Course Descriptions section.

Students lacking recent preparation are advised to consult with the department about entrance requirement equivalencies.

Program outline

Core courses

Electives

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the Course Descriptions section (at end/below.)

Length and location

Students may take up to seven years to complete the requirements (full-time study to complete the program in one year is not possible). We recommend that people working full-time take no more than two courses per semester. All students should expect to travel between campuses during their program. Once you have completed the requirements, you may apply to Admissions and Records for the certificate.

Minors in Business Administration

UCFV offers six minors in Business Administration. These include:

• General Business
• Accounting*
• Finance*
• Marketing
• Human Resources/Organization Studies
• Management Science/Information Systems, and
• International Business.

These are currently available to UCFV Bachelor of Arts students.

*Note: the combined Accounting/Finance minor will no longer be available to students after Fall, 2001.

Requirements and procedures

Students wishing to take a minor in business must have declared and be enrolled in a major program of study (other than Business). Once enrolled in a major program of study in a degree program which permits Business minors, students may apply to the Business Administration programs for one of the business minors offered (students seeking more than one minor must fulfill each minor’s program requirements). Acceptance to a minor in business will require the development of a program plan of study in consultation with the Business Administration program chair or program assistant.

Note: The number of students accepted to business minors may be limited due to seat availability.

The minors each require 30 credits, including ECON 100 and four lower-level business courses and five upper-level courses (numbered 300 and above). Courses taken in these minors can contain business-related courses from other disciplines to a maximum of two non-Business (BUS) courses.

Note: Depending on the courses selected, some additional prerequisite courses may be required.

Note: Students should consult the Business Administration department and course prerequisite information in the calendar, as additional courses outside of the minor requirements are needed for many upper-level electives, depending on the minor and courses selected.

Time required for program completion

Completion of a business minor would be done concurrently with completion of the bachelor’s degree in the chosen major field of study. Courses needed to fulfill prerequisite requirements can be taken without additional time for degree completion provided the student declares his/her major and minor early enough to plan for the prerequisite requirements of upper-level courses.

Minor in General Business

Students seeking business courses for a general business minor can select from a number of courses that have few or no prerequisites and would not require Math 12. In addition to ECON 100, these currently consist of five lower-level courses: BUS 102, BUS 120, BUS 160, BUS 203*, and BUS 261, and six upper-level courses: BUS 304*, BUS 400, BUS 407*, BUS 410, BUS 420, BUS 440. Collectively these would be sufficient for a general minor in business.

Note: Students should consult the Business Administration department and course prerequisite information in the calendar, as additional courses outside of the Minor requirements are needed for many upper-level electives.

*Please refer to prerequisite requirements in the course descriptions section.

Lower-level requirements

• ECON 100

Plus

• Four lower-level business courses    

Upper-level requirements

Students are required to take a minimum of five courses for at least 15 credits from the BBA core or elective courses at the 300- or 400-level. Please note the restrictions on non-Business (BUS) courses. For complete listings and details on these courses see the Course Descriptions section (at end/below.)

Minor in Accounting

Note: Principles of Math 12 with a C+ or better or the equivalent is a prerequisite for most of these courses.

Lower-level requirements

Upper-level requirements

Note: BUS 343/344 and BUS 345/346 are sequential pairs and both “halves” are recommended.

*Please refer to prerequisite requirements in calendar course descriptions (link at end/below.)

**Prerequisites: Principles of Math 12 (C+ or better) provincially examined, or equivalent, MATH 106, BUS 301 (MATH 115 recommended).

Minor in Financial Management

Note: Principles of Math 12 with a C+ or better or the equivalent is a prerequisite for most of these courses.

Lower-level requirements

Upper-level requirements

Students are required to take a minimum of 15 credits from the following courses:

*Please refer to prerequisite requirements in calendar course descriptions (at end/below.)

**Prerequisites: Principles of Math 12 (C+ or better) (provincially examined) or equivalent, MATH 106, BUS 301(MATH 115 recommended).

Minor in Human Resources/Organization Studies

Lower-level requirements

Upper-level requirements

*Please refer to prerequisite requirements in the course descriptions section (at end /below.).

Minor in Marketing

Lower-level requirements

Upper-level requirements

*Please refer to prerequisite requirements in calendar course descriptions (at end/below.)

**Prerequisites: Principles of Math 12 or equivalent, MATH 106, BUS 301 (MATH 115 recommended).

Minor in Operations Management/Information Systems

Note: Principles of Math 12 with a C+ or better or equivalent is required.

Lower-level requirements

Upper-level requirements

*Please refer to prerequisite requirements in the course descriptions section (at end/below.)

**Prerequisites: MATH 106 (MATH 115 recommended), BUS 301

Minor in International Business

Lower-level requirements

Upper-level requirements

*Please refer to prerequisite requirements in calendar course descriptions (at end/below.)

**Prerequisites: MATH 106 (MATH 115 recommended), BUS 301, BUS 350.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the Course Descriptions section (at end/below.).

Professor emeriti

Janet Falk, BA (Hons), BBA (York), CMA

Faculty

Fiona McQuarrie, BBA, MBA, Cert. Lib. Arts (SFU), PhD (Alberta), Program co- chair
 D.J. Sandhu, BBA, MBA (SFU), Program co-chair
Norah Andrew, Dip. OB (London), MA (Royal Roads), CGA
Barry Bompas, BA, BComm (Sask)
Kurt Bausenhaus, BComm (UBC), CA
Suzan Beattie, BA (SFU), LLB (UBC)
Gillian Bubb, BSc (LaTrobe), MComm-Acctg. (Canberra), Grad Teaching diploma (S. Queensland), CPA
Cyrus Chaichian, MSc (Columbia)
David Chu, BSc, MSc (Concordia), PhD (McGill)
Jocelyn Choy, BS, MBA (Burbank)
Brian H. Coulter, BA (Hons)(UAC), MA (Calgary)
Vladimir Dvoracek, BA (Waterloo), MA (Queen’s), PhD (SFU)
Karen Evans, BAdmin. (Athabasca), MIR (Queen’s)
Michael N. Flemming, MSocSci (Waikato), PhD (UBC)
Kevin Friesen, BA (Trinity Western), CA
Steve Gabor, BBA (SFU), CA
Madeleine Hardin, BA, MA (SFU)
Randall A. Hay, BComm (Alberta), MBA (UBC), CA
Larry Howe, BSc (Calgary), BEd (Alberta), CA
Joe Ilsever, BA (SFU), MA (UBC), MBA, CGA, FICB
David Kells, BComm, MBA (Sask), CIM, FCSI
Edwin Li, BS, MS (Oklahoma), MBA (Ottawa)
Michael MacColl, BSc, MPA (UVic), PhD (Toronto)
Lorne A. Mckenzie, BSc MBA (UBC)
Gerald Palmer, BA (SFU), LLB (Toronto)
Rudy Paxian, BComm (UBC), CA
Peter Ronda, CGA
Ron Shay, BBA, MBA (SFU)
Richard M. R. Simon, BPE (UBC), MEd (WWU), Prof. Teach. Cert. (UBC)
Kathryn Taft, BA (Calgary)
Don Tunstall, BA, MA, MEd (UBC), PhD (Alberta)
David Waddington, BSc (UBC), MBA (Queen’s)
Blake Wight, BComm (Alberta), Dip. Urban Land Econ. (UBC), RI (BC)
Maxwell Winchester, BSc, MBus (Victoria U), Grad Dip in Eval (Melbourne)
George Zhe Zhang, BSc, MA (Nankai), MBA (York), PhD (Waterloo)

Staff

Grace Gould, Program Assistant

Advisory committee

Randy Blair, Abbotsford News
Barry Fryer, B.C. Hydro
Carol Hama, First Heritage Savings Credit Union
Marilyn Hamilton, Consulting Resource Group
David Kells, RBC Dominion Securities
Barry McLean, Valley Gravel Sales
Lisa Minter, Minter Country Garden World
Betty Poettcker, UCFV
Lucie Rae, One Stop Auction
Christine Skaley, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
Lee Vevers, Allmark, Smith and Associates
Paul Willms, RCMP

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