Business Administration
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Bachelor of Business Administration for Trades Management

Careers in the trades often lead to managerial and/or ownership positions, yet few trades people have the opportunity to academically prepare themselves with the skills required to own and operate their own business. This program provides individuals with the ability to leverage their prior learning (Trade Certificate) and to augment prior learning with the fundamentals of business management theories and practices. The objective is to produce graduate students who are equipped to successfully function as managers and owners of a trade related business in today’s rapidly changing global environment.

Entrance requirements

For students entering in September 2011:

1. 5 years work experience.

2. Provincial Certificate of Qualification or inter-provincial certificate of qualification in a trade, held for at least one year.

Note: applicants who do not meet the certification requirement may be considered for admission; contact the department for more information.

3. 500 word essay:
    • Why do you want to obtain a BBA?
    • What kinds of life/work experiences have you had that have contributed to this decision?
    • What experiences have you had that prepare you for the BBA?

4. Interview.

Note: Students must meet the prerequisites, as listed in the calendar, for ENGL 105. For details on satisfying the English language proficiency requirement, see English language proficiency requirement in the Admissions section of the calendar. Students who meet the prerequisites for ENGL 105 will have met this requirement.

For students entering in September 2012:

1. Provincial Certificate of Qualification or inter-provincial certificate of qualification in a trade.

2. One year full-time work experience in the field after gaining qualification above.

3. Prerequisites for ENGL 105.

4. Prerequisites for BUS 149.

When to apply

Applications are accepted for entrance to the Fall semester only. For application deadlines, see Specific intake application process.

How to apply

Submit the application fee, along with your UFV 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 or apply online at www.ufv.ca/ar/admissions/apply.

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. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details.
• Provincial Certificate of Qualification or inter-provincial certificate of qualification in a trade
• Resume or other documentation showing five years of work experience
• 500 word application essay

Program requirements

Students must meet the general requirements of the Bachelor of Business Administration. A 2.67 cumulative grade point average in Semesters V-VIII is required in order to graduate. Please refer to the Bachelor of Business Administration section for all other program requirements.

Program outline

Semester IV

Semester V

Semester VI

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.