Aviation

Business Administration (Aviation) diploma

The two-year Business Administration (Aviation) diploma program prepares graduates for a career within the aviation industry by developing core business skills including accounting, communications, human resources, marketing, and management and combining them with advanced training in aviation. Five courses (maximum 15 credits) from the Business Administration diploma program are replaced with aviation training upon presentation of the following Transport Canada approved aviation credentials: Private Pilot's license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot's Licence, and Multi-Engine Rating or Instructor Rating.

Entrance requirements

Option 1: High school (for applicants with high school graduation only)

1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
2. Prerequisites for MATH 140.
3. Prerequisites for ENGL 105.
4. Prerequisites for PHYS 101.

Option 2: University entrance (for applicants who have completed at least nine post-secondary credits at a recognized institution)

1. Attempted at least nine transferable credits at a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 based on all university-level courses attempted.
2. Prerequisites for MATH 140.
3. Prerequisites for ENGL 105.
4. Prerequisites for PHYS 101.

Students who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies.

When to apply

Applications are accepted for entrance to the Fall and Winter semesters. For application deadlines, see the Specific intake application process section.

How to apply

Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/apply.

Applicants will be advised of an admission decision and, if accepted, will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section). This money will be applied toward tuition fees. Final payment of all course fees is due by the end of the second week of classes.

Basis for admission decision

Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be admitted in order of their application date. This date is set when an application, all required documentation, and the application fee have been submitted.

Fees and additional costs

See the Fees and Other Costs section.

Program duration and total number of credits

The Business Administration (Aviation) diploma program is normally completed within two years of study consisting of 61 credits.

Location

Academic courses may be held on all UFV campuses, including Abbotsford, Mission, and Chilliwack.

Program outline

First year

Second year

Note: Students planning to continue on to the BBA (Aviation) should also take MATH 141.

Students who have completed college or university courses similar to those listed above may be able to transfer credits. Refer to the Transfer credit section of the calendar.

Continuance and probation

Program continuance and probation are governed by UFV’s Undergraduate Continuance policy (92). Students must have a CGPA of at least 2.00 to remain in good academic standing. Failure to meet or maintain a 2.00 will result in restrictions on registration and may lead to academic suspension. For further details, see the Academic standing and undergraduate continuance section of the academic calendar.

Course repetition

See UFV's Course Repeat policy (86).

Readmission

Students who have been required to withdraw from UFV under the Undergraduate Continuance policy (92) are subject to readmission and continuance requirements as listed in the UFV academic calendar. Students are normally only readmitted once to the same program.

Appeals for readmission

Students who are required to withdraw from the program must submit an appeal for readmission if they wish to resume studies in the program.

In general, students who have been required to withdraw will be advised to complete a further nine credits of academic work, or to repeat a similar amount of academic work taken previously, in order to demonstrate their academic abilities. Appeals must be received at least three months before the start of the semester applied for. Readmission is not automatic.

Residency

At least 25% of the course work must be completed at UFV.

Graduation requirements

A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher on all courses applicable toward the diploma program is required for graduation.

Students must also complete the following Transport Canada approved aviation credentials: Private Pilot's license, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot's Licence, and Multi-Engine Rating or Instructor Rating.

See the Graduation section of the calendar for more information.

Maximum length of time to complete program

Students are allowed up to seven consecutive years to complete program requirements.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.