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2023/24
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School of Business
ufv.ca/businessBachelor 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
- Provincial certificate of qualification or inter-provincial certificate of qualification in a trade.
- One year full-time work experience in the field after gaining qualification above.
- Prerequisites for ENGL 105.
- Prerequisites for BUS 249.
When to apply
Applications are accepted for entrance to the Fall semester only. For application deadlines, see Specific intake application process.
How to apply
- Apply online at ufv.ca/admissions/apply.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
- Official transcripts (or interim transcripts) from all post-secondary institutions attended (excluding UFV) 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.
- Letter from employer stating the years of full-time employment following certification.
- 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) and will be applied toward tuition fees.
Program duration
The Bachelor of Business Administration for Trade Management program can be completed in four years of full-time study, with students taking 10 courses per calendar year.
Program outline
Semester IV
| Course | Title | Credits |
| STAT 106 | Statistics I | 4 |
| ENGL 105 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| BUS 202 | Contemporary Management | 3 |
| or BUS 203 | Organizational Behaviour | |
| BUS 249 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
Semester V
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 227 | New Business Development | 3 |
| BUS 226/ ECON 226 | Economic and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 339 | Introductory Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| BUS 305 | Industrial Relations | 3 |
Semester VI
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 320 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 321 | Business Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUS 349/ ECON 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| BUS 404 | Management Science | 3 |
| BUS 406 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
Semester VII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 423 | Services Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 440 | Managing in the Digital World | 3 |
| BUS 457 | Project Management | 3 |
| Plus: | Two additional upper-level BUS courses | 6 |
Semester VIII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 403 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 405 | Business Management Simulation | 3 |
| BUS 430 | Management of Innovation | 3 |
| Plus: | Two additional upper-level BUS courses | 6 |
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.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.