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ufv.ca/businessBachelor of Business Administration majors and minors
Students in the third and fourth years of the program may choose to specialize in a functional area of business by taking a selection of prescribed courses as their upper-level electives. Minors typically require a minimum of 7–12 courses including at least 14 upper-level credits in the area of specialization, while majors generally require a minimum of 12–18 courses including at least 30 upper-level credits.
The following majors and minors are available in the BBA program:
- Accounting major
- Finance major
- Human Resource Management major
- International Business major
- Marketing major
- Financial Management minor
- International Business minor
- Operations Management/Management Information Systems minor
- Organizational Studies minor
- Professional Sales minor
Accounting major
Accounting identifies, measures, and communicates economic information to external groups such as investors, and to internal groups, such as managers. Even though many students in this major become accountants, UFV's Accounting major is flexible because of its easily transferable skills. UFV's accounting graduates have also selected careers in areas such as banking, insurance, and consulting.
Students choosing to complete a double major in Accounting and Finance must do an additional three upper-level business courses not mandatory in either major.
The Accounting major provides the prerequisites necessary for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program.
This section specifies only the requirements for the Accounting major, which may be completed in the BBA degree. Degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a major. For students who are planning on completing this major within their degree program, please check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
Core lower-level requirements are covered in the BBA section of the calendar.
Upper-level requirements: 30 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 343 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 344 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS 345 | Income Tax I | 3 |
| BUS 346 | Income Tax II | 3 |
| BUS 347 | Auditing Principles | 3 |
| BUS 348 | Intermediate Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 349/ ECON 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| BUS 439 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 444 | Advanced Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 449/ ECON 449 | Financial Management II | 3 |
Program outline — Accounting major
First year
Semester I
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 160/CIS 110 | Computerized Business Applications and MIS | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 141 | Calculus for Business |
Semester II
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 120 | Essentials of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 145 | Introductory Financial Accounting (see Note 1) | 3 |
| CMNS 125 | Communicating Professionally to Academic and Workplace Audiences | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STAT 106 | Statistics I | 4 |
Second year
Semester III
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 203 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| BUS 249 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| CMNS 251 | Professional Report Writing | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester IV
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 226/ ECON 226 | Economic and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 227 | New Business Development | 3 |
| BUS 247 | Introductory Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Law | 3 |
Third year
Semester V
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 320 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| ECON 307 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| BUS 343 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 345 | Income Tax I | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VI
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 344 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS 346 | Income Tax II | 3 |
| BUS 348 | Intermediate Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 349/ ECON 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Fourth year
Semester VII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 403 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 404 | Management Science | 3 |
| BUS 444 | Advanced Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 449/ ECON 449 | Financial Management II | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VIII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 347 | Auditing Principles | 3 |
| BUS 405 | Business Management Simulation | 3 |
| BUS 439 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Plus: | Two additional lower- or upper-level BUS courses (see Notes 1 and 3) | 3 |
Note 1: BUS 143 and BUS 144 may be taken in place of BUS 145 and one business elective.
Note 2: Students in the BBA program must meet the following general education requirements: One natural science (lab) course, one humanities course, one social science course, and one other general education elective (any university-level course of three credits or more) other than business.
Note 3: One upper-level economics elective may be taken in place of one upper-level business elective.
Finance major
The skills developed within the Finance major reflect those demanded in the financial services industry. This major is specifically designed to provide students with training in the major areas of finance including: corporate finance, investment management, money and banking, and international finance. Upon completion of this option, students will have developed the skills necessary for success in the financial services industry and their pursuit for professional designations.
The major in Finance may not be combined with a minor in Financial Management.
Students choosing to complete a double major in Accounting and Finance must do an additional three upper-level business courses not mandatory in either major.
The Finance major provides some, but not all, of the necessary prerequisites for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program.
This section specifies only the requirements for the Finance major, which may be completed in the BBA degree. Degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a major. For students who are planning on completing this major within their degree program, please check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
Core lower-level requirements are covered in the BBA section of the calendar.
Upper-level requirements: 30 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 343 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 344 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS 349/ ECON 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| BUS 433/ ECON 433 | Investments | 3 |
| BUS 434/ ECON 434 | Risk Management and Financial Engineering | 3 |
| BUS 435/ ECON 435 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 439 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 449/ ECON 449 | Financial Management II | 3 |
| ECON 307 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| ECON 410 | Macroeconomics and Financial Markets | 3 |
Program outline — Finance major
First year
Semester I
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 160/CIS 110 | Computerized Business Applications and MIS | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 141 | Calculus for Business |
Semester II
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 120 | Essentials of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 145 | Introductory Financial Accounting (see Note 1) | 3 |
| CMNS 125 | Communicating Professionally to Academic and Workplace Audiences | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STAT 106 | Statistics I | 4 |
Second year
Semester III
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 203 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| BUS 249 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| CMNS 251 | Professional Report Writing | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester IV
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 226/ ECON 226 | Economic and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 227 | New Business Development | 3 |
| BUS 247 | Introductory Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Law | 3 |
Third year
Semester V
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 320 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 349/ ECON 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| ECON 307 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Plus: | An additional lower- or upper-level BUS course (see Notes 1 and 3) | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VI
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 343 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 433/ ECON 433 | Investments | 3 |
| BUS 434/ ECON 434 | Risk Management and Financial Engineering | 3 |
| Plus: | An additional lower- or upper-level BUS course (see Notes 1 and 3) | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Fourth year
Semester VII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 344 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| BUS 404 | Management Science | 3 |
| BUS 435/ ECON 435 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 449/ ECON 449 | Financial Management II | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VIII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 403 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 405 | Business Management Simulation | 3 |
| BUS 439 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 410 | Macroeconomics and Financial Markets | 3 |
| Plus: | An additional upper-level BUS course (see Note 3) | 3 |
Note 1: BUS 143 and BUS 144 may be taken in place of BUS 145 and one business elective.
Note 2: Students in the BBA program must meet the following general education requirements: One natural science (lab) course, one humanities course, one social science course, and one other general education elective (any university-level course of three credits or more) other than business.
Note 3: One upper-level economics elective may be taken in place of one upper-level business elective.
Human Resource Management major
This major is designed to equip student with the skills and abilities necessary for a successful career in human resource management. It also provides students with the foundation for successful completion of the Human Resources Management Association's Knowledge Exam (NKE), the first step in the certification process to obtain the national Chartered Professional in Human Resource (CPHR) designation.
Students who graduate from the Human Resources Management major may be eligible for exemption from writing the NKE. For more information, see the School of Business.
The Human Resource Management major may not be combined with an Organizational Studies minor, unless four additional upper-level elective courses (see list below) are taken which are not included in the minor.
This section specifies only the requirements for the Human Resource Management major, which may be completed in the BBA degree. Degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a major. For students who are planning on completing this major within their degree program, please check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
Core lower-level requirements are covered in the BBA section of the calendar.
Upper-level requirements: 30 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 304 | Organization Theory and Design | 3 |
| BUS 305 | Industrial Relations | 3 |
| BUS 314 | Recruitment and Selection | 3 |
| BUS 406 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| BUS 416 | Training and Development | 3 |
| BUS 418 | Workplace Health and Safety | 3 |
| Plus: | Four upper-level BUS (Human Resource Management) electives (see list below) | 12 |
Program outline — Human Resource Management major
First year
Semester I
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 160/CIS 110 | Computerized Business Applications and MIS | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 141 | Calculus for Business |
Semester II
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 120 | Essentials of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 145 | Introductory Financial Accounting (see Note 1) | 3 |
| CMNS 125 | Communicating Professionally to Academic and Workplace Audiences | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STAT 106 | Statistics I | 4 |
Second year
Semester III
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 203 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| BUS 249 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| CMNS 251 | Professional Report Writing | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester IV
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 226/ ECON 226 | Economic and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 227 | New Business Development | 3 |
| BUS 247 | Introductory Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Law | 3 |
Third year
Semester V
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 304 | Organization Theory and Design | 3 |
| BUS 305 | Industrial Relations | 3 |
| BUS 314 | Recruitment and Selection | 3 |
| BUS 320 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VI
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 349/ ECON 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| BUS 416 | Training and Development | 3 |
| ECON 307 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Plus: | Upper-level Human Resource Management elective (see list below) | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Fourth year
Semester VII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 404 | Management Science | 3 |
| BUS 406 | Compensation and Benefits | 3 |
| Plus: | Two upper-level Human Resource Management electives (see list below) | 6 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VIII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 403 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 405 | Business Management Simulation | 3 |
| BUS 418 | Workplace Health and Safety | 3 |
| Plus: | Upper-level Human Resource Management elective (see list below) | 3 |
| Plus: | Additional lower- or upper-level BUS course (see Notes 1 and 3) | 3 |
Note 1: BUS 143 and BUS 144 may be taken in place of BUS 145 and one business elective.
Note 2: Students in the BBA program must meet the following general education requirements: One natural science (lab) course, one humanities course, one social science course, and one other general education elective (any university-level course of three credits or more) other than business.
Note 3: One upper-level economics elective may be taken in place of one upper-level business elective.
Human Resource Management electives
Four upper-level business electives for the Human Resource Management major must be chosen from the following list.
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 306 | Strengths-Based Development | 3 |
| BUS 307 | Selected Topics in Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| BUS 308 | Selected Topics in Organization Theory | 3 |
| BUS 309 | Selected Topics in Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 315 | Cultivating Positive Workplaces | 3 |
| BUS 377 | Cooperative Enterprises | 3 |
| BUS 378 | Organizational Culture, Climate, and Change | 3 |
| BUS 379 | Cross-Cultural Management | 3 |
| BUS 400 | Business, Society, and Nature | 3 |
| BUS 407 | Gender and Diversity in Organizations | 3 |
| BUS 408 | Teamwork in Organizations | 3 |
| BUS 417 | Performance Evaluation and Management (discontinued) | 3 |
| BUS 419 | Strategic Human Resource Planning (discontinued) | 3 |
| BUS 430 | Management of Innovation | 3 |
| BUS 477 | Fair Trade and Ethical Consumption | 3 |
| BUS 478 | Workspaces, Built Places | 3 |
| BUS 492 | Directed Studies (see Note) | 3 |
| CMNS 345 | Instructional Skills for the Workplace | 4 |
| CMNS 380 | Communicating in the Cross-Generational Workplace | 3 |
| CMNS 445 | Facilitation Skills for the Workplace | 4 |
Note: BUS 492 must be focused on a Human Resource Management topic and is subject to approval by the School of Business.
International Business major
The global economy and the global integration of business practices will be a continuing reality in the future. UFV’s International Business (IB) major helps prepare students to succeed in this global environment by providing opportunities to develop intercultural competency in business settings. The program involves the study of business in a foreign culture through a study abroad semester at one of UFV’s international partner universities. The program is also designed to allow students the flexibility to pursue business topics related to their own areas of interest and specialization within an international context. Graduates of the program will be well-positioned to pursue international business opportunities in the Fraser Valley and beyond.
Students choosing to complete a double major in International Business and another BBA major must do an additional three upper-level business courses not mandatory in either major.
This section specifies only the requirements for the International Business major, which may be completed in the BBA degree. Degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a major. For students who are planning on completing this major within their degree program, please check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
Core lower-level requirements are covered in the BBA section of the calendar.
International study experience
Completion of the International Business major requires a minimum of one semester of studying abroad at a partner university, with the successful completion of 12 university level credits. A minimum of nine of these credits must be upper-level business credits. The study-abroad semester will normally be taken during the third year of studies. UFV’s partner institutions for study-abroad opportunities are listed at international.ufv.ca/agents-partners/partners/partnership-projects/.
Second language requirement
The International Business major requires that one of the lower-level general electives be a course studying a language other than English, with a minimum of three university-level credits. Students with existing competence in a language other than English that is offered at UFV can apply for prior learning assessment through the Modern Languages Institute’s course challenge process.
Upper-level requirements: 30 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 379 | Cross-Cultural Management | 3 |
| BUS 400 | Business, Society, and Nature | 3 |
| BUS 420 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS 421 | International Marketing | 3 |
| Electives | Six upper-level business electives | 18 |
Program outline — International Business major
First year
Semester I
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 160/CIS 110 | Computerized Business Applications and MIS | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 141 | Calculus for Business |
Semester II
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 120 | Essentials of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 145 | Introductory Financial Accounting (see Note 1) | 3 |
| CMNS 125 | Communicating Professionally to Academic and Workplace Audiences | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STAT 106 | Statistics I | 4 |
Second year
Semester III
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 203 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| BUS 249 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| CMNS 251 | Professional Report Writing | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester IV
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 226/ ECON 226 | Economic and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 227 | New Business Development | 3 |
| BUS 247 | Introductory Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Law | 3 |
Third year
Semester V
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 320 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| ECON 307 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| BUS 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| BUS 420 | International Business | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VI
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Electives | Four upper-level IB electives (study abroad) | 12 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Fourth year
Semester VII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 403 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 404 | Management Science | 3 |
| BUS 379 | Cross-Cultural Management | 3 |
| Plus: | Upper-level IB business elective (see list below) | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VIII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 400 | Business, Society, and Nature | 3 |
| BUS 405 | Business Management Simulation | 3 |
| BUS 421 | International Marketing | 3 |
| Plus: | Upper-level IB business elective (see list below) | 3 |
| Plus: | One additional lower- or upper-level BUS courses (see Notes 1 and 3) | 3 |
Note 1: BUS 143 and BUS 144 may be taken in place of BUS 145 and one business elective.
Note 2: Students in the BBA program must meet the following general education requirements: One natural science (lab) course, one humanities course, one social science course, and one other general education elective (any university-level course of three credits or more) other than business. For the International Business major, one of these general electives must be a course studying a language other than English, with a minimum of three university-level credits.
Note 3: One upper-level economics elective may be taken in place of one upper-level business elective.
International Business electives
The International Business major requires completion of six upper-level business electives, for a total of 18 credits. A minimum of nine of these credits must be taken during the international study experience and will count toward the elective requirements. Students preparing for their study abroad term must work with their advisor to obtain approval of their intended courses. The remaining upper-level business electives must be chosen from the following list.
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 430 | Management of Innovation | 3 |
| BUS 435 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 477 | Fair Trade and Ethical Consumption | 3 |
| ECON 341 | International Trade | 3 |
| ECON 342 | International Capital Markets | 3 |
Marketing major
This major is designed to equip students with the skills and abilities necessary for a successful career in marketing. Some of the fields which marketing graduates work in include advertising and public relations, marketing research, retailing management, professional selling and sales management, brand/product management, retailing and e-tail management, and non-profit management.
This section specifies only the requirements for the Marketing major, which may be completed in the BBA degree. Degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a major. For students who are planning on completing this major within their degree program, please check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
Core lower-level requirements are covered in the BBA section of the calendar.
Upper-level requirements: 30 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 320 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 321 | Business Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUS 324 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| BUS 325 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 327 | Consumer Behaviour | 3 |
| BUS 425 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| Plus: | Four upper-level BUS (Marketing) electives (see list below) | 12 |
Program outline — Marketing major
First year
Semester I
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 160/CIS 110 | Computerized Business Applications and MIS | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 141 | Calculus for Business |
Semester II
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 120 | Essentials of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 145 | Introductory Financial Accounting (see Note 1) | 3 |
| CMNS 125 | Communicating Professionally to Academic and Workplace Audiences | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| STAT 106 | Statistics I | 4 |
Second year
Semester III
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 203 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Professional Selling | 3 |
| BUS 249 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| CMNS 251 | Professional Report Writing | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester IV
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 226/ ECON 226 | Economic and Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUS 227 | New Business Development | 3 |
| BUS 247 | Introductory Management Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 261 | Business Law | 3 |
Third year
Semester V
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 320 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 321 | Business Marketing Management | 3 |
| Plus: | Upper-level Marketing elective (see list below) | 3 |
| Plus: | Additional lower- or upper-level BUS course (see Notes 1 and 3) | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VI
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 324 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| BUS 325 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 327 | Consumer Behaviour | 3 |
| BUS 349/ ECON 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Fourth year
Semester VII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 403 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BUS 404 | Management Science | 3 |
| ECON 307 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| Plus: | Upper-level Marketing elective (see list below) | 3 |
| Plus: | General education requirement (see Note 2) | 3 |
Semester VIII
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 405 | Business Management Simulation | 3 |
| BUS 425 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| Plus: | Two upper-level Marketing electives (see list below) | 6 |
| Plus: | Additional lower- or upper-level BUS course (see Notes 1 and 3) | 3 |
Note 1: BUS 143 and BUS 144 may be taken in place of BUS 145 and one business elective.
Note 2: Students in the BBA program must meet the following general education requirements: One natural science (lab) course, one humanities course, one social science course, and one other general education elective (any university-level course of three credits or more) other than business.
Note 3: One upper-level economics elective may be taken in place of one upper-level business elective.
Marketing electives
Three upper-level business electives for the Marketing major must be chosen from the following list.
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 322 | Advanced Selling | 3 |
| BUS 323 | Introduction to Advertising | 3 |
| BUS 326 | Measuring Marketing Effectiveness | 3 |
| BUS 328 | Retail Management | 3 |
| BUS 329 | Brand Image Management | 3 |
| BUS 385 | Developing A Digital Presence | 3 |
| BUS 421 | International Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 422 | Sales Management | 3 |
| BUS 423 | Services Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 424 | Customer Intelligence | 3 |
| BUS 426 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3 |
| BUS 427 | Public Relations and Event Management | 3 |
| BUS 492 | Directed Studies | 3 |
Financial Management minor
This section specifies only the requirements for the Financial Management minor, which may be completed in the BBA degree. Degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a minor. For students who are planning on completing this minor within their degree program, please check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
The minor in Financial Management may not be combined with a major in Finance.
Core lower-level requirements are covered in the BBA section of the calendar.
Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 349/ ECON 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| BUS 433/ ECON 433 | Investments | 3 |
| BUS 434/ ECON 434 | Risk Management and Financial Engineering | 3 |
| BUS 435/ ECON 435 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 449/ ECON 449 | Financial Management II | 3 |
International Business minor
This section specifies only the requirements for the International Business (IB) minor, which may be completed in the BBA degree or in other degree programs. Students in other degrees should check their program information in the calendar to ensure the International Business minor is an option.
BBA degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a minor. BBA students who are planning on completing this minor within their degree program should check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this degree.
Students in degree programs other than the BBA must be in good academic standing and receive approval from the School of Business in order to declare this minor.
The International Business minor may not be combined with a major in International Business.
Core lower-level requirements are covered in the BBA section of the calendar.
International study experience
Completion of the International Business minor requires participation in a minimum of one international study tour, international field school, international summer school, or study-abroad semester with a partner university. UFV’s partner institutions for study-abroad opportunities are listed at international.ufv.ca/agents-partners/partners/partnership-projects/.
Lower-level requirements: 12 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| One of: | 3 | |
| BUS 120 | Essentials of Marketing | |
| BUS 261 | Business Law |
Note: These five courses are core courses in the BBA degree program; BBA students will complete these as part of their BBA program requirements.
Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 420 | International Business | 3 |
| Electives | Four upper-level IB electives | 12 |
International Business electives
Four upper-level business electives for the International Business minor must be chosen from the following list.
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 379 | Cross-Cultural Management | 3 |
| BUS 400 | Business, Society, and Nature | 3 |
| BUS 421 | International Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 430 | Management of Innovation | 3 |
| BUS 435 | International Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 477 | Fair Trade and Ethical Consumption | 3 |
| ECON 341 | International Trade | 3 |
| ECON 342 | International Capital Markets | 3 |
| Plus: | Study Abroad electives (see Note) | 12 |
Note: Up to 12 upper-level credits may be earned through international study experiences, with transfer credits pre-approved by the UFV School of Business.
Residency
At least 50% of the minor courses must be completed at UFV. Approved upper-level International Business minor courses taken at a Study Abroad partner may be used to meet residency requirements. See UFV Study Abroad for information.
Graduation requirements
A program GPA of 2.67 or higher in the courses applying to the International Business minor is required for graduation.
Operations Management/Management Information Systems minor
This section specifies only the requirements for the Operations Management/Management Information Systems minor, which may be completed in the BBA degree. Degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a minor. For students who are planning on completing this minor within their degree program, please check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
Core lower-level requirements are covered in the BBA section of the calendar.
Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 350 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BUS 353 | Business Process Management | 3 |
| BUS 384 | Data-Driven Business Decisions | 3 |
| BUS 440 | Managing in the Digital World | 3 |
| BUS 457 | Project Management | 3 |
Organizational Studies minor
This section specifies only the requirements for the Organizational Studies minor, which may be completed within the BBA degree, or within other degree programs. Students in other degrees should check their program information in the calendar to ensure the Organizational Studies minor is an option.
BBA degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a minor. For students who are planning on completing this minor within their degree program, please check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
Students in degree programs other than the BBA must be in good academic standing and receive approval from the School of Business in order to declare this minor.
The Organizational Studies minor may not be combined with a Human Resource Management (HRM) major within the BBA degree program, unless four additional upper-level elective courses (see list of upper-level electives below) are taken which are not used toward meeting the requirements of the HRM major.
Core lower-level requirements are covered in the BBA section of the calendar.
Lower-level requirements: 9 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BUS 203 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
Note: These three courses are core courses in the BBA degree program; BBA students will complete these as part of their BBA program requirements.
Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 304 | Organization Theory and Design | 3 |
| Four of: | 12 | |
| BUS 306 | Strengths-Based Development | |
| BUS 307 | Selected Topics in Organizational Behaviour | |
| BUS 308 | Selected Topics in Applied Organization Theory | |
| BUS 309 | Selected Topics in Human Resources Management | |
| BUS 377 | Cooperative Enterprises | |
| BUS 378 | Organizational Culture, Climate, and Change | |
| BUS 379 | Cross-Cultural Management | |
| BUS 407 | Gender and Diversity in Organizations | |
| BUS 408 | Teamwork in Organizations | |
| BUS 478 | Workspaces, Built Places | |
| BUS 492 | Directed Studies (see Note) | |
Note: BUS 492 must be focused on an Organizational Studies topic and is subject to approval by the School of Business.
Residency
Students must complete at least 50% of the minor courses at UFV. Approved upper-level Organizational Studies minor courses taken at a Study Abroad partner may be used to meet residency requirements. See UFV Study Abroad for for information.
Graduation requirements
A minimum program GPA of 2.67 in the courses applying to the Organizational Studies minor is required for graduation.
Professional Sales minor
The Professional Sales minor provides skills necessary for a career in professional sales. A sales career is about developing mutually beneficial professional relationships to assist people in a wide variety of situations make purchasing decisions that benefit them. Strong sales skills are also applicable in executive and organizational leadership roles.
Work-integrated learning is emphasized throughout the minor, and includes a practicum course which will give students the opportunity to work in a sales support role for a company that is active in the Fraser Valley. Students completing the Professional Sales minor will also receive a certificate of completion from the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA).
This section specifies only the requirements for the Professional Sales minor, which may be completed within the BBA degree, or within other degree programs. Students in other degrees should check their program information in the calendar to ensure the Professional Sales minor is an option.
BBA degree students must ensure that all other degree requirements have been met, including the requirements for declaring a minor. For students who are planning on completing this minor within their degree program, please check the BBA residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
Declaration requirements
Prior to declaring the Professional Sales minor, students must have been admitted to a UFV degree that permits the declaration of minors or extended minors. Students must be in good academic standing and receive approval from the School of Business in order to declare this minor.
Students are encouraged to formally declare entry into the Professional Sales minor as early as possible in their university studies to facilitate advising, access to courses, and timely completion of their degrees.
- Completion of 30 academic credits, including BUS 100 and BUS 120.
- Current enrollment in or completion of BUS 221.
- CGPA of 2.67.
Students wishing to declare the Professional Sales minor should consult an Academic Advisor.
Lower-level requirements: 9 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 120 | Essentials of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 221 | Professional Selling | 3 |
Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 306 | Strengths-Based Development | 3 |
| BUS 322 | Advanced Selling | 3 |
| BUS 422 | Sales Management | 3 |
| BUS 494 | Professional Sales Practicum | 3 |
| Plus: | Professional Sales elective | 3 |
Professional Sales electives
One elective for the Professional Sales minor must be chosen from the following list.
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 321 | Business Marketing Management | 3 |
| BUS 324 | Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| BUS 325 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 328 | Retail Management | 3 |
| BUS 379 | Cross-Cultural Management | 3 |
| BUS 408 | Teamwork in Organizations | 3 |
| BUS 420 | International Business | 3 |
| BUS 421 | International Marketing | 3 |
| CMNS 325 | Writing for the Sciences and Technologies | 3 |
| CMNS 340 | Storytelling for Professional Applications | 3 |
| CMNS 380 | Communicating in the Cross-Generational Workplace | 3 |
| GD 369 | Professional Practices for Graphic Design | 3 |
Note: BUS 307, BUS 390, BUS 492, or BUS 493 may also be used as an elective if a relevant topic is offered, subject to department approval.
Students are also encouraged to take one or more of the following lower-level sales-relevant courses as electives. Students should consult with an Academic Advisor regarding how these courses might apply to their chosen degree.
| Course | Title | Credits |
| BUS 204 | Management of Non-Profit Organizations | 3 |
| CMNS 235 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| THEA 111 | Acting Skills for Work and Life | 3 |
| THEA 250 | Introduction to Storytelling in Indigenous, Theatrical, and Global Communities | 3 |
Residency
Students must complete at least 50% of the minor courses at UFV. Approved upper-level Professional Sales minor courses taken at a Study Abroad partner may be used to meet residency requirements. See UFV Study Abroad for for information.
Graduation requirements
A minimum program GPA of 2.67 in the courses applying to the Professional Sales minor is required for graduation.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.