School of Business

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 writing, mathematics, and computing, along with an understanding of fundamental principles in the areas of marketing, accounting, economics, and management. By carefully selecting their courses, diploma students can meet the admission requirements of the BBA as well as the prerequisites for upper-level business courses.

Entrance requirements

Option 1: Secondary school (for students with secondary school graduation only)

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

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

1. Prerequisites for MATH 140.
2. Prerequisites for ENGL 105.
3. Minimum of nine post-secondary credits with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 based on all courses attempted.
4. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on all courses applicable to the Business Administration diploma.

All students entering this program 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 who do not meet these requirements might consider Qualifying Studies.

When to apply

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

How to apply

1. 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 entrance requirements. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to UFV from the originating institution; see the Transfer Credit section for details.
2. 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.

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

The Business Administration diploma program is normally completed within two years of full-time study, with students taking 10 courses per calendar year.

A reduced course load is permitted. Students are allowed up to four consecutive academic years to complete program requirements.

The Business Administration diploma program consists of a minimum of 60 credits.

Location

Most courses are offered in Abbotsford. Courses may also be offered at the Chilliwack and Mission campuses.

Program outline

First year

Semester I

Semester II

Second year

Semester III

Semester IV

Note 1: Students with MATH 140 or equivalent may take a business or general elective in lieu of MATH 140. Students planning to transfer their credits to the BBA should take MATH 141 or MATH 111.

Note 2: BUS 143 and BUS 144 may be taken in place of BUS 145 and one business elective.

Note 3: Students planning to transfer their credits to the BBA should take BUS 221.

Note 4: Students planning to transfer their credits to the BBA should take CMNS 251.

Note 5: Students planning to transfer their credits to the BBA should take BUS 226/ECON 226.

Co-operative Education option

The Co-operative Education option offers students in the Business Administration diploma program the opportunity to obtain paid, career-related work experience in their field of study during their education at UFV. After completing their first year of study, Co-op students alternate between semesters of full-time study and full-time paid employment. See the Co-operative Education section for more details.

Program continuance

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 will be readmitted to the Business Administration diploma only once.

Residency

Students must complete at least 25% of the course work, including a minimum of five business courses, at UFV.

Graduation requirements

To be eligible to graduate, students must achieve a minimum program and cumulative GPA of 2.00. At the time of applying for graduation no BUS or ECON course may be older than five years.

See the Graduation section of the calendar for more information.

Maximum length of time to complete program

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

Students with personal extenuating circumstances can apply to the Director of the School of Business for an extension. At the Director of the School of Business’ discretion, an extension of up to one year, allowing up to five consecutive years for program completion, might be granted.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.