1. The BCIT BBA Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
The BBA program is specifically designed for BCIT Diploma Students to complete their Degree
Diploma + 54 credits = Degree
8 Advanced Business courses (CORE)
8 Liberal Education Courses (ELECTIVES)
BBA transfer policy for Liberal Education courses is very broad
Almost all college & university level courses will qualify (subject to breadth requirements)
Website
bcit.ca/business/bba

2. New to BCIT? Step 1 Specialize with a diploma, including:
Step 2 Apply for Degree completion
Upon completion of the second year, you are “Job Ready,” having earned a diploma that is highly valued by industry. Now you are ready to:
Finish your degree in 8 to 12 months, OR
Start your career and finish your degree in Part-Time studies.

3. BCIT Model versus University

4. Alternatives for BCIT Diploma Students
SFU, UBC:
Give 30 block credits towards 120 credit Degree
Requires 3 additional years to complete Degree
Regional Universities:
Give course by course credit
Requires 2 more years to complete Degree
Royal Roads (Victoria), Lakehead (Ontario)
Block Transfer of Diploma
One additional year (12 months) = Degree
TRU/OLA (Kamloops or On-Line)
72 block credits
Diploma + 48 credits = 120 credit Degree

5. The Building Blocks of the BBA
Combines
Students from
ALL Business
Diplomas…
… with a broad
selection of
Advanced Courses…
…and a wide array
of General Arts and
Science…
… producing a
Business Degree
that has credibility
with industry and
academics
(24 Credits)
General Education
>Critical Reading
& Writing
> Natural Science
> Social Science
Humanities
> Liberal Arts
(30 Credits)
Advanced Business
>Management
& Strategy
>Organizational
behaviour
>Economics
& Finance
> Government
& Society
>Quantitative Methods
Business
Management
Marketing
Management
BBA
Degree
Human
Resources
Financial
Management
Int’l Trade and
Transportation
Operations
Management
Information
Technology

6. Bridging Opportunities
Diploma in:
Engineering
Health Science
Computing
Science
Post Diploma In
Mgmt or HR
(9 months)
Custom Bridging
available in
Part-time Studies
(24 Credits)
General Education
>Critical Reading
& Writing
> Natural Science
> Social Science
Humanities
> Liberal Arts
(30 Credits)
Advanced Business
>Management
& Strategy
>Organizational
behaviour
>Economics
& Finance
> Government
& Society
>Quantitative Methods
Business
Management
Marketing
Management
BBA
Degree
Human
Resources
Financial
Management
Int’l Trade and
Transportation
Operations
Management
Information
Technology

7. Going Beyond the BBA Since 2003, BBA grads have been accepted to:
MBA Programs:
UBC, Queens, McGill, Wilfred Laurier, and Waterloo
Law Schools:
Dalhousie, UVIC, and U of Washington law schools

8. BBA Program Length
Full Time: If you already have most of your General Arts & Science Electives, then Program length is 2 terms (8 Months) If you still need to take most of your electives, then Program length is 3 terms (12 months) Part Time: You can start work and complete your degree at your own pace in Part-time Studies. Average time is between 2 and 5 years

9. BBA Entrance BCIT Business Diploma: 72% minimum GPA
72% minimum average in common core:
Accounting II
Macroeconomics
Essentials of Marketing
Statistics
Communication II
Letter of Intent
500 words
Summary of experience and reasons why you want a BBA.

10. BBA Course Offerings All BBA Business courses are offered:
Full-time September - April
Part-time (night school)
3 terms/year
Starts: January, May & September
Standard course format is 3 to 3.5 hours per week, for 15 weeks.

11. BBA Courses (30 Credits) FALL TERM WINTER TERM
BUSA 6800 Strategic Management
ECON 5200 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
OPMT 5701 Calculus for Management
OPMT 5740 Integrated MIS
LIBS Elective(s)
WINTER TERM
BUSA 5200 Business, Government, and Society
ECON 6500 Managerial Economics
ORGB 5600 Strategic Change
OPMT 5751 Math Models for Business

12. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

13. General Arts and Science

14. FURTHER BENCHMARKING BCIT Diplomas + BBA versus SFU BBA Majors
Why SFU?
SFU was the model that OLA & BCIT adapted in 1989.
The tri-semester system of SFU was created in 1964 to make SFU programs more flexible than the traditional model of UBC
Originally, UBC grouped students by academic year
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

15. BCIT Diplomas + BBA versus SFU BBA Majors
Comparing the Non-Business Courses
Note: all courses are diploma level unless “BBA” is next to credit value

16. BCIT Diplomas + BBA versus SFU BBA Majors
Comparing the Common Business Requirements

17. BCIT Diplomas + BBA versus SFU BBA Majors
Comparing Marketing Major to a Marketing Diploma

18. BCIT Diplomas + BBA versus SFU BBA Majors
Comparing HR Major to Human Resource Mgmt Diploma

19. For Complete Info on the BBA, go to
For More Information
Kevin Wainwright
Program Head
Heather May
Degree Program Administrator
(604)
For Complete Info on the BBA, go to
bcit.ca/business/bba

20. Frequently Asked Questions
How does the application process work?
When should I apply?
How important is the Letter of Intent?
I am currently a BCIT Diploma student in the School of Business but I haven't graduated yet. Can I still apply?
I have a BCIT Diploma but NOT from a Business Program. Can I get my BBA degree?
I have a BCIT Business Diploma but do not meet the minimum GPA requirements. Can I still get my BBA degree?
I have a BCIT Business Diploma but I only want to do the BBA part time. Are the rules different?
What is the difference between the BBA and the ASTB (Advanced Studies in Business) Programs?
Is the BBA from BCIT recognized by MBA programs?