Business Administration Diploma University of the Fraser Valley

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.

Program duration and total number of credits

The Business Administration diploma program is normally completed within two years of full-time study, with students taking ten 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.

Co-operative Education option

The Co-operative Education option offers students in the School of Business 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.

Graduation requirements

A program GPA (PGPA) of 2.00 or higher on all courses applicable toward the diploma program, and a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.00 on all courses attempted, are required for graduation.

At the time of applying for graduation no BUS or ECON course may be older than five years.

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.