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Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must meet one of the following (or equivalent):

  • An overall minimum average of 65% where:

    • English Language Arts 30-1 has to be at least 60%

    • Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30 has to be at least 60%, or Math 30-2 has to be at least 70%

  • The average will be calculated using English Language Arts 30-1, and Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2, and three of the following Grade 12 (30-level) courses or their equivalent: Social Studies 30-1, Math 31, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Political Science, Languages, Philosophy, Business Management, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Indigenous Studies.

  • Other courses may also be considered. Business-related dual-credit courses taken by high school students may be used for admission purposes.

  • A SAIT Business Administration diploma or a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration or their equivalent from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+).

  • A two-year diploma or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+) and completion of English 30-1 and Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or equivalents.

English requirements

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): IELTS Indicator is also accepted. Must be the Academic IELTS Assessment, 6.0 in each skill/category, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30.2 , 5.5 in each skill/category, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2

  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) CAEL Online is also accepted, 60 overall band, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 , 50 overall band, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL Home Edition is also accepted, MyBest Scores are not accepted as proof of English proficiency, A minimum score of 20 in each category, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 , A minimum score of 18 in each category, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2

  • Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA), A score of 8 in each section, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, A score of 7 in each section, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE), A  minimum score of 53, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2

  • Michigan English Language Assessment (MELAB), A minimum score of 76, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2

  • Duolingo, 105 minimum *115 overall minimum with at least 95 in each section, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2

Course Information

Prepare to make your mark in the business world with the industry-recognized Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.

Engage in small classes with active, collaborative coursework while learning from faculty with real business experience. Work in teams to deliver projects, present strategies and meet business goals.

You'll begin the program with a common first year to build core business skills, then in year two, choose from one of six majors:

  • Accounting: understand the strategic role of accounting in measuring financial performance. Gain advanced knowledge in core accounting topics and quantitative skills. You’ll graduate with the courses you need to enter the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program and earn your designation.

  • Financial Services: study for a career in financial advising, banking, investing or insurance for personal or corporate clients. In this unique major, you’ll complete exams for key industry certification like Investment Funds in Canada (IFIC) and Canadian Securities Course (CSC).

  • Human Resource (HR) Management: graduate ready to add strategic value to organizations in recruitment, compensation, employee training and development, change management and navigating diversity. In this Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA)-accredited program, you are exempt from writing the national exam for your Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.

  • Management: open the door to a diverse career with effective skills in managing people, processes and projects. In the BBA – Management degree, you learn about projects, operations, change and conflict through practical classes. Specialize your electives and learn the language of the industry with a minor in energy or construction.

  • Marketing: learn to create and innovate to grow a business, launch new products and build brands – sometimes for actual clients. Master the marketing mix, embrace the latest trends and blend theory with real-world scenarios. Graduate with a professional portfolio and prepared for an exciting career.

  • Supply Chain Management: learn to effectively manage supply chains using examples from real companies while earning up to 3 industry-recognized micro-credentials. You’ll delve deeply into procurement, logistics, transportation, inventory and warehouse management, supplied relations, contracts and performance analytics. You’ll graduate with unique skills, industry connections, a Microsoft Excel Specialist certification, optional Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt certifications and credit toward your future SCMP credential.

The BBA also offers two optional minors:

  • Construction Project Management: get the inside track for a business role in the robust Canadian construction industry. You’ll learn the process of managing large capital construction projects including risk and conflict on construction sites, design considerations and more.

  • Energy, Oil and Gas: prepare to work in Alberta’s dynamic energy industry with courses form the state-of-the are MacPhail School of energy. You’ll learn the language of the industry with insights into technical, regulatory and economic factors.

Your final course is an Integrated Work Experience.  You’ll have the opportunity to apply learned knowledge and skills to real-world business situations, while further developing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication capabilities.

The BBA ensures you develop the business acumen, technical knowledge and soft skills employers are looking for — leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving and communication. Finally, our close industry partnerships ensure that your learning is directly linked to the business community and real-world experiences.

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Courses

Business core (45 total credits required)

  • ACCT-1010, Introductory Financial Accounting I, 3.0

  • BCMP-1225, Business Productivity Tools and Technology, 3.0

  • BMAT-1040, Business Mathematics, 3.0

  • ECON-1010, Microeconomics, 3.0

  • ECON-1110, Macroeconomics, 3.0

  • MKTG-1060, Marketing Essentials, 3.0

  • MNGT-1200, Introduction to Business, 3.0

Senior courses

  • BLAW-2030, Business Law, 3.0

  • MNGT-2250, Organizational Behaviour, 3.0

  • MNGT-2360, International Business, 3.0

  • MNGT-4050, Strategic Management, 3.0

Business core elective one (choose one of two)

  • ACCT-2010, Accounting for Managers, 3.0

  • ACCT-2110, Introductory Financial Accounting II Note: Accounting majors must take ACCT 2110. , 3.0

Business core elective two (choose one of two)

  • BFIN-2301, Finance for Managers, 3.0

  • FNCE-3060, Finance Management Note: Accounting majors must take FNCE 3060, 3.0

Business core Integrative Experience elective (choose one of two)

  • ACWE-4990 , Business Practicum, 6.0

  • MNGT-4990, Business Capstone, 6.0

Complementary core (18 total credits required)

Junior courses

  • COMM-1070, Communication and Presentation Skills, 3.0

  • STAT-2040, Quantitative Methods, 3.0

  • PHIL-1011, Critical Thinking, 3.0

Senior courses

  • PHIL-3010, Ethics, 3.0

  • COMM-3310, Presentations, 3.0

  • STAT-4010, Research Methodologies, 3.0

Complementary elective (12 total credits required)

Junior science elective (choose one)

  • BIOL-2220, Organisms and their Relationships, 3.0

  • ENVS-2010, Environmental Science for Sustainability, 3.0

  • SCIE-2230, Science of Health and Wellness, 3.0

  • SCIE-2240, Science: Past Present Future, 3.0

Junior humanities elective (choose one)

  • ARCH-1010, History of Architecture, 3.0

  • ENGL-1010, Critical Reading and Writing, 3.0

  • HUMN-2010, Introduction to Humanities, 3.0

  • PHIL-1030, Ethics in Technology, 3.0

  • PHIL-1040, Introduction to Philosophy, 3.0

Junior social sciences elective (choose one)

  • ANTH-2230, Aboriginal Studies, 3.0

  • PSYC-1010, Introduction to Psychology, 3.0

  • SOCI-2010, Introduction to Sociology, 3.0

Senior complementary elective (choose one)

Senior humanities elective

  • COMM-3300, Intercultural Communications, 3.0

  • ENGL-3370, Comparative World Literature, 3.0

Senior social sciences elective

  • SOCI-3060, Technology and Society, 3.0

  • SOCI-3340, Society and the Workplace, 3.0

  • SOCI-3380, Conformity and Deviance in the Workplace, 3.0

Major courses (45 total credits required)

  • Accounting major

  • Financial Services major

  • Human Resource Management major

  • Management major

  • Marketing major

  • Supply Chain Management major

  • Optional minor (required 12 credits)

Construction Project Management minor

  • In order to earn a Minor in Construction Project Management, you must complete an additional 12 credits from the courses listed below.

Junior courses

  • CPMT-2030, Construction Management Overview, 3.0

Senior courses

  • CPMT-3060, Project Risk and Conflict Management, 3.0

  • CPMT-4060, Scope and Design Management, 3.0

Construction Project Management elective (choose one)

  • CPMT-3020, Project Delivery Systems and Contracts, 3.0

  • SCMT-2320, Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective, 3.0

  • SCMT-2370, Procurement I, 3.0

Energy, Oil and Gas minor

In order to earn a Minor in Energy, Oil and Gas you must complete an additional 12 credits from the courses listed below.

Junior courses

  • PTPR-1255, Overview of the Canadian Oil and Gas Industry, 3.0

Senior courses

  • ENVS-3370, Regulatory, Environment and Sustainability, 3.0

  • MNGT-3310, Petroleum Management, 3.0

  • PTOP-3350, Technology and Canadian Oil and Gas Operations, 3.0

  • SCMT-2320, Quality: A Supply Chain Perspective, 3.0

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

The career potential for graduates of this program varies by major.

  • Accounting: accountant, actuary, auditor, consultant, forensic accountant, financial analyst, joint venture analyst, procurement officer, tax advisor

  • Financial Services: asset manager, financial advisor, investment consultant, premium banker, system branch manager

  • Human Resource Management: change management specialist, health and wellness advisor, labour relations advisor, learning and development specialist, talent acquisition specialist

  • Management: business development advisor, business owner, management consultant, operations manager, project manager

  • Marketing: account manager, business development advisor, digital marketing specialist, entrepreneur, event coordinator, merchandising analyst

  • Supply Chain Management: buyer, category manager, contracts specialist, commercial analyst, inventory manager, logistics and materials planner, procurement specialist, supply chain coordinator, transportation manager

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