* Students' Union Fee, Health Insurance, Student Activity Fee, Books and Supplies,U-Pass BC, etc
This program is intended for students with degrees in areas other than Business. Applicants whose undergraduate degree is in business administration should also look at the Post-Degree Diploma in Accounting program to determine if this is a more suitable program for you.
English requirements
You are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to admission to Douglas College. You may demonstrate English language proficiency by completing and submitting proof of one of the following
OEFL (Internet Based Test – iBT)
, Overall score of 83 (minimum 21 in Writing for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs). Official test scores must be sent directly to Douglas College from ETS. Douglas College's institution code is: 9568.
IELTS (Academic Module), Overall score of 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs)
CAEL, Minimum overall and essay score of 60 (computer or paper based)
EIKEN Practical English, Minimum placement of Grade 1
LPI, LPI - minimum essay score 4
B.C. secondary school English 12 (final classroom and provincial exam blended grade) , Minimum grade of C (60%)
B.C. secondary school Communications 12 (final classroom and provincial exam blended grade) , Minimum grade of B (73%)
International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A – Standard Level , Minimum grade of 3 or C
Advanced Placement (AP) English Language or Literature
, Minimum grade of 3 or C
Enrolment in a college or university level English or Communications course (recognized B.C. post-secondary institutions only), Minimum grade of C recommended
Graduation from a recognized bachelor or master degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principle language (Depending on the program of study, the length of the program and time since graduation, Douglas College may request English language proficiency scores to demonstrate English proficiency). ,
EC language school, Completion of the Advanced Level of the University Preparation program
ELS language school , Level 112 completion with satisfactory attendance
ILAC language school , University Pathway 3.3 Level 16 completion with satisfactory attendance
ILSC language school , University Pathway Level A2 completion with satisfactory attendance
KAPLAN PLI language school , Level C1 completion with satisfactory attendance
VGC International College , Level 7 completion with satisfactory attendance
Global Village language school, Level 7 completion with satisfactory attendance
PTE (Pearson Test of English), Minimum overall score of 56
All students who graduate from the Advanced Human Resource Management Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program, and who achieve an overall cumulative average of B- in their program, and have been a member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources – British Columbia & Yukon (CPHR BC & YK) continuously since registering in the aforementioned Douglas College Human Resource Management program will be awarded national knowledge exam [NKE] passing status by CPHR BC & YK and such graduates will not have to write the NKE Exam.
Students wishing to receive the NKE exemption are required to purchase a 25 percent discounted student membership for the CPHR BC & YK. To obtain a discount code, students need to contact a Human Resources course instructor and/or the PDD/PBD Business Program Coordinator.
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Course Requirements:
Course Number, Course Title, Credits
BUSN 1210, Management Essentials, 3
ENGL 1130
OR
CMNS 1115, Academic Writing
Practical Writing, 3
ACCT 3008, Financial and Managerial Accounting for Managers, 3
BUSN 3310
OR
SOSC 2140, Organizational Management Skills
Behaviour in Organizations, 3
CSIS 1190, Excel for Business, 3
ECON 1150 or ECON 1250 or ECON 1101, Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics or The Canadian Economy, 3
MARK 1120 , Introductory Marketing, 3
BLAW 1320 (formally BUSN 1320), Introductory Business Law, 3
PHIL 1122, Business Ethics, 3
CMNS 2316, Understanding and Managing Personal Conflict, 3
BUSN 3312, Innovation and Change Management, 3
BUSN 3314, Ethical Management and Decision Making, 3
BUSN 4275, Business Strategy and Competitive Analysis, 3
BLAW 3750 (formally BUSN 3750), Employment Law, 3
BLAW 3760 (formally BUSN 3760), Labour Relations, 3
BUSN 3350, Human Resource Management, 3
BUSN 3351, Training, Development and Performance Management, 3
BUSN 3352, Workforce Planning and Talent Management, 3
BUSN 3353, Occupational Health and Safety, 3
BUSN 3354, HR Metrics and Total Rewards, 3
Total Credits, , 60
All international students studying for more than 6 months in BC are required to have basic medical coverage.
This medical coverage is issued through the government of British Columbia and is called the Medical Services Plan (MSP).
MSP covers the cost of any medically required service provided by a physician enrolled with MSP. There is a monthly fee for this coverage and it is billed to you directly by the government.
Effective January 1st 2020, the total cost of MSP will go up to $75 per month, per student.
This extended coverage plan covers things that are not covered by the MSP, such as ambulance fee, vision care, dental care and prescription drugs. Full-time students registered in a Fall semester are automatically enrolled in the Student Health and Dental plan for $260 per year, charged as part of the tuition fees. The insurance period begins on September 1 and ends on August 31 of the following year.
