Business Administration Diploma Programs
Career Entry
The Career Entry admission option is designed for students applying to the Diploma in Business Administration program who have a minimum of five years of business or related experience. In the professional judgment of the Program Leader, based on an assessment of work and educational experiences; and following an interview between the applicant and the Program Leader, course transfer credit and/or credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) may be granted.
The intent is to recognize the academic and learning-through-experience that mature students may have gained. Recognition is provided through granting transfer credit for equivalent courses and/or credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for courses required in the diploma program.
Applicants should submit the following information to the Program Leader:
- submit proof of a letter grade of "C+" or higher in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples; or a “C” or higher in ENGL 092 and 094; or ENGL 092 and 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and 094; or ELD 097; or assessment;
- submit proof of a letter grade of "C" or higher in Principles of Math 11, or Applications of Math 12, or Foundations of Math 11, or Pre-Calculus 11, or a "C+" in MATH 072 or MATH 135, or assessment.
OR - Approval from the School of Business Exceptions Committee;
AND - A detailed resume outlining a minimum of 5 years of related work experience,
- Copies of transcripts related to post-secondary education as well as outlines of relevant business seminars, short courses, etc. that have been completed either through employers or through industry/trade associations.
