Bachelor of Business Administration Online Tutorial Academic Advising
Purpose of this Tutorial To explain the specific requirements for TRU s Bachelor of Business Administration degree program To assist students in selecting appropriate courses and making a personalized educational plan
Topics of Discussion 1. Admission Process 2. Lower Level Program Advising BBA Requirements Course Selection and Individual Plan 3. Upper Level Planning Degree Options 4. Double Degree BBA and BCS 5. Laddering Options from Diploma Programs 6. CO-OP, Global Competency & Study Abroad
I. Apply for Admission II. Application Fee III. Official Transcripts
Apply for Admission Complete the application form and submit using one of the following options: Apply online Mail: 900 McGill Road Kamloops, BC, V2C OC8 In person: At the Admissions and Registrar s Office (Old Main Building, Room 1155) INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: visit TRU Website or go to International Admissions Office (Old Main Building, Room OM1412)
Application Fee Non-refundable $27.03 Cashier Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm In person payments can be made by cash, cheque, money order, debit card, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Campus Cashier is located in Old Main, Room 1614. Telephone payments can be made over the telephone using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover by calling 250-371-5646 during regular business hours. Please be aware our cashiers are often busy serving students and you may experience delays. Mail payments made by cheque or money order can be mailed to the Campus Cashier: Thompson Rivers University Campus Cashier 900 McGill Road, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS please refer to the International Student website
Official Transcripts It is the students responsibility to submit Official Transcripts from: * Secondary School * All post-secondary institutions attended To the appropriate Admissions Office
I. Lower level Requirements II. Course Selection and Individual Plan III. Prerequisites IV. Upgrading
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) Admission to the BBA occurs in the 1 st year The lower division (Year 1 and 2): 60 credits The upper division (Year 3 and 4) Students entering 3 rd year of the BBA program must get permission from the SoBE Program Advisor to enrol in upper division business courses (numbered 3000-4000)
Course Requirements for the BBA Degree To plan your courses download the BBA Advising Handout See program descriptions in the calendar Full-time: 3 to 5 courses (9 to 15 credits) per semester 10 courses per year - total of 4 years to complete the degree Part-time: 1 to 2 courses per semester Will take more than four years to complete degree
BBA Requirements Years 1 and 2 The first two years of the BBA degree include a total of 20 courses (or 60 credits) refer to BBA Advising handout 9 courses (27 credits) are Business Core 2 courses (6 credits) are Math 2 courses (6 credits) are English/Communications 4 courses (12 credits) are Economics 1 course (3 credits) is Philosophy 2 elective courses (6 credits) in the Humanities and/or Social Science areas Students should declare their major(s) and/or minor(s) by 3rd year.
Lower Division Course Selection Typical Year 1 FALL 1. MATH 1070 2. ENGL 1100 3. ECON 1900 4. MNGT 1710 5. Elective (or 2 nd language*) WINTER 1. MATH 1170 2. CMNS 1290 3. ECON 1950 4. PHIL 1110 5. Elective (or 2 nd language*) *Students planning to major in International Business are required to have 6 credits in one language area at the 1000/2000 level
Lower Division Course Selection Typical Year 2 (Check Pre-requisites) FALL 1. ECON 2320 2. ACCT 2210 3. ORGB 2720 4. BLAW 2910 5. MIST 2610 WINTER 1. ECON 2330 2. ACCT 2250 3. HRMN 2820 4. FNCE 2120 5. MKTG 2430
Course Selection and Individual Plan Make note of prerequisites You may need to do a combination of 1 st Year courses with University Preparation Think about which core and elective courses you will do first If you have completed previous courses at another institution within BC - check to see if your courses are transferable to TRU Submit your official transcript and course outlines, to Admissions for evaluation of transfer credit
Planning Your Courses To choose your courses refer to BBA Advising Handout Check to see if you meet the prerequisites Check the Online Course Schedule for course availability look online Success is the key. Do not overload yourself!
Do you need to upgrade? English 1100 requires one of the following: 73% minimum in English 12 (with gov t exam results); or ACCUPLACER Test with 85 in Comprehension, 80 in Sentence skills, 6 in Write Placer; or LPI - Level 5 and 70% average in part 1; or English 0600 with C+; or ESAL Level 5 (C+ minimum); or TOEFL 230 (International Admissions); or IELTS 6.5 (International Admissions) Math requirement: Foundations of Math 12 (C+); or Pre-Calculus Math 12 (C+); or TRU s Math 0600/0610 (C+); or Or Math 1000 (C+)
Prerequisite Math Courses and Upgrading at TRU High School Courses TRU s Upgrading Courses Foundations of Math 12 C or lower Math 0510 + 0600 + 0610 Pre-Calculus 12 - C or lower Math 0600 + 0610 (or Math 1000) NOTE: Math 1000 equals Pre-Calculus 12 Students who do not have a C+ or better in Math 12 within the last two years are advised to take Math 1000 prior to MATH 1070 and 1170 Note: As the BBA is an open admission program, students can take upgrading courses. This, however, will limit a student s ability to take some of the required courses in their first year, extending the length of the degree. If upgrading is necessary you can meet with an Academic Advisor to plan course work
Prerequisite English Courses ENGL 0500 = ENGLISH 11 ENGL 0600 = ENGLISH 12 For students whose first language is not English: - TRU offers the English as a Second or Additional Language (ESAL) program - Find more information here ESL program
Advising for the BBA Year 1 and 2 Academic Advisors assist first and second year students with: Course planning Course selection Registration Kamloops Campus: Old Main Building, Room 1100 250-828-5075 Domestic students: advising@tru.ca International students: internationaladvising@tru.ca Williams Lake Campus: Phone (250) 392-8003
I. Degree Options majors and minors II. SoBE Program Advisors
Advancement to Third Year Minimum of 54 lower level credits Advancement is automatic with no application requirement a C- grade (55%) minimum in all core requirements
Upper Division Requirements Required courses for upper level depends on the Minor or Major that the student wishes to take in the BBA Refer to the School of Business and Economics website for more information
Degree Options Majors: Accounting Economics Finance Human Resources International Business Marketing New Venture Supply Chain Mgt **NEW** General BBA Minors: Accounting Economics Environmental Economics & Sustainable Development Finance Financial Markets and Institutions Financial Services **NEW** Human Resources International Business Marketing New Venture Supply Chain Mgt **NEW** Complete listing of all Majors and Minors BBA Website
Upper Division BBA Advisor Students entering 3 rd year of the BBA program must have written permission from the SoBE Program Advisor to enrol in upper division business courses (numbered 3000-4000) School of Business and Economics Program Advisors Barb Pillar & Heather Wisla sobedadvisor@tru.ca Trades & Technology Building Room 155 Include your TRU student number in all correspondence
Other Options for BBA Students Go online for information for: Double Degree» Bachelor of Business Administration» Bachelor of Computing Science Honours Degree General BBA
Joint Degree BBA and BCS Students must meet requirements of both programs Many core and elective courses may be double counted which means they can be used in both programs Through careful course selection, it is possible to complete these two degrees in just five years Applicants are required to meet with the Degree Program Advisors in order to create a program that outlines the joint degree courses required for graduation Download course planning sheet
Joint Degree BBA and BCS Bachelor of Business Administration SoBE Program Advisor - advises upper level students (3 rd and 4 th year) and prepares them for graduation Email: sobedadvisor@tru.ca Include TRU student number in all correspondence Bachelor of Computing Science Program Advisor - advises 1 st year through 4 th year students and prepares them for graduation Email: mlee@tru.ca (Mahnhoon Lee) Include TRU student number in all correspondence
Associate of Commerce and Business Administration Diploma Associate Diploma are awarded to recognize the achievements of students who have completed the first (60 credits) of academic work At least 30 credits must have been completed at TRU Students apply directly at Admissions, Old Main Building, Room 1155
Program Laddering: online
BBA Co-operative Education Option Co-op Education integrates academic studies with paid periods of relevant work experience and usually extends the graduation date by a year Advantages for the Co-op Option are that students get paid for job experience in the field of their concentration or major and employers get exposure to potential future employees Go on-line to Co-op Education
BBA Co-operative Education Option Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Fall Winter Summer Academic Semester 1 Academic Semester 3 Academic Semester 5 Academic Semester 6 Academic Semester 8 Academic Semester 2 Academic Semester 4 Co-op Work Term 2 Academic Semester 7 Graduation Co-op Work Term 1 Co-op Work Term 3 Co-op Work Term 4
TRU Study Abroad Through TRU s extensive network of partner institutions, more than 200 in over 40 countries, you have the opportunity to study 1 or 2 semesters of your degree in another country, and have the credit transfer back to TRU and apply to your degree. If you want to travel and finish your degree, then be sure to attend a Study Abroad presentation (many are offered throughout the Academic year). To learn more about this exciting way to enhance your degree and your life visit Study Abroad Overview.
The Global Competency credential recognizes the global literacy (knowledge, skills and attitudes of a globally minded citizen) acquired by students through their educational experience while studying at Thompson Rivers University. These experiences include learning an additional language, international participation abroad, intercultural involvement through TRU and through other organizations. The credential will be formally noted on official transcripts and a Global Competency Certificate of Recognition will be issued. For more information on how to acquire this credential, visit http://www.tru.ca/global.html
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