Mar 28, 2024  
2017-18 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University 
    
2017-18 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Faculty of Business and Communication Studies: Bissett School of Business


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Faculty Information

Deans Office

Dean, E. Evans
Faculty Operations Officer, Priscilla Feng: 403.440.5616

Bissett School of Business

Phone: 403.440.6833
Associate Dean, P. Varella: 403.440.5099

Co-operative Education Coordinators

Accounting - R. Davé: 403.440.8960
Financial Services - D. Bubar: 403.440.8542
Human Resources & Social Innovation - W. Smith: 403.440.7097
International Business & Marketing - R. Alford: 403.440.6844
Supply Chain Management - H. Hanley (on Leave)/D. McCurdy: 403.440.6471

Business Student Advisors

C. O’Callaghan: 403.440.5084
H. Ansari: 403.440.5617

General Information

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is designed to prepare students to be successful in the commercial, nonprofit, and public sectors of the Canadian and global economy, while being engaged citizens in their communities. The Bachelor of Business Administration is primarily designed to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. The BBA may also be considered sufficient preparation for admission to appropriate and relevant professional accreditation programs as well as graduate degrees offered by many Canadian and international universities. Students wishing to pursue a graduate degree are advised to verify the admission requirements for entry into graduate programs, and to determine whether their baccalaureate degree would fulfill those requirements.

BBA students will have the opportunity to specialize in one of four majors, including Accounting, Human Resources, and Marketing. We also offer a General Management major which allows students to specialize in other fields of business, including Business and Society, Financial Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Risk Management and Insurance and Social Innovation and Non-profit Studies, Supply Chain Management. Students may also use the General Management major to pursue minors in areas of study offered outside of the Bissett School of Business.

Each major incorporates the study of the business disciplines of general management, accounting, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, finance, law, operations management, international business, business communication, organizational behaviour, and strategic management, in addition to fulfilling the General Education components required of all Mount Royal baccalaureate students.

Co-operative Education Option

The Academic Plan of Mount Royal stresses the importance of experiential education in all academic curricula. Accordingly, we offer all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program the opportunity to pursue most majors, concetrations and minors in their degree as a Co-operative Education degree. Students who successfully complete three Co-op work terms will be eligible for a notation on both their transcript and their parchment, in accordance with the guidelines of the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE).

Co-operative Education Fees

A half course fee is assessed for the Orientation to Co-operative Education course prior to the first work-term. Fees for each Co-operative Education work term are assessed thereafter on a course-by-course basis. These fees must be paid or notice of financial assistance provided by the fee deadline for the semester in which the placement occurs.

Business Graduate Entrance Option

Students possessing a completed two-year business diploma, or applied business degree, or four year business baccalaureate from any accredited post-secondary institution in Canada may apply to enter the BBA. Students accepted with a post-secondary diploma, applied degree, or baccalaureate will normally receive transfer credit for up to 60 credits (20 courses) towards the Bachelor of Business Administration. Other advanced business credentials may also be accepted.

Post-Secondary Entrance Option

Students who possess previous post-secondary credit but have not completed a two-year business diploma, applied degree, or four year business baccalaureate will be assessed on a course-by-course basis. Please consult an Advisor for details.

General Admission Requirements

All students must meet the general admission requirements for Mount Royal University programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.

Additional Admission Requirements

In Addition to meeting the general admission requirements, indicated in the Admission section of this calendar, applicants must also satisfy the following criteria:

Academic Course Requirements

The following specific courses (or their equivalencies) with the specified minimum grades are required for admission into the Bachelor of Business Administration program:

  • English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%
  • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%

or successful completion of a two-year business diploma, applied degree or four-year business baccalaureate from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Although conditional admission may be granted in advance of receipt of final/official transcripts, confirmation of the achievement of specified minimum grades will take place after all final/official transcripts have been received by the University. Applicants who do not meet these minimum grade requirements will be denied admission into the program.

Aboriginal Student Admission

Each year 7% of the admission seats in the Bachelor of Business Administration program will be reserved for Aboriginal students through an Aboriginal admission target.

To be considered for admission under the Aboriginal admission target, the applicant must:

  1. self-identify as an Aboriginal applicant on the Application for Admission.
  2. meet the definition of an Aboriginal Applicant.
  3. meet the minimum admission requirements as indicated in the General Admission requirements for Mount Royal University as well as the specific admission requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Designated seats for this special consideration target will be filled by Aboriginal applicants on a competitive basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply during the Early Admissions period. Any unfilled designated seats will be released on June 1 to students applying under the General Admission requirements.

See general admission requirements in the Admissions section of this calendar for further information.

Declaration of Major

There are four majors in the Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing, and General Management.

Each major in the BBA includes nine courses chosen by the student from a list of approved courses specific to their major. Certain majors are designed to meet external accreditation requirements. Students are strongly advised to consult their Advisor before choosing their major and elective courses.

Minors in the Bachelor of Business Administration

All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration may pursue a minor offered by any Faculty/School/Centre at Mount Royal University. To receive a minor, a student must meet the specific minor requirements of that Faculty/School/Centre. Refer to the Minors section of this Calendar.

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