Program Curriculum
Note: As of the Spring (January) Semester 2025 intake, applications for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) have been suspended until further notice.
Concentrations
- Accounting
- Business Management
- International Business Management
- Marketing Management
General Information
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a degree program for students interested in careers in the fields of Accounting, Business, International Business or Marketing. It is student-centred, and its primary aim is to give graduates real business skills - the skills that employers are looking for. The program can be completed in four years if taken on a full-time basis (five courses per semester); however, students have the flexibility of attending part-time if they so desire. The BBA is designed to give students maximum flexibility in delivery methods and schedules. Courses, particularly in the third and fourth year, are offered in the evening, on weekends, and online (in whole or in part).
The BBA has concentrations in Accounting, Business Management, International Business Management, and Marketing Management. Each of these concentrations provides graduates with expertise in their subject area as well as a thorough understanding of all aspects of business. As well, students have the opportunity to take a variety of non-business courses so that they graduate with a well-rounded education. The BBA Accounting concentration includes the requirements necessary to maximize exemptions for the professional accounting associations (CGA, CMA, CA).
In the first two years (minimum 60 credits) of the degree, students are advised to complete diploma requirements in one of the following programs: Accounting, Business Management, Financial Management, or Marketing Management. Students who plan their courses accordingly may opt to exit after completing diploma requirements. Students who complete diploma and degree requirements will graduate with both credentials.
In keeping with the emphasis of providing students with real business skills, all concentrations of the BBA require that students complete an applied business project in their final semester and that they either participate in the Co-operative Education Option or complete a 300-hour practicum (approved business experience may be used in lieu).
Cooperative Education Option
Students who wish to participate in this option must maintain above-average academic standing and demonstrate potential for success in their chosen professional field.
A minimum of three work terms (420 hours each) need to be completed for a Co-op designated degree (two at the diploma level and at least one at the third- or fourth-year level). Employers provide the Co-op instructors with job descriptions to be posted. Students submit their resumes via a Co-op instructor, who will submit the package to the employer and arrange job interviews. Students are also strongly encouraged to start building their professional network and be an active participant in self-marketing to source their Co-op work placements.
Employers make hiring decisions and establish working conditions, salary, and benefits. The Co-operative Education option has proven to be of great benefit to students. Students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge, to develop skills in a practical work setting, and to gain related experience before commencing their professional careers.
Student Progression and Maintenance of Standing Requirements
Please note that students are responsible for their maintenance of standing while enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program. In order to progress to the third year of the BBA, students must:
- Achieve a minimum 'C' grade in all bridging courses for their concentration; and
- Have a minimum CGPA of 2.33.
Program students must maintain this CGPA (minimum 2.33) to continue in the third and the fourth years of the BBA. Students unable to attain this minimum will not be permitted to advance. Furthermore, students must achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.33 and a minimum 'C' grade in all core business-related third- and fourth-year courses (BCAP, BUSM, FMGT, INTB, or MARK courses numbered 3xxx or 4xxx) in order to graduate.
There are two access routes for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Program:
- First-year Entry
- Third-year Entry
Accounting Concentration
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Program Option Notes:
Notes: Students are advised to review individual course descriptions for prerequisites. Not all courses will be offered in every semester; students should take care when planning their course schedule.
CURRICULUM
To obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, students are required to complete a minimum of 123 credits. Courses may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Students who take 15 credits each semester can complete the entire BBA degree in four years. Recommended course sequencing is available from the Langara School of Management.
Please note that once admitted to the Langara School of Management, students are expected to complete all their coursework at Langara College. Students who wish to complete courses elsewhere and use them towards their Langara College BBA are required to apply to the Graduation Adjudication Committee (through Registrar and Enrolment Services) to request permission to transfer in these courses. An application must be made prior to and well in advance of registering into these courses.
YEARS ONE AND TWO
To satisfy first- and second-year requirements for the BBA degree, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits in one of the following options:
Option 1
Successful completion of one of the following Langara College programs (regular or Co-op option):
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Financial Management
- International Business Management (program discontinued in January 2009)
- Marketing Management;
Students who complete the requirements for a diploma and the BBA degree will receive both credentials. Please refer to each diploma listing for specific curriculum requirements. Completion of one of the above diplomas as part of the BBA requirements is highly recommended as it provides graduates the most comprehensive business education.
Option 2
Successful completion of a minimum 60 credits (not including Co-op courses). These courses must be eligible to be used towards a Langara College diploma or associate degree. COOP courses or BUSM 2300 may not be used as part of this requirement; however, they are required for students completing the Co-operative Education Option. To advance to year three, students must successfully complete a minimum of 60 credits including all of the following core courses with a minimum 'C' grade for their concentration:
Year One and Two - Accounting Concentration Requirements
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Program Option Notes:
- Students are strongly advised to meet first- and second-year requirements by completing one of the diplomas listed in Option 1 as these diplomas provide the best foundation for further study in the third and fourth year of the BBA.
- Students wishing to complete the International Business Management concentration are advised to follow the business management concentration curriculum in the first two years. INTB 2000 is a prerequisite for all upper-level INTB courses.
- Students who opt to meet first- and second-year requirements by completing Option 2 are encouraged to include a variety of other business-related (BUSM, FMGT, INTB, and MARK) courses in their studies. The above-listed core courses are the minimum required; additional business-related coursework gives students a better foundation for further study.
- Students who wish to switch to a different concentration at any point in their studies must ensure that they meet all the core course requirements prior to advancing to the third year.
CURRICULUM
In the third and fourth year of the BBA, students must complete a minimum additional 63 credits (for a total of 123 credits). Students in the Co-op Option will require additional credits to graduate with the Co-operative Education Designation; please see below for details. Although some courses in the program are required as prerequisites for other courses, there is considerable flexibility in the order that most courses may be taken. A departmental advisor is available to discuss a course sequence appropriate to the student's personal goals. Students are advised to review individual course descriptions for prerequisites. Not all courses will be offered in every semester; students should take care when planning their course schedule. Please note that there are minimum CGPA requirements for progression into the third year of the BBA. Please see Student Progression and Maintenance of Standing Requirements, for details.
Basic Requirements
Total Concentration Credits: 63 - 69
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Accounting Concentration Requirements
Within the Basic Requirements, students must complete the following:
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Business Management Concentration Requirements
Within the Basic Requirements, students must complete the following:
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Marketing Management Concentration Requirements
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Curriculum
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