Bachelor of Business Administration
Douglas College offers a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with majors in either Accounting or Financial Services and Administration. The need for these degrees is dictated by the increasing regulatory and compliance requirements in the financial management field. The degrees are designed for individuals with an appropriate two-year post-secondary diploma who wish to continue with further studies, or high school graduates who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Both majors offer a number of elective courses as well as practical work experience. With a full-time course load, students with a high school diploma can complete the degree requirements in four years of study. Students who complete the first two years of the degree and wish to exit the program may apply for a two-year college diploma.
Program Content
Major: BBA Accounting
Major: BBA Financial Services and Administration
Location and Course Schedule
All courses in the Bachelor of Business Administration are offered at the New Westminster Campus. Many of the first-year and some of the second-year courses are offered at the David Lam Campus. Besides “regular” time slots, courses are also scheduled in the late afternoons, evenings and on Saturdays.
Intake Dates/Application Deadlines
**Application deadlines may be extended.
The Winter (January) application deadline is October 31.
The Summer/Fall application deadline is March 1.
Students who are currently registered at Douglas College and wish to apply for the Bachelor of Business Administration will be required to reapply for admission by the dates indicated above.
EARLY ADMISSION
Although application and document deadlines may be identified for this program, we encourage all applicants to apply early and to submit all supporting documentation to be considered for early admission. International applicants are advised to apply well in advance of the deadline to allow time for processing.
Other Information
Co-operative Education Option Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for a Co-operative Education designation. Co-operative Education involves alternating full-time academic and work terms. Work experience obtained during Co-operative Education work placements may be applied toward the experiential requirement for the CGA and CMA designation.
Note: For information see Co-operative Education in this calendar, or contact the Co-operative Education office at 604-527-5100.
This program offers information sessions.
Admission Requirements for Students Applying with a High School Diploma:
- Applicants must meet the Douglas College existing general admission requirements;
- Applicants must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 and in Foundations of Math 11 or Principles of Mathematics 11.
Note: In order to register for CMNS 1115, you must provide proof of English 12 with a grade of “B” or better or an approved substitution.
Admission Requirements for Students with an Appropriate Two-Year College Diploma:
- An appropriate two-year post secondary diploma or equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3. All applicants must meet this admission requirement.
- Students applying for the Accounting major require a grade of “C” or better in all the prerequisites for ACCT 3370, ACCT 3470, ACCT 4510, ACCT 4520, ACCT 4750 and ACCT 4850.
Note: Students with non-finance or accounting diplomas may have to take “bridging courses” from the first or second year in order to have the required prerequisites for the third- and fourth-year courses. It is recommended to contact the appropriate BBA Coordinator to discuss program plans.
Contact Persons
For more information please contact:
Morna Fraser (Financial Services and Administration)
Email: fraserm@douglascollege.ca
Phone: 604 527 5059
Elizabeth Hicks (Accounting)
Email: hicksl@douglascollege.ca
Phone: 604 527 5457
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the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration field office at 604 527 5460.
Accounting Major
The Accounting major prepares individuals for jobs in financial or management accounting, auditing or income tax, leading to professional designations such as CGA, CA and CMA. With a recognized two-year diploma in Accounting Management, most students can complete the degree in two years of full-time study. Students with other business diplomas may have to take “bridging courses” from the first or second year in order to have the required prerequisites for the third- and fourth-year courses. Students with non-business diplomas should contact the BBA Accounting Coordinator to discuss their program plans.
Accounting Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting prepares individuals for careers in the following areas:
- Professional accounting – CMA, CGA, CA
- Financial or management accounting
- Budgets and treasury analysis
- Income tax preparation
- Financial analysis
- Financial management (personal finance)
- Financial management (corporate finance)
- Internal Auditor
- Tax Specialist – Accounting firm
- Audit Specialist – Accounting firm
- Canada Revenue Agency
BBA Degree Progam
Major: Accounting
Year 1 – Semester I
| ACCT 1235 | Principles of Accounting I & II (or ACCT 1110 & ACCT 1210 – See note 1 below) |
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Management Essentials |
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Commercial and Financial Mathematics |
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Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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Practical Writing |
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Year 1 – Semester II
| ACCT 1222 | Computer Applications for Accounting |
3 |
Business Statistics I |
3 |
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Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
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Academic Writing |
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Organizational Management Skills or Behaviour in Organizations |
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Year 2 – Semester III
| ACCT 2310 | Intermediate Accounting I |
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Introductory Management Accounting |
3 |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Financial Management |
3 |
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Introductory Marketing |
3 |
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Year 2 – Semester IV
| ACCT 2410 | Intermediate Accounting II |
3 |
Intermediate Management Accounting |
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Commercial Law (or BUSN 1320 & BUSN 2420 – See note 1 below) |
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Business Strategy and Simulation |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
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Diploma Exit:
Year 3 – Semester V
| *ACCT 3370 | Income Tax I |
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Business Statistics II |
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CMNS 1000 level |
Elective (see list) |
3 |
FINC 3000/4000 |
Elective (see list) |
3 |
3000/4000 Level |
Open Elective |
3 |
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15 |
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Year 3 – Semester VI
| * ACCT 3470 | Income Tax II |
3 |
Advanced Financial Accounting |
3 |
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Principles of International Business |
3 |
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PHIL 1000 level |
Elective (see list) |
3 |
1000-4000 level |
Elective (outside of accounting, business, finance and marketing) |
3 |
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15 |
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Year 4 – Semester VII
| * ACCT 4520 | Advanced Management Accounting |
3 |
Auditing |
3 |
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Applied Legal and Social Decision-Making for Managers, Professionals and Executives |
3 |
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ECON 2000/3000 |
Elective (see list) |
3 |
1000-4000 level |
Elective (outside of accounting, business, finance and marketing) |
3 |
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15 |
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Year 4 – Semester VIII
| *ACCT 4850 | Accounting Theory |
3 |
Operations Management |
3 |
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Business Strategy and Competitive Analysis |
3 |
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3000/4000 level |
Open Elective |
3 |
3000/4000 level |
Elective (outside of accounting, business, finance and marketing) |
3 |
Career and Portfolio Development: exit requirement for DEGREE |
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16.5 |
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* NOTE courses marked with an asterisk (*) require a minimum "C" grade in all prerequisites.
Notes:
1. Students taking ACCT 1110 & ACCT 1210 instead of ACCT 1235, and BUSN 1320 & BUSN 2420 instead of BUSN 4420, may accrue 127.5 credit hours (including the exit requirement of BUSN 4500 Career and Portfolio Development) for graduation.
2. Please note that electives outside of ACCT, BUSN, FINC and MARK include any college credit course such as BIOL, CRIM, CSIS, ECON, ENGL, HIST, MODL, MATH, PHIL or PSYC. For assistance in selecting electives, please contact the BBA Degree Coordinator.
Degree Program RequirementsBBA – Accounting Major Electives:One Communications Elective |
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Oral Presentations |
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Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace |
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Multicultural Interpersonal Workplace Communication |
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Advanced Interpersonal Training in Conflict Resolution |
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One Economics Elective |
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Managerial Economics |
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Money and Banking |
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Intermediate Macroeconomics |
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One Finance Elective |
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International Financial Management |
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Financial Intermediation and Capital Markets |
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Security Analysis |
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Professional Financial Management |
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Wealth Management Techniques |
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Investment Management Techniques |
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Portfolio Management Techniques |
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One Philosophy Elective |
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Values and Contemporary Thinking |
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Business Ethics |
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Environmental Ethics |
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Society and the Individual |
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Three Non-Business Electives |
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Two 1000-4000 level courses and one 3000-4000 level course outside of ACCT, BUSN, FINC or MARK |
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Two Open Electives |
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Two 3000 / 4000 level courses – any area |
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Please check the specific course prerequisites in the online calendar. |
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For assistance in selecting electives, please contact the BBA Degree Coordinator.
Financial Services and Administration Major
The Financial Services and Administration major prepares individuals for jobs in banking, securities and investments fields. Douglas College is approved as a core curriculum provider by the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC). Completion of the eight CFP core curriculum courses qualifies students to write the CFP level 1 Exam (FPE-1). The CFP is the leading financial services designation in Canada and is supported by the Financial Advisors Association of Canada (ADVOCIS), the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning, Certified General Accountants Association of Canada, Certified Management Accountants of Canada; the Institut québécois de planification financière (IQPF) and the Credit Union Institute of Canada. The degree covers sufficient material and knowledge for those students who may wish to pursue the the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exams once employed in the industry.
Students with other business diplomas may have to take “bridging courses” from the first or second year in order to have the required prerequisites for the third- and fourth-year courses. Students with non-finance diplomas should contact the BBA Financial Services and Administration Coordinator to discuss their program plans.
Department Website
For an overview of this program, including faculty listings and frequently asked questions plus other resources, visit the departmental website.
Financial Services Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services and Administration prepares individuals for careers in the following areas:
- Professional Financial Advisor – CFP, CFA
- Investment Advisor
- Wealth Manager
- Financial analysis
- Financial management (corporate finance)
- Positions with Banks, Trust Companies, Credit Unions and independent financial service providers
- Investment and securities broker
- Credit counselor
- Commercial lending and credit analysis
- Mortgage broker
- Portfolio administration
- Securities compliance
BBA Degree Program
Major: Financial Services and Administration
YEAR 1 – Semester I
| ACCT 1235 | Principles of Accounting I and II (or ACCT 1110 and ACCT 1210 – see note 1 below) |
3 |
Commercial and Financial Mathematics |
3 |
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Introduction to Computers |
3 |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
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Practical Writing |
3 |
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15 |
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YEAR 1 – Semester II
| ECON 1250 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
Management Essentials |
3 |
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Introductory Marketing |
3 |
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Business Ethics |
3 |
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1000/2000 Level |
Open Elective (*FINC 2300 recommended as it is a Certified Financial (CFP) qualifying course. |
3 |
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15 |
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YEAR 2 – Semester III
| ACCT 2320 | Introductory Management Accounting |
3 |
Intermediate Accounting II |
3 |
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Business Statistics I |
3 |
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Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
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Money and Banking |
3 |
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15 |
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YEAR 2 – Semester IV
| MARK 2150 | Personal Selling |
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Organizational Management Skills or Behaviour in Organizations |
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Fundamentals of Financial Management |
3 |
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Business Strategy and Simulation |
3 |
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Academic Writing or UT English course ENGL 1102, ENGL 1106, ENGL 1107, ENGL 1114 or ENGL 1115 |
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15 |
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Diploma Exit:
Year 3 – Semester V
| *ACCT 3370 | Income Tax I (CFP qualifying course) |
3 |
Commercial Law (or BUSN 1320 and *BUSN 2420 (CFP qualifying course) – see note 1 below) |
3 |
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Business Statistics II |
3 |
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Intermediate Economics |
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3000/4000 Level |
Elective (see note 2 below) |
3 |
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15 |
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Year 3 – Semester VI
| FINC 3370 | Financial Intermediation and Capital Markets |
3 |
Security Analysis or |
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Principles of International Business |
3 |
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1000-4000 Level |
Elective (see note 3) (outside of accounting, business, finance and marketing) |
3 |
Marketing of Financial Services (CFP qualifying course) |
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15 |
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Year 4 – Semester VII
| BUSN 4275 | Business Strategy and Competitive Analysis |
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International Financial Management |
3 |
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Professional Financial Management (CFP qualifying course) |
3 |
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3000/4000 Level |
Elective (outside of accounting, business, finance and marketing) |
3 |
1000-4000 Level |
Elective (see note 3) (outside of accounting, business, finance and marketing) |
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15 |
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Year 4 – Semester VIII
| *FINC 4340 | Investment Management Techniques (CFP qualifying course) |
3 |
Wealth Management (CFP qualifying course) |
3 |
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Portfolio Management Techniques |
3 |
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Applied Legal and Social Decision-Making for Managers, Professionals and Executives |
3 |
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1000-4000 Level |
Elective (see note 3) (outside of accounting, business, finance and marketing) |
3 |
Career and Portfolio Development: exit requirement for DEGREE |
1.5 |
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16.5 |
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*NOTE: A course marked with an asterisk (*) indicates it is a required core curriculum course needed to qualify to write the Certified Financial Planner (CFP FPE-1) level 1 exam.
Notes:
- Please note that ACCT 1235 is an intensive three-credit course with prerequisites of English 12 and Math 12, both with a grade of “B” or better. Students may take ACCT 1110 and ACCT 1210 instead of ACCT 1235; they may also take BUSN 1320 and BUSN 2420 instead of BUSN 4420. Such students will accrue up to 127.5 (instead of 121.5) credits for graduation.
- Students may choose from the list of electives below or other suitable electives after consultation with the BBA Coordinator.
- Please note that electives outside of ACCT, BUSN, FINC and MARK may include any college credit course such as BIOL, CRIM, ENGL, HIST, MODL, MATH or PSYC as well as ECON and CSIS. For assistance in selecting electives, please contact the BBA Degree Coordinator.
Students may choose from this list of 1000/2000 Level Elective Courses:
ANTH 1100 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
CMNS 1125 Oral Presentations
CMNS 1217 Multicultural Interpersonal Workplace Communications
GEOG 1100 Human Geography
GEOG 1130 Human Impact on Environment
HIST 1114 Canada After Confederation
PHIL 1102 Values and Contemporary Issues
POLI 1100 Politics and Ethics
POLI 1102 Introduction to Canadian Government
PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1125 Social Processes
SOCI 1145 Canadian Society
Open Elective 3000/4000 Level
MARK 3340 Promotional Strategy
MARK 3360 Customer Relationship Management
MARK 3441 Marketing Research
MARK 4440 Marketing Management
BUSN 4460 Leadership: Theory and Practice
Or others listed below
Elective 3000/4000 Level outside of accounting, business, finance and marketing
CRIM 3335 Human Rights and Civil Liberties
ECON 3300 North American International Trade
PHIL 3320 Ethics
PHIL 3350 Philosophy of Mind
PSYC 3304 Health Psychology
PSYC 3308 History of Psychology
PSYC 3320 Child Development
PSYC 3321 Adolescent Psychology
PSYC 3330 Intro to Social Psychology
PSYC 3331 Personality Psychology
PSYC 3342 Child Psychopathology
SOCI 3345 Aging as a Social Process