Business Management Diploma
The Business Management Diploma Program has been developed to allow students maximum flexibility in their business education. The program develops fundamental business skills in the first year and has two career options in the second year: General Business and Business Administration. Careful course and option selection can prepare students for almost every field of business.
The seven core courses in the Business Management Diploma Program are also part of the Accounting Management, Computer Information Systems, Commerce and Business Administration, Financial Services Studies and Marketing Management diplomas. Students can therefore start their business education in the Business Management Diploma Program and then choose from the three options or switch into another diploma program with no loss of credit.
Department Website
For an overview of this program, including Faculty listings and frequently asked questions plus other resources, visit the departmental website.
Career/Further Educational Opportunities
The two options, General Business and Business Administration, allow students to prepare for almost any area of endeavour in the world of business, including: transfer to a university, starting a business, managing a business, accounting, computer systems, marketing, sales and international business. Consultation with business has indicated significant demand for people who are proficient in fundamental business skills, as well as job-specific skills. This program allows students to acquire education to meet their specific needs.
University Transfer
Two-year block transfers have been arranged with the Open University (Bachelor of Administrative Studies) and the University of Lethbridge (Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management). Certain conditions apply and students are encouraged to contact the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration for details.
Transfer credit has also been arranged with Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, the University of Northern British Columbia and the University of the Fraser Valley.
To find out where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide.
Location
Based at New Westminster. Courses available at the David Lam (Coquitlam) and New Westminster campuses.
Intake Dates/Application Deadlines
**Application deadlines may be extended.
See Application Deadlines.
Admission Requirements
- General Admission Requirements
- English 12 with a minimum grade of "C" or approved substitution
- Principles of Math 11 or Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent is a prerequisite for most courses offered in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you check each individual course prerequisite and ensure that you have completed this math requirement prior to registration. Failure to comply with prerequisite requirements could result in course deregistration. Note: A Business Readiness Assessment is available by calling Douglas College Assessment Services at 604 527 5501 for an appointment.
Program Duration
This is a 60-credit, two-year program. In order to complete the program in four consecutive semesters (excluding the summer) it is necessary to begin in September. However, many choose to take longer than four semesters. This program may be taken on a part-time basis.
Other Information
To learn more about the Business Management Diploma Program, please contact the Business Department Chair, Larry Laberge at labergel@douglas.bc.ca or call 604 527 5768.
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.
Note: For information see Co-operative Education in this Calendar or contact the Co-op Office at 604 527 5100.
Certificate Programs
Douglas College offers a two-semester certificate program in Business: the General Business Certificate Program. See separate listings.
Credentials
Business Management Diploma, Business Administration Option
Business Management Diploma, General Business Option
Program Content
Semester I
| ACCT 1110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSN 1210 | Management Essentials | 3 |
| BUSN 1330 or FINC 1231 | Business Mathematics or Commercial and Financial Math | 3 |
| CSIS 1110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CMNS 1111 or 1115 or any ENGL 1100-level (except 1124) | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
Semester II
| ACCT 1210 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| *BUSN 1320 | Business Law I | 3 |
| *BUSN 2429 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| ECON 1101 or 1150 or 1250 | Economics | 3 |
| MARK 1120 | Introductory Marketing | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| *Not required for General Business Option. | ||
Business Administration Option
Semester III
| BUSN 2252 | New Venture Development & Management | 3 |
| BUSN 3310 | Organizational Management Skills | 3 |
| BUSN 3380 | Operations Management | 3 |
| one of BUSN 2253, 2420, 3350, FINC 2340 or any 2000 or higher level ACCT, BUSN, CSIS, ECON, FINC or MARK course | 3 | |
| CSIS 1140 | Productivity Software and Client Support | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester IV
| BUSN 3350 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BUSN 4410 | Organizational Business Decision Making | 3 |
| BUSN 2275 | Business Strategy and Simulation | 3 |
| one of BUSN 2253, 2420, 3350, FINC 2340 or any 2000 or higher level ACCT, BUSN, CSIS, ECON, FINC or MARK course | 3 | |
| MARK 2150 | Personal Selling | 3 |
| 15 | ||
General Business Option
Semesters III and IV
| Additional credits (nine courses) in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration* | 27 | |
| Additional college-level credits | 9 |
*These 27 credits must be taken from any of the following disciplines: Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance and Marketing.