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...urces Management, Management and Enterprise Development, or Marketing Management. Please note that some majors have specific entrance requirements. NAIT, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology The Bachelor of Applied Business – Finance is a two-year post diploma degree. Each semester is four months long for a total of eight semesters. During semester five the student will take four general academic courses and two electives. Semester six consists of five general academic courses, while semesters seven and eight are distance education courses and field study courses. These last two semesters, the student works directly in the workforce of their field of study, completing work experience, research papers, and case studies. Some of the general academic courses taken at NAIT are: Advanced Finance, International Business, Effective Writing, E-Commerce, and Financial Planning. Although there are not many general academic courses or electives, the student spends two full semesters completing work experience. Royal Roads University At the Royal Roads University, students have the option of several Bachelor of Commerce degrees; however, we choose to research the Bachelor of Commerce degree in Entrepreneurial Management. This degree offers no electives, only general courses; however, the general courses are broad with extensive information. There are only twelve courses a student must complete, and have three options in which they can complete the program. The first option is a twelve-month intensive program which is the equivalent to two years at a university, second option is a 24 month evening study program designed for the working professionals, and the last option is a 24 month online program with a two week residency period. Some of the courses taken at Royal Roads University include, Entrepreneurial Expertise, Strategies for Marketing, Information and Technology Management, Strategy, Corporate Finance, and an Entrepreneurial Project. Finally the student will complete a full business plan for a new product of service utilizing all the content in the program. Aston Business School Aston Business School is one of the well-known business schools in Europe. It is located in the city of Birmingham, England. Today it ranks amongst the largest of the leading business schools in Europe. Its management education, research and consultancy have been carefully fostered in partnership with industry, commerce and the public sector internationally. Aston Business School offers a wide variety of subject programs. Similar to BCIT, Aston Business School trained their students to be well prepared for their future employment. During the first two years, students work with case studies, group projects and taken part in a simulated business game, so students can be fully prepared for their future job. Students will be introduced to the key areas of business as well as carrying out project work that will help draw together the subjects they studied. During the final year, students have the opportunity to continue with a broad program of study following core modules encompassing business policy and strategic management. Students will also have the choice of working for their desired company as a part of their experience for completing their BA Below are some programs that Aston Business School offers: · Managerial and Administrative Studies · Business and Management · International Business and Management (new) · Economics and Management (new) Seattle, Albers School of Business and Economics The Albers School of Business offers a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Major in Management. The first two years are mainly liberal arts courses which focus on broadening the student’s knowledge in not only business education but in literature, social sciences, theology, and calculus. All bachelor of administration degrees begin with these courses, while in the final two years, the student chooses a major of their choice. Finally the student will enrol in an internship and independent studies course, where the student gains first hand experience in the major chosen . Post Secondary Schools we did not include During our research, we found many post secondary schools from various universities, polytechnic schools, and technical institutions. Although we have included in our report many of the schools researched, below is a list of schools we did not include. -Indian Institute of Technology (India) -SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, CDN) -Prince Edward Island (CDN) -Okanagan University/College (CDN) -Columbia University (US) -Pace University (US) -Worcester Polytechnic Institute (US) -Rensselaer Polytechnic (US) -Northland Polytechnic (New Zealand) The Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad is a very successful institution with a very well known reputation. We wanted to include this institution in our report; however, it was very difficult to translate their programs offered and compare them to the BCIT degree. We found that at the Indian Institute of Management, the school of business only offered Master degrees and no Bachelor degrees. SAIT (Southern Institute of Technology), the sister school to NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology), offered fewer degrees and didn’t offer any general business degrees. The only degree offered at SAIT that could be comparable to the BCIT Business degree was the Bachelor of Business Administration degree - Accounting. This degree focused solely on Accounting throughout the four years, with little to no general business courses or liberal arts courses. We did not include the University of Price Edward Island solely because it was very similar to Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia. The course content and program structure were identical, and would have been repetitious to include. We decided to choose the schools geographically closer to BCIT because they are in direct competition rather than a university on the eastern borders of Canada. The Okanagan University College business administration degree is very similar to the degree offered at BCIT. We felt that it did not need extensive research only to state that the BCIT degree and the OUC degree are nearly identical. We wanted to include post secondary schools that offered different core courses and electives and had a different program structure so that we might provide recommendations. Columbia University, Pace University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and the Rensselaer Polytechnic schools were not included do to their high tuition and many of the schools only offered master degrees. We found that one reason students who apply for BCIT do so because of their low tuition rates. Many of the post secondary schools in the United States were very expensive, and the tuition was calculated in US Dollars. The Northland Polytechnic School in New Zealand did not offer a bachelor of business degree that was even slightly comparable to the BCIT bachelor of business degree. It was very hard to translate their degree and compare it the BCIT degree. Criteria of Evaluation In our research of various universities, technical institutions and polytechnic schools, we have come across various bachelors of business administration degrees. Some of the evaluations of criteria that we looked at from the institutions were: the entrance requirements, length of study, GPA, core courses, electives, and more. See chart below. Schools Entrance Requirements Credential Program Length Hours Degree Options Co-Op Calculus NAIT Diploma (60 credits)GPA 65% Total of 1200 hours for two year 2 Years Full Time 20-24 hours per week Finance Only 2 Semesterseach 4 Months No Ryerson Grade 12 courses, 70% GPA 13 core courses, 14 electives 4 Years full time. -15 hours per week full time-Evenings and weekends part time 11 Options Yes Yes Seattle Grade 12 required courses, personal statement, SAT scores, recommendation by school counsellor Total of 180 credits over 4 years. Plus an independent internship 4 Years Full Time. Monday to Friday Yes Yes Yes UK Grade 12English test with minimum grade of 5 N/A 4 Years Full Time Monday to Friday 7 Options Yes. Work Placement No Royal Roads Recognized Diploma3 – 5 years Work experience, personal statement 12 core courses including a full business plan. -12 months-24 mo. night-24 mo. online -Mon to Fri- Tue/Thr Evenings-Anytime No None No UNBC Grade 12 required courses Minimum of 120 credit hours 4 Years Full Time Monday to Friday 5 options No Yes UVIC Grade 12 Required Courses. -30 pre Commerce-30 credits 2nd and 3rd year. -24 core course credits (Major) 4 Years Full Time Monday to Friday Yes Yes, Directed Studies Report Yes SFU Grade 12 required courses,May require personal statement, and interview 120 credits for full degree. 3 to 4 years-3 full years, or 4 years, with breaks Mon – FriClasses offered during the day, evenings and weekends 7 Options Yes Yes UBC Grade 12 courses, additional achievements, personal statement, and letters of reference 86 core course credits for four years.48 elective credits 4 year Degree2 year general courses, 2 year in option Mon – FriFive courses maximum per term 9 Options Yes Yes BCOU Recognized Diploma 120 credits for full degree. 2 years with diploma. Mon – Fri at own pace. 8 Options Yes. Distance Education Yes Recommendations During our research and interviewing the many faculty personnel at BCIT, we have derived four recommendations we feel the Faculty of Business at BCIT should consider. Some of which we gathered from comparing the BCIT BBA to other Institutions BBA, and from our interviews. We interviewed such people as the Associate Dean of Business, Chris Jaques; the program head for Integrated Management studies, Ike Hall; the Vice President of BCIT, Tony Tanner, the Program Head for Marketing Management, Barry Hogan; and Program Assistant, Deacon Devlin. Create a four year BBA with options after 2years A student would apply directly into a four year Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The first two years would be comprised of general studies courses, the same as the Integrated Management Studies program. The third year the student would take liberal arts courses along with some general courses from the option chosen. Note the option would be chosen after the second year. The final year would consist of liberal arts courses, with a directed studies or co-op program. The student would work directly in the workforce of the option chosen. Create a four year BBA with option of Diploma This recommendation was derived on the basis if a student cannot finish the four years of the Bachelor of Business Administration; the student would still receive a diploma in Integrated Management Studies. Note, this recommendation only works if the student has completed the first two years of the BBA. If at a later date, the student wishes to finish their degree, they would have seven years (from time they started the BBA) to complete the degree. Create a four year BBA only within departments Instead of have a Bachelor of Business Degree with options after the second year, the business department would have their own BBA. For example, the Accounting - Bachelor of Technology is solely offered within the department of Accounting. A student needs the Accounting diploma in order to apply for this BBA. In essence, each department would have their own Bachelor of Technology. Summary During this report, we came across many constraints and problems. The team started off slow, unsure as to what schools to research, in what areas, and what criteria to evaluate the schools. Finally, we were able to speak with Bonnie Milne, our faculty advisor, and create a timeline, project plan, and agenda for each day we were to meet. The main constraint we came across was not being able to speak with our client as often as we would have liked, as well as time constraints. The report was completed in a little less than one month, giving us little time to research and come together with a report that would help our client make any necessary changes to the BBA program. We wanted to include in our report, post secondary institutions from across Canada, the United States, and Europe. We found that the post secondary schools in Canada were similar to the BCIT BBA, however their liberal arts courses were taken in the first two years, and general studies courses taken in the last two years. The European degrees were very different to the BCIT degree. We could not compare the two degrees because the program structure, core courses, and electives were very different to the BCIT degree. We were able to overcome our constraints and problems with the report by interviewing key BCIT faculty responsible for the BBA, and creating an effective project plan which gave us a clear guide as to what the report should include, when we would have our meetings, how the report would be laid out, and who we should interview. Our recommendations were derived from the research of the various post secondary schools, from interviews and recommendations by the faculty. We found that the current BCIT degree need not many changes and some changes could not be made. Some changes that could not be made were to the core courses and electives, as they were originally set out by BCOU. APPENDIX A: Course Requirements for BCIT Detailed Program Matrix: 1. Required Courses: (28.0 credits required) Credits BUSA 5200 Business, Society, and Ethics 3.0 BUSA 6800 Strategic Management 4.0 ECON 5200 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis 4.0 ECON 6500 Managerial Economics 4.0 OPMT 5701 Calculus for Management 4.0 OPMT 5740 Integrated MIS 3.0 OPMT 5751 Math Models for Business 3.0 ORGB 5600 Management of Change 3.0 2. General Education Component (24.0 credits required) Credits All students will be required to achieve these credits: · 3.0 credits - English Literature or Composition · 3.0 credits - Natural Science · 6.0 credits - Social Science or Humanities · 6.0 credits - Arts or Science · 6.0 credits - ElectivesGeneral Education courses offered at BCIT: GEOG 7001 Introduction to Physical Geography 3.0 LIBS 7001 Critical Reading and Writing 3.0 LIBS 7002 Applied Ethics 3.0 LIBS 7003 The Media: News Makers and Culture Shapers 3.0 LIBS 7004 The Social Foundations of Canada 3.0 LIBS 7005 Technology, Invention and Power 3.0 LIBS 7006 Philosophy of Science: Understanding Scientific Reasoning 3.0 LIBS 7007 Technology Across Cultures 3.0 OPMT 5700 Pre-calculus for Management 3.0 PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology 1 3.0 PSYC 1102 Introductory Psychology 2 Please Note: Students have the option of fulfilling their General Education component at BCIT, (as noted above), or at another accredited institution. All students will be required to achieve these credits in accordance with the BCIT BBA policy on General Education course requirements. Additional information regarding topic areas and/or eligibility for transfer credit may be obtained from the Advanced Placement and Degree Office at 604-432-8230. APPENDIX B: Course Requirements for BCOU 1. Required Courses: (54.0 credits required) Credits ADMN 231 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3.0 ADMN 232 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3.0 ADMN 250 Introduction to Marketing 3.0 ADMN 320 Organizational Behaviour I 3.0 ADMN 325 Industrial Relations 3.0 ADMN 362 Integrated MIS 3.0 ADMN 390 Analytical Decision Making 3.0 ADMN 460 Business Law 3.0 ADMN 470 Business Policy and Strategy 3.0 BUSM 121 Management Principles and Practices 3.0 BUSM 236 Financial Management 3.0 CMPT 214 Decision Support Applications 3.0 ECON 200 Principles of Microeconomics 3.0 ENGL 106 Written Communication 3.0 MATH 104 Calculus for Business and Management Sciences 3.0 STAT 102 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3.0 Concentration Requirements (15 credits) Approved upper-level administrative studies or economics courses with a minimum of 6 credits at the 400 level Minimum grade of C+ is required in each upper-level concentration course (minimum C+ grade requirement is not averaged). Elective Requirements (33 credits) Courses from any discipline (must include any upper-level credits outstanding toward a minimum of 45 credits for degree requirements) Please Note: Those with a suitable BC community college diploma receive a block transfer of up to 60 credits toward the degree. Those with selected BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) business diplomas receive a block transfer of up to 72 credits toward the degree. Those with the Certified General Accountants’ Association (CGA) foundation, advanced, and PACE levels receive block transfers of up to 78 credits toward the degree, based on compulsory courses taken in their accounting programs and the association’s mandatory practical experience requirements. Those who have earned the Certified Management Accountants (CMA) designation normally receive a block transfer of 90 credits toward the degree. Those in the process of completing the CMA program are eligible for provisional admission to the B.B.A. Those who completed diplomas prior to 1996 are required to provide documentation of their recent business experience and evidence of their current knowledge of the use of computers in the workplace. Degree Requirements: 120 credits, 45 at the upper level, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 over all courses taken outside of the block transfer, are required as follows: General Education Requirements – 18 credits (may be met with lower-level or upper-level university courses; refer to general education requirements for discipline areas) 3 credits in English (university-level composition and literature, e.g., BCOU's ENGL 100 or 102) 3 credits in natural science 6 credits in social science/humanities (other than economics, computer science/studies, mathematics, or English) 6 credits in arts and science electives (may include economics, mathematics, computer science/studies, and English) APPENDIX C: Course Requirements for UVIC Pre-Commerce Courses Including Required Courses Economics:3 units ECON 103 (Introductory Microeconomics): 1.5 unitsECON 104 (Introductory Macroeconomics): 1.5 units English Applicants must have satisfied the Undergraduate English Requirement.International students: refer to the BCI Entry Requirements. Math and Statistics:4.5 units MATH 100 (1.5 units) Calculus: I ORMATH 102 (1.5 units) Calculus for Students in the Social and Biological SciencesANDMATH 151 (1.5 units) Finite MathSTAT 252 (1.5 units) Statistics for Business, OR ECON 245 (1.5 units) and ECON 246 (1.5 units), OR STAT 255 (1.5 units) and STAT 256 (1.5 units). Computer Literacy: Applicants must have demonstrated competence in the use of word processing, database and spreadsheet software packages (such as Microsoft Office). Courses in other disciplines to make up 30 units of Pre-Commerce work Non-Business courses in other disciplines to make up 30 units of Pre-Commerce course work (maximum of 4.5 units of Commerce course work) Students may wish to consider including courses in languages, other cultures and other political or economic systems. One Co-op work term Applicants will need to have completed (or challenged) one co-op work term before entering the program or complete a third co-op term during the program. For details, please see "Co-op Work Term Requirements for Admission". After completion of the pre-commerce courses, students will enter BCOM and complete 1 year of core courses. They are several different options that the student can select from which includes: (Marketing, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Management Finance, Organizational Behaviour and Design, Management of Employee Relations, Management of Information Systems, Operations Management, Quantitative Analysis and Career Skills). In their 4th year, students generally do their specialization or areas of concentration in either International Business Management, Entrepreneurship or Hospitality Management (Hospitality/Services Management core). 1. Required Courses: (Program Core (18 units) Units COM 205 Career Skills and Management 0.0 COM 305 Decision Analysis 0.5 COM 315 Financial Accounting 1.5 COM 316 Management Accounting 1.5 COM 321 Organizational Behaviour and Design 2.0 COM 322 Management of Employee Relations 1.5 COM 331 Management Information Systems 1.5 COM 341 Operations Management 1.5 COM 351 Marketing Principles and Management 1.5 COM 361 Global Business and Society 2.0 COM 371 Management Finance 1.5 COM 400 Business Policy 1.5 COM 402 Legal Issues in Management 1.5 In the General Business Management Degree there are no required area of concentration courses. . In addition to the 18 units of program core courses, students can select courses of interest from the areas of concentration and open Commerce elective c...