Bachelor of Business Administration (General)

Stand out and succeed in the world of business.

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Why choose TRU?

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Where will this take me?

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a four-year program with many options for hands-on and practical learning. You will develop strong writing, presentation, critical thinking and human relation skills – the foundations of business success. In years one and two, you develop a strong understanding of business-related subjects, as well as explore electives across the university. In years three and four, you choose a specialization, major and/or minor.

Many majors prepare you for a professional designation after graduation such as the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). The opportunities are endless upon graduation, whether you want to work in government, the private sector or open a small business.

Majors

Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Business
Human Resource Management
International Business
Marketing
Supply Chain Management

Minors

All the options available as a major are also available as a minor. In addition, other minor options include:

Business Law
Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development
Financial Markets and Institutions
Financial Services
Leadership
Management Information Systems
Project Management

Why pursue a BBA at TRU?

There are many careers to pursue, and all are in high demand. According to WorkBC, there are an estimated 4,340 openings for business development officers, marketing researchers and consultants – and that’s just the beginning.
The median annual salary is $69,513 for business development officers, marketing researchers and consultants.
Through co-operative education, you can combine academic studies with paid, career-related work experience.
If you have two passions, you can pursue a dual degree in either computing and business or arts and business.
Tailor your learning through flexible programs, small class sizes, and teaching from award-winning research faculty.

Program Details

Credential: Bachelor of Business Administration (General)
Delivery: Kamloops
Length: Four years
Intake dates: September, January
Applications: Now accepting applications
International: Open to international applicants
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What will I learn?

In your first and second year, you take a diverse set of classes from mathematics and accounting to management and international business.

A snapshot of what you will learn includes:

Collecting, analyzing, and communicating quantitative and non-quantitative information to assist management in making more effective planning and control decisions.
Advanced statistical techniques and their applications in business and economics.
Examining the behaviour of individuals and how they interact with each other in different workplace organizations. Topics include an orientation to organizational, individual and team behaviours and processes.
The influence of forces such as culture, economics, politics and geography on management decision making.
Ethical decision-making is critical to the successful management of any organization. Topics include understanding primary and secondary stakeholder groups as well as changing economic, political and cultural forces and their influence on business and society.

Admission requirements

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status
Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12 with minimum C+ (or equivalent)
English Studies12/English First Peoples 12 with a minimum of 73% (or equivalent)

If you don’t meet the requirements

Apply and you may be eligible for admission through the Flexible Entry pathway.
This will allow you to complete your missing requirements while taking university courses in your program.

Program requirements

How the program works

Complete at least 120 credits with a minimum of 60 credits as TRU credit. Students must also complete a minimum of 36 business credits as defined by AACSB as TRU credit. More than 120 credits may have to be taken to meet these requirements.
Complete the General Education Requirements, Core Courses, and a Major or General BBA.
Complete a minimum of 45 credits in non-business courses, 51 upper-level credits, and 39 upper-level credits in business or ECON
No more than 30 credits completed at other university-level institutions as part of a student exchange may be counted toward completion of the BBA program.
If completing a major and a minor, students can only share credit for one course. When completing a double major, students may share credit between two courses only.

Where will this take me?

A business degree can open a wide range of career opportunities. Depending on your interests and specialization you can explore various roles within finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, sales, marketing and operations among others.

I couldn’t be happier with my decision. I had many opportunities on campus, largely thanks to the small classes. The connections you make can propel you into whatever future you want if you put in an honest effort and work hard.”
— Canyon Sinclair
Bachelor of Business Administration graduate

Choosing TRU was the best decision I could have made. Not only did the professors want to see me succeed, they encouraged me to take advantage of all the opportunities TRU had to offer, which really helped me differentiate myself in my post grad job search.”
— Katie Doherty
Bachelor of Business Administration graduate with double major in marketing and international business

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