Hands-on, industry-relevant skills
Hands-on expertise with leading software applications and business processes set BBA grads apart. The degree focuses on experiential learning, including the use of simulations, interactive case studies and applied research assignments. Critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills are also key objectives.
Practical education, small classes and a welcoming environment make the JR Shaw School of Business the ideal place to start or continue your business education.
Technology
Business and technology are linked in today's work environment. The School of Business prepares students for success by integrating mainstream technology into our teaching tools and assignments.
The JR Shaw School of Business highly recommends our students acquire and make use of a computer (laptop or tablet*) in and away from the classroom in order to successfully engage and complete JR Shaw curriculum.
Your computer will be used to access key learning resources critical to your success in the program and therefore must be in good working order. It is also important to have a battery with sufficient life to allow for use when a plug-in is not available; as your battery should be able to last throughout your daily schedule/classes.
At a minimum your laptop must meet the following requirements:
PC
- Windows 7 or higher
- 10 GB free hard drive space
- 2 GB memory (RAM)
- Wi-Fi connection
Mac
- OSX 10.7 or later
- 10 GB free hard drive space
- 2 GB memory (RAM)
- Wi-Fi connection
Program schedule
Our course delivery is flexible, allowing you to take your classes in the daytime, evening or online to suit your schedule. We also have transfer credit and prior learning assessments for those who have done prior post-secondary or other formal training experience.
You can expect to spend on average:
- 20 hours per week attending classes over the course of a semester.
- 20 hours per week studying and completing class assignments.
After graduation
Accordingly, many of the courses in the BBA General curriculum are accepted as exemptions or pre-requisites in professional designation programs (please reference designation information in our concentration webpages for Accounting, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management and Marketing).
Advanced Credit
You may apply for advanced credit once you have been accepted into the program. Advanced credit can be Transfer Credit (for completed post-secondary courses) or PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition).
Transfer Credit
In addition to the common guidelines outlined on the Transfer and Credit Options section and on the Transfer Credit Request Form (PDF), your program has other advanced credit requirements that are applied to each request including:
- You must have completed the course or program no more than 10 year(s) ago unless a formalized articulation agreement is in place
- You must have a minimum mark of D in the course(s) or program
Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition (PLAR)
Please see below for the list of courses that available for PLAR credits in this program. Please click on the specific course for more information on the evidence that is required for each course.
Please refer to the Credit for Work and Life Experience page for more information on how to apply for PLAR credits.
Read more about advanced credit or contact us about applying for credit for this program.
Courses
Expand each course below to see details about credits, requisites, scheduling, and more.