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35% BBA Tuition Bursary

Advance your career with a flexible business degree in as few as 2.5 years.
Evening and weekend courses available on campus to fit your schedule.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at Yorkville University provides you with the professional knowledge, skills and designation prerequisites that employers value, so you can launch your business career with confidence.

Graduates are trained to be job ready in a variety of industries, including finance, software, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, fashion and media, or successfully start their own business.

The rigorous curriculum covers a wide range of core business functions, including leadership, strategy, operations, accounting and marketing, and prepares students for on-the-job challenges.

Overview

Intakes:

January, April, July, October.

Duration:

as few as 2.5 years

Working Adults Tuition Bursary 

From all the students who apply for the aforementioned on campus bursary, one student each from our BC and ON campuses respectively will be selected to get a full tuition bursary. The bursary will offer a 100% tuition coverage for the selected students.

The bursary is open to all new BBA students who:
 Are 18 years of age or older
 Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
 Fulfill the BBA program admission requirements

Bursaries Available

On Campus Bursary

Eligible students studying in British Columbia can apply to get a 35% tuition bursary on all courses completed on campus.
For eligible students studying in Ontario, Yorkville University offers a 35% tuition bursary on all courses completed on campus.

Specializations Offered

Specialization in Accounting

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting provides you with the technical, analytical and interpretive skills required for a successful career in the accounting field. The program offers specialized knowledge in accounting policy choices and the criteria by which such choices are made, as well as develops skills in analyzing financial statements. You will learn how managers use accounting information to make effective business decisions and study different types of reports, financial statements and analytical tools which may be used by managers to effectively plan, coordinate, evaluate and monitor performance of an organization. Culminating in a Capstone course, the Accounting specialization requires you to demonstrate the financial and managerial accounting knowledge acquired in earlier coursework and complete a comprehensive auditing project. 

AccountingEnergy ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProject ManagementGeneral

SPECIALIZATIONS OFFERED

Accounting
(Study On Campus in Vancouver, BC)

The Yorkville University Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a Specialization in Accounting equips you with the professional knowledge, skills and designation prerequisites to succeed in today’s job market.

The industry-driven program uniquely develops analytical and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, communication and problem solving, and was designed to meet the needs of employers.

Auditing, business processes and management accounting are covered by the rigorous curriculum, and a capstone project allows students to apply and integrate knowledge in a practical business case scenario.

Energy Management
(Study On Campus in Vancouver, BC)

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Energy Management is designed to provide you with the practical skills and international perspective required for a successful career in the energy management field.

The program offers specialized knowledge in federal and provincial government policy and regulation affecting the energy industry. You will gain an understanding of the oil, natural gas and electricity markets, with a focus on how supply and demand factors influence energy prices.

The Energy Management specialization helps you understand the decision-making role of the operations manager in transforming organizational inputs into desired outputs. You will be provided with the tools to understand the complexities of international energy markets, and the impact of global government policy on energy development.

The specialization culminates in a Capstone course, where you will work in teams to develop an impact assessment of a proposed new energy project within a Canadian jurisdiction.

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain Management is designed to provide you with an understanding of the systems and decision-making required for a successful career in the supply chain management field.

The program offers specialized knowledge in the components of supply chain from purchasing through sales and distribution, using information technology to achieve strategic and organizational objectives. The courses cover a wide range of topics including improving speed to market; enabling online purchasing/supply chain functions, production, distribution and logistics systems; inventory management; enterprise system evaluation and supplier selection; financial considerations; outsourcing and partnership options; competitive bidding and negotiation; contracts; client service and satisfaction issues. You will also learn about the design of logistics networks and the management of transportation infrastructures.

Supply Chain Management
(Study On Campus in Vancouver, BC)

Project Management
(Study On Campus in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON)

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management is a multi-disciplinary study of business administration. The program content is aligned with the requirements established by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and helps you fulfil some of the eligibility requirements for PMI’s certifications. You will also compare various project life cycles to agile project management and thoroughly work through all elements of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide).

As part of the Project Management specialization, you will collaborate to appraise the content and format of project management plans for small, medium and large projects while creating plans for the management of risk, quality, human resources, communications and procurement for one or more sample projects.

The Project Management specialization culminates in a Capstone course, where you work in teams to develop a project management plan, and prepare for project execution, monitoring, control and closedown.

General
(Study On Campus in Vancouver, BC)

The Bachelor of Business Administration online degree at Yorkville University allows you to advance your career while you study from home or at work or even while commuting.

Graduates gain the professional knowledge, skills and designation prerequisites to confidently apply for managerial positions or pursue higher-paid employment opportunities. Designed for mid-career professionals who want a solid business education for future growth, as well as entry-level workers who want to advance quickly, the program can be completed in as few as 2.5 years.

The rigorous curriculum is taught by industry-experienced faculty and covers core business functions, including leadership, strategy, operations, finance and marketing.

Professional Designations

Accounting Specialization

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA)

CPA Canada is the national organization established to support a unified accounting profession in Canada. CPAs are highly attractive to employers for their expertise in contributing to improved efficiency and growth. Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Business Administration students who obtain a final grade of 65% or higher can bypass certain CPA courses and, for these courses, proceed to write the associated final CPA examinations. This recognition provides Yorkville University students with a faster pathway to obtain both a degree and a Chartered Professional Accountants designation.

The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)

The CPA has approved credit transfer of certain BBA courses towards its following professional certifications:

- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP

- Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)

Supply Chain Management Specialization

Earn prerequisites towards applying to become a Certified Supply Chain Management Professional. Certified Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) are sought after in the supply chain industry, which is projected to create 50,000 new jobs over the next five years. The accreditation agreement with Supply Chain Canada expedites the process of obtaining a CSCMP designation for graduates of the BBA program. Students who obtain a grade of B or higher in their BBA receive advanced standing towards fivemodules and two workshop courses of the CSCMP program. For more information, please visit the Supply Chain Canada website or contact an Admissions Advisor.

Project Management Specialization

Yorkville University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management has been developed and structured to align with the requirements established by: Project Management Institute (PMI). Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world’s leading project management organization. Applicants with PMI certifications are highly sought-after by employers and stakeholders, and respected by colleagues.Yorkville University’s alignment with PMI’s requirements provides students with a pathway to obtaining both a BBA degree and the following PMI certifications: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP)

Benefits For Students

Students can meet the 23-hour project management education requirement by completing one BBA in Project Management course, and can write the CAPM certification exam before graduating.

CAPM Eligibility

PMP Eligibility

Students can meet the 35-hour project management education requirement by completing two BBA in Project Management courses, and will further need 4,500 hours of leading and directing projects, instead of 7,500 hours, to be able to write the PMP certification exam.

I always felt I could do more and Yorkville University pushed me to take that next step. Two weeks after graduation, I got promoted.

Hubert Wong

BBA Graduate

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The vision of Yorkville University is of a Canadian national university dedicated to providing accessible, practitioner-oriented degree and diploma programs leading to and enhancing professional careers. At Yorkville University, students experience the flexibility needed to earn a degree while balancing other commitments in a supportive, collaborative and interactive learning community.

WHY STUDY AT YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY

CORE BENEFITS

Flexibility

Attend school in Toronto or Vancouver with flexible learning hours to maximize your on-campus and off-campus work hours.

Accelerated Degrees

Get up to 60 transfer credits and complete a 4-year BBA degree in as few as 2.5 years.

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

Assistance from the Start

From the admission process through to graduation, student services is committed to your success.

Full-time Tutoring

Learning support services are available 24/7 for math, research, writing and resource challenges.

Writing Lab

Interactive resource and proof-reading service to enhance and refine writing and grammar skills.

INTERACTION

Small Class Sizes

Enhanced learning that facilitates engagement, participation and personalized attention.

Networking

Build connections with faculty and fellow students from all over Canada.

Expert Faculty

Mentored by professional faculty dedicated to creating an engaging and rigorous learning environment.

Multiple Intakes

4 annual intakes to get you started with the program as soon as you are ready for a challenging and rewarding academic program.

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Locations

Yorkville Landing, Suite 102
100 Woodside Lane
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada, E3C 2R9

Federicton Campus

© Yorkville University

Vancouver Campus

88 6th Street
 New Westminster, British Columbia
Canada, V3L 5B3

Steeles Campus

2000 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, Ontario
Canada, L4K 4N1

Toronto Campus

460 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M4Y 1W9

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Yorkville University offers five programs that are designated in New Brunswick and are delivered online: a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA General), a Master of Education in Adult Education (M.Ed), and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed). The New Brunswick campus also offers an online associate diploma in Interior Decorating. Yorkville University also offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (General), and with specializations in Accounting, Energy Management, Project Management and Supply Chain Management. These programs have received consent in British Columbia and are delivered on campus and online.

In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management, a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID), and a Bachelor of Creative Arts, all of which are delivered on campus and online. The institution has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) to offer the BBA for a 7-year term starting 04/06/2017 and the BID for a 5-year term starting 04/06/2017 and the BCA for a 7-year term starting 12/17/2020. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).

*With full course load, year-round study and/or approved transfer credits. Applicants are encouraged to contact an Admissions Advisor.

Project Management Institute (PMI) - Toronto

Project Management Institute (PMI) Toronto offers Yorkville University students studying toward their BBA degree in Project Management a number of perks, including: a customized mentorship program; volunteering opportunities within various PMI-organized community or industry initiatives; complimentary event registrations at PMI Toronto events, and assistance in securing both guest speakers and sponsors for their capstone projects.