Diploma in Business Administration (University Transfer)  

 

Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, has established an articulation agreement with Dorset College in Vancouver, British Columbia. Students at Dorset College, who have completed the Diploma in Business Administration (University Transfer) Program, may transfer to the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Program at Acadia University provided that they have successfully completed the following 20 out of the 26required courses at Dorset College.

COMP 100 Computer Usage I	ACCT 200 Financial Accounting
ECON 100 Micro Economics	ACCT 250 Managerial Accounting
ECON 150 Macro Economics	COMM 200 Business Communications
ENGL 100 Writing & Research I	COMM 250 Business Communications II
ENGL 150 Writing & Research II	FINA 200 Corporate Finance
MATH 100 Calculus	MARK 200 Fundamentals of Marketing
MATH 150 Matrices for Management	MGMT 200 Management & Organizational Theory
PHIL 100 Critical Thinking (Philosophy)	MGMT 250 Management Sciences
SOCI 100 Sociology I	STAT 200 Statistics I
SOCI 150 Sociology II	STAT 250 Statistics II
ANTH 100 Anthropology I	PSYC 100 Psychology I
ANTH 100 Anthropology II	PSYC 100 Psychology II
SOCI 150 Sociology II	STAT 250 Statistics II
COMP 200 Computer Usage II	PHIL 150 Introductory to Ethics

 

Note: Students must complete each of the 20 required courses at Dorset College with a minimum grade of 60% (except for both English 100 and English 150, in which students must achieve a minimum grade of 65%). In addition, students must complete all 20 required university courses with a minimum overall grade point average of 70% in order to be eligible to transfer to Acadia University.

Students can obtain a Dorset College Diploma in Business Administration by completing the above 20 out of the 26 courses.

 

Why Choose Acadia?

Acadia University has succeeded in providing over 160 years of quality university education. Acadia is the first university to be ranked number one in all four categories (Best Overall, Highest Quality, Most Innovative, and Leaders of Tomorrow) in the national reputational ranking in the MacLean’s magazine annual survey of primarily undergraduate schools in Canada. Acadia offers over 200 degree combinations from the faculties of Arts, Science, Professional Studies and Theology. Acadia has been ranked in the MacLean’s annual university rankings as one of the top ten primarily undergraduate Canadian universities for 9 consecutive years, and continues to innovate their programs to maintain their standing in the rankings. Acadia University is located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, approximately one hour’s drive from Halifax, Atlantic Canada’s largest city.

Acadia Advantage

The Acadia Advantage is an academic initiative unique in Canada that integrates the use of notebook computers into the undergraduate curriculum. It is an exciting undertaking that enhances the University’s teaching and learning environment. Acadia’s students use laptop computers during the academic year, and their computers become an integral part of their learning experience. By participating in The Acadia Advantage, students will use today’s technology to develop the advanced analytical skills they need to adapt to ever-changing study and work environments. Students use their computers to collect and analyze data, download class notes, take practice tests, e-mail their professors, participate in class chat groups, and undertake research for papers using the wealth of information available on the Internet. Many of Acadia’s classrooms are fully wired (there are over 7,000 data ports), as are most common areas and all residence rooms, thus enabling students to have access to the network whenever they wish. Acadia also now has wireless networks in designated campus buildings.

The Fred C. Manning – School of Business Administration

The goal of the Fred C. Manning School of Business Administration is to develop the business leaders of tomorrow. Through the successes of the Acadia Advantage Program and the unique e-Business Program, Acadia inspires the curiosity and ambition in students to do exceptional things. Acadia is committed to developing intellectually and technologically component graduates who will conduct themselves with the highest standards of integrity, and will engage in exceptional endeavours in a dynamic global economy. Acadia has formed a partnership with Dorset College of Vancouver, British Columbia, giving qualified students the unique opportunity to enter the third year of an Acadia bachelor’s degree after completing 20 University Transfer courses at Dorset College.

A Distinguished University

Acadia has been consistently ranked as the best Canadian undergraduate university in annual surveys amongst CEOs and business professionals by MacLean’s newsmagazine. Providing world-class business education to students for more than forty years, the business program is one of the reasons Acadia continues to receive such high rankings. The School of Business teaches students to become analytical, innovative thinkers committed to lifelong learning. Their goal is to create graduates who pursue their careers with integrity, initiative, and intellectual curiosity. Graduates will be able to communicate professionally, adapt to change, and work both independently and cooperatively.

Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program is an intensive degree that teaches students how to manage and resolve issues in all areas of an organization. During the program, students have the opportunity to study in the following majors:

• Accounting
• Business Technology
• Employment Relations
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management and Organizational Theory

How to apply

Please refer to the “Application Procedure” section for more information.