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Registrars_OfficeYour Next Step Toward a Career in Business 


It doesn’t matter if you’re coming out of high school or are coming back to school as a mature student. The Business Administration program can help you find the career you want in this booming industry. Here’s what you’ll need to take your next step.

 

High School Graduates

 

to the Bachelor of Business Administration, the Diploma in Business Administration, or the Certificate in Business Administration, if you have achieved the following:



 

        • A minimum of five overall university preparatory Grade 12 classes, including English, with an overall average of at least 70%, and no individual grade below 60%. If your overall average is between 65% and 69%, you will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
        • You must have achieved a grade of at least 65% in Grade 12 English.  For admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration, Certificate in Business Administration, or the Certificate in Marketing, you must also have completed Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic math.
        • You can be admitted to the Certificate in Accounting only if you have five completed units of academic study, or are working in business or an allied field..


        • If you are an Ontario student, a combination of U Level and M Level courses will be considered as university preparatory courses.


        • If you are a Québec student, you need one year of CEGEP credits (12 credits). If you have 24 CEGEP credits, you can be admitted with up to five full units (10 half-unit courses) of transfer credit. If you’re an international student, you can transfer your credits and often earn as much as 50% of your degree.

For more information regarding admission to the tourism and hospitality management programs at the Mount, or for admissions information for international students, please see refer to the High School Requirements for admission. 


MSVU-NSCC, NBCC and Holland College Two Plus Two Program 

The Mount Saint Vincent University Business Administration Program has an agreement in place with Nova Scotia Community College, New Brunswick Community College and PEI’s Holland College.  If you are a graduate of the NSCC two-year Business Diploma, you will automatically receive 10 full units (20 half-unit courses) of transfer credit in the Bachelor of Business Administration program. This means you can finish your BBA in two years. Click on the link for more information about course transfers, or contact Miriam Gallant, the administrative assistant of the Dept. of Business and Tourism, by phone (902) 457-6175, or email, msvu.ca.


Mature StudentsMature Learners

Learning is a lifelong experience. If your educational journey is about to begin, and you have been out of school for some time, you are considered a mature learner. Mature learners are admitted on a case-by-case basis. When you apply for admission, please include a statement of educational goals, a resume, transcripts from previous study, and any additional documentation of professional training or experience. You should include both volunteer and paid employment skills. An interview will be arranged with an academic advisor prior to admission to discuss your educational possibilities. For more information on admission for mature learners, refer to Admission procedures for MSVU.

Mature Students

Transferring Credit from Previous Study or Work Experience
If you have completed similar courses at other universities or community college, you may qualify for transfer credit. You can request transfer credit by providing transcripts and detailed course outlines from your previous institution for admissions assessment.

If you have considerable work experience in the field or relevant professional credentials, you can complete a Portfolio Learning Assessment. Your portfolio must include employers' letters, diplomas, certificates, and/or transcripts. All materials in the portfolio must be clearly linked to the courses that you feel are the equivalent of your experience. The portfolio is submitted to the Registrar's Office for assessment by faculty.

You can also challenge for course credit if you cannot transfer credit, or if you cannot provide a portfolio for assessment. Challenges usually involve completing course assignments and examinations.

You can transfer a maximum of 50% of the credits required for any credential: certificate, diploma, or degree. By combining portfolio assessment, transfer credit, and challenge for credit, you can obtain a maximum of 75% of a credential. If you have considerable work experience or coursework, you are urged to discuss your situation with a faculty member prior to registering for classes. For more information on transfer courses from previous study please see Admission requirements.

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