Penticton,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration in Kelowna Canada | Okanagan College
Okanagan College
|
Kelowna Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
16,960
(c. USD12,195.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This four-year specialized degree program emphasizes business within Canadian and global markets. The first year establishes a comprehensive business foundation, while later years offer concentrations in Accounting, Financial Services, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, Management, and Marketing. Students may also choose a General Studies track to select electives across multiple disciplines. The curriculum includes both business and non-business elective options. For those whose aspirations don't align with predefined specializations, the BBA program offers customization to tailor your studies to your specific career goals. Begin by downloading the BBA degree planner to design your personalized academic path. Our program goes beyond theoretical learning, emphasizing practical application through real-world projects guided by experienced faculty. You'll gain hands-on experience by working directly with local businesses, applying classroom knowledge to actual business challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
English 12 with minimum 70% or alternatives.
Students graduating from secondary school in or prior to 2012:
A minimum of 85% in Applications of Mathematics 12 or a minimum of 60% in either Principles of Mathematics 12 or an equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
Students entering Grade 10 in or after 2010 and/or completing the new mathematics curriculum:
A minimum of 60% in one of Pre-calculus Grade 12, Foundations of Mathematics Grade 12, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 12, Apprenticeship Mathematics 12or the equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
Secondary students who enter the Business Administration degree or diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 may request credit for BUAD 111 (Financial Accounting I).
Selective Admission Process:
Applicants will be granted admission based on their grade average for English, Mathematics and two other academic courses chosen to the advantage of the applicant.
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time secondary study for at least one year.
Secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
Mature applicants without Mathematics 12 can take the Mathematics diagnostic test, administered by Okanagan College. A minimum score of 20/25 is required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 110
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
English 12 with minimum 70% or alternatives.
Students graduating from secondary school in or prior to 2012:
A minimum of 85% in Applications of Mathematics 12 or a minimum of 60% in either Principles of Mathematics 12 or an equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
Students entering Grade 10 in or after 2010 and/or completing the new mathematics curriculum:
A minimum of 60% in one of Pre-calculus Grade 12, Foundations of Mathematics Grade 12, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 12, Apprenticeship Mathematics 12or the equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
Secondary students who enter the Business Administration degree or diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 may request credit for BUAD 111 (Financial Accounting I).
Selective Admission Process:
Applicants will be granted admission based on their grade average for English, Mathematics and two other academic courses chosen to the advantage of the applicant.
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time secondary study for at least one year.
Secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
Mature applicants without Mathematics 12 can take the Mathematics diagnostic test, administered by Okanagan College. A minimum score of 20/25 is required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 110
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
Tuition
CAD
16,960