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Learn about the world of business in a Canadian and international context. Year one and two will provide you with a solid foundation in general business, after which you will be able to specialize in Accounting, Financial Services, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, Management, and Marketing.

More than simply theory, our business program is based on students applying what they learn in a practical use setting. Your professors have real-life expertise and will design projects that allow you to use your growing knowledge in a hands-on manner, often connecting you directly to local business owners for authentic results.

This unique four-year degree program focuses on business in the Canadian and international context. Year one of the program provides a solid foundation in general business. In subsequent years, specializations are available in Accounting, Financial Services, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, Management, and Marketing. A General Studies specialization is also available to those who want to take elective courses from a variety of specialties. Business and non-business electives are also part of the program.

Finance Specialty

While satisfying all the requirements outlined above for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, students must include the following courses in their Business elective choices to specialize in Finance.

Complete at least 8 of the following:
BUAD 208 - Canadian Income Tax I
BUAD 234 - Retirement Income Planning
BUAD 235 - Insurance and Estate Planning
BUAD 251 - Personal Financial Planning
BUAD 296 - Long-term Capital Management
BUAD 350 - Capital Markets
BUAD 353 - Derivative Securities
BUAD 354 - Financial Modelling for Equity Analysis and Valuation
BUAD 356 - Taxation and Investment Planning
BUAD 360 - Canadian Financial Institutions
BUAD 361 - Selected Topics: Finance
BUAD 468 - Selected Topics: Finance
BUAD 369 - Canadian Income Tax II
BUAD 450 - Investment Management
BUAD 460 - Investing in Financial Institutions
BUAD 461 - Applied Corporate Finance
As 1 of the above 8 courses, students can also select BUAD 250 - Canadian Securities

This program is offered partially at Vernon, Penticton and Salmon Arm campus. Regional delivery of studies can differ according to the campus location, the first and second years of study is available at every campus. Some courses are also available by online delivery and distance education and students can combine on campus courses with online and distance courses.