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BACHELOR OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
FACULTY OF BUSINESS
General Office:
Philip W. Oland Hall, Room 245
Mailing Address: Faculty of Business,
University of New Brunswick,
100 Tucker Park Road,
Saint John, N. B.
Canada, E2L 4L5
Phone:
(506) 648-5570 / 800-50-UNBSJ
Fax:
(506) 648-5574
Email:
business@unbsj.ca
Website:
http://www.unbsj.ca/business
NOTE: For Faculty listing, please see Bachelor of Business Administration program section.
An articulation agreement is a formal, systematic, written collaboration between two institutions
designed to identify block transfer credits and to clarify requirements to facilitate student transfers
between the two institutions. These agreements are approved by the Maritime Provinces Higher
Education Commission and are regularly updated to reflect any changes in curriculum or requirements
at the institutions involved.
The Faculty of Business at UNBSJ offers articulated programs in Accounting, Electronic Commerce,
General Business and Hospitality and Tourism leading to The Bachelor of Applied Management (BAM).
Students first earn a diploma from a participating community college and then enter the third year of
the BAM at UNBSJ.
The BAM in Hospitality and Tourism also offers a high school entry option whereby students attend
UNBSJ in their first year, transfer to the New Brunswick Community College in St. Andrew’s for their
second year and return to UNBSJ to complete the final two years of the degree.
The programs are designed to offer students the opportunity to experience two very different types of
learning environments while they develop proficiency in both the theoretical and applied areas of their
chosen fields.
I. University Regulations on Admission and Academic Regulations
Students are strongly advised to read the General University Regulations, Section B of this Calendar,
and in particular the subsection headed "Grading System and Classification". The General University
Regulations will govern any point not covered in the regulations that follow. Questions concerning the
application of regulations should be directed to the Registrar.
II. BAM Regulations for Students in the Degree Program
A. Grading and Classification
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The regulations in respect to the BAM degree are expressed in terms of letter grades, credit
hours and grade point averages. These are explained in Section B of the Calendar. In order to
take a BA or HTM course that has a prerequisite, student must earn a C or better in the
prerequisite course(s), regardless of the program in which the student is registered.
Note: A grade of C or better is necessary in all required and elective courses (including work
term reports, where applicable). A grade of D or better is necessary for all options.
B. Credit Hours
The number of credit hours assigned each course is stated in Section F of this Calendar. (In
most cases the Faculty of Business assigns a 6 chs weight to a two-term course and a 3 chs
weight to a term course). Due to differences in the methods used by the various Faculties in
the calculation of credit hours, students who elect to register for courses taught outside of the
Faculty of Business should note the following:
1. For purposes of the BAM degree, any course taught outside of the Faculty of Business,
which has a course number ending in zero (0) and which is taught over the full
academic year, will receive the number of credit hours normally assigned by the
Faculty in which the course is taught, up to a maximum of 6.
2. For purposes of the BAM degree, any course taught outside of the Faculty of Business,
which has a course number ending in other than zero (0) and which is offered in one
term of the academic year, will receive the number of credit hours normally assigned
by the Faculty in which the course is taught, up to a maximum of 3. Normally courses
of less than 3 credit hours will not be considered for credit.
3. Students may take up to 3 one-credit hour courses of an academic nature during their
program.
C. Grade Point Average
1. See Section B of this Calendar for detailed regulations on standing and promotion
requirements.
2. A student who has been registered in the BAM program and who withdrew while on
probation or who was required to withdraw from the program will not be eligible to reenter the program without the approval of the Faculty of Business.
3. To earn the BAM degree, a student must successfully complete at least 60 chs in
approved courses at UNB and must achieve a minimum grade of C in all courses
designated as required or elective.
D. Transfer Students
The University regulations in respect to students transferring to the BAM degree program from
another UNB degree program and students transferring to UNB from another university or
post-secondary institution are stated in the General Regulations of the University.
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Course credits may only be transferred from another university when the grade is equivalent
to at least a C at UNB.
At least half the credit hours for the BAM degree must be taken at UNB and must normally
include all the required courses in the BAM degree program. (Students may be permitted to
take some of these courses elsewhere with the prior permission of the Faculty of Business and
the Registrar.)
E.
Changes in Degree Requirements
Improvements in the BAM program may lead to changes in the requirements for the degree.
The University reserves the right to require candidates already enrolled to meet the revised
requirements.
F.
Normal Course Loads
The normal course load for students in the BAM program will be five courses per term.
Students with a cumulative gpa of at least 2. 5 may, with the written permission of the
Manager of Undergraduate Programs or the Assistant Dean, take a maximum of six courses in
a given term.
G. Repeating Courses
A student who fails to obtain a grade of C or better in a required course must retake the
course as soon as it becomes available during a session in which the student is in attendance.
A student may take a course a maximum of three times (including Ws but excluding courses
which are designated with the “#” notation). Beyond that, the student must obtain the
permission of the Dean of the student’s Faculty to register again in the repeated course. See
University Regulations section VIII.I.
H. Course Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet all the requirements specified for the
degree. These include the minimum credit hour requirements, minimum grade point averages,
minimum grades in specified courses, successful completion of all specifically required courses,
and compliance with the restrictions on elective and option courses.
Students are advised to consult Section F of this Calendar for detailed course descriptions,
including the number of credit hours assigned to each course.
I.
Minors and Concentrations
1. Minors in specific business or hospitality and tourism disciplines are not offered. The
Faculty of Business will accept all minors as laid out by the offering faculty except as
noted below. Students should note that pursuing a minor may require them to
complete more than the minimum number of credit hours required for the BAM
degree. Compulsory or required courses in a student’s degree program normally may
not form part of the Minor.
a.
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A minor in Economics will be awarded to BAM students who achieve a
minimum grade of C in:
i.
ECON 2013 and ECON 2023 , and
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ii.
b.
any additional 9 chs in upper level Economics courses. (ECON
2103 and ECON 3114 are recommended for 6 of the 9 chs).
A minor in Mathematics will be awarded to BAM students who achieve a
minimum grade of C in:
i.
ii.
MATH 1003 , MATH 1013 , and either MATH 1503 or MATH 2213 , and
an additional 15 chs in Math courses at second year level or above.
Maximum 6 chs of approved substitutes may be allowed in
consultation with the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
2. BAM students may earn concentrations as outlined in the regulations for the BBA
degree under Section E.VIII.J of this calendar. Students should note that pursuing a
concentration may require them to complete more than the minimum number of credit
hours required for the BAM degree. Compulsory or required courses in a student’s
degree program normally may not form part of the concentration.
J.
BAM with a Certificate in Community Leadership
This program is designed to add value to students’ degrees by allowing for participation in the
activities required to complete the certificate program. These requirements will include
academic course work available as part of the degree program as well as community
volunteerism and professional development activities. The certificate program offers students
the opportunity to differentiate themselves from other business graduates through
professional development, leadership growth, community involvement and networking
activities.
The program will consist of four specific academic courses, 40 hours/term for 4 terms of
volunteer service in the PALS program, 3 workshops, 1 PALS training course.
Eligibility:
o
o
o
Open to BBA and BAM students who will be entering their 3rd year of the program.
Applicants must have a CGPA of 2.7 or higher.
Applicants must present a combination of academic success, community service and
other extra-curricular activities.
Admission:
o
Complete and submit an application form.
-
o
o
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Submit a statement outlining your interest in the program and explaining your vision
of the role of community leaders.
Submit a resume detailing community service and extra-curricular activities you have
been or currently are involved in.
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Submit an unofficial transcript.
Continued participation in the program after acceptance requires student to maintain a CGPA
of 2.7 or higher. Enrolment in the program will be limited to a maximum of 15 students each
year.
III. Degree Standing on Graduation
At graduation all successful candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Applied Management shall be
listed in alphabetical order within the appropriate degree category as stated below:
a.
Distinction:
A student who attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.8 over the final 60 ch of
course work and no grade less than B- (2.7) over the final 60 chs of course work shall
graduate with Distinction.
b.
First Division:
A student who attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 shall graduate in First
Division.
c.
Second Division:
A student who attains a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 but less than 3.5 shall
graduate in Second Division.
d.
Third Division:
A student who attains a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.5 shall graduate in
Third Division.
IV. Bachelor of Applied Management Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Elective and option courses for all BAM programs may be chosen from the following:
Humanities and Classics, English, French, German, Greek, History, Humanities, Latin, Philosophy,
Languages
Spanish (or other courses as approved by the Faculty of Business)
Social Sciences
Gender Studies, Geography, Information & Communication Studies, International
Studies, Linguistics, Politics, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology (or other courses
as approved by the Faculty of Business)
Business
All courses prefixed with BA which are not listed as required for specific BAM
programs
Other
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Geology, Hospitality and Tourism
Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Science, or other
courses as approved by the Faculty of Business.
It is the responsibility of students to ascertain that their elective and option courses are acceptable for
BAM degree credit. Credit will not be granted for CHEM 1831 , CS 1703 , ECON 1004 , ESL 1301 , ESL
1302 , ESL 1303 , FREN 1103 , MATH 1863 , MATH 2633 , MATH 3633 or PSYC 1273 in the BAM
program. Credit will be granted for only one of MATH 1001 , MATH 1003 , MATH 1823 , or MATH
2853 .
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Students enrolled in a degree or certificate program under the aegis of the Faculty of Business are not
to register in the following courses or similar courses without prior permission of the Faculty of
Business: ECON 1073 , PSYC 2102 , PSYC 2901 , PSYC 3913 , STAT 1793 , STAT 2263 , STAT
2264 , STAT 2593 , STAT 2793 or STAT 3093 (The content of these courses is similar to required or
optional BBA or BAM courses).
Note: Students should contact the Faculty of Business at the beginning of each regular academic year
for a revised list of courses in this category.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT - ACCOUNTING
Admission Requirements
Students must have successfully completed the two-year Business Technology program with the
Accounting Option at NBCC-Saint John, or an equivalent program, with an average of at least 70%.
Additional admission requirements will depend upon the institution from which a student graduated.
Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Students must successfully complete at least 60 chs of course work and must obtain the minimum
required grades in all required, elective and option courses specifically required for the degree and in
the prerequisites for those courses.
Candidates for the degree must successfully complete the following credit hours:
a.
36 chs of required courses
b.
3 chs Accounting Elective chosen from BA 4223. BA 4237, BA 4238 or BA 4242
c.
3 chs Finance Elective chosen from BA 4437, BA 4455, ECON 3114 or other courses as
approved by the Faculty of Business
d.
3 chs Elective courses chosen from ICS 2001, IS 1001, IS 1002, SOCI 2413, ECON 2091, 3
chs Psychology or other courses as approved by the Faculty of Business.
e.
3 chs Business Elective chosen from BA 3123, BA 3134, BA 3557 , BA 4101, BA 4193 or other
business course as approved by the Faculty of Business.
f.
12 chs options, with no more than 3 chs from business
Example of a Typical Student's Program BAM Accounting Degree
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Third Year
Fall Term
MATH 1853, BA 2123, BA 2504, Electives or Options - 6 chs
Winter Term BA 2606, BA 3224, BA 3672, Electives or Options - 6 chs
Fourth Year
Fall Term
BA 4207, BA 4221, BA 4229, Electives or Options - 6 chs
Winter Term BA 2858, BA 3304, BA 3623, Electives or Options - 6 chs
BACHELOR OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT - ELECTRONIC
COMMERCE
Admission Requirements
Students must have successfully completed the two-year Business Technology program with the EBusiness Option at NBCC-Saint John, or an equivalent program, with an average of at least 70%.
Additional admission requirements will depend upon the institution from which a student graduated.
Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Students must have successfully complete at least 60 chs of course work and must obtain the
minimum required grades in all required, elective and option courses specifically required for the
degree and in the prerequisites for those courses.
Candidates for the degree must successfully complete the following credit hours:
a.
39 chs of required courses;
b.
6 chs of Electives chosen from BA 3125, BA 3328, , BA 3661 , BA 4108, BA 4126, BA 4223, IT
2773 or other courses as approved by the Faculty of Business;
c.
6 chs of Electives chosen from BA 3557. BA 4866, an ICS course as approved by the Faculty of
Business or other courses as approved by the Faculty of Business;
d.
3 chs of Elective chosen from ECON 2091, SOCI 2413 or 3 chs PSYC or other courses as
approved by the Faculty of Business;
e.
6 chs of non-business Options.
Example of a Typical Student's Program BAM Electronic Commerce Degree
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Third Year
Fall Term
MATH 1853, BA 2123, BA 2217, BA 2663, Electives or Options - 3 chs .
Winter Term BA 2504 , BA 2606, BA 3126, BA 3672, Electives or Options - 3 chs.
FOURTH YEAR
Fall Term
BA 2858, BA 3129, Electives or Options - 9 chs.
Winter Term BA 3304, BA 3305, BA 3718, Electives or Options - 6 chs.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT - GENERAL BUSINESS
Admission Requirements
Completion of an approved diploma program from a recognized college with a minimum overall
average of 70%.
Curriculum and Degree Requirements
Students must successfully complete at least 60 chs of course work and must obtain the minimum
required grades in all required, elective and option courses specifically required for the degree and in
the prerequisites for those courses.
Candidates for the degree must successfully complete the following credit hours:
a.
successful completion with a grade of "C"
6 chs Accounting as approved by the Faculty of Business
6 chs Marketing as approved by the Faculty of Business
3 chs Management as approved by the Faculty of Business
3 chs Human Resource Management as approved by the Faculty of Business
3 chs Finance as approved by the Faculty of Business
9 chs Operations & Information Mgt as approved by the Faculty of Business
3 chs Electronic Commerce as approved by the Faculty of Business
3 chs Law as approved by the Faculty of Business
3 chs Integrated Strategy as approved by the Faculty of Business
b.
c.
Students who have completed courses in any of these areas at a level judged to be
appropriate may be permitted to substitute alternate UNB degree credit courses as approved
by the Faculty of Business and following general practice as applied to all degree programs.
successful completion, with a minimum grade of C, of 9 chs of business electives normally
chosen from third and fourth level courses.
d.
successful completion, with a minimum grade of C, of 6 chs of economics as approved by the
Faculty of Business
e.
successful completion, with a minimum grade of C, of 6 chs of non-business courses
acceptable to the Faculty of Business.
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Example of a Typical Student's Program BAM General Business
(assuming no advanced standing for core required business or economics courses in their college
diploma or other recognized post-secondary studies)
Third Year
Fall Term
BA 1216 , BA 1605 , BA 2123 , BA2504 , ECON 1013
Winter Term BA 2217 , BA 2303 , BA 2606 , BA 2858 , ECON 1023
Fourth Year
Fall Term
BA 3304 , BA 3425 , BA 3672 , Electives or Non-Business Options - 6 chs.
Winter Term BA 3705 , BA 4101 , Electives or Non-Business Options - 9 chs.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT - HOSPITALITY AND
TOURISM
ADMISSION
a.
High School Entry ("3+1" Program)
Students must have an overall average of 75% in English 122, Trigonometry and 3-Space +
Advanced Math with an intro to Calculus and 3 electives. In addition they must achieve a
minimum of 60% in English 122 and Math 120.
b.
College Entry ("2+2" Program)
Students must have successfully completed a two-year diploma program in Hospitality and
Tourism at a recognized community college with an average of at least 70%. Additional
admission requirements will depend upon the institution from which a student graduated.
Students should contact the Faculty of Business for details.
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION COMPONENT
Students may choose the co-op mode. Work terms follow years 2 and 3 for High School entry
students; a work term follows year 3 (i.e. first year at UNBSJ) for College entry students. These work
terms provide "hands on" multi-level practical experiences.
CURRICULUM AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A. High School Entry
Students must successfully complete at least 90 chs of course work and must obtain the
minimum required grades in all required and elective courses specifically required for the
degree and in the prerequisites for those courses.
College Entry 2+2
Students must successfully complete at least 60 chs of course work and must obtain the
minimum required grades in all required, elective and option courses specifically required for
the degree and in the prerequisites for those courses.
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B. Candidates for the degree must successfully complete the following:
High School Entry ("3+1")
a. 48 chs of required courses;
b. 6 chs of Social Science Electives;
c. 6 chs of Humanities and/or Languages Electives;
d. 12 chs chosen from approved HTM Electives (includes BA 4108 );
e. 18 chs of options (see list below) of which no more than 12 chs may be at the
introductory level, and no more than 6 chs may be chosen from HTM or business
courses); and
f. 30 chs of block transfer credit in hospitality and tourism from an approved community
college.
College Entry ("2+2")
g.
h.
i.
j.
30 chs required courses;
12 chs chosen from approved HTM electives (includes BA 4108 );
18 chs of Options (see list below) of which no more than 12 chs may be at the
introductory level and no more than 6 chs may be chosen from HTM or business
courses; and
60 chs of block transfer credit in hospitality and tourism from an approved community
college.
C. Course Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring that they meet all the requirements specified for the
degree. These include the minimum credit hour requirements, minimum grade point averages,
minimum grades in specified courses, successful completion of all specifically required courses,
elective and option courses and compliance with the restrictions on elective courses as in
regulation IV above. Students are advised to consult Section H of this calendar for detailed
course descriptions, including the number of credit hours assigned to each course. An elective
course is one chosen from a specified group of courses, e.g. "from Social Science or Business".
An option course is an approved course chosen by the student from any approved discipline.
Electives:
o
o
o
o
Humanities and Languages: Classics, English, French, German, Greek, History,
Humanities, Latin, Philosophy, Spanish (or other courses as approved by the Faculty of
Business)
Social Sciences: Gender Studies, Geography, Information & Communication Studies,
International Studies, Linguistics, Politics, Psychology, Social Science, Sociology (or
other courses as approved by the Faculty of Business)
Business: All courses prefixed with BA which are not listed as required below.
Hospitality & Tourism: All courses prefixed with HTM which are not listed as required
below.
Please note that BAMHT 2+2 students may NOT choose HTM1103 as an elective.
Options: Except as noted in section IV above, options may be chosen from any of the elective
areas listed above as well as: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Geology,
Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Science, or other courses as approved by the
Faculty of Business.
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EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL STUDENT'S PROGRAM
High School Entry - BAMHT Degree (“3+1")
First Year: Fall Term
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Math 1853 Math for Business I*
3 chs Option**
ECON 1013 Intro to Microeconomics
Social Science Elective*
Humanities or Language Elective*
First Year: Winter Term
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HTM 1103 Introduction to Tourism
BA 1216 Accounting for Managers I
ECON 1023 Intro to Macroeconomics
Social Science Elective*
Humanities or Language Elective*
Second Year: Fall and Winter Term
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Students must satisfactorily complete a year-long program at an approved community college.
Second Year: May-August
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Optional co-op work term
Third Year: Fall Term
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BA 1605 Business Decision Analysis I
BA 2504 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
HTM 2217 Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industries
Electives or Options** 6 chs
Third Year: Winter Term
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BA 2123 Introduction to Electronic Commerce
BA 2606 Business Decision Analysis II
BA 3672 Introduction to Management Information Systems
Electives or Options** 6 chs
Third Year: May-August
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Optional co-op work term
Fourth Year: Fall Term
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BA 3129 Business Research Methods
BA 3371 Marketing of Services
BA 3425 Managerial Finance
Electives or Options** 6 chs
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Fourth Year: Winter Term
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HTM 4101 Competitive Strategy
HTM 4161 Planning and Development of Sustainable Tourism
Electives or Options** 9 chs
EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL STUDENT'S PROGRAM
College Entry- BAMHT Degree (“2 + 2"):
Third Year: Fall Term
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BA 1605 Business Decision Analysis I
HTM 2217 Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industries
Electives or options ** 9 chs
Third Year: Winter Term
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BA 2123 Introduction to Electronic Commerce
BA 2606 Business Decision Analysis II
BA 3672 Introduction to Management Information Systems
Electives or options** 6 chs
Third Year: May-August
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Optional Co-op Work Term Fourth Year
Fourth Year: Fall Term
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BA 3129 Business Research Methods
BA 3371 Marketing of Services
BA 3425 Managerial Finance
Electives or options** 6 chs
Fourth Year: Winter Term
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HTM 4101 Competitive Strategy
HTM 4161 Planning and Development of Sustainable Tourism
Electives or options** 9 chs
* All students must include MATH 1853 within their first 30 chs; 6 chs from the Social Science
disciplines listed above, within their first 60 chs, and 6 chs from the Humanities and Languages
disciplines listed above within their first 60 chs.
** Option courses may be selected from the offerings of any faculty provided that the selections are in
accord with regulations IV and C. above, and provided they are approved by the Faculty of Business.
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