Thompson Rivers University

The School of Business & Economics at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) prepares students to succeed in a global business environment that is known today for the rapid pace of change. TRU offers a widely recognized four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program that emphasizes sound technical and analytical skills, and a broad-based education, especially during the first two years of the degree. After completing their first two years of study, students may also access co-op education placements; TRU also offers a number of student exchange opportunities.

Prior to entering third year, students can select from seven majors: accounting; economics; finance; human resource management; international business; information technology; and marketing. Students can also complete minors in any of these disciplines, as well as a minor in public relations.

Students interested in the field of management information systems can complete double-degree option in business and computing in a five-year program plan. This option allows students to earn both their BBA degree and a Bachelor of Technology in Applied Computing Science (BTACS) degree.

New business program options from TRU include a highly flexible Bachelor of Commerce degree with eight concentrations, a Bachelor of Technology degree in Technology Management designed for graduates of two-year technology diploma programs, and a Bachelor of Business in Real Estate degree for graduates of UBC Real Estate courses. All three of these programs are designed as "open" programs that are highly flexible in transfer credit options, and allow for completion through distance and online education.

The School of Business also offers a number of one- and two-year program options, which are all connected enabling students to ladder their credits into the third year of the BBA degree. Accounting students can complete a certificate in year one, a diploma in year two and then enter the degree in third year to complete a major in accounting.

Management students can choose to complete both a certificate and diploma in their first two years before entering the degree. Office administration students can complete the Administrative Assistant Certificate, followed by the Executive Assistant Diploma in second year before entering the BBA degree program. Students who have completed two-year diplomas in accounting, business, management or office administration at other colleges or universities may also apply for admission to the BBA degree in third year. Transfer credits are evaluated on an individual basis.

Graduates of the BBA degree may articulate with many professional business associations from accounting and finance to international business and add professional designations or internationally recognized qualifications to their resumes.

The BBA degree offers highly competitive co-op education work terms, which provide students with real job experience, generally attractive salaries for students and extensive networking opportunities. There are also many valuable international exchange opportunities for business students, who can spend a full semester or more at universities in England, Finland, Holland and many other places in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

There are a variety of extracurricular students clubs, including the Business Student Club on campus. This club works actively with the School of Business and Economics to promote student events and activities.

Postgraduate studies are available to students in business and from other fields of study. Five different post-baccalaureate diplomas— Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and International Business are open to graduates of bachelor's degrees from non-business faculties, usually arts and science. Business graduates can add a post-baccalaureate diploma in Journalism or enrol in the new Master of Business Administration program.