Are you ebligible for BBA Upper Division Status?
Deadline to apply for Upper Division: Monday, May 18th
Upper Division BBA students register one day before Lower Division BBA students.
How to apply for Upper Division:
BBA Lower Division (Term L) students who are eligible to progress to Upper Division (Term U) must complete the Upper Division Progression Request form and submit it to business@langara.ca.
The deadline to submit this form to take effect for the Fall 2020 registration period is Monday, May 18th. If you have already submitted the request form this term, you do not need to resubmit it.
In order to progress to Upper Division, students must:
- have completed a minimum of 60 credits;
- have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.33;
- have completed all bridging courses for their concentration with a "C" grade or higher.
Courses that are not complete (in progress) cannot be used to meet the above requirements. If you need assistance or have questions, please email the LSM Advising team at business@langara.ca.
Deadline to apply for Upper Division for Fall 2020 registration: Monday, May 18th
Planning to take BUSM 4200 or 4300 in Fall term?
BUSM 4200 and 4300 always fill up fast. To give yourself the best chance of getting a seat in these courses and the other Upper Division BBA required courses, you should apply for Upper Division status as soon as you're eligible. Upper Division BBA students register on day one.
Switching business programs?
Deadline to submit requests –Monday, May 18th
If you would like to switch business concentrations within the same credential (ex. Diploma to Diploma; or BBA to BBA), email your request to business@langara.ca. Please include:
- Your full name;
- Langara ID;
- Reason for your request.
The deadline to submit this request for the Summer 2020 term is Monday May 18th.
Notes:
If you would like to change from a business Diploma program to the BBA program, you will need to submit a new application at the Registrar's Office or online through myLangara. The deadline for Fall 2020 applications is May 31st, 2020.
Students who change programs/concentrations are required to meet all curriculum requirements in place the semester the change takes effect. Please contact business@langara.ca if you have any questions.
BBA Program Maintenance of Standing
BBA Program students who have completed 60 or more credits must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.33 to continue in the third and the fourth years of the BBA. Students unable to attain this minimum will be removed from the BBA program and switched to an Arts and Science open enrollment program. Once a student is able to raise their CGPA to the minimum 2.33, they can at that point email business@langara.ca to request reinstatement for the following semester. The deadline to submit reinstatement requests to take effect for Fall 2020 term is TBD.
Important Notes:
A student who is reinstated into the BBA program after removal for below maintenance of standing requirements or suspension, must meet the program/curriculum requirements in effect the term they resume their studies.
Students must achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.33 and a minimum 'C' grade in all core business-related third- and fourth-year courses (BCAP, BUSM, FMGT, INTB, or MARK courses numbered 3xxx or 4xxx) in order to graduate.
CPA STAT Requirement
Students pursuing CPA designation are advised to keep up to date with the lastest CPA PEP prerequisite requirements. Note: Both STAT 1123 + STAT 3223 are now required for CPA PEP. For more information please visit the CPA Website.
CAFM Designation
Langara Diploma in Accounting courses are recognized by AFOA Canada towards their Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation. AFOA Canada is a not-for-profit association helping Indigenous people better manage and govern their communities and organizations through a focus on enhancing management, finance and governance practices and skills. The CAFM designation is the only designation for Indigenous finance and management positions in Canada.
Students who are pursuing CAFM designation can complete most of the required courses through Langara's Diploma in Accounting. Specific Indigenous content courses must be completed online through AFOA Canada. Students must then pass a certification exam and must have obtained two-years’ work experience in an Indigenous context.
For more information, visit the AFOA website.
Diploma Financial Services
The Diploma Financial Services has suspended new applications until further notice. If you are a current Diploma Financial Services student with questions about how this will impact your course planning, please contact program advising for assistance.
Course Planning Session
If you have questions about your program requirements, what courses to take, and what to register for, come and join us at the next course planning session for BBA and Business Diploma students.
Course planning sessions will be delivered virtually this Summer. Please check the Upcoming Events page for more information on the next course planning session.
Advising Options
During the college closure, Program Advisors are available by email at business@langara.ca. We are your first point of contact in the department for a variety of needs, including course planning, program requirements, pre-requisite issues, switching programs, etc.
To contact an advisor, email business@langara.ca.
For contact information for other members of the School of Management, please consult the LSM website.
Langara School of Management Advising Team