Are you ebligible for BBA Upper Division Status?
Deadline to apply for Upper Division: Monday, February 1st, 2021
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 before the deadline. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email business@langara.ca.
The deadline to submit this form to take effect for the Summer 2021 registration period is Monday, February 1st. If you have already been approved for Upper Division standing in a previous term, you do not need to submit the request again.
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 Summer 2021 registration: Monday, February 1st
Planning to take BUSM 4200 or 4300 in Summer 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, February 1st 2021
If you would like to switch business concentrations within the same credential (ex. Diploma to Diploma; or BBA to BBA), or from a higher-level credential to a lower one (BBA to DP) please complete the LSM Program Switch request form. If you'd like to make a different kind of program switch, please email business@langara.ca for instrcutions.
The deadline to submit an LSM program switch request for Summer 2021 is Monday February 1st.
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 Summer 2021 applications for admission is Feburary 28th.
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 Summer 2021 term is Monday, February 1st.
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 in the BBA.
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.
Tips for Course Planning
BBA and Diploma students should review their program requirements and progress at least once per term. Students are advised to refer to the unofficial Student Graduation Evaluation tool in myLangara to see how their previously completed and registered courses slot in to meet their program's requirements. It is important to note that the Student Graduation Evaluation tool allows you to view your program's requirements as of your program start date (also known as "catalogue term"). The program requirements publicly posted on the Langara website, by contrast, only reflect the most recent version of the program's curriculum.
Not sure what your program start date (or "catalogue term") is? Have a question about how a course is slotting in the Student Graduation Evaluation tool? Contact a Graduation Advisor to confirm at gradeval@langara.ca.
Reminder: ENGL 1123
Effective Fall 2020 term, ENGL 1127 has been replaced by the new academic writing course ENGL 1123.
BBA and School of Management diploma students should note that students can only recieve credit for one of ENGL 1123, ENGL 1127, and ENGL 1128. Course and prerequisite information for ENGL 1123 is available on the course description.
Reminder: LET Unavailable
LSM students are advised that the Langara English Test (LET) will not be offered until further notice. Students should make alternate plans to meet the English prerequisites for their program courses. Detailed prerequisite information for LSM courses is available on each course description. If you have questions about the prerequisites for an LSM course, please email business@langara.ca.
For updates on planned LET availability, please consult the English Department website.
Diploma Curriculum
Reminder that School of Management diploma students are expected to follow their program's curriculum. Students in an LSM diploma should not be taking more electives than they can use toward their program's requirements. Students who are enrolled in an LSM Diploma program but following the requirements of a different program are advised to formally change their program as soon as possible. Please email business@langara.ca if you have questions.
CPA Requirements
Students pursuing CPA designation are advised to keep up to date with the lastest CPA PEP prerequisite requirements. For more information please visit the CPA Website.
Course Planning Session: January 27th at 12:30pm (Vancouver time)
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. The session will be delivered via Zoom. RSVP for the January 27th session here.
Can't make it on January 27th? You can still get course planning advice or book a one-on-one advising appointment by emailing business@langara.ca.
Want to attend a future course planning session, or thinking about switching to a unversity transfer program? Check the Upcoming Events page for more information on upcoming course planning sessions for LSM students.
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