6.4 Diploma in Business Administration

• The full or part-time Diploma in Business Administration is comprised of 60 credit hours.

• To be considered for graduation a student must have been admitted to the Diploma program and have successfully completed the 60 credit hours outlined below in Program of Study for the Diploma in Business Administration. The student must have achieved an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 and an overall numeric average of at least 60% on the courses that comprise the 60 credit hours. A student failing to meet this requirement will be required to repeat a course(s) to raise the overall average and/or GPA to the required level.

• Critical Reading and Writing (CRW) courses are regulated by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Eligible CRW courses are indicated under Memorial University of Newfoundland Critical Reading and Writing (CRW).

• A student pursuing the Diploma in Business Administration will be required to complete more than half of the total credit hours required for the Diploma at this University. The courses comprising these credit hours must be applicable to the Diploma in Business Administration.

• A student pursuing the Diploma in Business Administration who has completed a Bachelor's degree at this University or another recognized post-secondary institution, will be required to complete at least 30 credit hours at this University beyond those required for that degree. The courses comprising these credit hours must be applicable to the Diploma in Business Administration.

• A student should plan the program of study carefully as course offerings vary from term to term. A student is advised to consult with an academic advisor in the Academic Programs Office to discuss program planning by email to busihelp@mun.ca.