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 Table 4 Program of Study for the Diploma in Business Administration.

  • A student must achieve an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 and a numeric average of at least 60% in the courses which comprise the 60 credit hours outlined below in Table 4 Program of Study for the Diploma in Business Administration. 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 minimum acceptable 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.

Table 4 Program of Study for the Diploma in Business Administration

30 Credit Hours Required Prior to Admission

30 Credit Hours Required After Admission

BUSI 1000, 2011, 2111, 2205, 2600

6 credit hours in English, 3 credit hours of which may be replaced by any Memorial University of Newfoundland Critical Reading and Writing (CRW) course

9 credit hours chosen from of the following: BUSI 2012, 2112, 2720, 3005, 3310, 3325, 3335, 3401, 3550, 3700, 4306, 4720, Economics 1010, Economics 1020

BUSI 2012, 2112, 2720

3 credit hours chosen from BUSI 3325 or 3335

3 credit hours chosen from BUSI 3310, 3325, 3335, 3401, 3550, 3700, 4306, 4720

Economics 1010, Economics 1020

Mathematics 1000 or Mathematics 1005 (see note 1)

Statistics 2500 or equivalent

3 credit hours in non-BUSI electives. Non-Business electives can be chosen from any discipline except Business.

Note 1: Mathematics 1005 is a calculus course intended for business students and is not intended for those planning on taking further calculus courses. Business students who plan to take further calculus courses should complete Mathematics 1000 instead of Mathematics 1005.