Program Overview

UBC Sauder School of Business Programs

The UBC Sauder School of Business offers a variety of programs for students, including:

• Undergraduate Programs
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree
• Master's Degrees
  • Full-Time Master of Business Administration
  • Professional Master of Business Administration
  • International Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Management
  • Master of Business Analytics
• Dual Degrees
  • Bachelor + Master of Management Dual Degree
  • UBC Sauder-HKU Dual Degree
  • Master of Business Administration + Master of Business Analytics Degree
  • Juris Doctor + Master of Business Administration
  • UBC Sauder - Yale School of Management
• MSc
  • Master of Science in Business Administration
• PhD
  • PhD in Business Administration
• Diplomas
  • Diploma in Accounting Program
  • Diploma in Marketing & Sales Management
• Professional Growth
  • Individual Courses
  • Certificates
• Real Estate Division
  • Credit Programs
  • Licensing and Registration Courses
• Indigenous Business Education
  • Ch’nook Management Program
  • Ch'nook Accelerated Business Program
  • Ch'nook Scholars Program
  • MNBC Business Management Program

UBC Diploma in Accounting Program

The UBC Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) consists of 7 foundation and 8 senior level courses, which together lay the theoretical and practical underpinning for a career in accounting and business. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, and strategic communication tools required to succeed in today's business world.

Curriculum

The UBC DAP courses are offered year-round, enabling students to take a maximum of 5 courses in both September and January winter terms and up to 3 courses in both May and July summer terms. Students can complete the UBC DAP program in 16 months of full-time study, or more gradually over 24 months on a part-time basis while continuing to work full-time or part-time.

Foundation Courses

The foundation courses include:

• BUSI 291 - Application of Statistics in Business
• BUSI 293 - Introductory Financial Accounting
• BUSI 294 - Introductory Management Accounting
• BUSI 295 - Business Economics
• BUSI 335 - Information Systems
• BUSI 370 - Business Finance
• BUSI 393 - Introduction to Business Law

Senior Courses

The senior courses include:

• BUSI 353 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I
• BUSI 354 - Cost Accounting
• BUSI 355 - Introduction to Income Tax
• BUSI 414 - Data Visualization and Business Analytics
• BUSI 450 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II
• BUSI 453 - Advanced Financial Accounting
• BUSI 455 - Principles of Auditing
• BUSI 493 - Strategic Management in Business

Program Pathway

The program pathway outlines the course sequence required to fast track the program to complete within 16 months. Classes are generally scheduled as follows:

• September and January: 12 weeks in length, meeting once a week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
• May and July: Majority of classes are 6 weeks in length, meeting twice a week, either on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

Career Enhancing Courses

The career enhancing courses include:

• BUSI 329 - Principles of Organizational Behaviour
• BUSI 465 - Marketing Management

Divisions

The UBC Sauder School of Business has several divisions, including:

• Accounting & Information Systems
• Finance
• Marketing & Behavioural Science
• Operations & Logistics
• Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources
• Strategy & Business Economics

Groups

The UBC Sauder School of Business has several groups, including:

• Decision Insights for Business & Society
• Entrepreneurship, Sustainability & Innovation
• Law, Communications & General Business

Research

The UBC Sauder School of Business has a strong research focus, with:

• Insights at UBC Sauder
• Research & Outreach Centres
• Awards and Recognition
• David Lam Library

Our People

The UBC Sauder School of Business has a diverse and experienced faculty, with:

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