Course Planning for the Bachelor of Management

The second year of the program introduces fields of Management study with 21 credits of compulsory courses, building upon effective work habits gained in the first year of study.

Year 2 Core Courses

• MGMT_O 201 – Introduction to Financial Accounting
• MGMT_O 202 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• MGMT_O 220 – Introduction to Marketing
• MGMT_O 230 – Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
• MGMT_O 240 – Introduction to Management Communications
• MGMT_O 250 – Introduction to Information Technology Management
• MGMT_O 290 – Industry Analysis Project

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Year 2 Elective Courses

In total, students must take 33 credits of electives outside of Management study throughout the four-year program, and these can be lower (100 and 200) and upper (300 and 400) level courses. As you plan additional courses to complement your studies, consider the following list of recommended electives. You can choose to take any, none or all of the recommended lower-level elective courses:

• ANTH_O 100 – Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
• ENGL_O 1XX – any additional first-year English course
• MATH_O 142 – Calculus II for Management & Economics
• PHIL_O 120 – Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
• PSYO_O 121 – Introduction to Psychology: Personal Functioning
• SOCI_O 111 – Introduction to Sociology I

Students considering a minor are recommended to begin taking their required courses as of Year 1.

Please consult the University Calendar under Faculty of Management Degree Requirements for additional information.

Academic requirements

Student performance is assessed every year to ensure students are meeting academic requirements. Achieving a 60% or higher grade point average (GPA) in all compulsory courses will help with eligibility for progression; those who do not meet academic requirements may experience a mandatory reduction in course load or mandatory withdrawal from the program. For details, visit Academic Regulations in the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar.

During your third and fourth years of study, you have the opportunity to explore a variety of subject areas alongside the required 300- and 400- level MGMT_O courses. A range of upper-level MGMT electives are offered, as well as electives made available through other Faculties. Your degree has space for you to choose courses that are of the most interest to you, enabling focused preparation for a specific career path, generalized studies to expand breadth of knowledge, or preparation for advanced studies. You are free to choose any set of elective courses, provided you meet course prerequisites and your degree requirements.

The program culminates with the required MGMT_O 490 Capstone Service Learning and Consulting course, a hands-on learning experience in which student groups address challenges faced by partner organizations, and propose practical solutions.

Year 3 + 4 Core Courses

• MGMT_O 310 – Introduction to Finance
• MGMT_O 355 – Operations Management
• MGMT_O 360 – Business Conditions Analysis
• MGMT_O 380 – Sustainability and Business
• MGMT_O 490 – Capstone Service Learning and Consulting

Year 3 + 4 Electives – exploring A VARIETY OF SUBJECT AREAS

The Bachelor of Management is a general management degree and does not have majors. Management subject matter is relevant to numerous disciplines and, accordingly, career possibilities for alumni are quite varied. When selecting electives, we encourage you to explore your interests and test your curiosity. Students have the option to supplement their degree with a minor. Further information about this offering can be found in the “Minor” tab on this page.

You must complete 60 credits of electives throughout your years of studies to graduate. The breakdown of electives includes:

• Lower and/or upper-level electives outside of Management subject area – 27 credits (typically 9 courses)
• Lower and/or upper-level electives either within OR outside of Management subject area – 6 credits (typically 2 courses)
• Upper-level Management electives – 18 credits (typically 6 courses)
• Upper-level electives in any subject area (can include Management but not required) – 9 credits (typically 3 courses)

Wondering which courses to take? The following summary provides you with some ideas on which electives to select, based on personal areas of interest and/or future career goals.

NOTE: The following is only guidance to help with Year 3 and 4 upper-level MGMT_O elective course selection; these interest areas do not appear on your official UBC record. You may notice that some courses apply to more than one interest area. Please note that most upper-level MGMT_O electives have course-specific prerequisites that must be met in order to register. Please see course descriptions in the Academic Calendar for more information.

Non-MGMT Electives

We strongly encourage you to consider adding a minor as a complement to your BMGT degree.

When selecting non-MGMT_O electives, you might opt for courses that focus on particular topic areas that complement your MGMT_O electives; for example, if you are interested in finance and accounting courses, you may also be interested in economics (ECON_O) or philosophy (PHIL_O) courses. If you are interested in the areas of marketing or human resources, you may find that psychology (PSYO_O) and communications-based disciplines (e.g, English (ENGL_O) and Creative Writing (CRWR_O)) provide a nice complement to your studies.

Alternatively, you might prefer a more diverse approach in which you explore a variety of electives and customize your degree to your unique interests. Please note, courses in disciplines outside of MGMT_O typically have prerequisite requirements; please plan early to ensure that you have the foundational courses that will allow you to access upper-level courses in the disciplines of your interest.

To explore all of the courses offered at UBC Okanagan, including their prerequisites, please see the Academic Calendar.

When choosing electives, you might also find the following websites informative:

• American Marketing Association (AMA)
• Canadian Marketing Association (CMA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA)
• Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Canada
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
• Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC)
• Marketing Agencies Worldwide (MAAW)
• Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA)

While completing the Bachelor of Management degree, students have the option to supplement their degree with a minor. There are 7 disciplines in which students can choose to minor:

Computer Science

To complete a minor in Computer Science, students must accumulate no fewer than 30 credits in Computer Science. At least 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above. This may require students to take additional credits of study.

Cultural Studies

To complete a minor in Cultural Studies, students must accumulate no fewer than 30 credits in Cultural Studies as specified below. This may require students to take additional credits of study.

• CULT_O 100, 101
• At least 6 credits of 200-level CULT_O
• At least 18 credits of 300- or 400-level courses applicable to the Major in Cultural Studies.

Economics

To complete a minor in Economics, students must accumulate no fewer than 30 credits in Economics. At least 18 of their credits must be numbered 300 or above. This may require students to take additional credits of study.

Psychology

To complete a minor in Psychology, students must accumulate no fewer than 30 credits in Psychology. At least 18 of their credits must be numbered 300 or above. This may require students to take additional credits of study.

Sociology

To complete a minor in Sociology, students must accumulate no fewer than 30 credits in Sociology as specified below. This may require students to take additional credits of study.

• SOCI_O 111, 121
• At least 6 credits of 200 level Sociology (excluding SOCI_O 202)
• 18 credits of 300 or 400 level Sociology.

Minor in Communications and Rhetoric

To complete a Minor in Communications and Rhetoric students must complete 6 credits of ENGL_O at any level, or 3 credits of ENGL_O at any level and 3 credits of CORH_O at any level, plus an additional 24 credits of CORH_O as follows:

Planning for Your Minor

In order to complete a minor in any of the 7 disciplines, students must acquire a total of 30 credits from that discipline before graduation. Minors are declared via Workday in Year 2. For information on how to declare a minor, please visit this webpage for a tutorial. Once students declare their minor, we recommend they view their Academic Progress Report (APR) and/or visit an Academic and Career Advisor to ensure students complete the required credits to graduate with the minor on their transcript.

In order to successfully complete a minor within 4 years, it is highly recommended that students dedicate elective credits toward minor credits as early as Year 1.

Your course schedule will vary due to which minor you choose and which courses you choose. Because you are required to take at least 18, 300-level or above courses, be careful to complete the necessary pre-requisite (100 and 200 level) courses as early as possible to keep your degree and minor on track.