The Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality (BBTH) is a two-year post-diploma degree available only to graduates of diploma programs at the Atlantic Tourism and Hospitality Institute (ATHI) or of similar programs at similar post-secondary institutions. This post-diploma degree provides the opportunity for students to continue their education through a concentration in Business Administration.
Students must meet the UPEI admission requirements for this degree by completing the ATHI diploma, including economics, or equivalent course work at a university or college, with a minimum overall average of 70%. In the BBTH program, students must obtain grades of at least 60% in at least 12 of the 16 required business courses in order to qualify for the degree. Students are subject to all of the Academic Regulations of the University.
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Note: Current UPEI students should refer to Student Planning in myUPEI and the UPEI Academic Calendar governing their entry year, and speak to an academic advisor about course requirements. The course structure presented for this program is a recommended, unofficial progression for prospective students.
Note: As per Academic Regulation 1h, all undergraduate degree programs require successful completion of IKE-1040; one of UPEI-1010, UPEI-1020, or UPEI-1030, and a Writing Intensive Course.
Required Courses
Required courses recommended to be taken in a student’s first year at UPEI:
- Accounting 1010 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Accounting 2210 - Managerial Accounting
- Business 1410 - Marketing
- Business 1710 - Organizational Behaviour
- Business 2120 - Business Presentations and Communications
- Business 2510 - Introduction to Management Science
- Business 2880 - Research and Evidence-Based Management
- Business 3010- Business Law – Part I
- UPEI 1010 - Writing Studies (see note 3)
- IKE 1040 - Indigenous Teachings
Required courses recommended to be taken in a student’s second year at UPEI:
- Business 2310 - Corporate Finance
- Business 2720 - Human Resource Management
- Business 3330 - Integrated Cases in Corporate Finance OR Business 3340 (formerly 421) - Personal Finance
- Business 3430 - Integrated Cases in Marketing
- Business 3510 - Operations Management
- Business 3710 - Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
- Business 3910 - Strategic Management
- Business 4850 - Developing Management Skills
Elective Courses
In addition to the 18 required courses, students must take two (2) elective courses. One of these electives must be at the 2000 level or higher. Island Studies 2110 (Island Tourism) is highly recommended.
Notes:
- Due to student enrolments and faculty availability, some courses may not necessarily be offered each year. Students should consult the current timetable before registration.
- Business 3730 (Tourism Management) or Business 4540 (Tourism and Hospitality management) is recommended for the free elective.
- The completion of UPEI 1010 is a required course for the BBTH, but the course also meets the general UPEI requirement of taking UPEI 1010, 1020 or 1030.
- Students are eligible to apply to the Cooperative Education program upon entrance to the University.
- The following courses are not eligible as electives for the BBTH program: Math 1110/1120, and Economics 1010/1020.
The Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality (BBTH) is a two-year post-diploma degree available only to graduates of diploma programs at the Atlantic Tourism and Hospitality Institute (ATHI) or of similar programs at similar post-secondary institutions. This post-diploma degree provides the opportunity for students to continue their education through a concentration in Business Administration.
Students must meet the UPEI admission requirements for this degree by completing the ATHI diploma, including economics, or equivalent course work at a university or college, with a minimum overall average of 70%. In the BBTH program, students must obtain grades of at least 60% in at least 12 of the 16 required business courses in order to qualify for the degree. Students are subject to all of the Academic Regulations of the University.
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