Sprott Shaw College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) have partnered to create the Sprott Shaw College-BCIT Pathway: a cross-institutional agreement enabling Sprott Shaw College graduates entry into BCIT’s School of Business + Media. If you complete the entire pathway you will have the opportunity to earn a BCIT Advanced Diploma in Business Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree. This pathway will open up more creative career opportunities and offer sooner career advancement.
Program Overview for Sprott Shaw College – BCIT Pathway
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| Year 1: Sprott Shaw College | Year 2: BCIT | Year 3: BCIT |
| 1 – 2 years full time | 8 months full time | 1 year full time |
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Business Administration Management Program Business Administration Management with Co-op Tourism/ Hospitality Management & Business Administration Principles Accelerated Tourism/ Hospitality Management & Business Administration Principles Accelerated with Co-op |
Advanced Diploma in Business Management | Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (one year) |
Who qualifies for the Sprott Shaw College – BCIT pathway?
Sprott Shaw College students and alumni who have graduated from the programs listed below within the last five years.
Eligible Sprott Shaw College Programs:
- Business Administration Management Program
- Business Administration Management with Co-op
- Tourism/ Hospitality Management & Business Administration Principles Accelerated
- Tourism/ Hospitality Management & Business Administration Principles Accelerated with Co-op
- Global Business Management
- Global Business Management with Co-op
- Early Childhood Education Basic Program
Year 1: Sprott Shaw College
Sprott Shaw has been training British Columbians for over 100 years. Offerings include everything from extensive Management and Business programs as well as Tourism and Hospitality, Practical Nursing, and Early Childhood Education programs.
The programs at Sprott Shaw that offer a pathway into BCIT’s second year of select business diplomas include:
The Business Administration Management program not only gives you a foundational understanding of business operations but also includes Accounting, Human Resources, Business Law and of course Digital Marketing and Social Media courses.
The Global Business Management Diploma program focuses on the development of business understanding, both domestically and internationally, considering the structure of the modern business environment. The curriculum emphasizes the skills necessary to align processes and resources to improve communication, productivity and effectiveness.
The Tourism / Hospitality Management & Business Administration Principles Accelerated program combines the Adaptability and general business knowledge of the Professional Business management with the focus and excitement of the Tourism / Hospitality Management program. This program offers AHLA (American Hotel and Lodging Association) certificates.
Year 2: BCIT
Advanced Diploma in Business Management
After completing a Sprott Shaw College program, you are ready to expand your knowledge and cultivate business management skills in BCIT’s Business Management Advanced Diploma.
Entrance requirements
Sprott Shaw College program graduates can enter into the Advanced Diploma contingent on:
- A minimum of 65% (C+) overall in their program
- Category 2 English requirement (English Studies 12 67%) or equivalent
Program start dates
Business Management Advanced Diploma
- Full-time: September and January.
- Part-time: January, April, and September.
Year 3: BCIT
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (optional)
After completing a BCIT Business Diploma you have the option to enroll in BCIT’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). The degree emphasizes critical and strategic thinking and provides students the opportunity to be better prepared for career advancement by enhancing the skills developed in their diploma programs at BCIT and Sprott Shaw College.
Enter the workforce
After completion of either a Sprott Shaw College diploma program or BCIT’s Business Management Advanced Diploma, you can enter the workforce in a variety of creative careers.
Questions about your pathway? Reach out to Sprott Shaw College at kelly.ewaski@sprottshaw.com.
Contact us
Sprott Shaw College
Contact: kelly.ewaski@sprottshaw.com
Vancouver – Pender College Campus
200 – 789 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1N8
Tel: 604-337-1281
Fax: 604-683-2411
Surrey College Campus
3 – 13678 100th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 0H2
Tel: 604-243-9016
Fax: 604-589-5230
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Contact: pathways@bcit.ca
BCIT Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street,
Vancouver, BC
V6B 3H6
BCIT Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
V5G 3H2