Direct Entry Option

The Direct Entry Option is available for Sprott Shaw Graduates to apply for the second year of the following Diploma programs:

• Business Information Technology Management
• International Business Management
• International Business Management – Global Supply Chain Option

1.5 – 2 Years Full Time	4 Months Part Time	9 Months Full Time	1 Year Full Time
Business Administration Management with Co-op Diploma Business Administration Management Diploma Tourism/Hospitality Management and Business Administration Principles Accelerated with Co-op Diploma Tourism/Hospitality Management and Business Administration Principles Accelerated Diploma Post Graduate Diploma – Global Business Management with Co-op Post Graduate Diploma – Global Business Management	Bridging Courses	Business Information Technology Management Diploma International Business Management Diploma Option International Business Management Diploma – Global Supply Chain Option	Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

Note that each direct entry option will require 3 to 4 program specific bridging courses prior to placement into second year.

What are the requirements for the BCIT Direct Entry Option?

Business Information Technology Management

• English requirement: meet one of the following:
  • English 12 (67% or higher)
  • Sprott Shaw College approved English exit exam (70% or higher)
  • Successful completion of an equivalent English assessment test
• A minimum of 65% overall in an eligible Sprott Shaw program
• Completion of four bridging courses:
  • COMP 1409 – Introduction to Software Development 1
  • OPMT 1197 – Statistics for Business
  • ECON 2100 – Microeconomics
  • ECON 2200 – Macroeconomics*

International Business Management

• English requirement: meet one of the following:
  • English 12 (67% or higher)
  • Sprott Shaw College approved English exit exam (70% or higher)
  • Successful completion of an equivalent English assessment test 
• A minimum of 65% overall in an eligible Sprott Shaw program
• Completion of three bridging courses:
  • OPMT 1197 – Statistics for Business
  • ECON 2100 – Microeconomics
  • ECON 2200 – Macroeconomics*

International Business Management – Global Supply Chain Option

• English requirement: meet one of the following:
  • English 12 (67% or higher)
  • Sprott Shaw College approved English exit exam (70% or higher)
  • Successful completion of an equivalent English assessment test
• A minimum of 65% overall in an eligible Sprott Shaw program
• Completion of three bridging courses:
  • OPMT 1197 – Statistics for Business
  • ECON 2100 – Microeconomics
  • ECON 2200 – Macroeconomics*

* ECON 2200 will be waived with the completion of Post Graduate Diploma – Global Business Management with Co-op

BCIT Bachelor of Business Administration

Students are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Business Administration after their BCIT Business Diploma. The BBA entrance requirements are on the BBA Program Entry page.

What is the best start date?

BCIT’s full-time Direct Entry Business Diplomas program commences in September, after Canadian Labour Day weekend. The bridging courses can be started at any time including during your Sprott Shaw Co-op. The courses are normally offered during the evening and weekends starting in January, April, and September. Please note all bridging courses must be completed before the full-time start date.There are no part-time study options available for Direct Entry programs.

When should I apply for BCIT?

Full-time applications open on October 1st for the following September. Provisional acceptance can be given after you have registered for the bridging courses and have completed half your Sprott Shaw College Diploma (approximately 6 months before graduation). Students will be responsible for signing up for the bridging courses through BCIT’s website prior to applying for the program. Seats in Direct Entry programs are limited and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis.