BC Academic Calendar May 2024

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2024
British Columbia
Most Recent Revision: May 2024

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parties for information purposes only. This document cannot be copied, distributed, altered or modified in part or in whole, or
used for any other purposes without prior written consent from Yorkville University.
About the University
The term “university” is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective
August 12, 2015 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria
established by the minister.
The University welcomes students from all parts of the world. Note, however, that the University
reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant. Note also that the language of instruction at
Yorkville University is English.
Emergency Management: If events or conditions arise which affect the ability of the University to
operate in the normal course of business and the delivery of academic programs and services is
impacted, the University will work to provide students with options to address completion of their
academic course work as promptly as possible. Note, however that the University does not accept
responsibility and liability for loss or damage suffered or incurred by any student or other party as a
result of delays in or interruption or termination of its services, courses, or classes, whatever the cause
of the delay, interruption, or termination.
About the University Academic Calendar

The University Academic Calendar is a guide to the most important policies, rules, and regulations
shaping and governing study at Yorkville University. The Calendar also provides an overview of the
University’s curriculum and the rules related to students’ progression through and graduation from the
University’s academic programs. The academic information included in the calendar is applicable for the
year to which the Calendar applies and supersedes the information in all previous editions and version
of the calendar.
Every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in the Academic Calendar is accurate.
However, if there is an inconsistency or conflict between the regulations and policies published in the
calendar and such regulations and policies established by resolution through the Board of Governors,
Academic Council of Yorkville University, or a Provincial Senate of Yorkville University, the regulations
and policies version as approved by the appropriate governing body will prevail.
The contents of the Academic Calendar are subject to continuing review. While the University will make
reasonable efforts to communicate calendar changes to students, Yorkville University reserves the right
to alter the content of the Academic Calendar without notice – including, but not limited to, policies,
regulations, procedures, progression requirements, courses, and graduation requirements – and every
student registered with the University is deemed to have agreed to such alterations.
Student Responsibilities
By registering with Yorkville University, each student is deemed to have agreed to be bound by the
regulations and policies of the University, its campuses, Schools, Faculties, and Departments, as well as
of the program in which that student is enrolled. The University makes the reasonable assumption that
students will familiarize themselves with the policies, regulations, general information, and specific
academic program requirements published by the University in the Academic Calendar and elsewhere.
Students must meet the degree program requirements set out in the Academic Calendar in effect when
they entered their program of study. However, if a student interrupts their study for any reason for
more than 12 months, that student will be subject to the program requirements in effect at the time of
re-registration.
When registering for courses, students are encouraged to make use of advisory services provided by the
University and are reminded that it is each student’s responsibility to ensure the courses in which they
register are appropriate to the credential sought.
Academic Calendar
CONTENTS
1. Academic Schedule / Important Dates ............................................................................ 6
2. Governance of the University........................................................................................ 12
2.1 Board of Governors ..........................................................................................................12
2.2 Academic Council of Yorkville...........................................................................................13
2.3 Provincial Senate .............................................................................................................14
3. Vision and Mission........................................................................................................ 15

3.1 Vision ..............................................................................................................................15
3.2 Mission............................................................................................................................15
3.3 Educational Objectives .....................................................................................................15
4. History of Yorkville University ....................................................................................... 17

5. University Policies and Regulations ............................................................................... 18
6. Admission Policies and Information .............................................................................. 28
6.1 Undergraduate Admissions ..............................................................................................28
6.1.1 General Admissions Procedures ..........................................................................................................28
6.1.2 Undergraduate Programs Credit Transfer and Advanced Standing ....................................................28
Letter of Permission .....................................................................................................................29
6.1.3 Mature Students ..................................................................................................................................29
6.1.4 Prior Learning Recognition ..................................................................................................................30
6.1.5 Academic Credit for Canadian Armed Forces Training ........................................................................32
6.1.6 English Language Proficiency ...............................................................................................................32
6.2 Enrolment Agreement ......................................................................................................34
6.3 Re-admission Policies and Procedures - All University Programs ........................................35
7. Financial Policies and Information................................................................................. 36

7.1 Tuition and Other Fees .....................................................................................................36
7.2 Financial Aid & Awards ....................................................................................................38
7.2.1 Canada Student Loans Program...........................................................................................................38
7.2.2 Student Line of Credit ..........................................................................................................................39
7.2.3 Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) ...........................................................................................39
7.2.4 Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) .................................................................................................................39
8. Academic Policies and Information ............................................................................... 40

8.1 Course Delivery................................................................................................................40
8.2 Assessment of Student Work............................................................................................41
8.2.1 Assessment of Student Participation ...................................................................................................41
8.2.2 Assessment of Written Assignments ...................................................................................................41
8.2.3 Examinations........................................................................................................................................42
8.3 Grading Policies ...............................................................................................................42
8.3.1 Undergraduate Program Grading Policies ...........................................................................................46
8.4 Student Transcripts ..........................................................................................................48
8.5 Student Evaluation of Courses and Course Instructors.......................................................49
9. Services for Students .................................................................................................... 50

9.1 University Directory .........................................................................................................51
9.2 Registrar’s Office..............................................................................................................52
9.3 The Online Campus ..........................................................................................................52
9.4 University Library.............................................................................................................52
9.5 Textbooks ........................................................................................................................52
9.6 Online Teaching and Learning...........................................................................................52
9.6.1 Orientation to Online Teaching and Learning at Yorkville University ..................................................52
9.6.2 Technical Support ................................................................................................................................53
9.6.3 Essential Computer Hardware and Software.......................................................................................53
9.7 Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities.................................................53
9.8 Mental Health and Wellness Services ...............................................................................53
9.9 Student Lounge................................................................................................................54
9.10 Forms ..............................................................................................................................54
9.10.1 Request for Grade of "Incomplete" .....................................................................................................54
9.10.2 Course Withdrawal Form .....................................................................................................................55
9.10.3 Program Withdrawal Form ..................................................................................................................55
9.10.4 Leave of Absence Request Form ..........................................................................................................55
9.10.5 Internal Transfer Form .........................................................................................................................55
9.10.6 Application to Graduate Form .............................................................................................................55
9.10.7 Transcript Request Form .....................................................................................................................56
10 Program Information ............................................................................................ 57

10.1 Bachelor of Business Administration ................................................................................57
10.1.1 Bachelor of Business Administration ...................................................................................................57
10.1. 2 Detailed Program Information: Bachelor of Business Administration .........................................57
11. Course Descriptions .............................................................................................. 68

11.1 Course Numbering ...........................................................................................................68
11.2 Bachelor of Business Administration ................................................................................68
11.3 Liberal Arts ......................................................................................................................80
12. Personnel Roster .................................................................................................. 86

12.1 Senior Administration ......................................................................................................86
12.2 Faculty Members .............................................................................................................88
1. Academic Schedule / Important Dates
Yorkville University undergraduate programs are organized in term of 12 weeks each, beginning in
January, April, July, and October. The academic year begins in January and ends in December.
Date Day Term Start/End Deadlines University Closed

Deadline: Registration
for all programs
winter 2024 term
15-Dec-23 Friday (continuing students).
After this date, a late
registration fee may
apply
Deadline: Tuition
payment
arrangement for all
programs 2024 winter
22-Dec-23 Friday term (continuing
students). After this
date, late payment
arrangement fees
apply
Statutory Holiday
25-Dec-23 Monday (Christmas Day) -
University Closed
YU Holiday (Boxing
26-Dec-23 Tuesday Day) - University
Closed
YU Holiday -
27-Dec-23 Wednesday
University Closed
31-Dec-23 Sunday Term Ends (Fall)
Statutory Holiday
1-Jan-24 Monday (New Year's Day) -
University Closed
8-Jan-24 Monday Term Begins (Winter)
Deadline: Winter
12-Jan-24 Friday Term Course
Add/Drop
Deadline: Scholarship
applications for
21-Jan-24 Sunday
graduate
programs starting in
6
the
2024 winter term.
Deadline: Winter Statutory Holiday

19-Feb-24 Monday Term Course (Family Day) -
Withdrawal University Closed
Registration starts for

2024 undergraduate
4-Mar-24 Monday
programs spring
term.
for 2024
undergraduate
programs spring term
15-Mar-24 Friday
(continuing students).
After this date, late
registration fees
apply
Deadline: Tuition
payment
arrangement for
undergraduate
programs 2024 spring
22-Mar-24 Friday
term (continuing
date, late payment
arrangement fees
apply
Statutory Holiday
29-Mar-24 Friday (Good Friday) -
University Closed
31-Mar-24 Sunday Term Ends (Winter)
8-Apr-24 Monday Term Begins (Spring)
Deadline: Spring Term

12-Apr-24 Friday
Course Add/Drop
Deadline: Scholarship
applications for
19-May-24 Sunday graduate
programs starting in
the
7
2024 spring/summer
term.
Statutory Holiday
Deadline: Spring Term
20-May-24 Monday (Victoria Day) -
Course Withdrawal
University Closed
2024 undergraduate
3-Jun-24 Monday programs summer
term (continuing
students).
for 2024
undergraduate
programs summer
14-Jun-24 Friday
term (continuing
date, late registration
fees apply
Deadline: Tuition
payment
arrangement for
undergraduate
programs 2024
21-Jun-24 Friday summer term
After this date, late
payment
arrangement fees
apply
Statutory Holiday
(Canada Day
1-Jul-24 Monday
Observed) -
University Closed
30-Jun-24 Sunday Term Ends (Spring)
Term Begins
8-Jul-24 Monday
(Summer)
Deadline: Summer
12-Jul-24 Friday Term Course
Add/Drop
Statutory Holiday
5-Aug-24 Monday (Civic Day/British
Columbia Day/ New
8
Brunswick Day) -
University Closed
Deadline: Summer
19-Aug-24 Monday Term Course
Withdrawal
Statutory Holiday
2-Sep-24 Monday (Labour Day) -
University Closed

2024 undergraduate
3-Sep-24 Tuesday
programs fall term
for 2024
undergraduate fall
13-Sep-24 Friday term (continuing
date, late registration
fees apply.
Scholarship
applications for
15-Sep-24 Sunday graduate programs
starting
in the 2024 fall term.
Deadline: Tuition
payment
arrangement for
undergraduate
programs 2024 fall
20-Sep-24 Friday
term (continuing
date, late payment
arrangement fees
apply.
YU Holiday (National
Day for Truth and
30-Sep-24 Monday Reconciliation
observed) - University
Closed
29-Sep-24 Sunday Term Ends (Summer)
7-Oct-24 Monday Term Begins (Fall)
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Deadline: Fall Term
11-Oct-24 Friday
Course Add/Drop
Statutory Holiday
14-Oct-24 (Thanksgiving) -
University Closed
Statutory Holiday
(Remembrance Day
11-Nov-24 Monday
Observed) -
University Closed
Deadline: Fall Term
18-Nov-24 Monday
Course Withdrawal

all programs winter
2-Dec-24 Monday
2025 term
for all programs
winter 2025 term
13-Dec-24 Friday (continuing students).
After this date, a late
registration fee may
apply
Deadline: Tuition
payment
arrangement for all
programs 2025 winter
20-Dec-24 Friday term (continuing
date, late payment
arrangement fees
apply
Statutory Holiday
25-Dec-24 Wednesday (Christmas Day) -
University Closed
YU Holiday (Boxing
26-Dec-24 Thursday Day) - University
Closed
YU Holiday -
27-Dec-24 Friday
University Closed
29-Dec-24 Sunday Term Ends (Fall)
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Statutory Holiday
1-Jan-25 Wednesday (New Year's Day) -
University Closed
6-Jan-25 Monday Term Begins (Winter)
**Dates are subject to change - as needed**
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2. Governance of the University
Yorkville University uses a modified tricameral model of governance: financial and administrative
matters are the responsibility of the Board of Governors; academic and educational matters are the
responsibility of the National Academic Council of Yorkville and Provincial Senate. All programs adhere
to Yorkville University’s academic governance which includes a curriculum committee, a faculty hiring
committee, an admissions committee and a program advisory committee.
2.1 Board of Governors

The overall mandate of the Board of Governors is to ensure that the mission of the University is
implemented through its various programs and activities. Its specific mandate is to address all matters
related to the University's financial and administrative functions in all of its activities.
The current members of the Board are:
• Dr. Michael Markovitz, Chair of the Board Toronto, Ontario

• Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, Vice-Chair of the Board, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville
University
• Mr. Eric Roher, Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP, Secretary of the Board, Toronto, Ontario
• Dr. Terry Miosi, Past Acting Director, Ontario Post-secondary Education Quality Assessment
Board Secretariat, Hamilton, Ontario
• Dr. Verna A Magee-Shepherd, Former Vice President and Interim President, BCIT
• Dr. Jacquelyn Scott, OC, Former President, Cape Breton University, Sydney, Nova Scotia
• Mr. Matt Kunica, Partner, Birch Hill Equity Partners
• Mr. Chris Voorpostel, Vice President, Birch Equity Partners
The Board annually elects a chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer from amongst its members.
For complete information on the Board of Governors and the governance of Yorkville University, please
refer to the corporate bylaw on governance, available in the “about us” menu at www.yorkvilleu.ca.
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2.2 Academic Council of Yorkville
The function of the Council is to oversee and govern the academic affairs of Yorkville University. The
Council has delegated authority with respect to the establishment of academic standards and curricular
policies and procedures for Yorkville University and to regulate such standards, policies, and procedures.
The national Academic Council of Yorkville meets at least once each quarter. All national Academic
Council of Yorkville meeting records are available on the Yorkville University Online Campus.
Academic Council of Yorkville Membership

*President & Vice-Chancellor is an invited guest in accordance with procedures established by the Council and ratified
by the Council.
Provost Allyson Lowe (Chair)
Campus Principals Angela Antohi-Kominek
Thomas Chase
John Crossley
Paula Shneer
Vice Presidents in the division of Academics Cindy Crump
Tyler Dunham
Natasha Hannon
Deans of Faculties of Yorkville University and program Jeff Warren
heads where faculties are not established;
i. Interior Design Reem Habib

ii. Behavioural Sciences Peter Hall
iii. Education Tim Goddard
iv. Creative Arts Adam Till
v. Business Administration Pavlos Gkasis
John Morrison
One faculty representative from each academic unit Andrew Cutler
that mirrors the list above, chosen or elected by the Lisa Allen
faculty members of that program. Wendy Kraglund-Gauthier
Elena Korbout
Adnan Ul Haque
Audrey Lowrie
Ismaeil Fazel
Mandev Singh
At least one student will be chosen by Campus Kristen Karmazinuk (ON)
Principals. Anastasia Machan (NB)
VACANT (BC)
Members of the academic administrative staff chosen or elected in accordance with procedures established by the
Council and ratified by the Council.
i. Registrar's Office Lois Fleming
ii. Academic Services Tristan Wright
iii. Teaching and Learning Karen Stevenson
iv. Office of Regulatory, Government, and Governance Neetu Dhanju
Affairs, to serve secretariat functions
v. Members chosen at the discretion of the Chair Lauren Duggal
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2.3 Provincial Senate
A Provincial Senate comprised of faculty, students, and administration is responsible for the academic
directions of Yorkville University’s programs and academic services in British Columbia.
The Provincial Senate meets at least once per term (four times per year.)
Member Member’s Position at YU

Thomas Chase Provincial Vice-President Academic and Campus Principal (Chair)
Jeff Warren Dean of Liberal Arts
Imad-eddine Hatimi Associate Dean of Business
Ted James Campus Registrar
Chris Amponsah BBA Faculty Representative
Tazish Fareed BBA Faculty Representative
Iqtidar Shah BBA Faculty Representative
Ismaeil Fazel Liberal Arts Faculty Representative
Jasreen Grewal Liberal Arts Faculty Representative
Shahid Hassan Liberal Arts Faculty Representative
Garima Kamboj BBA Faculty Representative
Aman Kang BBA Faculty Representative
Lok Pokhrel Liberal Arts Faculty Representative
Naghmeh Babaee Liberal Arts Faculty Representative
Aida Kazemi BBA Faculty Representative
Kabeer Mohammed BBA Faculty Representative
Allyson Lowe Provost and Executive Vice- President Academic, ex officio
Lois Fleming University Registrar
Nell Beaudry Instruction & Academic Support Librarian
Natasha Patrito Hannon Vice President, Teaching & Learning
Neetu Dhanju Director, Academic Governance, Policies & Compliance, ex officio
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3. Vision and Mission
3.1 Vision
The vision of Yorkville University is of a Canadian national university dedicated to providing accessible,
practitioner-oriented degree and diploma programs leading to and enhancing professional careers.
3.2 Mission
Yorkville University will provide access to rigorous and flexible professional curricula in areas that are
personally rewarding for students and that contribute to the betterment of society.
Rigorous means providing challenging academic content delivered by faculty members who are
professionally engaged and current in their field of knowledge, possess the appropriate credentials
available in their fields, and are committed to excellence in teaching.
Access includes but is not limited to providing academic programs to people who, for reasons of
geographic remoteness, health and disability conditions, and/or family, work or community obligations,
would otherwise not be able to avail themselves of the benefits that flow from higher education.
Flexible means providing academic programs that allow individual students to participate in ways
consistent with their preferred learning style and their professional and personal schedules.
These characteristics are enabled through appropriately credentialed faculty members dedicated to
excellence in teaching practice and in the development and application of knowledge, and through
providing innovative programs using existing and newly-emerging communications technologies and
proven pedagogies.
3.3 Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of Yorkville University are to assist students to develop competencies in five
general areas:
i. Knowledge: This competency incorporates both breadth and depth in comprehending specific
subject matter and its application to both well-defined and indeterminate or ill- defined
problem situations; analysis of the efficacy of this knowledge; and an understanding of its
continuing development through critical reflection and inquiry and its inter-relatedness to
knowledge in other areas of professional specialization.
ii. Applied Research: This competency reflects an understanding of the manner in which
knowledge is created through systematic research and inquiry, how applied research is
conducted, and how its outcomes can be used to revise existing knowledge and create new
knowledge.
iii. Professional Capacity: This competency addresses abilities to bridge theory and practice by
developing plans and translating them into action in personal practice; to work collaboratively
with others to develop plans and translate them into action within organizations or
communities; and to use effective and respectful communication skills in responding to the
needs and concerns of others.
iv. Communication: This competency reflects abilities to communicate complex concepts and
problem solutions to diverse audiences in both formal and informal professional contexts.
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v. Capacity for Self-Reflection and Continuing Professional Development: This competency
addresses abilities to critically reflect on one’s own actions and practices, to identify one’s own
strengths and limitations, and to develop plans for continuing professional development.
These five competencies provide a guide for designing and delivering individual courses and for
assessing the work of students. One or more learning outcomes have been identified for each
competency; each outcome is supported by one or more assessment criteria. Not all learning outcomes
and assessment criteria are relevant to each individual course. These objectives and criteria are not
exhaustive; specific course content and activities may dictate that they be rephrased or augmented to
more accurately reflect the intended outcomes of a specific program or course.
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4. History of Yorkville University
Yorkville University was established in 2003 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The University is a private,
non-denominational institution and offers professionally-oriented academic programs at both the
undergraduate and graduate level.
In March 2004, Yorkville University was designated under the New Brunswick Degree Granting Act to
offer the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP). The MACP reaches students in all Canadian
provinces and in the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. The degree is recognized by
the New Brunswick Department of Education as an approved program for upgrading a teacher's
certificate.
In 2007, the University acquired the Ontario-based RCC Institute of Technology (RCCIT). RCCIT is
authorized under the Ontario Post-secondary Choice and Excellence Act, 2000 to offer three
undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Technology in Electronics Engineering; the Bachelor of Business
Information Systems; and the Bachelor of Interior Design. These programs are offered in the
metropolitan Toronto area and the Bachelor of Interior Design, and Bachelor of Business Information
Systems courses are available online.
In October 2011, the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick signed an order-in-council designating
Yorkville University to offer the Master of Education (Adult Education) program. Classes began online in
January 2012. In March 2012, Yorkville University was designated to offer the Bachelor of Business
Administration program; classes began in October 2012. In December 2014, Yorkville University was
designated to offer an additional Master of Education with a specialization in Leadership; classes began
in May of 2015. In July 2020, the university was designated under the New Brunswick Degree Granting
Act to offer a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy degree.
In 2012, the Board of Governors approved a strategic initiative to achieve degree and university consent
in British Columbia. In August 2015, British Columbia’s Minister of Advanced Education provided final
consent for Yorkville University to use the term ‘university’ in B.C. and to offer a Bachelor of Business
Administration degree with specializations in Energy Management, Project Management, Accounting
and Supply Chain Management; in 2018 this consent was extended to include a General BBA.
Yorkville University is a proud and active member of the British Columbia Council on Admissions and
Transfer (BCCAT). Its policies and practices follow the guidelines of BBCAT regarding course transfers
and articulations, and it endeavours to ensure where possible and practical, students receive credit for
post-secondary studies relevant to the degree undertaken at Yorkville.
https://www.bctransferguide.ca/system.
In 2017, the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development granted consent for
Yorkville University to deliver online and on-campus in Ontario a Bachelor of Business Administration
with a specialization in Project Management.
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5. University Policies and Regulations
This section addresses policies and associated procedures that affect the rights and responsibilities of
students at Yorkville University. Full details of many of these policies, together with procedures and
supporting documentation related to the policies are found at Yorkville University: Resources (scroll to
the bottom of the web page).
It is the responsibility of each student to familiarize themselves with the policies and procedures
addressed in this section of the Academic Calendar, including the detailed documents available online.
5.1 Academic Freedom

As an institution of higher learning, Yorkville University is dedicated to practitioner-oriented professional
education, to excellence in teaching, to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and
academic freedom, to assuring the curriculum offered stays current and relevant, and to providing a
learning option for people whose life circumstances might otherwise restrict their opportunity for
academic and professional advancement.
Faculty members, staff, and students are encouraged to search for and disseminate knowledge, truth
and understanding, to foster independent thinking and expression, and to engage in scholarship of
discovery, integration, application, engagement, and/or pedagogy.
Academic freedom includes:
• the right of faculty members to teach and discuss all aspects of their subject with their students;
• the right of students to question all aspects of the subjects they are learning;
• the right of faculty members, staff, and students to carry out research and to disseminate and
publish the results thereof; to produce and perform creative works; to engage in service to the
institution and the community; to acquire, preserve, and provide access to documentary
material in all formats; and to participate in professional and representative academic bodies;
and
• the right of faculty members, staff, and students to speak and write as citizens without
censorship from the institution.
As noted in Universities Canada’s Statement on Academic Freedom (https://www.univcan.ca/media-

room/media-releases/statement-on-academic-freedom),
academic freedom must be based on reasoned discourse informed by evidence. It is “constrained by
the professional standards of the relevant discipline and the responsibility of the institution to organize
its academic mission.” The latter constraint “includes the institution’s responsibility to select and
appoint faculty and staff, to admit and discipline students, to establish and control curriculum, to make
organizational arrangements for the conduct of academic work, to certify completion of a program and
to grant degrees.”
Academic freedom requires that faculty members, staff, and students play a role in the governance of
the institution, with faculty members assuming a predominant role in determining curriculum,
assessment standards, and other academic matters.
Academic freedom protects the intellectual independence, not only of faculty members and
researchers, but also of students who may pursue knowledge and express ideas without interference
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from authorities within the institution. Students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data
or views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion.
Yorkville University supports an environment based on these principles of academic freedom and
intellectual honesty. The following policies and procedures of the University contribute to establishing
and maintaining this environment:
• Faculty hiring and assignments:

o University policy ensures equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified
individuals without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship,
creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family
status or disability.
o All faculty members shall be hired, and their assignments and opportunities determined on
the basis of, their competence and appropriate knowledge in their field of expertise. Hiring
policies and practices will foster appropriate plurality of methodologies and perspectives in
course and program offerings.
o The University will ensure a harassment-free environment in which to work and pursue
educational goals.
• Faculty member responsibilities:
o To introduce students to the spectrum of significant scholarly viewpoints on the subjects
examined in their courses.
o To create curricula and reading lists that reflect the uncertainty and unsettled character of
human knowledge by providing students with dissenting sources and viewpoints where
appropriate.
o To grade students solely on the basis of their reasoned answers and appropriate knowledge
of the subjects and disciplines they study, not on the basis of their political or religious
beliefs.
• Support for scholarly activity:
o The University will make funds available to individual faculty members to pursue scholarly
activities.
o The University will make funds available for faculty members to present academic papers at
professional conferences under their affiliation to Yorkville University.
Staff members are encouraged to pursue continuing intellectual development through study or research
on a consistent basis.
5.2 Intellectual Property

Yorkville University recognizes and values the contributions of employees and students in the works
they produce and seeks to balance the rights of the creators of such works with those of the University
to support course and program development and to encourage educational innovation and creativity.
As an employer, Yorkville University claims ownership of all works created by regular employees and
temporarily contracted persons, including faculty members, in the normal course of employment. Such
works include: course curriculum; teaching and learning support materials and resources, including that
produced under contract; and administrative materials, such as assessment rubrics, tests, and
examinations.
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The University recognizes the ownership of copyrighted works created by employees on their own
initiative and time where extensive use of University facilities, resources, or funds are not used in the
creation or reproduction of the works.
Course developers and teaching faculty members may use components of the online course materials
they have developed to supplement courses taught elsewhere. Course materials embedded in the
online learning management system remain the property of Yorkville University and may not be used in
whole or in part, without the express written consent of the University.
Students own the copyright of works they produce. The University does not claim ownership of any
works created by students except where: (a) the student received compensation as an employee of the
University for creating the work; or (b) the creation of the work required extensive use of university
facilities, resources, or funds.
5.3 Conflict of Interest

All employees of the University have a responsibility, when called upon to do so in the course of their
employment, to make the best judgments of which they are capable with respect to university affairs,
free from other interests that might affect their judgment or cause them to act other than in the
University's best interests.
A conflict of commitment or interest may exist when an employee is involved in an activity or has a
personal financial interest that might interfere with the employee's objectivity in performing university
duties and responsibilities. Therefore, any such activity or personal interest, including those of an
employee's immediate family, is prohibited unless approved by an officer of the University in writing.
“Family” is defined as a spouse/domestic partner, child, parent, or sibling of the employee, or of the
employee's spouse/domestic partner. If there is any doubt about whether a conflict exists, employees
should check with their supervisor.
With respect to faculty members, additional conflicts may exist where a relationship to a student
outside the classroom other than that of teacher-student is present. It is the responsibility of the faculty
member − not the student − to bring this type of conflict to the attention of the Dean/Program Director
of the faculty.
Employees of the University may engage in activities either for remuneration or on a volunteer basis
outside of the University. These activities are permitted so long as they are disclosed and do not
interfere with the employee's job performance. However, full-time employees must receive written
approval from the University to engage in employment outside the University and may not engage in
outside activities on behalf of competitors of the University. Part-time faculty members are permitted
to teach elsewhere without the University's approval, as long as these teaching obligations are disclosed
to the Dean/Program Director of the faculty.
5.4 Ethical Standards

Yorkville University expects all executive officers, board members, faculty members, staff, and others
who represent the University to maintain the highest standard of ethical conduct. Members of the
University must:
• demonstrate honesty and integrity when acting on behalf of the University;
• ensure that all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws are followed;
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• demonstrate respect for others – discrimination based on race, religion, age, gender,
national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical ability will
not be tolerated;
• ensure any actions conform to the policies of the University;
• ensure that any employment outside of the University does not interfere with the
responsibilities and duties that an employee may have with the University; and
• ensure that information of a confidential nature is not disclosed to any unauthorized
parties.
Any instances where the standards of ethical conduct have been breached are to be reported to a
University executive officer. The consequence of such breaches will be determined by the appropriate
vice president and may include dismissal or termination of contract.
5.5 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Yorkville sees the Diversity of its faculty, students, and staff as a strength to be celebrated. Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville, and Yorkville is committed to making
these values an integral part of our culture. Yorkville is committed to academic and professional
excellence and is committed to providing educational services and employment that are focused on
promoting the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Yorkville recognizes that workplaces and post-secondary institutions historically have marginalized
Equity-Seeking Groups. It is recognized that this Marginalization has the potential impact of hindering an
individual’s ability to fully, freely and equitably participate within the workplace, academic
environments and in society. Systems of Marginalization include but are not limited to Ableism, ageism,
Classism, Biphobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, Sexism, Racism, Anti-Black Racism, Anti-Indigenous
Sentiment, Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and other systems. Yorkville is
committed to working to remove Barriers related to systems of Marginalization. Yorkville is also
committed to the spirit of truth and reconciliation towards Indigenous peoples. In addition to
acknowledging the Indigenous communities on whose traditional territories we work and learn
(including through the use of Land Acknowledgements), Yorkville will also strive to build relationships of
recognition and respect with Indigenous peoples. Yorkville strives to align itself with the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals related to providing inclusive and equitable quality education.
Yorkville is committed to ensuring that all Members of the Yorkville Community feel welcome and
included in the workplace and academic environments. Yorkville will promote and support Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion to reflect and respond to the needs of our faculty, students and staff. Yorkville
strives to create work and learning environments in which individuals can participate, maximize their
contributions, and achieve their full potential. Yorkville promotes environments where a plurality of
Lived Experiences and diverse narratives are embraced. Equipping students with the skills for
storytelling is especially unique with respect to Yorkville’s involvement in promoting equitable
representation within the creative industries. Furthermore, Yorkville will work towards removing
Barriers to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in its workplace and learning environments.
The complete official Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy is available at Yorkville University: Resources.
5.6 Gender Inclusion Policy
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Yorkville is committed to providing a working and learning environment that is free from gender-based
discrimination and harassment.
Yorkville recognizes that individuals who do not conform to a gender binary and societal gender norms
experience Barriers, inequities and risks to their wellbeing based on prejudices. This has the potential
impact of hindering the individual’s ability to fully, freely and equitably participate within the Yorkville
workplace and/or learning environment. Yorkville is committed to ensuring that all Members of the
Yorkville Community feel welcome and included in the workplace and academic environments.
Yorkville will promote and support gender Inclusion in all academic and corporate policies, procedures,
programs and services to reflect and respond to the needs of our faculty, students and staff. Yorkville
strives to create work and learning environments in which individuals can participate, maximize their
contributions, and achieve their full potential. Yorkville promotes environments where a plurality of
Lived Experiences are embraced, including Safe Spaces. Furthermore, Yorkville will work towards
eliminating Barriers to gender Inclusion in its workplace and learning environments.
The complete official Gender Inclusion Policy and associated Procedures and supporting documents are
available at Yorkville University: Resources.
5.7 Discrimination and Harassment
Yorkville is committed to providing a learning environment that is free from discrimination and
harassment. In keeping with its values and responsibilities as an education provider, Yorkville will treat
complaints of discrimination or harassment as a serious matter. Yorkville is committed to providing a
learning environment that promotes respect, professionalism, and ethical behaviour.
Yorkville will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of differences in race, ancestry,
place of origin, caste, colour, ethnic origin, national origin (New Brunswick), citizenship, creed, sex
(includes pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age,
marital status, family status, disability, record of offenses in employment (Ontario), political belief
(British Columbia), political belief/activity (New Brunswick) or social condition (New Brunswick), or any
other prohibited grounds of discrimination as prescribed by law. Yorkville encourages the reporting of all
incidents of discrimination or harassment, regardless of who the offender may be.
Yorkville creates an environment that promotes responsibility, respect, civility, and academic excellence
in a safe learning and teaching environment. All persons in its learning, teaching, and working
environments will endeavor to:
• respect differences in people, their ideas, and opinions;

• treat one another with dignity and respect at all times, and especially when there is
disagreement;
• respect and treat others fairly, regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, caste, colour,
ethnic origin, national origin, citizenship, creed, sex (includes pregnancy and breastfeeding),
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status,
disability, record of offenses in employment, political belief/activity, or social condition;
• respect the rights of others;
• show proper care and regard for Yorkville property and for the property of others;
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• demonstrate honesty and integrity; and
• respect the needs of others to work and learn in an environment free from discrimination and
harassment.
Students have a right to complain about discrimination or harassment and are entitled to have access to
both informal and formal complaint procedures. Students who feel they have suffered harassment or
discrimination are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities via email at
[email protected]. Every attempt should first be made to resolve matters
through an informal resolution. The first step is to inform the individual that their behaviour is
inappropriate (if it is safe to do so) and must stop immediately.
Individuals who witness discrimination or harassment directly, have received reports of discrimination
or harassment incidents, or have reasonable grounds to suspect that discrimination or harassment is
occurring, may initiate a complaint. Third party disclosures will only go forward (to the formal stage)
with the complainant’s consent.
The complete official Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Procedures, together with supporting
documents, can accessed at: Yorkville University: Resources; Policies, Procedures & Forms (OSRR) –
MyYU; or here Student-Discrimination-and-Harassment-Policy.pdf (yorkvilleu.ca) and here Student-
Discrimination-and-Harassment-Procedures.pdf (yorkvilleu.ca). They can also be requested by emailing
[email protected].
5.8 Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Violence

Yorkville University is committed to providing its students with a working and educational environment
free from sexual misconduct and sexual violence, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, and
sexual solicitation/advance. Yorkville is further committed to treating its students who disclose and
report incidents of sexual misconduct and sexual violence with dignity and respect. Yorkville University
has adopted the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Violence Policy and Procedures to reaffirm
the university’s commitment to a safe and healthy campus and to set out Yorkville’s response to
incidents of sexual misconduct and sexual violence. The complete official policy details the expectations,
rights, and obligations for different parties/positions during the disclosing/reporting, investigation,
appeal, and corrective action/resolution stages.
The complete official Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Violence Policy, together with Procedures
and supporting documentation are available at Yorkville; Policies, Procedures & Forms (OSRR) – MyYU;
or here Prevention-of-Sexual-Violence-Policy-01.pdf (yorkvilleu.ca) and here Prevention-of-Sexual-
Violence-Procedures-1.pdf (yorkvilleu.ca). They can also be requested by emailing
[email protected].
Students needing to report an incident of sexual misconduct or sexual violence may do so in confidence
by emailing [insert relevant campus email address.]
5.9 Academic Accommodations and Accessibility

Yorkville is committed to providing inclusive and accessible education to its students, including those
with Disabilities. Yorkville provides accommodations to students with permanent, episodic, and
temporary Disabilities to ensure every student has an equal opportunity to pursue academic success.
The purpose of the Academic Accommodations and Accessibility Office is to provide customized
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accommodation plans for students and put supports in place to help ensure student success and to
foster a culture of acceptance for all. Academic accommodations may also pertain to other human rights
protected grounds such as creed/religion (religious observances – also refer to accommodations for
religious observance policy and procedures), sex (pregnancy/breastfeeding), family status
(caregiving responsibilities), gender identity and/or gender expression (also refer to gender inclusion
policy and procedures), among others.
Yorkville desires to make its programs, courses, and academic services accessible to all who qualify for
admission. To that end, Yorkville is committed to:
1. Removing Barriers to access;
2. Deploying inclusive supports that facilitate access for students with disabilities; and
3. Providing Academic Accommodations to students with Disabilities and students with other
needs relating to Protected Grounds as per this Policy.
This commitment ensures that all campuses and facilities meet standards required by human rights,
accessibility, and privacy laws, and building codes, in the provinces in which the campuses and facilities
operate. To deploy inclusive supports that facilitate access for students with Disabilities, Yorkville works
to continuously evaluate and improve supports that make its educational services accessible.
The complete official Academic Accommodations and Accessibility Policy, together with Procedures and
supporting documentation are available at Yorkville University: Resources, Accessibility and Academic
Accommodations – Student Success Centre (yorkvilleu.ca) and here Academic-Accommodations-and-
Accessibility-Policy.pdf (yorkvilleu.ca) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy (yorkvilleu.ca).
5.10 Accommodations for Religious Observances

Yorkville welcomes and includes students, staff, and faculty from a wide range of backgrounds, cultural
traditions, Creeds, and Religions. It is Yorkville’s policy to arrange reasonable Accommodation for the
needs of students who observe religious holy days other than those already accommodated by ordinary
scheduling and statutory holidays.
It is important that no student be seriously disadvantaged because of their Religious Observances.

However, in the scheduling of academic and other activities, it is also important to ensure that the
Accommodation of one group does not seriously disadvantage other groups within the Yorkville
communities or cause undue hardship to Yorkville. When a student does not request accommodation
within the period of time that corresponds to the initial 20% of the course’s term or where
accommodating the request would cause undue hardship to Yorkville or other students, the request
might be denied. However, every reasonable effort will be made to provide Accommodations. If
compulsory activities are unavoidable, every reasonable opportunity will be given to these students to
make up work that they miss. When the scheduling of tests or examinations cannot be avoided,
students will be informed of the procedure to be followed to arrange to write at an alternate time.
Yorkville also recognizes that religious and spiritual calendars operate on different cycles and that
flexibility may be required with respect to holidays that cannot be precisely determined due to their
tentative nature (i.e. holidays based on lunar calendars, etc.). Yorkville also recognizes that each
individual’s needs are unique and must be considered afresh when an Accommodation is requested, as
an arrangement that might work for one individual may not work for others.
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The complete official Accommodations for Religious Observances Policy, together with Procedures and
supporting documentation, is available at Yorkville University: Resources (Accommodations-for-
Religious-Observances-Policy.pdf (yorkvilleu.ca) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy
(yorkvilleu.ca).
5.11 Student Conduct

5.11.1 Academic Integrity and Honesty
Academic integrity is a guiding principle within Yorkville University for students, faculty members, and
staff. The University values openness, honesty, civility, and curiosity in all academic endeavours.
Yorkville University’s academic integrity and honesty principles apply to the initial assessment of
applicants, the treatment of students during courses, the placement and treatment of students in
practicum and field-based activities, and all assessment procedures.
All members of the University are obligated to maintain the highest standards of academic honesty and
to foster these practices in others. All members of the academic community must ensure that all
materials used in courses or in assignments submitted for assessment adhere to established standards
of academic honesty and to Canadian copyright law.
Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the complete official Academic Integrity and
Honesty Policy, together with the associated Academic Integrity and Honesty Procedures, which are
available at Yorkville University: Resources. The complete policy defines Academic Offenses and
associated penalties in detail. The procedures describe how offenses under the policy are investigated
and prosecuted.
5.11.2 Non-Academic Code of Conduct
By virtue of membership in the University academic community, students accept an obligation to

conduct themselves as responsible members of that community. At all times community members
should act with integrity, respect and civility, in all interactions and dealings. This expectation of
behaviour extends to all academic and professional discourse within an environment in which freedom
exists for contrary ideas to be expressed. Conduct that is determined to hinder the orderly functions of
the University will be deemed misconduct and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
Students are expected to familiarise themselves with and abide by the complete official Student Code of
Conduct and associated Procedures, which are available at: Yorkville University: Resources; Policies,
Procedures & Forms (OSRR) – MyYU; or here Student-Code-of-Conduct.pdf (yorkvilleu.ca) and here
Student-Code-of-Conduct-Procedures.pdf (yorkvilleu.ca). They can also be requested by emailing
[email protected].
5.12.1 Student Grievances and Appeals

Where there are grounds for doing so, students have the right to appeal any decision by any faculty
member, committee, or administrator at the University/School. Decisions that are appealable might be
made under any one of a number of University/School policies, including, but not limited to, those
policies governing harassment and discrimination, anti-violence, credit transfer, leaves of absence,
advanced standing, withdrawal from a course or program, grading, academic integrity and honesty,
professional suitability and ethics, academic standing (including probation), and academic dismissal.
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Because appeals can come only from students, decisions relating to admission to academic programs
are not appealable.
Students should familiarize themselves with acceptable grounds for academic appeals, types of
academic appeals, and appeal procedures. The complete official appeals policy and associated
procedures can be found at Yorkville University: Resources.
5.12.2 Standing Committee on Academic and Student Conduct Appeals:

Purpose and Functions: The Standing Committee on Academic and Student Conduct Appeals (the
“Standing Committee”) is the final appeal body for students contesting decisions made by
University/School decision makers. Policies governing decisions that might be appealed include
harassment and discrimination, anti-violence, substance abuse, credit transfer, leaves of absence,
advanced standing, withdrawal from a course or program, grading, academic integrity and honesty,
professional suitability and ethics, academic standing (including probation), and academic dismissal.
Because appeals can come only from students, the Standing Committee does not hear requests for
reconsideration of decisions relating to admission to academic programs.
Terms of Reference for the Standing Committee on Academic and Student Conduct Appeals are
developed and maintained by the Provost’s Academic Cabinet and are available from the Office of
Student Rights and Responsibilities or the Registrar’s Office and can be downloaded at
https://myyu.ca/osrr/ or Yorkville University: Resources.
5.13 Institutional Closure

In the unlikely event that the University is required to end a program due to business related or other
reasons, students would not suffer financially and would be able to finish their studies with Yorkville
University or would receive assistance with transferring to another program or institution. The
University would assure the continued availability of student records and transcripts relating to the
programs and would make efforts to minimize any negative impact upon the students’ studies.
5.14 Rules and Enrollment Conditions

Yorkville is not responsible for loss, theft or damage of personal property or students work. This includes
work that may be damaged as a result of faculty equipment. Students are responsible for reading this
Academic Calendar and knowing and following policies and procedures described herein.
5.15 Student ID
Each student is assigned a unique identification number. This number is confidential. Yorkville strictly
controls access to student ID numbers, and it is assumed, and expected, that all students will protect the
confidentiality of their ID numbers.
5.16 Health Insurance

All international students who require a permit to study at our on-campus programs must be covered
and will be automatically enrolled in Health Insurance through the University’s approved provider.
Students who choose to withdraw from any program should request that their Health Insurance Plan be
cancelled within the first three (3) weeks of the start date of the plan. Plans cannot be cancelled or
refunded after three (3) weeks into the plan. Please also note that refunds will be processed only if no
claims have been made with the insurer.
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5.17 Mandatory Use of Email Accounts
When you join Yorkville University or Toronto Film School, you will be assigned a Yorkville University or
TFS email account. This email account will allow you to access the Student Information System and
Learning Management System. In addition, your YU or TFS email account will be used by your
professors, instructors, and other service areas to provide you with important information and resource
that will support your academic success.
An added benefit is that your YU or TFS email address will provide you with the ability to use the Single
Sign-On (SSO) feature which will provide you with immediate access to all your accounts.
Please Note: Your YU or TFS email address will be the only email address that will be used to
communicate with you so be sure to check your email often.
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6. Admission Policies and Information
This section describes general admission policies and procedures for undergraduate programs.
Additional admission requirements are provided in Section 10.
6.1 Undergraduate Admissions

The University has established admission requirements for each undergraduate program. Specific
requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration program can be found in Section
10, below.
6.1.1 General Admissions Procedures

• Complete information about admission to Yorkville University programs is available from the
admissions office:
Toll Free: 1-844-865-6655

Local: 778-329-0562
Fax: 778-329-0541
E-mail: [email protected]
• An application fee and all relevant documents must be submitted before an application will be
reviewed by the program admissions committee. Once the committee has reviewed submitted
documents, both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing by the Registrar's
Office.
• Applicants are required to follow an online application process and to pay all published fees within
the stated timelines.
• A student applying for entrance to a Yorkville University undergraduate program completes an
online application form and submits it to the admissions office.
• Yorkville University has multiple admission deadlines in the academic year for undergraduate
programs, depending on whether they are on a trimester or quarter term system. Application
deadlines are indicated in the academic schedule (see Section 1). Yorkville University offers four (4)
intakes per year for its undergraduate programs. Students may begin any program in January, April,
July or October. For specific dates please refer to the academic schedule (see Section 1).
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to any program.
• Although Yorkville University’s intention is to keep rules and regulations stable over a long period of
time, some regulations may differ from one academic year to another. Students will normally follow
the regulations in the academic calendar for the year in which they are admitted.
• The University reserves the right to refuse admission to individual applicants.
6.1.2 Undergraduate Programs Credit Transfer and Advanced Standing

In general, a minimum of 50% of the courses required for an undergraduate degree must be completed
through Yorkville University. In addition, project-based and capstone courses must be completed at
Yorkville University. Note, however, that each undergraduate program has its own credit transfer rules
and graduation requirements and some programs may require a higher percentage of courses to be
completed at Yorkville University. See program-specific information in Section 10 of this academic
calendar.
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Credits earned at another post-secondary institution may be applied toward a Yorkville University
undergraduate program if approved by the program’s admissions committee. To be accepted, such
credits must normally have been completed within the last ten years at a recognized post-secondary
education institution with grades that are acceptable to the program admission committee. See
program-specific information in Section 10 of this academic calendar.
In all cases, requests for acceptance of credits earned at another post-secondary institution must
accompany the application for admission and be supported by official transcripts from the other
institution.
Note that when the university recognizes a course taken at another institution as equivalent to a course
offered at Yorkville University and grants a student credit for the course, the student transferring the
credit is not allowed to subsequently enroll in the Yorkville course.
Letter of Permission
YU students may only take courses at other post-secondary institutions for transfer credits through
letters of permission. These courses will not be included in the calculation of the student’s grade point
average.
• Students are required to submit a letter of permission application, to the Registrar’s office, for
courses they wish to take at another institution.
• The LOP application will be reviewed by the Director of the program. Once the application has
been approved, the Dean of Academics will issue the LOP to the student. It is the students’
responsibility to present the LOP to the other institution.
• Students are responsible for ensuring transcripts for courses taken at another institution are sent
directly to the YU Registrar’s office to ensure their record is updated with the result of the course.
• Students must achieve a grade of at least C for transfer of credit.
• Note that in cases where external courses are sought beyond the regular course load, the same
rules governing overload requests would apply (e.g. eligibility).
• YU reserves the right not to accept the course for transfer credit if a letter of permission was not
obtained, as outlined, prior to taking the course elsewhere.
Transfers within Yorkville University

A student enrolled in a program based out of/granted consent from the province of British Columbia
who wishes to attend a program based out of/granted consent from the province of Ontario cannot
transfer directly. The student must withdraw from the program based in British Columbia and then
reapply to the program based in Ontario. There is no direct transfer between British Columbia and
Ontario as programs are offered through province-specific degree consents. Credits earned while
enrolled in the British Columbia program will be assessed for transfer to the Ontario program in
accordance with Yorkville University Ontario credit transfer and advanced standing policies.
6.1.3 Mature Students

A mature student is an applicant who has not achieved the British Columbia Secondary School Diploma
or its equivalent and who is at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in
which he/she intends to enroll. Consistent with Ministry guidelines, Yorkville University’s admissions
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policy for mature students creates a pathway for applicants who can demonstrate abilities equivalent to
those of British Columbia high school graduates through the successful completion of courses at the
postsecondary level or through proficiency assessments.
6.1.4 Prior Learning Recognition

When determining whether and what credits will be recognized and awarded for prior learning in any
degree program, Yorkville University reviews the following:
1. Transcripts from universities, colleges, private career colleges, professional bodies and other
recognized providers of post-secondary education. These transcripts will be reviewed according
to previously articulated credit transfer agreements between Yorkville University and the
sending institutions or in recognized transfer guides and databases published by provincial or
national agencies. Where formal credit transfer agreements do not exist, Yorkville University
will assess transcripts on a course-by-course basis and may request that the students provide
course outlines from previous institutions attended. In the case of foreign institutions, an
evaluation by a recognized agency providing assessments of foreign credentials may be
required.
2. Evidence of prior learning expressed as competencies, either through:
a. An established and recognized system or partnership agreement that describes

competencies achieved through training and professional development. For example,
Yorkville University may have negotiated the recognition of learning acquired through
training in the Canadian Armed Forces to be equivalent to the learning outcomes of
courses within a particular program.
b. Yorkville University’s assessment of an applicant’s portfolio of competencies. Applicants
are required to provide documents or objects created by the applicant that
demonstrate previous learning and accomplishment. These portfolios may include
(among others) correspondence, reports, videos, illustrations, productions or
models. The portfolios will be assessed by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who may
interview the applicant regarding the contents of the portfolio and how this
demonstrates prior learning acquisition. The portfolios will be evaluated by the SMEs to
determine whether their contents demonstrate the acquisition of learning that matches
sufficiently and appropriately the learning outcomes for credit to be granted.
3. Grades received in a credit challenge exam administered by Yorkville University. The
challenge exam may be written or oral and is constructed by SMEs to examine the match
between the student’s acquired prior learning and the learning objectives of the relevant
course(s). Challenge exams will be available only for introductory courses.
Types of Credit Recognition
The university will award credit for prior learning in one of the following ways:
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Block transfer – where completion by a student of a credential or a collection of courses at a
recognized institution or agency is awarded credit for a predetermined group of courses at
Yorkville University.
Course-by-course transfer – where completion by a student of a specific course at a recognized

institution or agency is awarded credit for an equivalent specific course at Yorkville University.
Note that when the university recognizes a course taken at another institution as equivalent to a
course offered at Yorkville University and grants a student credit for the course, the student
transferring the credit is not allowed to subsequently enrol in the Yorkville course.
Competencies-to-course credit – where specific competencies acquired through learning in

various situations is deemed to be equivalent to the learning outcomes of a specific course at
Yorkville University.
Restrictions
Yorkville University does not award RPL in the following situations:
1. Core courses – Where students are required to take certain cores courses as part of the
residency requirement at the university. These may include capstone courses.
2. Maximum credit – Where there is a limit to the number of credits, applicants can earn as
advance standing in a program at the university. The limit is 60 credits total for transfer credit
from another post-secondary institution or training organization, and 30 credits total for
learning obtained in other contexts.
See Section 10.1.2.7 Credit Transfer Policies for further information related to transfer credit,
including credit transfer maximum, courses not eligible for credit, and grade requirement.
3. Currency – Where learning acquired through work or life experience may have occurred so long
ago that it is no longer current and relevant to today’s world. Generally, RPL focuses on learning
that was acquired within the last 10 years. In certain areas, the time limit may be more recent.
Processes for Evaluating Credit
Students wishing to receive RPL must request an evaluation using the appropriate form and supply all
requested documentation. Students may be guided by their program advisor in preparing their
submission.
RPL will be assessed by Yorkville University faculty who are subject matter experts (SMEs) in the
program that will grant the credit. SMEs will be approved by the relevant program and will possess
expertise in the learning objectives to be assessed and training in assessment methods.
SMEs will be responsible for reviewing the content, skills and assessment methods used in prior learning
presented by the student for assessment. RPL will be granted where the SME determines the learning
demonstrated in the documentation provided by the student is sufficient and appropriate for credit to
be granted. Any credit granted will be documented in the YU credit database.
Students who wish to dispute the outcome of an RPL assessment -- whether relating to credit transfer
from another institution or relating to prior learning acquired in a non-institutional setting – may file an
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appeal of the SME’s decision under the normal appeals process. The appeal will be handled by the
Campus Registrar who will refer it to the Appeals Committee in the appropriate program for review.
6.1.5 Academic Credit for Canadian Armed Forces Training

Serving or former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who are admitted to a Yorkville
University undergraduate program may receive up to 27 academic credits toward the Liberal Arts
requirements of the program based on the learning already done by the student while completing
formal CAF training. The number of credits awarded depends on the Liberal Arts requirements of the
particular program and the level of CAF training completed and are determined on a case by case
basis. Additional information is available on the University website and from admissions advisors.
6.1.6 English Language Proficiency

The University reserves the right to refuse admission to any student whose proficiency in English is
insufficient.
Applicants for admission must establish proficiency in English sufficient for post-secondary study. Such
proficiency may be established in one of the following ways:
1. Completion of secondary education where English is the language of instruction.1
2. Successful completion of at least 12 credit hours of previous postsecondary education where English
is the language of instruction.1
3. Successful completion with the equivalent of “B” standing of a post-secondary level English for
Academic Purposes program accredited by Languages Canada (http://www.languagescanada.ca/).
4. Confirmation of an acceptable score2 on a test of English language proficiency recognized by
Yorkville University.3
English Language Proficiency Tests: Minimum Scores Required for Undergraduate Admission
YU Duolingo iTEP TOEFL IELTS Pearson CAEL Canadian CanTest Common
Program English Academic Test of Language European
Test4 English - Benchmark Framework
Academic level
BBA 105 3.8 80 6.5 58 60 8 4 B2
BBA BC 95 3.6 60 6.0 50 50 7 4 B2
EAP
(Eng180)5
Notes:
1. Note, however, that the University reserves the right to require further proof of language
proficiency before permission will be granted to register in academic courses.
2. Acceptable levels of proficiency are defined by the Admission Committee of each program and
approved by the University’s Provincial Senate. Before defining an acceptable level of proficiency,
the Admission Committee consults with the Office of the President to ensure consistency with
University standards. Each Admission Committee defines a minimal score on a single test (normally
the IELTS test). Acceptable scores on other tests are derived from an equivalency table approved by
the University’s Academic Cabinet and maintained by the Office of the President.
3. Acceptable tests of English language proficiency are those that have been approved by the
University’s Academic Cabinet.
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4. Approved by administrative decision on a temporary basis in response to the closing of all testing
centres during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continued use of Duolingo will be reviewed by Academic
Cabinet when other testing services re-open.
5. See Section 10.1.2.3, below.
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6.2 Enrolment Agreement
New and returning students complete an Enrolment Agreement at the beginning of each term. Students
are encouraged to save a copy of their respective agreements for reference throughout their studies
with Yorkville University. The New Student Registration Form is presented here:
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6.3 Re-admission Policies and Procedures - All University Programs
Students who are dismissed from Yorkville University for any reason and who wish to return to their
studies must apply for re-admission, following regular admission procedures. The program admissions
committee will consider such applications on a case-by-case basis.
Note that students who have been academically dismissed from Yorkville University will not be re-
admitted for at least 12 months. Such students may be considered for re-admission after they have
spent at least 12 months away from Yorkville University studies and can provide a personal letter
satisfactorily outlining why they think they will now be successful and two letters of recommendation
from employers or others. The admissions committee may require evidence, such as successful
completion of designated courses, that applicants are likely to be successful in further studies.
Note also that admissions committees will not accept applications for re-admission when the student
was dismissed after progressive discipline for repeated academic offences such as plagiarism. Nor will
students be re-admitted if they have been dismissed pursuant to the Policy for Assessing Conduct
Related to Professional Suitability of Students in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
A student re-admitted after being academically dismissed from Yorkville University will automatically be
placed on academic probation. Failure to meet the normal academic requirements of the program and
any other probationary requirements established by the admissions committee will result in final
dismissal and further applications for re-admission will not be considered.
Students who voluntarily withdrew from a Yorkville University program and who have been absent from
study for a period of at least 12 consecutive months since their last attendance at Yorkville University
are required to seek re-admission. If re-admitted, such students will resume their studies without a
probationary period.
Students re-admitted to their original or a new program of study following a leave of absence from
study, or re-admitted since being required to withdraw, will normally follow the regulations in the
academic calendar for the year in which they resume study.
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7. Financial Policies and Information
This section provides details of tuition and other fees, payment plans, financial aid, and other financial
information.
7.1 Tuition and Other Fees

All fees and charges are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD). Yorkville University also accepts equivalent
payment in other currencies. For further information about tuition, fees, and payment methods, please
contact the Bursar’s Office at 1-844-865-6655 (if outside North America, please call 1-778-329-0562).
Undergraduate programs run on a quarterly system with four full terms per year (fall, winter, spring, and
summer). Please see Section 10 of this calendar for specific program information. Once admitted to a
program, the student is expected to register in courses and pay tuition fees for all quarters each year.
Tuition fees are due prior to the start of each term. Students may request to pay tuition fees in monthly
installments over the term – approval will be based on previous payment history. Arrangements for
payment of tuition must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of each term. Please contact the
Bursar’s Office to make payment arrangements or for further information.
Tuition rates are confirmed three (3) months prior to the start of each term. Changes to tuition rates will
be announced at least three (3) months prior to the start of the term to which they apply. Current
tuition rates are available on the University’s website, or from the Bursar’s Office at 1-844-865-6655.
Delivery of Goods and Services Students are required to purchase standard texts or special lesson
Policy manuals and lab/studio supplies as specified in the course syllabi.
Enrollment for a subsequent term will be denied to students who

fail to fulfill their financial obligations. A student may be dismissed
if payment is not made on the scheduled date. Students who are
dismissed from the program will be subject to withdrawal fees as
per the policies below based on the date of dismissal. In addition,
no diploma is released to a student with outstanding financial
obligations to Yorkville. In all cases, a student remains responsible
for tuition and other charges incurred.
Application Fee An Application Fee must accompany all admission or re-admission
applications. This is a non-refundable fee that is not credited to the
student’s tuition. Up-to-date information on the Application Fee is
available at https://www.yorkvilleu.ca/programs/
Registration Deposit (Seat Fee) $300 must be paid once the student has received a letter of
acceptance. This is a non-refundable amount that will be credited
towards the student’s tuition.
International Student Tuition A tuition deposit must be paid once an international student has
Deposit received a preliminary letter of acceptance. Tuition deposits vary
by program and method of application to the University and are
noted accordingly in all preliminary letters of acceptance. Please
contact the International Admissions Office [email protected]
for up-to-date information on applicable international student
tuition deposits.
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Course Tuition Fee See the website for current Course Tuition Fee rates.
Continuous Enrolment Deposit A Continuous Enrollment Deposit of $300 will be assessed to all
students who elect to take a term off. This deposit will be credited
to the student’s account as long as they return on schedule. If the
student does not return on schedule they forfeit the deposit.
Re-entry Deposit A re-entry deposit of $300 will be collected for all students who
withdrew from their studies and are now returning to the
program. This deposit will be credited to their final term of study.
It will be a onetime only credit.
Course/Section Change Fee A $75 fee is assessed for all course cancellations, course additions,
course changes, or section changes that occur after the
registration deadline until the course start date. In the event a
course change is required for academic reasons, the fee will not be
applied.
Course Withdrawal Policy Course withdrawal fees are based on the number of days that the
student is enrolled in each course, starting on day 1. Students are
charged on a pro-rata rate to the date the institution is notified in
writing. The deadline for course withdrawal refunds in graduate
programs is the 60% point in the course. The deadline for course
withdrawal refunds in undergraduate programs is the 50% point in
the course. A withdrawal admin fee will also be assessed. A
withdrawal admin fee will be charged for each course withdrawal
equal to 10% of the total course cost
Credit Balances Credit balances resulting from cancellations, withdrawals, or other
schedule changes will be applied to upcoming payments on the
student’s current or next term of study. Graduated or withdrawn
students may request a credit balance be refunded by sending a
written request to the Bursar. A refund cheque will be issued
within 30 days of receipt of the request. Financial Aid refunds will
be issued based in the applicable provincial regulations.
Late Payment Fee A fee of $35 will be applied to all NSF/Decline/Late Payments.
Challenge Exam Fee There is $75 challenge exam fee for each challenge exam attempt.
Graduation Fee $125 must accompany a student’s Request to Graduate Form.
Transcript Fee $10 must accompany a student’s Request for Transcript Form. A
$25 fee will be charged if the student requests the transcript to be
couriered. Note: the student must be in good financial standing
with the University prior to transcript being issued.
Replacement Diploma All replacement diplomas cost $50 each.
International Student Fee An International Student fee is required on a per term basis. Please
see the website for current rates.
7.1.2. Military Deployment Policy
Course Cancellations: Course cancellation fees will be waived for any course(s) cancelled as a result of
military deployment.
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Course Withdrawals: Canadian Forces members deployed during a course and unable to complete will
be assessed course tuition fees based on standard course withdrawal policies. These charges will be
credited back to the student when they return to studies at the University. The application of standard
withdrawal policies may result in a refund of all or a portion of fees paid for the course.
Tuition Paid: Tuition paid for the course(s) impacted by the deployment will be credited to their next
course(s) of study when they return from deployment. The tuition credit will take into account any
refunds issued for the impacted course(s).
Academic: Canadian Forces members deployed during a course and unable to complete will not receive
a “W” or “F” on their transcripts and will be given the opportunity to retake the course from start to
finish.
To benefit from these deployment policies, Canadian Forces members would be required to provide
the University with proof of deployment.
7.1.3 International Student Cancellation Policy

The required International Student Tuition Deposit is non-refundable, unless student is refused a study
visa, in which case all but $500 is refundable. Students will be required to provide proof that their visa
application was denied in order to receive any refund.
7.1.4 International Student Program Withdrawal Policy

The International Student Program Withdrawal Policy applies to students commencing studies with
Yorkville University on or after April 8, 2024. The required International Student Tuition Deposit is non-
refundable. The International Student Tuition Deposit amount will be applied to all charges assessed
during the study period; remaining tuition deposit amounts at the time of program withdrawal will be
retained as non-refundable. In exceptional circumstances, this policy may be appealed with appropriate
documentation by contacting the Student Finance Office at the New Westminster Campus.
7.2 Financial Aid & Awards

Students studying at Yorkville University have a number of options to choose from when financing their
education. Please click on the appropriate link for more information.
7.2.1 Canada Student Loans Program

Yorkville University is approved to participate in the Canada Student Loan program. Generally, you must
be either a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant to qualify. Student loan availability varies from
province to province. Contact your provincial or territorial student assistance office for specifics and to
determine your eligibility for both the federal and provincial student assistance programs:
Alberta (www.alis.gov.ab.ca/studentsfinance/main.asp)
Manitoba (www.manitobastudentaid.ca)
Newfoundland & Labrador (http://www.aesl.gov.nl.ca/studentaid/)
New Brunswick (www.studentaid.gnb.ca/)
Northwest Territories (www.nwtsfa.gov.nt.ca)
Nova Scotia (http://studentloans.ednet.ns.ca)
Nunavut ( http://gov.nu.ca/family-services/programs-services/financial-assistance-nunavut-students-
fans )
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Ontario (osap.gov.on.ca)
Prince Edward Island (www.studentloan.pe.ca)
Saskatchewan (https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/student-loans)
Yukon ( http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/student_info/pages/financial_assistance )
Note: Students residing in the provinces of Quebec and British Columbia are not currently eligible for
Canada student loan funding for programs offered via online learning.
7.2.2 Student Line of Credit

Students of Yorkville University may be eligible to apply for a student loan or a student line of credit
through numerous Canadian financial institutions. Students should visit their local branch, or the
institution’s website for further details.
• TD Bank– http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/borrowing/loans-lines-of-
credit/student-line.jsp
• CIBC - https://www.cibc.com/ca/loans/student-loc.html
• Bank of Montreal – https://www.bmo.com/home/personal/banking/loans-loc/loc/student-line-
of-credit
• Royal Bank – http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/personal-loans/student-line-of-credit.html
7.2.3 Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Degree and diploma programs are eligible for RESP funds. A letter of acceptance from the faculty is
typically all that is required to have RESP funds released by your provider. Please visit the Human
Resources and Skills Development Canada website for more information.
7.2.4 Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)

The Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows you to withdraw up to $10,000 in a calendar year from your
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to finance full-time training or education for you, your
spouse, or common-law partner. You cannot participate in the LLP to finance your children’s training or
education, or the training or education of your spouse’s or common-law partner’s children. As long as
you meet the LLP conditions every year, you can withdraw amounts from your RRSP until January of the
fourth year after the year you make your first LLP withdrawal. You cannot withdraw more than $20,000
in total.
For more information, visit the Lifelong Learning Plan.
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8. Academic Policies and Information
8.1 Course Delivery
Yorkville University offers programs online and on-campus. Some programs are offered only online;
others are offered both online and on-campus. Course learning outcomes are identical regardless of
delivery mode.
Courses delivered on campus utilize a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures,
student presentations, interactive learning activities, discussions, assignments, and exams. Attendance,
and active participation is required and monitored for courses delivered on-campus.
Online courses are delivered via an industry-leading course management system (CMS). The courses
use many of the same teaching and learning methods used in on-campus courses, but there is greater
emphasis on self-directed learning through reading; lectures are rarely used. For the most part, courses
are delivered asynchronously; that is, there is no set time when students must attend class, which
provides significant scheduling flexibility for the student. However, there are weekly participation
requirements that must be met and there are asynchronous interactive learning activities that require
students to log into the class regularly and frequently.
In general, the resources that support all academic courses, whether delivered on-campus or online, are
delivered via and accessible through MyYU. MyYU is each student’s portal to the classes they are
currently registered in, the library, the online Student Success Centre, their program advisors, and other
support services. Some resources, especially printed textbooks, are not available through MyYU.
Students should check their program requirements for additional software/hardware requirements.
Timetables
For students studying on campus, class schedules are posted on the online campus (MyYU) at least two
(2) weeks before the first day of the term. Each academic department publishes schedule parameters,
including days of the week and start-and-end hours in which classes will be scheduled.
Policy on Conflict Scheduling

For students studying on campus, it is Yorkville University’s policy not to issue student schedules that
contain a conflict. A conflict is defined as two or more courses with overlapping scheduled hours of
instruction (either classroom or lab/studio).
However, in some circumstances to meet student graduation or full-time registration requirements, the
program head may approve exceptions to this policy. These are the general guidelines that define the
nature of these exceptions:
1. Only students in good academic standing are eligible for an exception to the policy on conflict
scheduling.
2. No conflict will overlap with more than 33% of a scheduled course. That is, if the course is
scheduled to meet for 3 hours/week, only 1 hour can conflict with the second course.
3. Both instructors of the courses in conflict must provide permission for the conflict. A signed
Schedule Conflict Course Registration Form is required from each instructor.
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Students are required to sign a statement of responsibility, noting that the scheduling conflict may
impact mid-term exams, final examinations and other course requirements. It is the student’s
responsibility to fulfill all course requirements in both courses.
Syllabi
For students studying online, course syllabi are embedded in the online classroom. Students have
access to the online classroom one week before the beginning of the course.
Students studying on campus have access to a syllabus by the first scheduled class of the course.
The syllabus follows the course outline template adopted by the academic department. Syllabi are the
property of the Yorkville University. Students are encouraged to keep their course syllabi for possible
use in obtaining advanced standing / transfer credit from another post-secondary institution.
Student End of Course Surveys

At the end of each course, students will be asked to complete an end of course survey. These surveys
give students the ability to provide feedback on their experiences throughout the course.
8.2 Assessment of Student Work

The assessment of student work is an important component of the academic programs offered by
Yorkville University. Each course requires active student participation in discussions and other learning
activities, the completion of written assignments, and/or the completion of written examinations.
8.2.1 Assessment of Student Participation

In order to complete the requirements for each academic course, students must actively participate in
class learning activities (e.g., discussions and seminar groups). A component of the evaluation scheme
for each course is based on the quantity and quality of participation demonstrated by each student.
Active participation in courses is fundamental to the development of critical-thinking skills. An
evaluation rubric is used to assess student participation in each course. Such rubrics are described in the
course syllabus.
8.2.2 Assessment of Written Assignments

In all written assignments, students are expected to conform to rules regarding academic honesty and to
avoid plagiarism (see Section 5.6). Students should become familiar with these regulations. Generally,
courses at the University require students to conform to a referencing system such as APA for
formatting documents and referencing the work of other authors. In programs where APA is
used, students and faculty members should refer to the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association. However, each faculty or faculty member may have different
expectations about the referencing system to be used by students in written assignments. Please
consult specific program information provided by each faculty or faculty member prior to beginning a
program or course.
Yorkville University uses Turnitin© software to screen student’s academic submissions. This software is
integrated with the online campus and allows comparison of student academic reports, major papers,
and other course submissions with over 20 billion archived web pages, over 220 million archived student
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papers, and over 90,000 journals, periodicals, and books. More information regarding this software is
available online at http://turnitin.com.
Faculty members are responsible for evaluating course assignments and reports and providing written
feedback to students. When citing the work of other authors, students must use the approved
referencing style for their faculty. Students will be evaluated on their use of this referencing style when
citing material taken from other sources.
Faculty members will also assess the student's ability to use appropriate grammar, spelling and
punctuation. At least one page of each submitted written report or assignment will be marked in detail
to identify improvements that need to be made to conform to the approved referencing style and the
quality of the writing (e.g. grammar, composition, punctuation, and spelling).
8.2.3 Examinations
Yorkville University employs a variety of methods used to evaluate student progress. In some programs,
particularly at the graduate level, emphasis is on evaluation of written assignments and seminar
discussions; tests and examinations are rarely used. In other programs, tests and examinations are
more widely used, but are rarely the sole method of assessing student learning. The dates of such tests
and examinations are outlined in each course syllabus.
8.3 Grading Policies

Grades are used to differentiate among students on the basis of achievement. Yorkville University uses
grading scales that are consistent with scales used at the majority of universities in Canada.
Letter grades: The University has defined graduate-program and undergraduate-program standards for
specific letter grades. See sections 8.3.1 and 8.3.2, below, for definitions of letter grades and the
standards required to achieve each letter grade.
Mastery/Competency Based Grading: Some courses and/or some assignments are graded on a pass/fail
basis.
P = Student has met and/or mastered the goals, criteria, or competencies established for the assignment
or course.
F = Student has not met and/or mastered the goals, criteria, or competencies established for the
assignment or course.
Pass/fail grades are not included in the calculation of the final mark in a course or in the calculation of a
student’s Grade Point Average. However, a student may be required to pass all pass/fail components of
a course in order to gain credit for the course.
Other notations used on student records and transcripts:
The letter grade "I" on a student’s record or transcript indicates that the student has not yet completed
course work but is expected to do so by a deadline agreed between the student and the instructor. The
letter grade of "I" is used in the following circumstances:
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• When a student completes an official Request for Grade of “Incomplete” form. Applications for
an incomplete grade must be approved by the course instructor and the program head and
must be received by the Registrar no later than the last day of the course. Applications for
incomplete grades will be approved only when a student has demonstrated an acceptable
reason for being unable to complete the coursework as scheduled. Acceptable reasons,
generally, are those that involve factors beyond the student’s direct control. The "I" grade will
be used when, in the opinion of the course instructor, there is an expectation that the work will
be completed within a defined period of time to be established as part of the Request for Grade
of “Incomplete” form. If the delayed work is not completed by the specified date, the "I" grade
will be replaced with the grade earned without that assignment .
• When a student has an approved academic accommodation plan requiring additional time to
complete course work. The grade “I” will be used to facilitate the approved accommodation. If
the required course work is not completed by the date envisioned by the approved academic
accommodation plan, the “I” grade will be replaced with the grade earned without that
assignment.
• When a student has appealed a grade or the grade is under review under the University’s
Academic Integrity and Honesty policy. The Registrar will enter the letter grade “I” until the
appeal or review process is completed at which time the grade will be replaced with the grade
earned in the course.
The letter grade "W" on a student’s record or transcript indicates that the student has officially
withdrawn from a course. Official withdrawal occurs when a student has submitted a Course
Withdrawal Form after the course start date and before 60% of a graduate-level course or 50% of an
undergraduate-level course has elapsed. A grade of "W" will appear on the student’s transcript, but will
not be included in calculating the GPA. If the Course Withdrawal Form is not submitted and coursework
is not completed, or if the form is submitted after 60% of a graduate-level course or 50% of an
undergraduate-level course has elapsed, a grade of "F" will appear on the student’s transcript; this grade
will be included in the cumulative GPA.
Note: A grade of W may be assigned after 60% of a graduate-level course or 50% of an undergraduate-
level course has elapsed when there are medical, compassionate, disability, equity, or human rights
grounds for doing so.
Required course withdrawal: A grade of “W” may be entered on a student’s record or transcript when
the student has been required by the university to withdraw from a course. Several policies and
academic regulations allow the university to require a student to withdraw from courses, including (but
not limited to) the Non-academic Code of Conduct (Student Code of Conduct) and the Prevention of
Sexual Misconduct and Violence Policy. In addition, regulations governing progression through some
degree programs allow the university to require a student to withdraw from a course.
When a student is required to withdraw from a course, the grade of “W” is awarded regardless of how
much of the course has been completed when the withdrawal occurred.
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Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed by summing the products of each course grade and the course
credits for that course and dividing the sum by the total number of credit hours attempted, excluding
those courses graded on a “pass/fail” basis, or courses in which a student has withdrawn (signified by a
grade of "W"), or courses currently with an “Incomplete” grade. The student’s transcript will contain a
record of all courses taken and grades earned, including repeated courses.
Other Policies Related to Grading and Progressing through a Degree Program
Course loads: To increase a student’s potential for academic success and to offer guidance to students
about workloads that are manageable, Yorkville University establishes limits on the number of courses
and/or credits in which a student might enroll in a term and/or concurrently.
Standard course load: Each program identifies the number of courses and/or credits that a student will
normally take in each term. Each program’s standard course load is specified in the section of the
Academic Calendar that describes the policies, rules, and curriculum particular to that program.
Maximum course load: Each program identifies the maximum number of courses and/or credits in
which a student may enroll concurrently in any term. Each program’s maximum course load is specified
in the section of the Academic Calendar that describes the policies, rules, and curriculum particular to
that program.
Permission to take courses above the maximum course load: A student may apply through the
Registrar for permission to exceed the standard course load in any one term or the maximum number of
concurrent courses. To apply for permission, the student’s academic standing and CGPA must meet
standards established by the program in which the student is registered. The application must be
approved by the head of the program or the head’s delegate. A new application must be made for each
term during which the number of courses or credits in which the student wants to enroll exceeds the
standard and/or maximum course load. In addition to establishing academic performance criteria for
eligibility to exceed the standard and/or maximum course loads, each program may establish rules
setting limits on the extent to which a student is allowed to exceed the standard and/or maximum
course load. No program may establish performance criteria or other rules that would allow a student
who is on academic probation or otherwise not in good academic standing to exceed the standard
and/or maximum course load.
Good academic standing is a level of performance that must be maintained for a student to continue in
or graduate from a program. Each program establishes standards for good academic standing and
students may be required to repeat courses or be prevented from graduating if they do not maintain
good academic standing. Note that students may pass a course and still not be in good academic
standing. Students who do not maintain good academic standing will be placed on probation or
academically dismissed.
Program withdrawal: a student may fully withdraw from a program by completing a Program
Withdrawal Form. No administrative or admission fees will be refunded; refunds for tuition fees will be
based on the prorated schedule described on the form.
Leave of absence: if a student, for whatever reason, must withdraw temporarily from a program, s/he
must complete a Leave of Absence Request Form. A leave of absence allows a student to withdraw for
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one or more terms of the program without applying for readmission; s/he must pay a continuous
enrollment fee for each term during which s/he is on leave of absence.
Academic probation is a notice to the student of unsatisfactory academic performance and a warning
that the student needs to improve performance to avoid dismissal. There are three main circumstances
that might lead to a student being on academic probation.
1. Probationary standing for students readmitted after academic dismissal: Students who have been
dismissed from their program because of continued poor academic performance can, in some
circumstances, apply for re-admission to the program after a specified time has elapsed (see section
6.3, above). If readmitted, these students are placed on academic probation. The probationary
period for students in this category will be the same as for someone who fails to maintain good
academic standing as described in Point 2 below.
2. Failure to maintain good academic standing: The academic performance of each student is reviewed
at the end of each term and students who are not in good standing (as defined by the program in
which the student is enrolled) are placed on academic probation.
The general rules and procedures governing students who are placed on academic probation upon re-
admission or for failure to maintain good academic standing are outlined below. Note that some
programs have additional or special requirements related to academic standing, probation, and
dismissal, which are specified in the appropriate places in the Academic Calendar. It is the responsibility
of each student to be aware of any requirements specific to their programs.
A student placed on academic probation is formally notified by the Registrar’s Office that s/he is on
probation and of the conditions that must be met while on probation. The Registrar provides additional
notifications throughout the probationary period.
The essential conditions that must be met by every student on academic probation is achievement of a
cumulative GPA that meets the “good standing” requirements of the program in which s/he is enrolled.
In some programs, students on academic probation must also earn satisfactory grades in each course
taken while on probation. When the conditions have been met, the student will be removed from
academic probation.
A student who has been placed on academic probation and whose cumulative GPA at the end of the
subsequent term remains below the program’s requirements for good academic standing will be
academically dismissed and required to wait at least one year before applying for re-admission to the
program. Note, however, that if a student’s performance shows significant improvement such that the
head of the program concludes that additional time is likely to bring the student into good academic
standing, the head of the program may allow the student to continue on probation for an additional
term. Students for whom it is mathematically impossible to bring CPGA to good standing will not be
granted such an extension. Only in exceptional circumstances will academic probation be extended for
a second time.
The head of the academic program in which a probationary student is enrolled may impose additional
probationary conditions, such as a reduction in the number of courses that may be taken while on
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probation, a requirement that the student take one or more specific courses while on probation, or
academic skills remediation activities.
The maximum course load for a student on academic probation is the standard one-term course load as
defined by the program in which the student is enrolled.
Decisions made under the Academic Probation policy, including decisions to academically dismiss a
student, may be appealed to the Standing Committee on Academic and Student Conduct Appeals, as set
out in the University’s policy on Student Grievances and Appeals.
Academic dismissal occurs when students fail to return to good academic standing after being placed on
academic probation. Students who breach the University’s academic integrity policy may be
academically dismissed. Students who have been academically dismissed can, in some circumstances,
apply for re-admission to the University after twelve months have passed after their dismissal. Re-
admission policy is found in Section 6.3 of the Academic Calendar.
Graduation requirements
Section 10 of the academic calendar describes each university program’s required course elements for
students to graduate from that program of study.
Graduation with Honours: Any undergraduate students whose CGPA at graduation is between 3.70 and
3.99 and whose term record shows no failed courses or infringements of the Academic Integrity and
Honesty policy will be recognized on their transcript and degree parchment as having Graduated with
Honours.
Graduation with Distinction: Any undergraduate student whose CGPA at graduation is 4.0 or higher and
whose term record shows no failed courses or infringements of the Academic Integrity and Honesty
policy will be recognized on their transcript and degree parchment as having Graduated with Distinction.
8.3.1 Undergraduate Program Grading Policies
Grade Standards, Undergraduate Programs

Specific Letter
Grades and GPA
Definition Standard Required to Achieve the Letter Grade
and %
Equivalencies
Outstanding. Evidence of expertise in all key
A+
A performance areas. The A+ is reserved for those few
(4.3)
pieces of work and those rare overall achievements
90 – 100%
Excellent or Outstanding: Strong that are truly outstanding and exceed expectations.
evidence of original thinking; good A
Excellent. Evidence of at least mastery in all key
organization; capacity to analyze and (4.0)
performance areas and of expertise in most.
synthesize; superior grasp of subject 85 – 89.9%
matter with sound critical evaluations; A-
Superior. Evidence of at least mastery in all key
evidence of extensive knowledge base. (3.7)
performance areas and of expertise in some.
80 – 84.9%
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Grade Standards, Undergraduate Programs
Specific Letter
Grades and GPA
Definition Standard Required to Achieve the Letter Grade
and %
Equivalencies
B+
Very good. Evidence of mastery in all key
B (3.3)
performance areas.
77 – 79.9%
Good: Evidence of grasp of subject B
Good. Evidence of at least competence in all key
matter; evidence of critical capacity (3.0)
performance areas and of mastery in most.
and analytic ability; reasonable 73 – 76.9%
understanding of relevant issues; B- More than competent. Evidence of at least
evidence of familiarity with literature. (2.7) competence in all key performance areas and of
70 – 72.9% mastery in some.
C+
C Competent. Evidence of competence in all key
(2.3)
performance areas.
67 – 69.9%
Satisfactory: Student who is profiting
C
from the university experience; some Fairly Competent. Evidence of competence in most
(2.0)
evidence that critical and analytic skills but not all key performance areas.
63 – 66.9%
have been developed; basic
C-
understanding of the subject matter
(1.7) Basic competence. Evidence of competence in some
and ability to develop solutions to
60 – 62.9%% key performance areas.
simple problems in the material.
D+
Marginal Performance. Superficial ability but not
(1.3)
competency in most key performance areas.
D 57 – 59.9%%
Minimal performance. Superficial ability but not
D
Minimally acceptable: Some evidence competency in many key performance areas and
(1.0)
of familiarity with the subject matter deficient performance in some key performance
53 – 56.9%%
but evidence of only minimal critical areas.
and analytic ability. D- Deficient performance. Superficial ability in only a
(0.7) few key performance areas and deficient
50 – 52% performance in many areas.
F
Inadequate: Little evidence of even
F
superficial understanding of subject Failure. Deficient performance in all key
(0.0)
matter; weakness in critical and performance areas.
0 – 49.9%%
analytic skills; limited or irrelevant use
of literature.
Note: The grade definitions and equivalencies were adopted in January 2014. Student records and
transcripts that include courses taken before that time will report grades based on a 4.0, rather than a
4.3, GPA scale.
Academic standing:
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To maintain good academic standing, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C) or higher. A
student may elect to repeat any course in order to raise his/her GPA to establish good academic
standing.
To be named to the Dean’s List, a student’s Cumulative GPA at the end of a term must be 3.70 or higher
and there must be no failures or incomplete grades during the term and no infringements of the
Academic Integrity and Honesty Policy.
Repeating courses: A student may repeat any course in order to maintain good academic standing or
improve the student’s cumulative GPA. A student must repeat any required course in which s/he has
received a failing grade or in which a minimum grade is required to progress through or graduate from a
program. The transcript will contain a complete record of all courses taken and grades earned, but only
the best grade earned in a repeated course will be used to calculate the cumulative GPA.
Academic warning and probation:

a) a) Any student who is not in good academic standing at the end of the first term of study will be
given a formal warning and be required to complete remedial studentship activities.
b) b) A student with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 at the end of any term other than the first term
of study will be placed on academic probation.
c) c) Any student who is on academic probation and interrupts her/his studies (i.e., withdraws from all
required courses) will be placed on academic probation when they re-start their studies.
d) d) A student who has been re-admitted to the university after having been academically dismissed
will be placed on academic probation.
e) e) Any student who has been placed on academic probation for any reason and whose cumulative
GPA at the end of the subsequent term, is still below 2.0 may be continued on academic probation
for a second term if the head of the program in which the student is enrolled is satisfied that the
student has shown significant progress toward returning to good academic standing. Academic
probation will not be extended a second time.
f) f) A student will be removed from academic probation when the student’s cumulative GPA has been
raised to at least 2.0 and all other standards have been met.
Academic dismissal, Bachelor of Business Administration:

A student may be academically dismissed if:
a) a) The student failed to achieve good academic standing after having been placed on academic
probation;
b) The student qualifies for dismissal under the University’s Academic Integrity and Honesty Policy.
8.4 Student Transcripts

Student transcripts consist of student grade history, academic actions such as granting degrees, transfer
or proficiency credit, special academic status/honors and withdrawal or dismissal status.
The Registrar’s Office and Chief Information Officer are responsible for the generation, handling and
security of all student transcripts. All individuals with student records must keep them confidential
pursuant to the employment agreement and/or a confidentiality agreement.
Student academic records are confidential and shall not be divulged to any third party, including parents
and guardians, without the written consent of the student concerned.
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The University considers certain information, such as a student’s name, dates of university attendance,
and verification of degree(s) obtained, to be public information. The Registrar may disclose such
information without the consent of the student.
Students have the right to official copies of their transcripts. Transcripts are produced as required and
are authorized by the Registrar’s office. For verification, an official seal along with the Registrar’s
signature appears on each page of the transcript. The transcript also features the statement: “Not
official unless signed by the Registrar.” Students are able to access their term records on Yorkville
Student Information System (YSIS); however, this is not an official transcript. Students can request an
official transcript by completing a ‘Student Transcript Request Form’. See section 7 for transcript fees.
Transcript information is retained by the University for a set time as determined by each provincial
government in which the University grants degrees: 75 years in Ontario, 55 years in British Columbia; in
perpetuity in New Brunswick. In the unlikely event that the University is required to end a program due
to business related or other reasons, the University would assure the continued availability of student
records and transcripts.
The University has the right to place a hold against issuing official transcripts for students with unpaid
financial obligations to the University and to deny registration in additional courses until all such debts
are paid in full.
Access to student academic records is provided on the explicit condition that such information shall not
be released to others except as may be permitted in these regulations or by written consent of the
student.
8.5 Student Evaluation of Courses and Course Instructors

Yorkville University asks students to assess both the course and the course instructor at the end of each
course.
Students are asked to complete a questionnaire during the final week of the course and prior to the
release of final grades. When the Registrar’s Office receives the Course Grading Confirmation Form,
course instructors are sent a summary of the course evaluation.
The head of each academic program reviews the evaluation results for each course and discusses any
concerns with the course instructor.
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9. Services for Students
This section lists the various resources that are available to students and describes how students can
access them. Students have access to a wide variety of services to support their study and to help them
complete their programs. The University charges no additional fees for any of these services.
Chief among the services available to students is academic advice from faculty members. Students who
have questions about course material will be helped by the faculty member teaching the course.
Program Advisors: Each student is provided contact information for a Program Advisor who is
knowledgeable about the program in which they are enrolled. Program Advisors help students find
answers to questions about or resolve problems related to registration, progression through the
program, graduation, academic regulations and other University rules and procedures, accessing
support services – indeed they help with almost any question or problem a student might
encounter. The mission of each Program Advisor is to help students successfully complete their
program.
MyYU: On every page of the online campus and in every course, students will find a link to
MyYU. MyYU gives the student access to a wide variety of services, including the Student Success
Centre (which includes many resources to help students master the skills required to succeed in their
courses), Library, Registrar’s Office, and the student’s personal and confidential university records.
AskYU: Directly beside the links to MyYU in the online campus and in courses is a link to AskYU. Here
students may ask for assistance with any problems they encounter and the question will be directed to
and addressed by the appropriate support department - library, registrar, information technology,
program advisement, student finance, etc. Students can expect quick responses to AskYU inquiries.
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9.1 University Directory
Telephone:
Toll Free: 1-844-320-4580
Local: 778-329-562
Fax: 778-329-0541
Department E-mail / Mailing

General Inquiries [email protected]
Admissions [email protected]
Student Finance Office [email protected]
Registrar’s Office https://my.yorkvilleu.ca/ask/
Requests made outside of business hours or
will be responded to the next business day [email protected]
Bookstore [email protected]
Library [email protected] or LibGuides at

Yorkville University
Program Advisors [email protected]
Academic Accommodations for Students with [email protected]

Disabilities
Student Mental Health and Wellness Services [email protected]
Technical Services https://my.yorkvilleu.ca/ask/ or 877-320-
Response will be made within 24 hours 1220
To contact faculty members Please refer to e-mail addresses listed in

the Online Campus
University Mailing Address: Suite 300 – 88 Sixth Street, New

Westminster, BC, V3M 1G9
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9.2 Registrar’s Office
Staff in the Registrar’s Office advise and assist students about their progression through their programs
and about a wide range of practical matters related to academic activities, program support, and
textbook purchasing. Registrar’s Office staff are available weekdays, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
(Pacific Time). Requests for advice or support can be made at any time through e-mail, web-form, or a
toll-free telephone number. All requests received outside of business hours will be handled by the end
of the next business day.
9.3 The Online Campus

Students and faculty members can obtain information and support through the online campus. A web-
based environment, the online campus provides a single point of access to the course management
system (CMS), the student lounge, student services, financial services, the bookstore and textbook
exchange, career information exchange, library services, and other resources. The online campus is
developed and maintained by the University's information technology and instructional design
personnel.
9.4 University Library

Students and faculty members have access to Yorkville University’s online library prior to the start date
of each course (normally one calendar week before the course starts). Technical assistance can be
obtained from student services or the Director of Library Services. Assistance in obtaining documents
can be obtained from the University librarian.
Students and faculty members can request support and assistance in finding specific library resources by
e-mail, web-form, or a toll-free telephone number. Requests may be submitted any time but will be
handled during regular business hours. Requests submitted outside of business hours will be handled by
the end of the next business day.
Access to appropriate internet databases is provided to all registered students and faculty members.
The online library also provides access to open-source databases, web-based professional resources,
and tools that support research, writing, and information literacy.
9.5 Textbooks
The bookstore (currently supported by NuSkule Inc.), provides the textbooks used in Yorkville University
courses. Students may purchase their textbooks from this vendor or other sources.
9.6 Online Teaching and Learning

Support for online teaching and learning is available through the technical services department,
instructional design services, the student services department, and library services.
9.6.1 Orientation to Online Teaching and Learning at Yorkville University

Yorkville University has created Orientation 101, a self-directed learning module that orients new
students to the process of online learning. Orientation 101 is accessed through the online campus and is
available for all registered students and faculty members.
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9.6.2 Technical Support
Technical support may be requested by a toll-free telephone line, e-mail, or web-form. Requests for
assistance received outside normal business hours may not be handled until the next business day.
The University provides open access software to protect your computer and to use the Turnitin©
program to check plagiarism in written assignments.
9.6.3 Essential Computer Hardware and Software

Yorkville University expects students and faculty members to provide their own computer in order to
participate fully in course activities. They should have access to a computer (PC or Apple) capable of
accessing the Internet comfortably. A high speed (cable, phone line, or fibre optics) Internet connection
is required; video and web-conferencing are being used increasingly in many courses. E-mail capability
and a current version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Safari are required. Microsoft Edge, Google
Chrome and Safari are available free of charge. Students should also have access to Microsoft Word and
other tools to create, send and receive electronic documents. They should be familiar with sending and
receiving e-mail, attaching electronic files, and browsing web pages.
Additionally, faculty members need to become familiar with using the "track changes" feature of
Microsoft Word in order to provide feedback to students on their written assignments.
Faculty members and students will be given access to a library account, Moodle support, and to open
source software that will protect their electronic files and communications.
Faculty members are responsible for becoming familiar with the Moodle CMS, and must make every
effort to keep up-to-date with the evolving technology used by the University to deliver courses.
9.7 Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Yorkville University recognizes its moral and legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to
students with disabilities to ensure that all students have fair and equitable access to education services,
courses, programs, and facilities. Students may contact [email protected] to learn more about
policy and procedure related to academic accommodations and/or to seek advice about acquiring a
letter of accommodation.
9.8 Mental Health and Wellness Services

The objectives of the Mental Health and Wellness Services are to:
 Encourage and support students to complete their programs and fulfill their career objectives
 Ensure a consistent approach, across all programs, to supporting students’ mental health
 Guide members of all school communities on how to respond to students in distress
 Facilitate awareness-raising and education related to mental health and wellness
 Support students in crisis or at high risk
For additional information or to seek assistance, students may contact the Wellness Coordinator on
their campus or the Director of Mental Health Services at [email protected].
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9.9 Student Lounge
Students are encouraged to participate in a supportive community through the student lounge, an
online chatroom/discussion board available to all students. The student lounge can be accessed through
Moodle CMS.
9.10 Forms
Various forms are used to help the University administration run more efficiently. A form provides
evidence that certain actions took place (or should have taken place). Students and faculty members
should become familiar with the forms listed below. Most forms are available in the online classroom as
PDF files that can be printed, completed and then faxed to Yorkville University (778-329-0541) or mailed
to Suite 300 – 88 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, Canada. V3M 1G9. Forms are also available
through the Registrar’s Office, which can be contacted by phone at 1-844-320-4584 or at
https://my.yorkvilleu.ca/ask/.
Forms available in the online classroom or from the Registrar include:
• Transfer Credit Application Forms

• Student Conduct Incident Report
• Request for Grade of “Incomplete” Form
• Course Withdrawal Form
• Program Withdrawal Form
• Leave of Absence Request Form
• Application to Graduate Form
• Transcript Request Form
9.10.1 Request for Grade of "Incomplete"

As noted in section 8.3 of this Calendar, in exceptional situations, students may request permission to
submit course work after the end of a course. Such requests are made by completing a Request for
Grade of "Incomplete" Form. Note that requests for an incomplete grade must either have been pre-
authorized as part of an approved academic accommodation plan or must be approved by the course
instructor and the program head. Requests for a grade of “incomplete” must be received by the
Registrar no later than the last day of the course.
The Request for Grade of “Incomplete” form will specify a date agreed by the student and the instructor
by which the required course work must be completed If the course work is not completed by this
date, the “I” grade will be replaced by the grade earned without that assignment.
For students who do not have an approved academic accommodation plan, the procedure to apply for
an incomplete grade is as follows:
1) Student obtains a Request for Grade of “Incomplete” Form from student services or is given access to
it online.
2) Student completes “Section A” and emails the form to the professor.
3) The professor completes “Section B” and emails to the dean.
4) The dean approves by signing and emails to the registrar.
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5) The registrar signs and emails a copy to the student and faculty member. A hard copy is placed in the
student’s file.
Note: If the request is based on medical reasons, a medical certificate or letter, signed by a doctor must
be faxed or emailed to the Registrar’s Office. If the request is related to an approved academic
accommodation, a copy of the letter of accommodation must accompany the request.
For students who have an approved academic accommodation plan, the procedure to apply for an
incomplete grade is as follows:
1) Student obtains a Request for Grade of “Incomplete” Form from student services or is given access to
it online.
2) Student completes “Section A”, attaches the letter of accommodation authorizing the additional time,
and submits both to the Registrar’s Office.
3) The registrar signs and emails a copy to the student and faculty member. A copy is placed in the
student’s file.
9.10.2 Course Withdrawal Form

Students who must withdraw from a course, for whatever reason, must complete a Course Withdrawal
Form. If they submit this form before 60% of a graduate-level course or 50% of an undergraduate-level
course has elapsed, a grade of "W" will appear on their transcript; this grade will not affect their
cumulative GPA.
If students request withdrawal after 60% of a graduate-level course or 50% of an undergraduate-level

course has elapsed or fail to submit such a form, a grade of "F" will appear on their transcript; this mark
will affect their cumulative GPA.
9.10.3 Program Withdrawal Form

Students who must withdraw from a program, for whatever reason, must complete a Program
Withdrawal Form. Refund of tuition is prorated by the amount of time that has elapsed from the
beginning of the student’s current course (for further details, please see the refund schedule in Section
7); no refund is available for admission or administrative fees.
9.10.4 Leave of Absence Request Form

Students who find they cannot continue in their program for a period of time and who wish to obtain a
leave of absence from the program must complete a Leave of Absence Request Form. A leave of absence
allows a student to withdraw from a program temporarily and return without applying for re-admission.
9.10.5 Internal Transfer Form

Students who are registered as non-degree (unspecified) students and who wish to transfer into a
program as a regular student must complete an Internal Transfer Form and complete the regular
application process. No guarantees are made in advance that all courses taken as a non-degree student
will be transferred into a regular degree or diploma.
9.10.6 Application to Graduate Form
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Students must complete an Application to Graduate Form in their final term. The form provides the
University with the information necessary to complete the student's diploma. The application must be
accompanied by a fee of $125 (CAD). This fee includes two official copies of the student's transcript.
9.10.7 Transcript Request Form

Students, former students, or graduates who wish to obtain official copies of their transcript must
complete a Transcript Request Form. See section 7 for transcript fees.
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10 Program Information
This section provides detailed program information for all programs offered by Yorkville University in
British Columbia.
10.1 Bachelor of Business Administration

On August 12, 2015, Yorkville University received consent from the Minister of Advanced Education of
British Columbia to offer a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with four specializations. On
September 5, 2018, the Minister gave the University consent to offer a BBA without specializations
(general BBA). In selecting either of these programs, prospective students are responsible for ensuring
that the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional
licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
10.1.1 Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration programs at Yorkville University are offered in traditional
classroom setting and fully online. The online program, while accessible to all learners, is particularly
suited for working adults interested in broadening and developing their knowledge and skills in business
management. The on-campus program, which is also accessible to all learners, facilitates full-time study
and incorporates enhanced supports for international students. Students have the option of pursuing a
general business education or specializing* in Accounting, Energy Management, Project Management,
or Supply Chain Management.
The BBA programs are rooted in fundamental and traditional business disciplines including accounting,
economics, finance, and marketing; they focus on the roles played by ethics, effective decision making,
and leadership in creating successful businesses. The programs foster student skills in communications,
decision making, problem solving, and teamwork. Emphasis is placed on helping students develop their
abilities to use technology, analyze data, and manage resources in support of an organization’s mission.
* Note that before July 2019 only the BBA with specializations was available to students. To align the
specialized and general BBAs and optimize student’s choices, the introduction of the general BBA has
been accompanied by changes to the way students progress through the specialized BBA. Students who
were active in the BBA prior to any structural changes to the program will complete the program as it
was designed at the time of their admission. See section 10.1.2.2, below, for details.
10.1. 2 Detailed Program Information: Bachelor of Business Administration
10.1.2.1 Program Requirements:

The BBA is designed to provide students with the breadth of learning associated with an undergraduate
education and the depth of specialized learning expected in a foundational study of business. The
overall objective is to provide students with a sound understanding of and the ability to apply and
integrate both the theory and practice of business management.
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) comprises 40 three-credit courses (120 study credits).
The program is structured in such away that students progress from introductory (1000-level courses)
through intermediate (2000- and 3000-level courses) to advanced (4000-level courses) knowledge and
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competencies. Several of the courses at the intermediate and advanced level (3000 and 4000 level
courses) are designed to integrate business theory and business practice.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration students must complete 7 courses at the
introductory business level, 7 courses at the intermediate 1 business level, 4 courses at the intermediate
2 business level (2 of which are “apply and integrate” courses), and 6 courses at the advanced business
level; in addition to the 7 business electives.
For students in the general BBA, completion of a business plan is the last requirement before graduation
and is considered a capstone project that summarizes the business knowledge and skills gained by the
student over the duration of the BBA program. Students in the BBA with specializations, in addition to
completing a business plan, also complete a capstone course in their area of specialization.
To ensure that graduates from the BBA have breadth of knowledge outside the business administration,
every student must complete 27 credits (9 courses) of Liberal Arts courses.
General and Specialized* Degree Paths: Students who opt to pursue a specialization in Accounting,
Energy Management, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management take a specialization course in
each of terms 6 though 10; a total of five specialized courses in addition to two business electives of
their choice. Students in the non-specialized, or general, BBA path take seven business elective courses
of their choice.
* Students who were active in the BBA with a specialization before October 2020 have the option of
completing the program as was then designed. See section 10.1.2.2, below, for details.
** Students in the Supply Chain Management or Accounting paths should take the extra elective as
BUSI2173 Information Technology for Managers as this course is part of Yorkville’s designation
agreements with Supply Chain Canada (SCC) and Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA).
Bachelor of Business Administration Course List
An Asterix (*) beside the course number indicates that the course is designed to achieve the application
and integration of business theory and practice.
Introductory Business Courses (21 credits required)

BUSI1003 Math for Business 3
BUSI1013 Statistics for Business 3
BUSI 1083 Microeconomics 3
(previously 1023)
BUSI1033 Introduction to Business 3
BUSI1073 Business Writing and Communications 3
BUSI1093 Introduction to Marketing 3
(previously BUSI
2063)
BUSI1043 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3
Intermediate 1 Business Courses (21 credits required)

BUSI2003 Macroeconomics in a Global Context 3
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BUSI2013 Business Decisions Analysis 3
BUSI2023 Business Law 3
BUSI2033 Organizational Behaviour and Management 3
BUSI2043 International Business Environment 3
BUSI2083 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
BUSI2093 Introduction to Managerial Finance 3
Intermediate 2 Business Courses (12 credits required)

BUSI2053* Business Ethics 3
BUSI4023* Contemporary Issues in Business: A Case Approach 3
BUSI2113 Production and Operations Management 3
BUSI2103 Human Resources Management & Development 3
BUSI2173 Information Technology for Managers 3
Business Electives (21 credits required)

Students pursing the BBA general path can take as an elective any BBA specialization course for
which they have the necessary prerequisites. Specialization students must take all their
respective specialization courses
BUSI 1063 Business and Sustainability 3
BUSI 2133* Organizational Theory and Design 3
BUSI 2163 Marketing Strategy 3
BUSI 2153 Entrepreneurship 3
Accounting Specialization
BUSI3403 Intermediate Accounting 1 -Assets 3
BUSI3413 Intermediate Managerial Accounting 3
BUSI3423 Intermediate Accounting 2- Liabilities and Equities 3
BUSI3433 Corporate Finance 3
BUSI3443 Accounting Capstone Project 3
Energy Management Specialization
BUSI3503 Introduction to Energy Management 3
BUSI3513 Energy Policy, Legislation, and Social Environment 3
BUSI3523 Energy Systems Operation 3
BUSI3533 Energy Futures and Transitions 3
BUSI3543 Energy Strategy Capstone Project 3
Project Management Specialization
BUSI3603 Introduction to Project Management 3
BUSI3613 Project Teams and Leadership 3
BUSI3623 Project Planning Essentials 3
BUSI3633 Project Execution, Monitoring, Control and Closing 3
BUSI3643 Advanced Project Management
Supply Chain Management Specialization
BUSI3703 Advanced Operations and Supply Chain Management 3
BUSI3713 Logistics Management 3
BUSI3723 Procurement 3
BUSI3733 Business Process Improvement 3
BUSI3743 Supply Chain Integration and Analytics 3
Advanced Business Courses (18 credits required)
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BUSI4013* Business Organization Analysis 3
BUSI4023* Contemporary Issues in Business: A Case Approach 3
BUSI4133* Managing Organizational Change 3
BUSI4053* Business Plan 3
BUSI4063* Business Analytics and Intelligence 3
BUSI4073* / Strategic Management 3
BUSI2053* Business Ethics 3
Liberal Arts Electives (27 credits)

Course Number Course Title
ENGL101 Research and Composition (3 credits)
ENGL190 Communications for the Creative Arts (3 credits)
QRSS100 Qualitative Research Methods for Social Science (3 credits)
COMM100 Cross Cultural Communication
ARTS101 Principles of Art and Design (3 credits)
ARTS102 Arts Industries in Canada- an Introduction and Overview (3 credits)
ARTS103 Perspectives on Indigenous Arts (3 credits)
ARTH110 Western Art – Prehistoric to Gothic (3 credits)
ARTH120 Western Art – Renaissance to Contemporary (3 credits)
CRIN110 Creativity and Innovation (3 credits)
ENGL150 Professional Communication (3 credits)
ENGL180 English for Academic Purposes (3 credits)
UNIV101 University Studies
GEOG 210 Human Geography (3 credits)
ENGL 250 The Workplace in Fiction (3 credits)
HIST300 The History of Sports (3 credits)
PHIL300 Philosophical Thought and Leisure (3 credits)
SOCI200 Global Issues in Sociology
SOCI300 Sociology and Culture (3 credits)
PSYC200 Psychology of Everyday Life (3 credits)
PSYC210 Contemporary Topics in Social Psychology (3 credits)
HUMN100 Introduction to Beauty (3 credits)
HUMN200 World Religions: A Comparative Study (3 credits)
HUMN422 Topics in Technology and Society (3 credits)
HUMN430 Topics in Power and Society (3 credits)
HUMN440 Smart and Sustainable Cities (3 credits)
HUMN450 Design Thinking (3 credits)
Typical Progression Through the BBA (General or with Specialization)

Term Course # Course Title Credits
1 BUSI1033 Introduction to Business 3
Liberal Arts – tier 1 course (UNIV 101 for international students) 3
Liberal Arts – tier 1 course 3
2 BUSI1003 Math for Business 3

BUSI1073 Business Writing and Communication 3
BUSI1083 Microeconomics 3
BUSI1093 Introduction to Marketing 3
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3 BUSI1013 Statistics for Business 3
BUSI2053 Business Ethics 3
BUSI2033 Organizational Behaviour and Management 3
Liberal Arts – tier 1 or 2 course 3
4 BUSI1043 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3

BUSI2003 Macroeconomics in Global Context 3
BUSI2013 Business Decision Analysis 3
Liberal Arts – tier1 or 2 course 3
5 BUSI2113 Production and Operations Management 3

BUSI2023 Business Law 3
BUSI2083 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3
Business Elective 3
6 BUSI2043 International Business Environment 3

BUSI2093 Introduction to Managerial Finance 3
First Specialization Course or Business Elective 3
7 BUSI2173 Information Technology for Managers 3

BUSI2103 Human Resource Management & Development 3
Second Specialization Course or Business Elective 3
8 BUSI4073 Strategic Management 3

BUSI4013 Business Organization Analysis 3
Third Specialization Course or Business Elective 3
9 BUSI4023 Contemporary Issues in Business: A Case Approach 3

Business Elective 3
Fourth Specialization Course or Business Elective 3
10 BUSI4133 Managing Organizational Change 3

BUSI4063 Business Analytics and Intelligence 3
Fifth Specialization (Capstone) Course or Business Elective 3
11 BUSI4053 Business Plan 3
10.1.2.2 BBA with Specialization: Requirements for Students Active in the Program Before October
2020
Beginning in January 2021, students entering either the general BBA or the BBA with specializations will
follow the program structure set out in section 10.1.2.1 of the academic calendar. Students already
active in the BBA prior to any structural changes to the program will continue in the program structure
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in place at the time of their admission. Students would still be able to change their specializations,
following the program structure at the time of their admission. Students in the BBA wishing to pursue
specializations are encouraged to contact their Program Advisor for assistance in deciding which
program of study suits them best.
Note that students in the BBA with specializations who discontinue study for any reason and
subsequently apply for re-admission will be re-admitted to the program as structured at the time of
their re-admission.
For students in the BBA with specializations who were active students at the time that the program
structure changed and who choose to remain in their original program of study, the BBA with
Specializations program structure is summarized below.
BBA with Specializations Program Structure (admissions prior to October 2020)
1. Requisite Preparatory Course

• Required (unless exempted)
MATH 0910 Developmental Math
2. Introduction and General Business Education (21 credits or 7 courses)
• All Courses Required
BUSI 1003 Math for Business (3 credits)
BUSI 1013 Statistics for Business (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 1003)
BUSI 1023 Introduction to Economics for Managers (3 credits)
BUSI 1033 Introduction to Business (3 credits)
BUSI 1043 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 1003)
BUSI 1073 Business Writing and Communications (3 credits)
BUSI 2063 Introduction to Marketing (3 credits)
3. Core Business (48 credits or 16 courses)

• All Courses Required
Course Course Title
Number
BUSI 1063 Business and Sustainability (3 credits)
BUSI 2003 Macroeconomics in Global Context (3 credits)
BUSI 2013 Business Decision Analysis (3 credits) (p/r = 1013)
BUSI 2023 Business Law (3 credits)
BUSI 2033 Organizational Behaviour and Management
BUSI 2043 International Business Environment (3 credits)
BUSI 2053 Business Ethics (3 credits)
BUSI 2083 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 1043)
BUSI 2093 Introduction to Managerial Finance (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 2083)
BUSI 2103 Human Resources Management and Development (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 2033)
BUSI 2113 Production/Operations Management (3 credits) (half term) (p/r = BUSI 1013)
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BUSI 2123 Business Strategy (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 1043, 2033, 2063, 2173, 2083, 2093, 2103 &
2113)
BUSI 2133 Organization Theory and Design (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 2033)
BUSI 2153 Entrepreneurship (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 1083, 1043, 2033, 1093 & 2083)
BUSI 2163 Marketing Strategy (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 2063)
BUSI 2173 Information Technology for Managers (3 credits)
4. Application and Integration Component (15 credits consisting of three 3-credit project-based
courses and one 6-credit final business plan project)
• Required Courses
BUSI 4013 Business Organization Analysis Project (3 credits) (p/r = 90 credit hours of Business
Courses)
BUSI 4023 Contemporary Issues in Business: A Case Approach (3 credits) (p/r = 21 credit hours of
business courses
BUSI 4133 Managing Organizational Change (3 credits) (p/r = 90 credit hours of Business Courses)
BUSI 4046 Final Business Plan (6 credits) (p/r = 90 credit hours of Business Courses)
5. Specialization (15 credits or 5 courses)

Course Course Title
Number
Accounting
BUSI 3403 Intermediate Accounting 1 – Assets (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 1043 & 2083)
BUSI 3413 Intermediate Managerial Accounting (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 2083)
BUSI 3423 Intermediate Accounting 2 – Liabilities and Equities (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 3403)
BUSI 3433 Corporate Finance (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 2093)
BUSI 3443 Accounting Capstone Project: Auditing (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 3413, 3423, & 3433)
Energy Management
BUSI 3503 Introduction to Energy Management (3 credits)
BUSI 3513 Energy Policy, Legislation, and Social Environment (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 3503)
BUSI 3523 Energy Systems Operation (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 3503)
BUSI 3533 Energy Futures and Transitions (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 3513 & 3523)
BUSI 3543 Energy Strategy Capstone Project (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 3533)
Project Management
BUSI 3603 Introduction to Project Management (3 credits)
BUSI 3613 Project Teams and Leadership (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 2113 & 3603)
BUSI 3623 Project Planning Essentials (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 3603 & 3613)
BUSI 3633 Project Execution, Monitoring, Control and Closing (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 3603, 3613 &
3623)
BUSI 3643 Advanced Project Management (3 credits) (p/r = BUSI 3603, 3613, 3623 & 3633)
Supply Chain Management
BUSI 3703 Advanced Operations and Supply Chain Management (p/r = BUSI 2113)
BUSI 3713 Logistics Management (p/r = BUSI 3703)
BUSI 3723 Procurement (p/r = BUSI 3703)
BUSI 3733 Business Process Improvement (p/r = BUSI 3713 & 3723)
BUSI 3743 Supply Chain Integration and Analytics (p/r = BUSI 3733)
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6. Liberal Arts (21 credits/ 7 courses)
In addition to the business courses listed above, students must complete seven (7) Liberal Arts courses
and BUSI 2033 (Organizational Behaviour and Management). For the purposes of the BBA with
specializations, BUSI 2033 is credited as a tier 2 Liberal Arts course.
10.1.2.3 BBA-Specific Admission Policies

Completion of a Grade 12 program leading to a British Columbia Certificate of Graduation, or the
equivalent, with at least a 65% average in the following:
• Foundations Math 12 or Pre-Calculus Math 12 or Principles Math 12, or equivalent
• English 12/English 12 First Peoples
See Section 6.1.6 for English language proficiency requirements. Applicants who meet other
admission requirements but have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, will be admitted to the
EAP (Eng180) course to be completed in their first term of study along with specific other
courses in the plan of study. Applicants with IELTS (or equivalent) below 6.0 will be referred to
an ESL partner in BC or to the Ontario program.
Mature Students
A mature student is an applicant who has not achieved the British Columbia Secondary School Diploma
or its equivalent and who is at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in
which he/she intends to enroll. Consistent with Ministry guidelines, Yorkville University’s admissions
policy for mature students creates a pathway for applicants who can demonstrate abilities equivalent to
those of British Columbia high school graduates through the successful completion of courses at the
postsecondary level or through proficiency assessments.
Conditional Admission
Applicants who do not meet the General Admission Requirements may still be considered for admission.
Each applicant’s file will be carefully reviewed to ensure there is sufficient evidence of their potential for
academic success in the program. These applicants are subject to the same requirements related to
academic standing.
10.1.2.4 Anticipated Completion Time

Bachelor of Business Administration program is a 120-credit hour program delivered over 10 quarters.
Students may complete the program in 30 months as the University operates on a year-round basis.
Students are expected to complete the program within 84 months of starting their first class.
10.1.2.5 Course Delivery

BBA courses will be delivered in the traditional classroom (on campus) or fully online. New students will
be enrolled in the program at the beginning of each quarterly term. Courses and prerequisites will be
offered on a schedule intended to accommodate students starting in any of the quarterly terms.
Individual plans of study will be prepared for each student that recommends the most effective and
efficient sequence of courses to take over the course of their program. Each student’s individual plan of
study will be updated based on the courses in which he/she is enrolled each term.
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10.1.2.6 Assessment of Student Participation
Please see Section 8.3 for information regarding the assessment of student participation.
10.1.2.7 Assessment of Written Assignments

Please see Section 8.3 for information regarding the assessment of written assignments.
10.1.2.8 Credit Transfer Policies

The Bachelor of Business Administration is designed to optimize student mobility within the post-
secondary education system. Students entering the BBA program may transfer blocks of credits from
degree and diploma programs recognized by and acceptable to the admissions committee. The block
transfers are generally applied to the elective component of the program. Students may also transfer
credits where it can be demonstrated that a course previously completed is equivalent to a course in the
Bachelor of Business Administration program.
The general rules governing transfer of credits into the BBA are:
• The University may accept up to a maximum of 60 credits (50% of total credits required) in transfer
toward the BBA degree for coursework.
• Credits being transferred to the Yorkville program must have been completed at a post-secondary
institution recognized in that institution’s home jurisdiction.
• Normally, only credits earned within ten years of a student’s admission to Yorkville will be accepted,
but the admissions committee may establish different rules for particular cases.
• Students must have achieved a satisfactory grade, as defined by the admissions committee, in the
courses being considered for a transfer credit.
• Transfer credit will not be granted for the following courses:
o BUSI 4153 Business Strategy (formerly BUSI 2123)
o BUSI 4013 Business Organization Analysis Project
o BUSI 4023 Contemporary Issues in Business: A Case Approach
o BUSI 4133 Managing Organizational Change
o BUSI 4053 Business Plan
o BUSI 4063 Business Intelligence and Analytics
o BUSI 4073 Strategic Management
o BUSI 4153 Business Strategy
o BUSI 4046 Final Business Plan
• Official transcripts must be submitted at the time of application to Yorkville University for transfer
credits to be considered by the University. Transcripts will be evaluated and notification will be
forwarded by the Registrar's Office concerning the student's status in the program, including the
number of transfer credits awarded.
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• To show equivalency to a Yorkville University course, sufficient information must be provided to the
admissions committee to allow the committee to assess the equivalency of the previously taken
course with the Yorkville course thought to be its equivalent. Normally, this would include a course
description and syllabus.
• Credits earned through transfer are not used to compute the student’s GPA.
• When the university recognizes a course taken at another institution as equivalent to a course
offered at Yorkville University and grants a student credit for the course, the student transferring
the credit is not allowed to subsequently enroll in the Yorkville course.
Yorkville University is a proud and active member of the British Columbia Council on Admissions and
Transfer. Its policies and practices follow the guidelines of BBCAT regarding course transfers and
articulations, and it endeavours to ensure where possible and practical, students receive credit for post-
secondary studies relevant to the degree undertaken at Yorkville.
https://www.bctransferguide.ca/system.
10.1.2.9 Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor’s Degree in Business (BBA) requires a total of 120 study credits (excluding MATH0910,
Requisite Pre-Math for Business). Graduation requirements include the following:
• A minimum of 50% program credits must be completed through Yorkville University.
• A minimum of 60% of Intermediate and Advanced courses must be completed through Yorkville
University.
• BUSI 4153 (formerly 2123) Business Strategy must be completed through Yorkville University:
• 4000-level “Application and Integration” courses (with a cumulative value of 15 study credits)
must be completed through Yorkville University.
• For students in the BBA with specializations degree path, at least two courses in the student’s
specialization must be completed through Yorkville University. A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.0 (“C”) or better must be obtained
10.1.2.10 International Students
For International Students attending Yorkville University on a study permit:

Yorkville University’s undergraduate programs are delivered on a quarter-term calendar. Students are
admitted each quarter in January, April, July, and October.
An academic year is defined as three quarter-terms. International students may take a break in their
fourth quarter-term. They may also choose to continue their studies in the fourth quarter-term,
depending on course availability.
To meet full-time student status, International students must be registered in 3-4 courses a quarter-
term, the majority of which are delivered on campus.
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10.1.2.11. Health Insurance
All international students who study in our on-campus programs are required to be covered by Health
Insurance through the University’s approved providers. Students who choose to withdraw from any
program should request that their Health Insurance Plan be cancelled within the first three (3) weeks of
the start date of the plan. Plans cannot be cancelled or refunded after three (3) weeks into the plan.
Please also note that refunds will be processed only if no claims have been made with the insurer.
10.1.2.12 Student Course Load

The standard course load for students studying online in the BBA is 3 courses (9 credits). The maximum
number of courses that can be taken concurrently is 2 (two). Students with a cumulative GPA of at least
2.0 may apply to the Dean through the Registrar for permission to take up to 3 (three) courses
concurrently.
The standard course load for students studying on-campus in the BBA is 4 courses (12 credits). The
maximum number of courses that can be taken concurrently is 5 (five); students must apply to the
program head, through the Registrar for permission to take 5 (five) courses concurrently.
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11. Course Descriptions
11.1 Course Numbering
Business courses numbered 1000, 2000, or 3000 are undergraduate-level academic courses 1. Courses
numbered 4000 are undergraduate-level project-based courses. Courses numbered 6000 are graduate-
level academic courses. Courses numbered 7000 are graduate-level, field-based courses or graduate-
level report courses.
• Those ending in “0” are non-credit courses

• Those ending in "3" are three-credit courses
• Those ending in "4" are four-credit courses
• Those ending in "6" are six-credit courses
11.2 Bachelor of Business Administration
Business
Math 0910 Developmental Math

(0 credits) (required unless exempted)
A course designed to bridge math skills of students to those required to successfully complete the
quantitative courses in the BBA program. The course introduces students to core mathematical concepts
including basic numeracy, algebra, factorials, pre-calculus, Venn diagrams and statistics. This course is
required in the first semester for all BBA students, but students may request an exemption through
either the successful completion of a challenge examination or demonstration of proof of having
successfully completed a senior secondary math course within the past ten years. Prerequisite(s): None.
BUSI 1003 Math for Business

(3 credits)
A brief review of pre-calculus math. Topics include: logarithmic and exponential functions; limits;
introduction to derivatives; linear systems; matrices; systems of linear inequalities; difference equations;
arithmetic and geometric sequences; annuities; and installment buying. Applications to business and
economics are emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): Standard British Columbia Grade 12
Math (i.e.: PreCalculus 11 (60%)) or equivalent.
BUSI 1013 Statistics for Business

(3 credits)
Introduction to applied statistics and data analysis, as well as managerial decision-making, using both
quantitative and qualitative tools. Statistical topics include: collecting and exploring data; basic
inference; simple and multiple linear regression; analysis of variance; nonparametric methods;
probability; and statistical computing. Students also examine how these tools are applied in strategic
and functional analysis and decision making, especially regarding marketing and operations.
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1003 - Math for Business.
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Liberal Arts courses are currently listed with an alternative number scheme.
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BUSI 1023 Introduction to Economics for Managers
(3 credits)
Introductory topics include: basic theory of consumer behavior; production and costs; partial
equilibrium analysis of pricing in competitive and monopolistic markets; general equilibrium; welfare;
and externalities. Students are introduced to the theory of the firm, competition, and monopoly.
Prerequisite(s): None. Note that this course is being phased out. Students entering the BBA after
October 2019 will complete BUSI 1083 Microeconomics.
BUSI 1033 Introduction to Business

(3 credits)
This course explores the interrelatedness of the various functions of business operations and sets the
context for understanding the broader environment in which businesses and organizations function.
Attention will be given to key functional areas of business including resource bases, organizational
structures, corporate culture, financial systems, and management theories prevalent in today’s business
environment. Interactive business simulation software will be used as a complement to course readings
to expose students to core business functional areas and begin developing their business decision-
making skills. Prerequisite(s): None
BUSI 1043 Introduction to Financial Accounting

(3 credits)
Introduces the language of financial accounting, designed to capture, summarize, and communicate the
economic facts about an organization in a set of financial statements and related descriptive notes.
Focus is on the principles of accounting and reporting to various users that are external to the
organization and will emphasize what information is provided in financial statements, as well as the uses
and limitations of this information. Prerequisite (s): BUSI 1003 - Math for Business.
BUSI 1073 Business Writing and Communications

(3 credits)
Students learn how to effectively communicate in a business setting characterized by rapidly changing
technologies and an increasingly diverse workforce. The course emphasizes oral and written
communication across a number of mediums and business applications. Students develop skills in
business writing and presentations; and learn how to effectively communicate in business settings
including the following: delivering good and bad news, applying persuasive business writing and
presentation techniques; preparing business reports; communicating for teamwork and meetings with
cross-cultural considerations. In preparation for subsequent courses, students will also receive an
introduction to academic writing, distinguishing the difference between academic and business writing.
Prerequisite(s): None.
BUSI 1063 Business and Sustainability

(3 credits)
This course will explore the impact of business activity on ecosystems and examine methods of
approaching business activity from a sustainability perspective. Students will look at how ecosystem-
based management (EBM) informs business decisions in today’s context and will investigate the
implications of EBM across various business actions and activities. Pre-requisite(s): None.
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BUSI1083 Microeconomics
(3 credits)
This course teaches the theory and concepts of microeconomics within the context of market decisions.
It examines the concepts of supply and demand; pricing and elasticity; consumer behaviour and its
impact on economic decisions; market structures that form the basis for various levels of competition;
different types of markets, including labour and factor markets; and the role of government as it relates
to microeconomic policy. It synthesizes theoretical concepts and examples of everyday events. Pre‐
requisite(s): None
BUSI 1093 Introduction to Marketing

(3 credits)
An introduction to the basic concepts and principles of the marketing function. The course follows the
evolution of the Marketing discipline through to the current era of the Social Marketing Concept. Tools
necessary for effective Marketing practice and environmental and contextual influences are examined.
Students learn the basic elements of the Marketing Mix as well as segmentation and positioning tools.
The course expands students’ understanding of Canadian and international marketing structures and
techniques including deﬁning and segmenting target markets, using planning and forecasting
techniques, analyzing costs and beneﬁts of marketing mixes, interpreting market research data,
consumers and consumerism, industrial market potentials. Prerequisite(s): None. Anti-requisite: BUSI
2063 Introduction to Marketing.
BUSI 2003 Macroeconomics in Global Context

(3 credits)
An overview of macroeconomic issues: the determination of output, employment, unemployment,
interest rates, and inflation. Topics include: monetary and fiscal policies; public debt; and international
economic issues. Basic models of macroeconomics are introduced and principles within the experience
of the North American and other economies are illustrated.
BUSI 2013 Business Decisions Analysis

(3 credits)
This course prepares students to make applied and informed business decisions through the use of
modeling, analytical and problem-solving techniques. Specifically, students will develop an
understanding of the concepts of certainty, uncertainty, probability and risk analysis; as well as basic
probability concepts, random variables, descriptive measures, and properties of distribution, statistical
decision theory, and Bayesian approaches. Based on this foundation, the course will then delve into
discrete and continuous probability models and their applications to solving business problems.
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1013 - Statistics for Business
BUSI 2023 Business Law

(3 credits)
Students gain a basic understanding of fundamental structural legal frameworks under which firms must
operate. The course begins with the basic building blocks of business law, followed by a review of legal
business structures including sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, for
profit, not-for-profit, and public firms. The second phase of the course examines a broad range of legal
issues that could impact business operations, including intellectual property, contracts, product
development, mergers and acquisitions, international trade, business disputes, bankruptcy, and
reorganization. Prerequisite(s): None.
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BUSI 2033 Organizational Behaviour and Management
(3 credits)
This course explores the interaction among individuals and organizations, and how this interaction can
impact others within the organization, or the organization itself. Even in today’s technologically driven
world, the effectiveness of organizations is still rooted in their ability to leverage the full potential of the
people involved within their operations. Students are introduced to various topics including value
systems, motivation, teams, effective communication, power and conflict, organizational culture and
structure, leadership, ethics, and organizational change. They emerge from the course with a better
understanding of the role of people within organizations, and how their own personal strengths can
contribute positively to the organizations to which they belong. Prerequisite(s): None.
BUSI 2043 International Business Environment

(3 credits)
Introduction to international business as it relates to the functional areas of managing business
operations. Focus is on how business decisions are influenced by culture, economics, and marketing.
Additional emphasis is on the opportunities and problems associated with doing business in an
international environment, with reference to case analyses of specific countries or regions. The
principles examined are constant, although the international geography may vary according to the
interests of the faculty member and students. Prerequisite(s): None.
BUSI 2053 Business Ethics

(3 credits)
Overview of the ethical dimension of business in the context of understanding ethical reasoning as a
critical success factor for businesses. Students should develop moral sensibilities and an awareness of
social responsibility within a business management perspective. Topics include: the relationship
between business and society; the link between corporate strategy and social responsibility; the
importance of corporate reputation; ethical decision-making; and the impact that business has on the
environment. Prerequisite(s): None.
BUSI 2063 Introduction to Marketing

(3 credits)
This course has been re-numbered. See BUSI 1093.
BUSI 2083 Introduction to Managerial Accounting

(3 credits)
Focus on how managers use accounting information to make decisions, with an emphasis on job costing
and activity-based costing. Topics include: product costing; budgetary control systems; performance
evaluation systems for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the performance of a business; flexible
budgets; and break-even analysis. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1043 - Introduction to Financial Accounting.
BUSI 2093 Introduction to Managerial Finance

(3 credits)
Introduction to major concepts in finance and investments, such as the time value of money, discounted
cash flows, and risk and return. Further examination of how firms decide to finance projects they assess
as being worthwhile and how to make investment decisions. Consideration is given to capital structure,
dividend policy, financial instruments, risk-return trade-offs, financial planning, forecasting, the cost of
capital, asset valuation, working capital management, and performance assessment. Prerequisite(s):
BUSI 2083 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting.
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BUSI 2103 Human Resource Management and Development
(3 credits)
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of personnel management and the significant
issues that are part of the management of human resources in organizations. Students who complete
this course will be able to design and implement an effective human resource management strategy. In
addition, students are expected to identify specific HR management skills that they need to develop and
begin the process of developing these skills. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2033 - Organizational Behaviour and
Management
BUSI 2113 Production and Operations Management

(3 credits)
Production and Operations Management (POM) involves the study of design, planning, establishment,
control, operation, and improvement of the activities/processes that create a firm's final products
and/or services. The growing economic importance of service activities, however, has broadened the
scope of POM function (in fact, the course will focus more on service facilities). Large scale globalization,
short product life cycle, and more informed customers means that successful management of
operations, careful design, and efficient utilization of resources is an absolute must not only to add to
the bottom line of a firm, but even for its mere survival. This course will consider both manufacturing
and service operations, emphasizing their differences as well as similarities. It will also examine the role
of operations management in the organization by exploring a number of concepts and techniques.
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1013 - Statistics for Business.
BUSI 2123 Business Strategy

(3 credits)
This course has been re-numbered. See BUSI 4153.
BUSI 2133 Organization Theory and Design

(3 credits)
Emphasizes developing approaches in different types of organizations (e.g., not-for-profit) to deal
effectively with the issues faced. Explores principles and practices of management and administration
as they are adapted to: board-management-staff relations; board governance; recruiting and
motivating; human resource management; accountability; organizing for and managing growth and
change; analysis of an organization's market; and organizational strategic planning. Prerequisite(s): BUSI
2033 - Organizational Behaviour and Management.
BUSI 2153 Entrepreneurship

(3 credits) (required)
Focusing on the practical aspects of establishing and developing a business, emphasis is placed on
analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of a newly formed business. Topics include: opportunity
recognition, feasibility study, risk, venture capital sources, business economics, marketing requirements,
negotiations, and resource needs. Case studies will be used. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1083-
Microeconomics, BUSI 1043 - Introduction to Financial Accounting; BUSI 2033 - Organizational Behaviour
and Management; BUSI 1093 - Introduction to Marketing; BUSI 2083 – Introduction to Managerial
Accounting.
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BUSI 2163 Marketing Strategy
(3 credits)
A course to develop the skills and approach required to formulate and effectively implement marketing
strategies. The course reviews the theory and practice of identifying market opportunities, evaluating
firm positioning, selecting and evaluating potential markets, and making effective marketing mix
decisions through analysis of market research data. All elements of strategic decision making are
examined, including market segmentation, market target choice, product and/or service offering(s),
pricing, promotion, and distribution choices that support positioning decisions as well as after sales
service, support and evaluation. Students develop hands-on knowledge of the impact of strategic
marketing decisions on a firm’s market position, bottom line, and investment attractiveness through
interaction with hands-on business simulation software. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2063 - Introduction to
Marketing
BUSI 2173 Information Technology for Managers

(3 credits)
Information technology is a vital strategic tool to gain competitive advantage. As such, this course
prepares business professionals to understand and manage informational and technological systems,
tools, partners and projects. Students will be introduced to the infrastructural elements of technological
systems, as well as several types of such systems including decision support systems, informational and
database systems, and e-commerce/e-business. To be better able to manage these vital projects
effectively, the course will introduce students to the system development lifecycle and the basics of
managing IT projects. Finally, pressing issues on information security, privacy, as well as ethical and
social considerations will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): None
BUSI 3403 Intermediate Accounting 1 – Assets

(3 credits)
This course builds on the integrated framework for analyzing, interpreting and preparing financial
statements introduced in previous accounting courses. Emphasis is placed on accounting policy choices
and the criteria by which such choices are made, as well as on analyzing financial statements that are
prepared using different accounting policies. Students will examine, in‐depth, the effects of accounting
concepts on income determination and on asset, liability and shareholders’ equity valuation.
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1043 - Introduction to Financial Accounting; BUSI 2083 – Introduction to
Managerial Accounting
BUSI 3413 Intermediate Managerial Accounting

(3 credits)
This course focuses on how managers use accounting information to make effective business decisions.
Students will study different types of reports, financial statements and analytical tools, which may be
used by managers to effectively plan, coordinate, evaluate and monitor qualitative and quantitative
metrics within an organization. In this intermediate managerial accounting course, students will focus on
costing and cost analysis. Pre- requisite(s): BUSI 2083 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUSI 3423 Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 - Liabilities and Equities
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(3 credits)
This course continues to build on the integrated framework for analyzing, interpreting, and preparing
financial statements learned through BUSI1043 - Introduction to Financial Accounting and BUSI3403 -
Intermediate Accounting I: Assets. The objectives within this course are to identify, interpret and
analyze complex measurement issues and accounting policy choices applicable to a given situation.
Students will subsequently evaluate the effects of financial reporting issues and policies on the
preparation of the Statement of Financial Position, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows.
Pre-requisite(s): BUSI 3403 - Intermediate Accounting 1: Assets
BUSI 3433 Corporate Finance

(3 credits)
This course explains the significance of the auditing environment, public practice, and professional
responsibilities, as well as basic audit concepts and techniques. Over the years, uncertainty has become
an increasing reality in the estimation process. This uncertainty creates greater difficulty for auditors to
assess corporate risk, gather sufficient appropriate evidence, and form a fair audit opinion on financial
statements. This course takes previous finance, financial accounting, and managerial accounting
knowledge acquired to date, and applies it to the world of auditing. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2093 -
Introduction to Managerial Finance
BUSI 3443 Accounting Capstone Project – Auditing

(3 credits)
This course explains the significance of the auditing environment, public practice and professional
responsibilities as well as basic audit concepts and techniques. The increasing complexity and speed of
change in the business world has caused more estimation and uncertainty than ever before. In turn, this
has caused higher difficulty for auditors to assess corporate risk, gather sufficient appropriate evidence
and form a fair audit opinion on the financial statements. The requirements of this course combine the
financial and managerial accounting knowledge learned to date and apply it to the world of auditing.
Students will be required to leverage prior knowledge to be successful in this course. Prerequisite(s):
BUSI 3413 – Intermediate Managerial Accounting, BUSI3423 – Intermediate Financial Accounting 2 –
Liabilities and Equities, BUSI3433 – Corporate Finance
BUSI 3503 Introduction to Energy Management

(3 credits)
This course recognizes society’s present reliance on energy, across all aspects of life, and introduces
business students to the nature of energy as a key aspect of business operations, from the energy
business to energy inputs across all aspects of business and society. It provides a historical overview of
energy’s role in society, before focusing on issues of energy resource planning, from conventional
energy to current clean energy technologies, climate change mitigation, conservation practices, and
likely long-term energy transitions. The course also explores the full range of energy systems and
applications, stakeholders and introduces relevant energy terminologies. Prerequisite(s): None
BUSI 3513 Energy Policy, Legislation, and Social Environment

(3 credits)
This course examines Canadian federal, provincial, and local government, as well as International policy,
legislation, and regulations affecting the energy industry and energy consumers. Students will explore
jurisdictional issues, the changing regulatory environment, business, and the impact of, or to, Indigenous
peoples, industry associations, and relevant stakeholders, through the examination of current Canadian
energy policies. Provincial and territorial regulations and incentive programs will be examined in detail.
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Strategies for building political, economic, social, environmental and business linkages for energy
systems and applications in the context of the principles of sustainable enterprise will be developed.
Pre-requisite(s): BUSI 3503 – Introduction to Energy Management
BUSI 3523 Energy Systems Operation

(3 credits)
This course focuses on the operation of energy systems in the business cycle. Students will explore the
decision-making role of energy professionals in performing economic analyses regarding energy types,
energy conservation, and other production trade-offs as they relate to company strategy. Students will
identify how energy supply system management and conservation relates to customer satisfaction,
improved performance, lower costs, and product development. Energy use standards such as ASHRAE,
LEED, NECB, ISO 50001, and others will be applied to business processes. Pre-requisite(s): BUSI 3503 -
Introduction to Energy Management
BUSI 3533 Energy Futures and Transitions

(3 credits)
This course provides students with the tools to understand the complexities of regional, national, and
international energy markets, and the impact of global government policy on energy development as
well as the changing nature of energy types and technologies. The course will focus on international
energy development, energy contracts, sustainable development, and the management of
environmental and corporate social responsibility issues. Clean energy systems and applications, use-
cost curves, and energy application transitions and risk management will be applied to standard
business scenarios. Forecasting energy management trends will be examined as a core component of
business operations. Students will develop a major case analysis of an international energy project. Pre-
requisite(s): BUSI 3513 - Energy Policy, Legislation, and Social Environment, BUSI 3523 – Energy Systems
Operation
BUSI 3543 Energy Strategy Capstone Project

(3 credits)
This course provides students with an opportunity to experientially reinforce, synthesize, and build on
the energy management knowledge and skills they developed in the previous four EM courses. In the
first half of the course students will work in teams to develop a business and environmental impact
assessment of an existing “real-world” energy management initiative as it relates to the business and
industry strategy of the proponent organization, based on publicly available information. In the second
half of the course students will apply inter-disciplinary knowledge individually for the development of a
hypothetical business case for a major Canadian or international energy management initiative of their
selection. The purpose of the business case is to support a financial investment decision by a proponent,
investor(s), and energy management program of an energy utility and/or government, if applicable. Pre-
requisite(s): BUSI 3533 – Energy Futures and Transitions
BUSI 3603 Introduction to Project Management

(3 credits)
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of project management as outlined in A Guide to
the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK® Guide. In today’s business environment, the
successful management of projects has become a core competency for organizational leaders. BUIS3603
emphasizes the need for linking the strategic plans of organizations to project selection, organizational
structures, and the sociocultural and technical dimensions of projects, as well as how a project
manager’s focus needs to shift at different stages of a project life cycle. Prerequisite(s): None.
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BUSI 3613 Project Teams and Leadership
(3 credits)
The development of project teams is an essential part of project leadership and management as
described in the Human Resource Management and Communication Management knowledge areas
within “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK® Guide.” Whether you work on
a task force, committee, development team, or other type of project team, this course will outline
strategies for becoming a harmonious team member and adaptable team leader. The objective of the
course is to equip you with the concepts, tools, processes, and techniques needed to effectively lead a
project team. It is intended to provide you with contemporary leadership styles, team building, and best
practices that can be unleashed for effective project management. The course also provides multiple
“real world” cases of inspired project leadership, timely project communications and ethical leadership,
and ends with approaches to creating and delivering in an agile team environment.
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2113 -Production and Operations Management; BUSI 3603 - Introduction to Project
Management.
BUSI 3623 Project Planning Essentials

(3 credits)
This course will guide students through a rigorous examination of all planning processes and process
interactions during the project life cycle. They will determine the elements of the project management
plan that are essential, while avoiding “analysis paralysis”. Students will collaborate with others to
appraise the content and format of project management plans for small, medium and large projects.
They will clarify the scope, schedule, cost and resources necessary for a sample project. Students will
also create plans for the management of risk, quality, human resources, communications, and
procurement for one or more sample projects. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3603 - Introduction to Project
Management; BUSI 3613 - Project Teams and Leadership
BUSI 3633 Project Execution, Monitoring, Control, and Closing

(3 credits)
This course provides students with the practices and processes for launching, monitoring, controlling
and closing projects. Special emphasis is given to the eleven processes included in the monitoring and
controlling process groups. The course provides students with the processes and techniques used to
harness change, and control ‘scope creep’, time delays and cost overruns. The course builds students’
understanding of, and appreciation for, the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) as a better
alternative to the inadequate measures of “on time” or “on budget”. The course concludes with an
automated simulation that tests students’ ability to make decisions which improve the probability of
project success. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3603 - Introduction to Project Management; BUSI 3613 - Project
Teams and Leadership; BUSI 3623 - Project Planning Essentials.
BUSI 3643 Advanced Project Management

(3 credits)
This course provides students with an experiential opportunity to reinforce, synthesize, and build on the
project management knowledge and skills they developed in previous courses. The course focuses on
new advances in project management and how to effectively manage projects using different project
management approaches. Students will compare project management life cycle models that streamline
project planning and monitoring in complex and uncertain situations. The course also explores
international cultures and their impact on project leadership, communication, and team dynamics.
Students will work in teams to develop a project management plan, and prepare for project execution,
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monitoring, control, and closedown. Finally, students will examine potential career paths and
professional development opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3603 Introduction to Project Management; BUSI 3613 - Project Teams and
Leadership; BUSI 3623 - Project Planning Essentials; BUSI 3633 - Project Execution, Monitoring, Control,
and Closing.
BUSI 3703 Advanced Operations and Supply Chain Management

(3 credits)
This course exposes students to advanced topics in operations and supply chain management,
emphasizing supply chain performance evaluation. Students are taught to prepare detailed sales and
operation plans, acceptance sampling plans, and lean operations plans. In addition, students will
perform reliability analysis as well as supply chain cost analysis. The course concludes by familiarizing
students with pressing operational issues such as sustainable operations.
Prerequisites: BUSI 2113 - Production Operations Management
BUSI 3713 Logistics Management

(3 credits)
This course provides students with in-depth knowledge and a chance to apply logistics management
concepts. Students study the key elements of organizational logistics including warehousing,
inbound/outbound logistics, distribution channels, and transportation analysis. It prepares students to
make decisions regarding the number, location, and layout of warehouses and material handling that
determine options for transportation routes, modes, and providers (3PL/4PL). It places particular
emphasis on major trends in logistics management including technologies (e.g., Warehouse
Management Systems, transportation technologies) and reverse logistics.
Prerequisites: BUSI 3703 - Advanced Operations and Supply Chain Management
BUSI 3723 Procurement

(3 credits)
This course introduces students to the procurement process, covering concepts such as: strategic
sourcing and its importance, the bidding and contracting process, negotiations, and contract
management. Students manage the entire cycle of supplier management, from evaluation and selection,
to development and monitoring. It emphasizes challenging issues related to procurement, such as global
sourcing and e-procurement. Prerequisites: BUSI 3703 Advanced Operations and Supply Chain
Management.
BUSI 3733 Business Process Improvement

(3 credits)
This course focusses on business process improvement through total quality management and business
process re-engineering. Business processes may experience improvement in two ways: continuous
improvement through incremental steps (as part of a Total Quality Management strategy); or through
radical and transformative changes to business processes (as part of Business Process Re-engineering).
Students study both methods and how the two interact, or possibly conflict. They assess and evaluate
processes through a product lifecycle, using a customer-focused approach, placing special emphasis
service operations throughout the course. As students analyze these business processes, they identify
areas of risk/improvement, and determine ways to manage them.
Prerequisites: BUSI 3713 - Logistics Management, BUSI 3723 – Procurement
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BUSI 3743 Supply Chain Integration and Analytics
(3 credits)
This course integrates and applies concepts taught in earlier SMC specialization courses, providing
hands-on experience with real projects and technologies in supply chain management. Students engage
in higher level analyses, acknowledging the interactions among supply chain functions. Students come to
realize the challenges, trade-offs, and interfaces with other organizational functions/ organizations. They
also acknowledge the need for data analytics and technological skills to cope with the competitive
environment. Accordingly, Enterprise Resource Planning is used as an integrative backbone to the
course, combining functions and technologies. Prerequisites: BUSI 3733 - Business Process Improvement
BUSI 4013 Business Organization Analysis

Emphasis on developing analytic skills and giving practical experience in research and theorizing about
organizations through the integration of core business courses studied in the BBA program. Objectives
include: understanding various aspects of organization and a variety of theoretical frameworks
contributed by business administration academic disciplines; analyzing organizational vision, mission,
values and strategy, and their role in articulating the direction of a business; describing a business
concept, organizational structure, external stakeholders and inter-organizational relations;
understanding the role played by technology; and describing the impact of culture. Prerequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 90 credit hours of the BBA program.
BUSI 4023 Contemporary Issues in Business: A Case Approach

This course will use a case analysis approach to present current and relevant topics in today’s business
environment. Students will study five topics relevant to the current business environment. For each
topic, they will engage in discussion and debate with peers, and analyse a current business case.
Students will respond to business cases using a framework that includes identification of key issues,
exploration of research options, and development of supported solutions and recommendations. Pre-
requisite(s): 21 credit hours of Introduction and General Business Education courses.
BUSI 4133 Managing Organizational Change

Focus on the selection, treatment, and solution of a complex problem in an organization through the
development and preparation of a formal, analytical report. Working in small groups, students will:
learn how to identify a problem and possible solutions; select the best solution, create a work plan, and
apply primary and secondary research methods; structure an argument logically and persuasively;
customize a message for multiple audiences; and strengthen critical-thinking skills through the
evaluation of findings and the formulation of conclusions and recommendations. Prerequisite(s):
Students must have completed 90 credit hours of the BBA program.
BUSI 4046 Final Business Plan

Focused on sound decision-making in the context of organizing a new business, requiring the discipline
of thinking through an entire planning process and developing concise and well-structured business
plans. Students develop a business vision and create an effective business strategy for making this
vision a reality, and are required to develop a complete business plan, based on a business opportunity
selected by the student. The business opportunity may involve third parties whose cooperation and
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participation is essential to the success of the proposed enterprise. Prerequisite(s): Students must have
completed 90 credit hours of the BBA program.
Note that this course is being phased out. Students entering the BBA after October 2019 will
complete BUSI 4053 Business Plan
BUSI 4053 Business Plan

(3 credits)
Focused on sound decision-making in the context of organizing a new business, requiring the discipline
of thinking through an entire planning process and developing concise and well-structured business
plans. Students develop a business vision and create an effective business strategy for making this
vision a reality, and are required to develop a complete business plan, based on a business opportunity
selected by the student. The business opportunity may involve third parties whose cooperation and
participation is essential to the success of the proposed enterprise. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 4133 –
Managing Organizational Change; Students must have completed 90 credit hours of the BBA program.
BUSI 4153 Business Strategy (Formerly BUSI 2123)

Introduction to a strategic perspective on issues that concern contemporary businesses, drawing on and
exploring concepts from a number of undergraduate business courses (marketing, finance, accounting,
management, and organizational behaviour). Exploring appropriate methodologies/approaches to
strategic analysis, students use material from other courses in the analysis and resolution of complex
business situations. Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1043 - Introduction to Financial Accounting; BUSI 2033 -
Organizational Behaviour and Management; BUSI 1093 - Introduction to Marketing; BUSI 2173 –
Information Technology for Managers; BUSI 2083 – Introduction to Managerial Accounting; BUSI 2093 -
Introduction to Managerial Finance; BUSI 2103 - Human Resources Management and Development;
BUSI 2113 - Production/Operations Management.
BUSI4063 Business Analytics and Intelligence

(3 credits)
This course prepares students by providing concepts, analytical tools, technologies, and strategies that
enable businesses to use various data sources, to produce information from data sources by proper
analysis, and to provide business intelligence. After introducing the fundamental terminology and a
review of access process to various data sources and R data analysis and visualization, business analytics
processes for data cleaning, exploration, visualization, and modeling are discussed. The course utilizes
techniques such as statistical analysis, descriptive and predictive models, classification, clustering,
supervised Machine Learning. As new constructs and techniques are introduced, the students will apply
the learned topics using applied business examples in R. At the end of the course, latest technological
trends, such as Unsupervised Machine Learning and Future trends in business intelligence and analytics
are discussed. Prerequisite(s): BUSI1013 - Statistics for Business; Students must have completed 90
credit hours of the BBA program.
BUSI4073 Strategic Management

(3 credits)
The Strategic Management course is about identifying and building a firm’s competitive advantage –
understanding and improving the myriad of factors and processes (e.g. corporate performance,
governance, leadership, corporate culture, technological innovation, business ethics, social
responsibility) that reduce the risk of failure and increase the likelihood of success in achieving a firm’s
strategic objectives. This course focuses particularly on the role of the general manager in formulating,
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implementing, evaluating, and measuring business decisions on behalf of the firm’s owners – the
shareholders. Students are introduced to and learn to apply concepts and tools that allow them to
analyse the environmental (economic, legal, social, political), internal, market, and competitive factors
that shape strategic and competitive advantage. The course integrates and builds on knowledge and
skills acquired in earlier courses in the program. Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 90 credit
hours of the BBA program. Anti‐requisite(s): BUSI 4153 Business Strategy
11.3 Liberal Arts
ENGL101 Research & Composition

(3 credits) (Tier 1)
This course builds on the conventions and techniques of composition through critical writing. Students
apply principles of logic, strategic thinking, and synthesis to prepare sound arguments supported by
relevant, well documented research. Students are encouraged to write extensively, in persuasive and
analytic styles, on contemporary issues of interest to them, where individual style and unique thinking
are demonstrated. Pre‐requisite(s): None
ENGL190 Communications for the Creative Arts
(3 credits (Tier 1)
The course builds on the art and science of reading and writing to prepare learners for effective
communication in a creative field of study and work. This entails activities and assignments based on
music, political speeches, social media, poetry and history that hone the capacity for literary products in
various genres of business, academic and creative writing. Learners will develop their own voice and
style in an interactive and collaborative self-directed learning environment.
QRSS100 Qualitative Research Methods for Social Science

This course explores the qualitative research methods that researchers use to answer empirical
questions within the sphere of the social sciences, as well as within business and the humanities. It will
teach students the basic knowledge and skills required to do qualitative research and to be intelligent
consumers of others’ qualitative research. Topics include assessing existing research; collecting,
analysing, and interpreting qualitative information; and methods to communicate research. By using a
variety of research tools, students will explore how formulating sound qualitative research leads to
objective and reliable outcomes. Students will also learn to identify ethical, ideological, empirical, and
theoretical aspects of research, and recognize effective research. Pre-requisite(s): None
COMM100 Cross Cultural Communication

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts as well as practical aspects of cross-
cultural communication. The course involves a survey of the key concepts in cross-cultural
communication, which could be applied to a wide range of communication contexts such as academic
and workplace. To understand culture in terms of diversity and subcultures in a globalized world, the
course features cross-cultural communication in relation to language, culture, and discourse practices.
The course utilizes a practice-oriented format to develop cross-cultural communication skills by means
of presentations, analysis, and application.
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ARTS101 Principles of Art and Design
(3 credits) (online) (Tier 1)
This course introduces students to the underlying principles of art and design. In this course,
students will develop a critical understanding of the principles that form the foundation of many
creative arts. Using a broad, interdisciplinary approach, various creative and artistic disciplines
are examined as variations of applications of such artistic principles. These principles are in
many ways the building blocks of all artistic creations, and to learn them is to better understand
art creation itself. Students will explore various explanations of these ‘art principles’ and what
these might look like in different times and spaces while making universal human connections. Pre-
requisite(s): None
ARTS102 Arts Industries in Canada – an Introduction and Overview

(3 credits) (online) (Tier 1)
This course introduces students to the variety of art industries in Canada and furthermore
describes the scope of the creative and artistic industries in Canada. Students develop a critical
understanding of the factors that shape creative industries and the importance of these creative
industries to the Canadian economy. Taking a broad view, the courses will examine a majority of
the creative arts such as fine art, design studies, music, drama, dance. cinematics and
photography, crafts, and creative/imaginative writing. Not only will students develop a deep
understanding of the breadth of the Canadian arts industry, but also how to negotiate the art
professional working landscape. Pre-requisite(s): None
ARTS103 Perspectives on Indigenous Arts

This course is a survey of the cultural and art practices of various indigenous people found around the
globe. While fostering an appreciation for cultural and artistic endeavors, students develop an
understanding of the term indigenous. The course explores various indigenous arts which include
illustration, craft, and performance. The course considers what the indigenous arts might look like in
different time periods, locations, and in different cultural and contextual motivations. Pre-requisite(s):
None.
ARTH110 Western Art – Prehistoric to Gothic

This course introduces students to the art and architecture of ancient societies from around the world,
spanning pre-history to the fall of the Roman Empire. Using a broad, interdisciplinary approach, various
art works are examined as emanations of a universal human condition and as unique expressions of
culturally specific worldviews. After exploring various definitions of ‘art’ and an overview of the earliest
emergence of art and artistic traits in human history, focus then turns toward the complexities of the
ancient mind and ancient civilizations. Through the art and architecture of each historical period,
students learn the symbolic ‘language’ through which ancient societies transmitted their most profound
ideas. Greater fluency in this ancient symbolic language allows students to understand the differences
between sacred, traditional theological and profane art and the concepts that define their original
purposes. Pre-requisite(s): None
ARTH120 Western Art – Renaissance to Contemporary

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The road to understanding modern and contemporary art begins with a study of the evolution of the
modern mind. The course begins by analyzing the transition from a medieval worldview to the
emergence of a scientific outlook in the late 1400s. The Renaissance and the resurgence of ancient
Classical learning are also examined for their influences on artistic and architectural styles, and for their
adoption of and challenge to the dominant theological doctrines of the early Modern era. Finally, the art
of the 20th, 21st centuries is explored as both a culmination of Postmodernism and ‘end’ to the
traditional narrative of art history, signaling a growing desire to be inclusive to new media and globally
diverse artists. Pre-requisite(s): None.
CRIN110 Creativity and Innovation

This course examines concepts and techniques widely applicable to personal life and business: individual
creativity and innovation in organizations. It offers alternatives to standard models of decision making
and formal critical thinking by describing imaginative ways of approaching problems. Students learn
techniques of problem identification, idea generation, idea selection, and idea implementation. The
course teaches problem-solving practices and varied strategies that release individual creativity and
encourage innovation within organizational structures. Emphasis is placed on how creative and
innovative solutions can be found to problems that are inadequately addressed by Cartesian thinking
processes and the debunking of common myths held about creative individuals and organizations.
Students are instructed in a variety of concepts and practical methods that they can apply to their
studies, work, and personal lives. Pre-requisite(s): None
ENGL150 Professional Communication

This course extends composition and research principles to writing in a career context. Students apply
principles of economy and clarity to create business documents that are informative and persuasive.
While the course focuses on business messaging, it also includes formal research report writing, as well
as the planning and delivery of oral presentations. For BID students - Pre‐requisite(s): ENGL101. For BBA
students. Pre-requisite(s): None
ENGL 180: English For Academic Purposes

This course assists students to adjust to an English academic environment and to build foundations of
critical thinking, writing, and public speaking. Students apply principles of logic, strategic thinking, and
synthesis to prepare sound arguments supported by relevant, well-documented research. Students are
encouraged to write extensively, in persuasive and analytic styles, on contemporary issues of interest
within the general business, design, and professional context. Students participate in group discussions,
activities, and peer work. Pre-requisite(s): None
UNIV101 University Studies

University Studies offers students the opportunity to become familiar with the undergraduate academic
environment and learn how to navigate institutional procedures and services. Students learn essential
academic and personal skills that will allow them to perform successfully in a highly demanding
academic setting. Particular focus will be placed on the effective use of technology and social media. The
multiple learning formats included in the course will facilitate the transition to the diverse learning-
delivery methods commonly used in Canadian colleges and universities.
GEOG210 Human Geography
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Human geography examines how people, their communities, and cultures interact within physical
geographic space. It looks at how the spatial environment affects key categories of human activities. The
course includes an overview of the location, flow, and uses of the earth's principle resources, both
natural and human. How the physical characteristics of the earth's surface affect political, social,
cultural, demographic, and economic dynamics throughout the world is emphasized, and the potential
effects of ecological threats are explored. Pre‐requisite(s): One Tier 1 course
SOCI200 Global Issues in Sociology

This course brings together key perspectives in sociology to provide students with an overview of
contemporary global issues influencing people’s everyday lives. By combining theoretically oriented
explanations, empirical evidence, and case studies within the field, students will learn to use the
sociological imagination to address current events and issues affecting to world around us. Some topics
covered in the course include migration and social mobility; climate change and natural disasters;
pandemics and diseases; digital technology and mass media; and the digital divide. Pre‐requisite(s): One
Tier 1 courses
ENGL250 The Workplace in Fiction

This course explores the workplace through its expression in the imaginative fiction of literature, film,
and essays. Students will study poems, plays, short stories, films, and essays with themes or storylines
that emanate from the workplace. Students will read, view, interpret, and analyze fiction relating to the
workplace in order to understand the connections between occupation and personal identity and the
connections between social and personal significance. Students will note and discuss trends in society
that are illustrated by business and workplace attitudes and portrayed in creative fiction. Pre‐
requisite(s): One Tier 1 course
HIST300 The History of Sport

This course explores the history of sport and athletics, ranging from the oldest forms of recreation to
modern professional sports. It examines the established historical record, but also examines how we
determine these facts through interpretation. By synthesizing the practice of sports with various
theories of practicing history, students learn to evaluate historical claims that are often disguised in the
playful focus of sports. Through such an analysis of historical sports, students develop a critical
awareness of the social and ethical issues around such key aspects of human and social life. Pre‐
requisite(s): One Tier 1 course
PHIL300 Philosophical Thought and Leisure
This course uses philosophy and philosophical thinking and applies it to an examination of leisure.
Students will learn to adopt a philosophical approach, examining and reflecting upon the role of leisure
today in what makes the good life. The relationship between philosophy, the good life, and leisure act as
a framework for examining key philosophical issues, such as ethics, education, religion, aesthetics and
art, health, politics, and consumerism. Pre‐requisite(s): One Tier 1 course
SOCI300 Sociology and Culture

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This course explores some of the major issues affecting society and culture. It draws upon the discipline
of sociology providing students with analytic tools to critically explore their contemporary social and
cultural world. The course includes topics such as culture, socialization, social structure and class,
stratification, institutions, urbanization and the environment as they affect Canadian society.
Pre‐requisite(s): One Tier 1 course
PSYC200 Psychology of Everyday Life

This course provides an overview of the field of psychology as it pertains to everyday life. Research
methods and scientific reasoning form the foundation of the discipline, and the course begins by asking:
How is psychology a science, and why is this important? The course covers several domains of the
discipline: health psychology, consciousness, memory, life span development, motivation and emotion,
personality, psychological disorders, therapy, and social psychology. While specific topics will vary from
domain to domain, students will explore how each domain relies on the same underlying scientific
principles and research methods to answer questions about the mind and behaviour. Within each
domain, certain overlapping themes will also be highlighted. The course is grounded on the premise that
within these domains, psychology is a route for effecting change and gaining some measure of control
over our lives. Pre-requisite(s): One Tier 1 course
PSYC210 Contemporary Topics in Social Psychology

Social psychology is the scientific study of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are impacted by
either being or imagining that we are in the presence of others. This course engages students in
contemporary issues in social psychology that are happening in the world today. Instructors will provide
examples of timely social issues in the news and relate it to current research in psychology. Students will
apply critical thinking to social issues in the media through a psychological lens by learning to use
scientific databases and objective sources of psychology information. Pre-requisite(s): One Tier 1 course
HUMN100 Introduction to Beauty

In this course, students will gain insight into how the concept of beauty has shaped and motivated our
world. Addressing beauty from both historical and contemporary perspectives, this course will focus on
the intersections of beauty with visual art and design, philosophies of aesthetics, and media
studies. Including opportunities to explore beauty as it relates to screen media, performing arts,
literature, and/or music, this interdisciplinary approach will create a personal and cultural
investigation on how beauty sparks action and inspiration. Global, Indigenous, and Western views on
beauty will be included to examine themes such as the natural world, the body, and the value of beauty
in our everyday lives.
HUMN200 World Religions: A Comparative Study

The comparative study of religion investigates both the differences and common ground among the
world’s religions. The course examines the relationship of world religions in the context of their history,
leaders, and knowledge systems to modern science. In the spirit of inquiry, expanding the imagination,
knowledge, and understanding the course explores the relevance of religion to contemporary facets of
Canadian culture. Pre‐requisite(s): One Tier 1 course.
HUMN422 Topics in Technology and Society
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In this interdisciplinary, integrative course, the relationship between technology and society is
investigated through readings, reflection, assignments, class discussion, and a formal research essay.
The course identifies conditions that have promoted technological development and assesses its social,
political, environmental, psychological, and economic effects. Issues of power and control and
consideration of the effects of technologies on the human condition are primary themes. Written
discussions, assignments, and the writing of a formal research essay draw together students’ prior
learning in other general education courses. Pre‐requisite(s): Two Tier 2 courses.
HUMN430 Topics in Power and Society

In this interdisciplinary, integrative course, power, its meaning and its exercise between human beings
and groups is investigated through readings, reflection, assignments, class discussion, and a formal
research essay. The course describes a variety of taxonomies by which power can defined and
understood. Students look to the socially based sources of power as well as the reasons individuals and
groups acquiesce to power. Power is shown as a defining characteristic in all human activities by
drawing on a wide array of social science and humanities scholarly material. Pre‐requisite(s): Two Tier 2
courses
HUMN440: SMART AND SUSTAINABLE CITIES

In this course students explore, evaluate, and critique the concepts and possibilities for creating smart
cities to meet social, environmental, and economic sustainability goals. Smart cities use digitized
electronic information and communication technologies (ICT), internet of things (IoT) devices and
networks, urban analytics, and 'smart governance' to monitor, manage, and enhance urban services;
improve urban livability; facilitate urban environmental sustainability; and improve the economic
efficiency and productivity of cities. Combining smart city methods with public policy goals based on
sustainability objectives, two primary innovations in cities - the exploding possibilities created by ICT and
the ethical necessity of focusing on sustainability in city functions -are investigated. This class will look at
the theories, strategies, and existing frameworks of smart and sustainable city innovations as they can
enhance urban life now and into the future. Pre‐requisite(s): Two Tier 2 courses
HUMN450 Design Thinking

Design thinking is a creative problem-solving process used in a wide variety of disciplines. This course
gives students a broad conceptual understanding of the theories and philosophies that form the
foundation of the design thinking process, building towards a practical application of the methods to
tackle, rethink, or solve a problem. Pre‐requisite(s): Two Tier 2 courses
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12. Personnel Roster
12.1 Senior Administration
Julia Christensen Hughes President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University

MBA, PhD, York University
Ashley Dafel Chief Executive Officer,

MBA, Northwestern University
Allyson Lowe Provost and Executive Vice President

PhD, The Ohio State University
Angela Antohi-Kominek Vice President Academic and Principal, Ontario

EdD, PMP, The University of Western Ontario
Kelly Bird Chief People Officer

BCom, McMaster University
Drew Campbell Vice President, Marketing and Communications

BSc, Wilfrid Laurier University
Thomas Chase Vice President Academic and Principal, British Columbia

PhD, University of Glasgow
John Crossley Acting Vice President, Academic and Principal, YU NB & Vice President,
Academic Services
PhD, University of Toronto
Tyler Dunham Senior Vice President, Governance, Regulatory and Government Affairs
MEd, Yorkville University
Mayer Elharar Vice President, Operations

MA, York University
Hadi Farashahi Chief Transformation Officer

MBA, University of Toronto
Lois Fleming University Registrar

MA, Athabasca University
Chris Gain Chief Information Officer

MBA, York University
Paul Graham University Librarian

MLS, Dalhousie University
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Peter Hall Dean, Faculty of Behavioural Sciences
PhD, Northcentral University
Natasha Hannon Vice President, Teaching & Learning

PhD, The University of Western Ontario
Cindy Crump Vice President, Student Experience

MAdEd, St. Francis Xavier University
Lydia He Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer

PhD, University of Toronto
Katie Reese Senior Vice President, Corporate Development

BComm, Queen’s University
Shannon Carvell Chief Financial Officer

CPA, CA, Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC
Karen Stevenson Associate Vice President, Learning Design

MEd, Yorkville University
Jeff Warren Dean of Liberal Arts

PhD, Royal Holloway, University of London
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12.2 Faculty Members
Program Leadership Title Credential

Jeff Warren Dean of Liberal Arts PhD, Royal Holloway, University of
London
Imad-eddine Hatimi Associate Dean, BC BBA PhD, HEC Montreal
Name Credential Institution

Aman Kang PhD Punjabi University
Amit Kohli PhD National Institute of Technology, Kurushetra
Christian Tabi Amponsah PhD Capella University
Erica Franken MA Royal Roads University
Garima Kamboj PhD Panjab University
Iqtidar Shah PhD University of Thessaly
Ismaeil Fazel PhD University of British Columbia
Jasreen Grewal MA, MEd Panjab University
Lok Pokhrel MA Georgia State University
Mandev Singh PhD Punjab Technical University
Shahid Hassan PhD University of British Columbia
Tazish Fareed MBA Thompson Rivers University
Thomas Jones MBA Royal Roads University
Tuyen Riddell MBA University of Phoenix
Full Time
Part Time

Abrar Mohammed Khan MBA University of British Columbia
Ali Alnaggar MEng University of British Columbia
Allison Goldman MSc University of Charleston
Amir Ghaseminejad PhD Simon Fraser University
Amir Teymourian MBA Athabasca University
Amit Pradhan MBA University of British Columbia
Bianjun Xia PhD Simon Fraser University
Branka Gatraric CPA Laurentian University
Brent Powell PhD Tennessee Temple University
Brian Amouzgar PhD Walden University
Calla Lu Zhang MEd Simon Fraser University
Charu Talwar PhD Panjab University
Daman Singh MSc University of Leeds
Danny Hu MBA University of Victoria
Dave Sanyal CMA Institute of Cost & Management, USA
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Enrico Basilio Tanafranca DBA Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Ethan Feng MA Econ Concordia University
Faiyaz Moosa MPA University of Saskatchewan
Farnoosh Bagheri PhD Iran University of Science and Technology
Farnoosh Farzaneh MBA University Canada West
Farshad Sarmad DBA International School of Management
Fatima Catalan MBA Athabasca University
Firoozeh Kolahi MBA Simon Fraser University
Hamid Kazemi PhD Allameh Tabatabai University
Hamid Reza Mohammadi DBA University of Bordeaux IV
Hamideh Shokoohian MA Econ Simon Fraser University
Imran Tanveer MSc Boston University
Jeffrey Ha MBA University Canada West
John Chetro-Szivos PhD University of Massachusetts
Joseph Verna MBA University of Regina
Kabeer Muhammad PhD Dauphine University
Kenneth Eng MBA Heriot Watt University
Kishore Anand MBA Xavier Institute of Social Service
Linus Anandaraj MBA University of Phoenix
Louis Blais MBA Heriot-Watt University
Masomeh Nejad PhD Simon Fraser University
Mazyar Zahedi-Seresht PhD Kharazmi University
Mojgan Afshari PhD University Putra Malaysia
Naghmeh Babaee PhD University of Manitoba
Navdeep Kaur PhD Panjab University
Oludamola Durodola PhD Walden University
Othman Bennis MA Econ University of Victoria
Pegah Yaghmaie PhD University of Hasselt
Peter Love MBA University of Toronto
Rita Onolemhemhen PhD University of Ibadan
Sadaf Yalinejad MA Simon Fraser University
Shimaa El Sherif PhD University of Calgary
Sunny Mangat PhD University of Roehampton
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2024

Most Recent Revision: May 2024

About the University Academic Calendar

3. Vision and Mission........................................................................................................ 15

4. History of Yorkville University ....................................................................................... 17

7. Financial Policies and Information................................................................................. 36

8. Academic Policies and Information ............................................................................... 40

9. Services for Students .................................................................................................... 50

10 Program Information ............................................................................................ 57

11. Course Descriptions .............................................................................................. 68

12. Personnel Roster .................................................................................................. 86

Date Day Term Start/End Deadlines University Closed

31-Dec-23 Sunday Term Ends (Fall)

8-Jan-24 Monday Term Begins (Winter)

Deadline: Winter Statutory Holiday

Registration starts for

8-Apr-24 Monday Term Begins (Spring)

Deadline: Spring Term

Registration starts for

7-Oct-24 Monday Term Begins (Fall)

Registration starts for

**Dates are subject to change - as needed**

2.1 Board of Governors

The current members of the Board are:

• Dr. Michael Markovitz, Chair of the Board Toronto, Ontario

Academic Council of Yorkville Membership

i. Interior Design Reem Habib

Member Member’s Position at YU

3.3 Educational Objectives

5.1 Academic Freedom

As noted in Universities Canada’s Statement on Academic Freedom (https://www.univcan.ca/media-

• Faculty hiring and assignments:

5.2 Intellectual Property

5.3 Conflict of Interest

5.4 Ethical Standards

5.5 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

5.6 Gender Inclusion Policy

5.7 Discrimination and Harassment

• respect differences in people, their ideas, and opinions;

5.8 Prevention of Sexual Misconduct and Violence

5.9 Academic Accommodations and Accessibility

5.10 Accommodations for Religious Observances

It is important that no student be seriously disadvantaged because of their Religious Observances.

5.11 Student Conduct

5.11.2 Non-Academic Code of Conduct

By virtue of membership in the University academic community, students accept an obligation to

5.12.1 Student Grievances and Appeals

5.12.2 Standing Committee on Academic and Student Conduct Appeals:

5.13 Institutional Closure

5.14 Rules and Enrollment Conditions

5.16 Health Insurance

6.1 Undergraduate Admissions

6.1.1 General Admissions Procedures

Toll Free: 1-844-865-6655

6.1.2 Undergraduate Programs Credit Transfer and Advanced Standing

Transfers within Yorkville University

6.1.3 Mature Students

6.1.4 Prior Learning Recognition

a. An established and recognized system or partnership agreement that describes

Types of Credit Recognition

Dates are subject to change - as needed