Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education
The Dhillon School of Business and the Faculty of Education jointly offer a 35-course (105.0 credit hour) Combined Degrees program leading to the degrees Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.) and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) to holders of eligible diplomas in Business Administration or Management. Upon successful completion of the Combined Degrees program, the student receives the B.Mgt. degree from the Dhillon School of Business and the B.Ed. degree from the Faculty of Education.
The Combined Degrees program may be completed in 35 courses (105.0 credit hours) when the General Management major is chosen for the B.Mgt. degree. Students who choose to complete a different Management major may be required to extend their programs beyond 35 courses.
Students begin in the Pre-Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed. program in the Dhillon School of Business. After completion of one or two terms, including Education 2500, students must apply for admission to the Faculty of Education.
Students are not officially in the Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed. Combined Degrees program until they have been admitted to both the Dhillon School of Business and the Faculty of Education.
Enrolment in both the Dhillon School of Business and the Faculty of Education is limited and fulfillment of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the Combined Degrees program.
Applicants should consult Admission for general admission requirements, policies, and deadlines.
1.Dhillon School of Business Admission Requirements for the Pre-Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed.
a.Applicants may gain admission to the competitive Pre-Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed. program by completing an approved diploma in Business Administration or Management, completed not more than eight years prior to admission, with a cumulative GPA at or above the current admission cut-off and not less than 2.00 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale). Admission to the Pre-Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed program is guaranteed to applicants who have completed an approved diploma with a GPA of 3.00 or higher (on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale).
See www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/post-diploma for current information on diplomas approved for admission to the Pre-Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed. program. The Dhillon School of Business will consider diplomas not previously approved for admission on a case-by-case basis.
2.Faculty of Education Admission Requirements for the Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed.
Based on the Faculty’s quota system, normally a total of 216 students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Education programs (Combined Degrees and After Degree). Admission for this undergraduate teacher preparation program is available in the fall term only.
Because admission to the Faculty is competitive within each teaching major, the completion of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Successful applicants are selected each year from a pool that includes both Combined Degrees and After Degree applicants.
Applicants are encouraged to consult early with Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education regarding admission requirements and program planning.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the Faculty of Education:
a.Credit in Education 2500 - Orientation to Teaching (or equivalent) including a favourable recommendation from the instructor (see Faculty of Education, Education 2500 Prerequisite).
b.A minimum admission GPA of 2.50 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale), calculated on all University of Lethbridge and transferable courses completed within the terms containing the last 14 courses (42.0 credit hours). If any part of the diploma falls within the last 14 courses, the entirety of the diploma (i.e., the diploma GPA) is included in the calculation. All courses must be graded with the exception of Education 2500.
c.A minimum major GPA of 2.50 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale), calculated on the completed diploma and all additional graded Dhillon School of Business courses and, if completed, Economics 1010, Economics 1012, and Statistics 1770.
d.Special Case Admission
Applicants who have a satisfactory academic record but who, for some reason, had a period of time when their performance was significantly lower may apply for Special Case admission (up to four such applicants may be admitted each year). See Faculty of Education, Special Case Admission for details.
e.Admission Procedures Available to Students of Aboriginal Descent
The Faculty of Education provides two alternative admission opportunities for applicants of Aboriginal descent. See Faculty of Education, Admission Procedures Available to Students of Indigenous Descent for details.
f.Returning after Withdrawal or Required Withdrawal from the Faculty of Education
Students who withdrew or who were required to withdraw from the Faculty of Education should refer to Faculty of Education, Readmission after Withdrawal.
b.Dhillon School of Business Requirements for the 35-Course (105.0 credit hours) Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed.
The Dhillon School of Business offers courses in the following subject areas: Accounting (ACCT), Agricultural Enterprise Management (AGEM), Finance (FINC), Human Resources and Labour Relations (HRLR), Indigenous Governance and Business Management (IGBM), International Management (IMGT), Management (MGT), and Marketing (MKTG).
1.A minimum grade of ‘C-’ is required in Statistics 1770; Writing 1000 or English 1900; all Dhillon School of Business courses, including those cross-listed with Dhillon School of Business courses; and all courses in the major marked with an asterisk (*). Students who take Economics 1010 and/or Economics 1012 as part of their degree requirements must achieve a minimum grade of ‘C-’.
2.A minimum Management graduation GPA of 2.00 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.0 scale) is required (see Dhillon School of Business, Graduation GPA Calculation).
3.A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.0 scale).
4.Completion of seven courses from Lists I, II and III for the Liberal Education List Requirement (see School of Liberal Education, Liberal Education List Requirement) as follows:
a.Three courses from List I: Fine Arts and Humanities Courses (includes Writing 1000 or English 1900 and/or the required Indigenous content course with a Fine Arts and Humanities designation);
b.Two courses from List II: Social Science Courses (includes Human Resources and Labour Relations 3050 from above); and,
c.Two courses from List III: Science Courses (includes Statistics 1770 and Management 2070/Economics 2070 from above).
5.Completion of the General Management Major comprising the following courses.
Required courses:
Statistics 1770 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Management 2070/Economics 2070 - Operations and Quantitative Management
Management 2700 - Business Research Methods
Management 3031 - Managing Responsibly in a Global Environment
Human Resources and Labour Relations 3050 - Human Resource Management
International Management 3650 - Introduction to International Management
Management 4090 - Management Policy and Strategy
One of:
Management 3062 - Information Systems and Data Analytics
Accounting 3171 - Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics
Management 3622 - Visual Analytics
One of the following with Indigenous content, to meet a Liberal Education List requirement1:
Any course from the Indigenous Governance and Business Management (IGBM) subject codes list
Any course from the Indigenous Studies (INDG) subject codes list
Aboriginal Health 1000 - Introduction to Aboriginal Health
Art History 3152 - Indigenous Art History (Series)
Blackfoot 1000 - Introductory Spoken Blackfoot
Blackfoot 2210 - Structure of the Blackfoot Language
Cree 2210 - Structure of the Plains Cree Language
Liberal Education 1850 - Conversational Indigenization: Reconciling Reconciliation
Political Science 3215 - Indigenous Peoples and Local Government in Canada
Three 3000 or 4000-level courses from disciplines offered by the Dhillon School of Business
Writing Requirement:
Students who have a final grade of 80% or higher in AB high school English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent 5-credit course); or who have successfully completed the writing challenge test (see www.ulethbridge.ca/dhillon/advising-faqs) may request to substitute a Fine Arts and Humanities Liberal Education List Requirement for Writing 1000 or English 1900. Contact your DSB Advisor.
One of:
Writing 1000 - Introduction to Academic Writing
English 1900 - Introduction to Language and Literature
Notes
1When choosing an ‘Indigenous content’ elective in this program, it is strongly recommended that students consider a course with a Fine Arts and Humanities designation assigned to it. Otherwise, an ‘open’ elective may need to be used to meet the Fine Arts and Humanities Liberal Education List Requirement.
Students should be aware that these are the requirements for the General Management major only. Students may choose to complete a different Management major in the Combined Degrees program. If students choose a different Management major, they may be required to extend their programs beyond 35 courses (see Dhillon School of Business, Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management Majors for all Management major requirements).
c.Faculty of Education Requirements for the 35-Course (105.0 credit hours) Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed.
1.Application and admission to the Faculty of Education.
2.Completion of the equivalent of 20 Education courses including:
Education 2500
1Professional Semesters I, II, and III
2One Education Foundation course
Three Education electives
1Students entering the Faculty of Education should note that practicum placements include locations outside of Lethbridge. Students must be prepared to travel. Some locations require relocation Monday to Friday. While not an admission requirement to the Faculty of Education, school jurisdictions and schools require a criminal record check (or equivalent) from student teachers prior to practicum. The student is responsible for the cost of obtaining such documentation.
2The Education Foundation Requirement may be met in the following ways:
a.One course from the following list:
Education 4310 - Comparative Studies of Education in Developed and Third World Nations
Education 4311 - World Issues and Problems in Education
Education 4320 - Education and Society from a Sociological Perspective
Education 4321 - Social Issues in Education
Education 4341 - Foundations of Multicultural Education in Canada
Education 4360 - Studies in the History of Western Education
Education 4361 - History of Canadian Education
Education 4362 - Concepts of Childhood in the History of Education
Education 4380 - Developing a Philosophy of Education
Education 4381 - Ethics of Teaching
Education 4391 - Seminar in Educational Foundations (Series)
b.One appropriate Independent Study.
3.Maintenance of a GPA of 2.50 in Education courses.
4.Completion of the Career and Technology Studies (CTS): Business Focus Education major.
5.Maintenance of a program GPA of 2.50 in the appropriate Education major.
6.Completion of the Liberal Education List Requirement (see School of Liberal Education, Liberal Education List Requirement).
Sample sequencing plans are created to provide students with an example of how to plan courses for the duration of a program. Sample sequencing plans for each program and major can be found in the applicable Program Planning Guide.
In the Post-Diploma Combined Degrees program, students divide their time between two different Faculties or Schools which measure different standards of academic performance. Students should read the academic regulations for each Faculty or School in which a portion of the Combined Degrees will be taken. For the Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed. students should be aware of the Faculty of Education regulations and Dhillon School of Business regulations.
f.Education Minor Requirements
Students may elect to complete a minor in addition to a major. The minor must be a school subject and include five non-Education courses and an appropriate Education Methods course, usually selected from the Education 3700 Series. Students are eligible to receive an endorsement on their official academic transcripts upon completion of a minor. Please refer to Faculty of Education, Education Minors for information on Education minor requirements.
g.Education Specialization Requirements
Students may elect to complete a specialization in addition to a major or minor. Students will be eligible to receive an endorsement on their official academic transcript upon completion of a specialization. Please refer to Faculty of Education, Education Specializations for information on Education Specialization Requirements.
Students must complete a minimum of 30 courses at the University of Lethbridge, including a minimum of eight Dhillon School of Business courses and 15 Education courses (three Professional Semesters).
i.Education Special Study Arrangements
Applied Studies
Eligible students in the Faculty of Education may earn up to five course credits through Applied Studies, designated by the numbers Education 2510 and Education 4980. The Applied Studies program for the Faculty of Education is coordinated through the Coordinator of Applied Studies, the Faculty of Arts and Science, in consultation with the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Faculty of Education.
Independent Study
A maximum of two Independent Studies may be completed in the B.Ed. portion of the Post-Diploma B.Mgt./B.Ed.