The Dhillon School of Business reserves the right of selection of all applicants for admission and readmission based on admission average.
Applicants to Dhillon School of Business programs are advised to refer to General Admission Requirements.
To meet Additional Admission Requirements, see www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissions/undergrad/additional-admission-requirements; making specific note of admission requirements for quantitative majors (Accounting, Economics and Finance) versus non-quantitative majors (all other majors).
For Application and Document Deadlines, see www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/admissions/undergrad/deadlines.
Note: In order to be used towards course requirements, transfer equivalents for Management 4090 and Dhillon School of Business non-core courses must have been completed no more than 8 years prior to admission.
Applicants may gain admission to the competitive Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.) program by meeting general and additional admission requirements. The fulfilment of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to this 40 course program.
b.Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management
Applicants may gain admission to the competitive Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management program by completing an approved diploma in Business Administration or Management.
Students may be required to extend their programs beyond 20 courses, depending on the major chosen and the diploma completed.
See www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/post-diploma for current information on diplomas approved for admission to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management program. The Dhillon School of Business will consider diplomas not previously approved for admission on a case-by-case basis.
c.Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management (25 course)
Applicants may gain admission to the competitive Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management (25 course) program by completing an approved diploma.
Applicants to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management (25 course) program will be admitted to the General Management major. Applicants may choose a different major after admission by contacting an academic advisor. Additional courses will be required for the new major.
See www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/post-diploma for current information on diplomas approved for admission to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management (25 course) program. The Dhillon School of Business will consider diplomas not previously approved for admission on a case-by-case basis.
d.Bachelor of Management as a Second Degree
The Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.) as a Second Degree program is available to applicants who have completed an approved undergraduate degree in a field other than management or an equivalent. An approved degree is a baccalaureate degree requiring a minimum of 30 courses (90.0 credit hours), or its academic equivalent, from a recognized degree-granting institution.
Applicants are not eligible to pursue a second degree which is similar to one already completed at a recognized institution. Generally, degrees with identical or closely related majors are considered to be similar.
International applicants who possess a management-related degree from a recognized institution will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis and are not admissible without the prior approval of the Dhillon School of Business. The decision of the School will be final.
1.Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education
Note: Admission to the Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education program has been suspended.
See Combined Degrees, Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education.
2.Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Management
See Combined Degrees, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Management.
3.Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education
Note: Admission to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education program has been suspended.
See Combined Degrees, Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education.
4.Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Management
See Combined Degrees, Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Management.
5.Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Management
See Combined Degrees, Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Management.
1.Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Laws
Applicants may gain admission to the competitive Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.)/Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) dual degree program by meeting general and additional admission requirements. Applicants to this program will be admitted to the General Management major. The fulfilment of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to this dual-degree program.
Upon successful completion of a minimum of 20 courses (60.0 credit hours) with Good Standing at the University of Lethbridge, students are eligible to apply to Bond University for the LL.B. portion of the dual degree.
Applications to the dual degree are limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
See Dual-Degrees, Bachelor of Management (B.Mgt.)/Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) for program requirements.
Admission to an Undergraduate Diploma is possible through the following admission routes:
•High school
•Six or more transfer courses
•A recognized college diploma in an unrelated discipline
•A recognized undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline
•Non-matriculated/Mature adult admission (for applicants 21 years of age or older) (see Admission, Adult Student (Mature) Admission Route).
Note that Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, Mathematics 0500, or equivalent is required for admission to majors in Finance. Applicants with a college diploma or previous undergraduate degree are considered to have met the Math admission requirement.
International applicants who possess a related diploma or degree from a recognized institution will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis and are not admissible without the prior approval of the Dhillon School of Business. The decision of the School will be final.
Admission to the Certificate in Management program is possible through four admission routes:
•Six or more transfer courses
•A college diploma
•A previous undergraduate degree
•Non-matriculated/Mature adult admission (for applicants 21 years of age or older) (see Admission, Adult Student (Mature) Admission Route).
Note that Mathematics 30-2 or equivalent is required for admission to majors in Finance, Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, and Marketing. Applicants with a Management-related college diploma or previous undergraduate degree are considered to have met the Math admission requirement.
The 10-course Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals program is available to applicants who have completed an approved undergraduate degree.
Please note that completion of this program may take more than one year of study due to course sequencing. Please contact an academic advisor to discuss sequencing, possible waivers and your specific program requirements.
The 6-course Post-Bachelor Certificate in Advanced Accounting/CPA Bridging program is available to applicants who have completed an approved undergraduate degree with an Accounting major, or substantially similar background.
Applicants who do not hold an Accounting Degree will be offered admission to the Post-Bachelor Certificate in Accounting Fundamentals program or the combined Post-Bachelor Certificates in Accounting program. The Dhillon School of Business will consider non-accounting degrees with substantial accounting courses for the 6-course advanced certificate program on a case-by-case basis. After submitting their application for admission, such applicants are required to submit their CPA evaluation to Dhillon School of Business for review to determine eligibility.
j.Combined Post-Bachelor Certificates/CPA Bridging
The Combined Post-Bachelor Certificates in Accounting program is available to applicants who have completed an approved undergraduate degree.
Please note that completion of this program may take five semesters of study due to course sequencing.
k.Returning After an Absence from the Dhillon School of Business
Students returning after no more than a two-year absence may be readmitted to their program of study in the Dhillon School of Business upon application to the University and the School prior to the published deadline (see Admission).
1.Students who are returning after an absence of no more than two years are eligible to return to their previous program of studies regardless of current admission requirements.
2.Any student who has been absent for more than two years or who has taken transferable post-secondary courses during an absence must meet current admission requirements.
l.Readmission after Required Withdrawal
Students dismissed for academic reasons may be granted readmission after the lapse of one year. To be eligible for readmission after required withdrawal, applicants will have completed no less than eight transferable courses (24.0 credit hours) with an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher (on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale) calculated on those courses taken after being required to withdraw. Students required to withdraw twice are not usually eligible for readmission.
Tabula Rasa will be granted to all first-degree students upon readmission after required withdrawal for unsatisfactory academic performance. For details regarding the granting of Tabula Rasa, see Admission, Readmission after Required Withdrawal.
Students readmitted after required withdrawal are readmitted on condition of academic probation and limited to registration in a maximum of four courses (12.0 credit hours). Such students will be governed by the program requirements of the Calendar in effect at the time of readmission (see Admission, Year of the Calendar).