What are the requirements for the Western Community College-BCIT pathway?
BCIT Advanced Diploma in Business Management
- Successful completion of an accepted Western Community College Program with a GPA of 3.0 (B) or higher.
- Category 2 English requirement (English Studies 12 67%) or equivalent
BCIT Bachelor of Business Administration
Successful completion of BCIT’s Business Management Advanced Diploma (70% overall in all 14 courses), and 70% average in the following five core courses, with no mark below 65%:
- ECON 5000 – Managerial Economics
- MKTG 4010 – Marketing Management
- OPMT 5515 – Quantitative Methods for Managers
- COMM 3111 – Managerial Communications
- FMGT 2152 – Accounting for Management
When should I apply for BCIT?
If you are planning to study full-time (January or September intake), we can start your admission process once you have completed at least half of an eligible Western Community College program. If you are planning to study part-time (January, April or September) please contact us directly for further details.
How long will it take to receive a conditional letter of acceptance from BCIT after completing my application?
You will receive a letter from BCIT within four weeks of applying.
How do start the process for BCIT?
Contact us by sending an email to pathways@bcit.ca
Please include your:
- BCIT student number
- Preferred BCIT start date
- Full-time or flexible learning (part-time) preference
- WCC graduation date
Please include the following as attachments (if available):
- Official Transcripts or Transcripts showing at least 50% completion of an eligible pathway program
- Diploma (if graduated) or Letter of Acceptance/Enrolment (if your diploma is in-progress)
- Proof of English – Category 2 requirements (English Studies 12 67% or equivalent)
A member of our team will reach out to send you the next step instructions. If you do not have your documents or have a question, please contact us at pathways@bcit.ca.