FAQ

Q: Why shouldn’t I just take a two-year business diploma?
A: Because for only two more years of schooling, you’ll get a Bachelor of Arts degree, which will not only increase your ability to perform well and get ahead in the workplace, but also give you credibility with potential employers. Canada’s working population is more educated than ever before, and a bachelor’s degree will help you be competitive in the workplace and earn a competitive salary. Furthermore, a diploma will often only teach you the skills you need in the workplace, and it takes far more than skills to succeed. You need to learn to think broadly and critically, solve problems, lead, and work effectively with people.

Q: Why not take a degree in commerce instead?
A: In today’s marketplace, a well-rounded education is invaluable. Research has shown that the majority of presidents, CEOs, and business executives have a background in arts and science. Studying the humanities gives you problem-solving, critical thinking, and learning abilities that are essential to advancement in the business world. In most commerce programs, you’ll receive about 100 credit hours of business classes and only a few arts and science courses. At Briercrest, we offer you the best of both worlds. In addition to your business training, you’ll receive a full 36 credit hours of arts and science courses that will round out your education and give you an edge in the marketplace.

Q: I’m not very good at math. Can I still get a B.A. in business?
A: Yes! Degrees in marketing and human resource management have very few classes that deal directly with mathematics. Depending on your area of study, you’ll have to take only two mandatory math classes.

Q: What happens after I graduate?
A: A Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration will equip you for further education, the workforce, or ministry. Briercrest business graduates have gone on to become accountants, business managers, entrepreneurs, account managers, auditors, administrators, and retail managers.

Q: What are classes like?
A: The business classes at Briercrest are very personal and interactive in nature. With an average of 19 students in each class, you’ll be able work closely and develop relationships with both your professors and your peers. To see and hear this for yourself, take a virtual tour of the campus or watch a podcast (coming soon) to see a business class occurring in real time!