The Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services is a post-diploma applied degree program focused towards all areas within the emergency services industry including, but not limited to, fire, medical, police, military and corrections. It is designed to provide integrated leadership skills applicable to each field. Candidates will have demonstrated a competency in the entry and intermediate level skill requirements for their field. The program’s elective courses emphasize the integrated nature of emergency services and provide students with a holistic view of emergency services management. Students complete two four-month directed practicum placements during which they carry out a supervised management/leadership project and submit a written report.
The Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services curriculum consists of approximately 24 courses comprising the equivalent of 10 conventional full-term post-secondary courses which are entirely online. Other Business or University courses may be taken as electives at the discretion of the Department Dean and Program Coordinator.
Admission Requirements:
Direct entry: Completion of emergency services diploma and minimum three years full-time employment in emergency services. Official transcripts must be provided.
Indirect entry: Minimum 1200 hours of emergency services related course work and training and three years full time work experience in emergency service industry. Official transcripts and/or certificate must be provided. A course syllabus may be required for evaluation.
All applicants, regardless of citizenship of country of origin, must meet our English Language Proficiency requirement. Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission and/or program requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.
Program Requirements:
There are no program requirements for this program.
Directed Practicum Project:
Students are expected to make their own practicum arrangements, generally with their employer. Practicum projects will be developed in consultation with the facilitator, employer and student.
Graduation Requirements:
Students who complete the necessary courses covering a range of core and non-core competencies, 800 practicum credit hours, and successfully complete the two written project reports will be eligible to receive a Bachelor of Applied Business: Emergency Services degree.
Career Opportunities:
- Manager or Administrator in
- Fire Services
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Medical Services
- Police Department
- Emergency Services
- Emergency Services Project Manager
- Emergency Services Development Manager
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