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The Business Degree Built for the Digital Economy

Bachelor of Business Administration in e-Business Management

A four-year degree combining comprehensive business education with specialized study in digital transformation, technology-enabled management, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).

4-Year BBA
124 Credits
Applied Learning
On-Campus Program
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Discover the BBA in e-Business Management

Program Description

Business Education for a Technology-Enabled Economy

Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration in e-Business Management (BBAeBM) is a four-year, 124-credit undergraduate degree that combines comprehensive business education with specialized study in digital transformation and technology-enabled management. The program prepares students to apply, evaluate, and manage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, that are reshaping how businesses operate.

Curriculum

Students progress from foundational courses to advanced coursework that develops practical and managerial skills in areas such as e-commerce, digital marketing, business analytics, digital finance, information management, and strategic decision-making. Attention to the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies further develops professional competence in areas such as privacy, cybersecurity, governance, and social accountability.

Applied Learning

Applied learning is a defining characteristic of the program, emphasized in activities that involve industry-relevant software, case studies, analytics and database projects, digital workflow transformation, simulated e-commerce exercises, industry collaboration, and team-based problem-solving. In the final year, students demonstrate their integrated knowledge, practical skills, and employment readiness by completing a capstone course that comprises an applied research project and a professional portfolio.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to enter and advance in careers across the digital economy. The degree also provides a foundation for further study in business and related disciplines. The BBAeBM is authorized by the British Columbia Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills following review and recommendation under British Columbia’s quality-assurance framework for private degree-granting institutions.

Program Delivery & Structure

Format:

On campus; select courses may also be offered online

Start Dates:

September (Fall term), January (Winter term), and May (Spring term)

Duration:

Four years of full-time study

Total Credits:

124 credits

Is this program PGWP eligible?

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Program Progression

Build Skills from Year 1 to Year 4

Foundational study in business, economics, accounting, quantitative methods, information systems, communication, web design, and arts and science electives

Advanced study in applied e-business, e-commerce, operations, web analytics, digital marketing, cybersecurity, business law, and financial management

Advanced management strategy, artificial intelligence, business analytics, digital finance, supply chain management, global business, and capstone work-integrated learning

Your Final Year Should Prove What You Can Do

Your Capstone = Professional Proof

Integrated Capstone Experience

Professional Portfolio

Demonstrate integrated knowledge, practical skills, and employment readiness through a professional portfolio.

Applied Research Project

Complete applied business research, data analysis, strategic recommendations, and an industry-focused presentation.

Sample Courses and Topics

Explore Digital Business in Practice

Introduction to e-Business

Digital business models, online transactions, mobile commerce, e-banking,
e-marketing, and digital strategy.

E-Commerce

Online platforms, electronic payments, cloud-based business systems, privacy, security and internet law.

Digital Marketing and AI

SEO, social media, marketing automation, audience segmentation, campaign analytics and AI tools.

Web Analytics

Website traffic, KPIs, conversion measurement, digital advertising performance and dashboards.

Database Management and Cybersecurity

Relational databases, SQL, data warehouses, information security, access controls and data governance.

AI for Business Operations

Automation, forecasting, workflow optimization, decision support, implementation planning and responsible AI.

Business Analytics and AI

Data visualization, predictive analytics, performance reporting, modelling and forecasting.

Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Procurement, inventory, warehousing, distribution, transportation and global supply chain risk.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

  • All programs require evidence of English language proficiency. Learn about the 12 different ways to satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
  • Completion of secondary education (12 years, or equivalent)
  • Academic and/or GPA requirements specific to individual programs
  • Canadian Citizenship or legal authorization to study in Canada
  • At least 16 years of age

Program-Specific Requirements for Direct Entry into the BBAeBM

Applicants to the program must meet the College’s general admission requirements and the following program-specific requirements for direct entry:

  • BC English 12 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent (e.g., IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum writing score of 6.0, an equivalent score on another acceptable standardized test, or the required score on the English Placement Test)
  • BC Mathematics 12 with a minimum grade of C+, MATH 100 with a minimum grade of C, or a required score on the Math Placement Test (or recognized equivalent)

Completion Requirements

Satisfactory completion of all program requirements with a cumulative program grade point average of 2.00 or higher.


Fees

Build Business Knowledge.
Develop Digital Skills.
Prepare for the Digital Economy.

Develop practical and managerial skills for a business world shaped by technology, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.