Bachelor of Health
Administration (Post Diploma)
(Three years—90 credits)
Regulations
amended, effective September 1, 2009
The Bachelor of Health
Administration (Post Diploma) is open to holders of approved two-
or three-year diplomas from an accredited college or technical institute. Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time
of their enrolment.
In order to graduate, students must meet the following English writing skills requirement:
•
hold credit in ADMN 233 or ENGL 255 (Students are strongly encouraged to register in either course early in their program.); or
•
have a grade of B- (70 percent)
or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory
(100) level;
or
•
receive transfer credit for
an English course in which a grade of B- or better was achieved.
Program Structure
Total credits in the program
90
Maximum block credit transfer from college
66
Senior credits
30
Residency requirement. A minimum of 24 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University.
24
Graduation with Distinction or Great Distinction. At least 24 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University in order to be considered.
24
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits
6
Enrolment Requirement for Business
Diplomas
Students presenting AU-approved two-year diplomas in business administration,
or in related fields, may be awarded up to 60 credits towards this
90-credit degree. Students presenting AU-approved three-year diplomas in business
administration may be awarded up to 66 credits towards this degree.
In order to be awarded a block transfer of 60 credits, students
must have completed the following courses
(18 credits) or the equivalent.
Six credits in any discipline at the senior (300 or 400) level
(6)
Students who do not have work experience in Health
and Human Services should take APST
335 (6 credits) to fulfill this
option. ORGB 364 may be selected as an elective for those not requiring APST 335.