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Bachelor of Administrative Studies Degree (BAS) - Atkinson


School of Administrative Studies
Contact:
Paul Evans

Program Requirements

* Effective September 2006, students entering the BAS will be required to have a high school grade 12U mathematics or the equivalent. For the academic year 2006-2007, students not meeting this standard must take AK/MATH 1710 6.00 instead of modes of reasoning after admission to the degree program. Students who have been excused from taking AK/MATH 1710 6.00 must replace the course with a general education modes of reasoning to fulfill the general education requirement.

* AK/ADMS 1000 3.00, Introduction to Administrative Studies must be successfully completed prior to taking a course for which it is a prerequisite. For all other ADMS courses, AK/ADMS 1000 3.00 may be taken concurrently (corequisite) with the first ADMS course(s) taken.

* For students with a prior degree in business related programs, AK/ADMS 1000 3.00 is waived as a prerequisite for administrative studies courses. Students must replace the course with three credits in administrative studies.

The following notes apply to the BAS and BAS (Honours) programs.

Note 1: Students are required to have access to a personal computer for several of the school's courses. Notice of such a requirement is indicated in the individual course outlines available at registration. The minimum configuration required is a PC capable of running the Windows 2000 or XP operating system. Some courses (in particular the section Q courses) also require an Internet link. For students who do not have their own computers, there are a limited number that can be used in York University drop-in microlabs.

Note 2: These courses will not count toward the fulfillment of the elective requirement of 18 credits outside the School of Administrative Studies.

Note 3: 4000-level courses are open only to students in the Honours program, except for certain courses included within certificates where there is a C+ grade requirement on prerequisite courses. Any student may take these courses provided requirements are met.

Note 4: Students are recommended to consider, when choosing their elective courses, the following courses in related disciplines through the School of Social Sciences: AK/AS/POLS 2910 6.00, AK/POLS 3410 6.00, AK/POLS 4100 6.00.

Note 5: Atkinson courses are recognized towards certification in a number of professional programs.

Note 6: Students of professional associations should note that Atkinson Faculty degree requirements must be followed. Those who wish to combine a degree and professional designation or otherwise take courses at Atkinson, in accordance with Atkinson Faculty requirements, are advised to obtain full details from the organizations involved which include:

    Appraisal Institute of Canada (Ontario Association)
    Canadian Association of Logistics Management
    Canadian College of Health Service Executives
    Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation
    Human Resources Professionals Associations of Ontario
    Institute of Materials Management Societies
    Institute of Municipal Assessors of Ontario
    Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
    Purchasing Management Association of Canada
    Real Estate Institute of Canada (Toronto Chapter)
    The Canadian Credit Union Institute
    The Canadian Institute of Certified Administrative Managers
    The Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario
    The Institute of Canadian Bankers
    The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
    The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Canada
    The Insurance Institute of Ontario
    The Society of Management Accountants
    The Trust Companies Institute

BAS: 90 credits

Effective September 2006, students entering the BAS will be required to have a high school grade 12U mathematics or the equivalent. For the academic year 2006-2007, students not meeting this standard must take AK/MATH 1710 6.00 instead of modes of reasoning after admission to the degree program. Students who have been excused from taking AK/MATH 1710 6.00 must replace the course with a general education modes of reasoning to fulfill the general education requirement.

1. At least 90 credits including:

(a) General Education: 24 general education credits (see General Education in the Degree Requirements section).

(b) Electives: At least 18 credits outside administrative studies.

Required courses outside the major: six credits

AK/ECON 1000 3.00; AK/ECON 1010 3.00

(c) Major - 48 credits including:

(i) Required core courses: 39 credits including:

AK/ADMS 1000 3.00; AK/ADMS 1010 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 2430 3.00); AK/ADMS 2200 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 3200 3.00); AK/ADMS 2320 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 3320 3.00); AK/ADMS 2400 3.00; AK/ADMS 2500 3.00; AK/ADMS 2510 3.00; AK/ADMS 2511 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 3511 3.00); AK/ADMS 2600 3.00; AK/ADMS 2610 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 3610 3.00); AK/ADMS 3330 3.00; AK/ADMS 3530 3.00; AK/ADMS 3900 3.00

(ii) Nine additional administrative studies credits at the 3000 level or above.

At least 18 credits in the major must be at the 3000 level or above.

2. Upper-Level Courses: The 90 credits above must include at least 18 credits in the major at the 3000 level or above.

3. Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Atkinson.

4. Graduation: Students must pass at least 90 credits that meet Atkinson degree and program requirements. The cumulative grade point average for all courses must be at least 5.0 and the major grade point average 5.0.

BAS (Specialized Honours): 120 credits

There are at present six streams in the BAS (Specialized Honours) program. The prerequisites and requirements appear below.

Effective September 2006, students entering the BAS will be required to have a high school grade 12U mathematics or the equivalent. For the academic year 2006-2007, students not meeting this standard must take AK/MATH 1710 6.00 instead of modes of reasoning after admission to the degree program. Students who have been excused from taking AK/MATH 1710 6.00 must replace the course with a general education modes of reasoning to fulfill the general education requirement.

1. At least 120 credits including:

(a) General Education: 24 general education credits (see General Education in the Degree Requirements section).

(b) Electives: At least 18 credits outside administrative studies.

Required courses outside the major: six credits

AK/ECON 1000 3.00; AK/ECON 1010 3.00.

(c) Major: 72 credits including:

(i) Required standard core courses: 42 credits including:

AK/ADMS 1000 3.00; AK/ADMS 1010 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 2430 3.00); AK/ADMS 2200 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 3200 3.00); AK/ADMS 2320 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 3320 3.00); AK/ADMS 2400 3.00; AK/ADMS 2500 3.00; AK/ADMS 2510 3.00; AK/ADMS 2511 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 3511 3.00); AK/ADMS 2600 3.00; AK/ADMS 2610 3.00 (formerly AK/ADMS 3610 3.00); AK/ADMS 3330 3.00; AK/ADMS 3530 3.00*; AK/ADMS 3900 3.00; AK/ADMS 4900 3.00.

* Students in the Human Resources stream may substitute any 3000 level or above ADMS course in place of AK/ADMS 3530 3.00. Students who wish to meet the requirement of CHRP certification should take AK/ADMS 3430 3.00.

(ii) 30 additional credits at the 3000 level or above as specified in the requirements for one of the six streams described below. At least 18 credits in the major must be at the 4000 level.

Accounting Stream

(i) The required standard core 42 credits.

(ii) 30 additional credits as follows:

AK/ADMS 3510 3.00; AK/ADMS 3520 3.00 or AK/ADMS 4561 3.00; AK/ADMS 3585 3.00; AK/ADMS 3595 3.00; AK/ADMS 4515 3.00* or AK/ADMS 4551 3.00**; AK/ADMS 4562 3.00; AK/ADMS 4590 3.00; AK/ADMS 4510 3.00 or AK/ADMS 4520 3.00 or AK/ADMS 4530 3.00;

Six credits at the 4000 level in administrative studies to be selected from: AK/ADMS 4130L 3.00, AK/ADMS 4510 3.00, AK/ADMS 4520 3.00, AK/ADMS 4530 3.00, AK/ADMS 4540 3.00, AK/ADMS 4552 3.00, AK/ADMS 4553 3.00, AK/ADMS 4560 3.00, AK/ADMS 4563 3.00, AK/ADMS 4570 3.00.

* or previously offered AK/ADMS 3515 3.00.

** or the previously offered AK/ADMS 3516 3.00, AK/ADMS 4550 6.00 or AK/ADMS 4556 3.00.

Business Research Stream

(i) The required standard core 42 credits.

(ii) 30 additional credits as follows:

AK/ADMS 3300 3.00; AK/ADMS 4250 3.00; AK/ADMS 4260 3.00; AK/ADMS 4265 3.00; AK/ADMS 4300 3.00; AK/ADMS 4370 3.00; AK/ADMS 4511 3.00;

Nine credits at the 3000 level or above in administrative studies.

Finance Stream

(i) The required standard core 42 credits.

(ii) 30 additional credits as follows:

AK/ADMS 3531 3.00; AK/ADMS 3541 3.00;

One of: AK/ADMS 4501 3.00, AK/ADMS 4540 3.00;

At least 12 credits chosen from the following:

AK/ADMS 4501 3.00; AK/ADMS 4502 3.00; AK/ADMS 4503 3.00; AK/ADMS 4504 3.00; AK/ADMS 4505 3.00; AK/ADMS 4506 3.00; AK/ADMS 4535 3.00; AK/ADMS 4536 3.00; AK/ADMS 4540 3.00; AK/ADMS 4541 3.00; AK/ADMS 4542 3.00.

Nine credits at the 3000 level or above in administrative studies.

General Management Stream

(i) The required standard core 42 credits.

(ii) 30 additional credits as follows:

AK/ADMS 3300 3.00; AK/ADMS 4010 3.00; AK/ADMS 4250 3.00; AK/ADMS 4300 3.00; AK/ADMS 4540 3.00; AK/ADMS 4910 3.00;

12 credits at the 3000 level or above in administrative studies.

Note: Only six credits may be selected from AK/ADMS 4510 3.00; AK/ADMS 4520 3.00; AK/ADMS 4530 3.00; AK/ADMS 4552 3.00; AK/ADMS 4553 3.00; AK/ADMS 4560 3.00; AK/ADMS 4570 3.00; AK/ADMS 4590 3.00. Students may write an Honours thesis under AK/ADMS 4000 6.00.

Human Resources Management Stream

(i) The required standard core 42 credits.

(ii) 30 additional credits as follows:

AK/ADMS 3400 3.00; AK/ADMS 3410 3.00; AK/ADMS 3422 3.00; AK/ADMS 3470 3.00; AK/ADMS 3490 3.00; AK/ADMS 4460 3.00;

12 credits at the 4000 level in administrative studies chosen from: AK/ADMS 4010 3.00; AK/ADMS 4050 3.00; AK/ADMS 4370 3.00; AK/ADMS 4410 3.00; AK/ADMS 4420 3.00; AK/ADMS 4430 3.00; AK/ADMS 4440 3.00; AK/ADMS 4470 3.00; AK/ADMS 4910 3.00.

Note 1: Elective courses that may be of interest to Human Resources Management students are: AK/ADMS 4130 3.00; AK/ECON 3590 3.00; AK/ECON 3600 3.00; AK/ECON 3620 3.00; AK/ECON 3790 3.00; AK/ITEC 1010 3.00; AK/NURS 3770 3.00; AK/PHIL 3020 3.00; AK/POLS 3740 6.00 (cross-listed to: AK/SOCI 3745 6.00); AK/AS/SC/PSYC 2120 3.00; AK/AS/SC/PSYC 2130 3.00; AK/AS/SC/PSYC 2210 3.00; AK/AS/SC/PSYC 2230 3.00; AK/AS/PSYC 3410 3.00; AK/AS/SC/PSYC 3420 3.00; AK/AS/SC/PSYC 3540 3.00; AK/SOCI 3310 6.00; AK/SOCI 3480 6.00; AK/SOCI 3680 3.00 (cross-listed to: AK/POLS 3680 6.00, AK/SOSC 3680 6.00); AK/SOSC 2410 6.00; AK/SOSC 3350 3.00; AK/SOSC 3380 3.00 (cross-listed to: AS/SOSC 3130 6.00, AK/AS/GL/WMST 3510 6.00, GL/WMST 3610 6.00); AK/SOSC 3410 6.00 (cross-listed to: AK/SOCI 3410 6.00).

Note 2: Under the certification process, HRPAO requires an average of 70 per cent with the lowest acceptable grade in any required course of 65 per cent.

Marketing Stream

(i) The required standard core 42 credits.

(ii) 30 additional credits as follows:

AK/ADMS 4250 3.00; AK/ADMS 4260 3.00;

15 credits in marketing to be chosen from any AK/ADMS marketing course (starting with the numbers 32 or 42);

Nine credits from any 4000 level administrative studies courses.

2. Upper-Level Requirements: Of the 120 credits, at least 36 credits at the 3000 level or above, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level in the major.

3. Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Atkinson.

4. Graduation: Students must pass at least 120 credits that meet Atkinson degree and program requirements. The cumulative grade point average for all courses must be at least 5.0 and the major grade point average 5.5.

BAS in Information Technology

BAS (General Honours): 123 credits including:

Effective September 2006, students entering the BAS will be required to have a high school Grade 12 'U' Mathematics or the equivalent. For the academic year 2006-2007, students not meeting this standard must take AK/MATH 1710 6.00 instead of MODR after admission to the degree program. Students who have been excused from taking AK/MATH 1710 6.00 must replace the course with a general education modes of reasoning to fulfill the general education requirement.

Note: Students should refer to the Courses of Instruction section of information technology course prerequisites.

1. At least 123 credits including:

(a) General Education: 24 general education credits (see General Education in the Degree Requirements section).

(b) Major - 99 credits including:

Compulsory information technology and mathematics - 48 credits

Note: * indicates the difference from Atkinson BA information technology requirements.

Administrative Studies courses - 51 credits

2. Upper-Level Requirements: Of the 120 credits, at least 36 credits at the 3000 level or above, including at least 18 credits at the 4000 level in the major.

3. Residency Requirement: At least 30 credits not used toward another academic program are to be taken at York University. Half the major credits must be taken through Atkinson.

4. Graduation: Students must pass at least 120 credits that meet Atkinson degree and program requirements. The cumulative grade point average for all courses must be at least 5.0 and the major grade point average 5.5.

Course Substitutes

Subject to course exclusions, program requirements/restrictions, and residence requirements, the following courses are acceptable substitutes for the purpose of meeting program requirements.

Program Course Course Substitutes
AK/ADMS 1010 3.00 AK/ADMS 2420 3.00, AK/ADMS 2410 3.00
AK/ADMS 2600 3.00 AK/ADMS 3480 3.00
AK/ADMS 2610 3.00 AS/ECON 4500 3.00
AK/ADMS 3530 3.00 AK/ECON 4082 3.00, AS/ECON 4400 3.00
AK/ADMS 3620 3.00 AS/ECON 4510 3.00
AK/ADMS 4540 3.00 AS/ECON 4410 3.00

Program Notes:

1. Students who have successfully completed both SB/MGMT 1010 3.00 and SB/MGMT 1020 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute this pair of courses for AK/ADMS 1000 3.00 and three credits unspecified credit at the 1000 level.

2. Students who have successfully completed SB/MKTG 2030 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 2200 3.00.

3. Students who have successfully completed SB/OBIR 2000 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 2400 3.00.

4. Students who have successfully completed both SB/ACTG 2010 3.00 and SB/ACGT 2011 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute this pair of courses for AK/ADMS 2500 3.00 and three credits unspecified major credit at the 2000 level.

5. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 2020 3.00 or SB/ACTG 3020 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute either for AK/ADMS 2510 3.00.

6. Students who have successfully completed SB/OBIR 4200 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 2600 3.00.

7. Students who have successfully completed SB/MGMT 3100 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 2610 3.00.

8. Students who have successfully completed SB/OBIR 4500 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 3440 3.00.

9. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 4400 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 3510 3.00.

10. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 4710 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 3520 3.00.

11. Students who have successfully completed SB/FINE 2000 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 3530 3.00 but must note that it will count for 2000-level credit only.

12. Students who have successfully completed SB/FINE 4050 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 3541 3.00.

13. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 3110 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 3585 3.00.

14. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 3120 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 3595 3.00.

15. Students who have successfully completed SB/ENTR 4600 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 3920 3.00.

16. Students who have successfully completed SB/MKTG 4400 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4210 3.00.

17. Students who have successfully completed SB/MKTG 4215 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4220 3.00.

18. Students who have successfully completed SB/MKTG 4250 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4225 3.00.

19. Students who have successfully completed SB/MKTG 4100 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4240 3.00.

20. Students who have successfully completed SB/MKTG 3100 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4260 3.00 but must note that it will count for 3000-level credit only.

21. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 4200 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4510 3.00.

22. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 4160 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4520 3.00 or AK/ADMS 4530 3.00.

23. Students who have successfully completed SB/FINE 3100 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4540 3.00 but must note that it will count for 3000-level credit only.

24. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 4600 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4551 3.00.

25. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 4620 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4552 3.00.

26. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 4610 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4553 3.00.

27. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 4720 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4562 3.00.

28. Students who have successfully completed SB/ACTG 4450 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4570 3.00.

29. Students who have successfully completed SB/SGMT 4010 3.00 prior to entering the program may substitute it for AK/ADMS 4900 3.00, and must replace AK/ADMS 3900 3.00 with another three credit 3000- or 4000-level administrative studies course.

Program notes for ITEC courses: Please refer to the ITEC section.

 

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