Directed Studies

A course in directed studies involves individuals or groups of students engaging in independent study, research, or practice related to a topic in business administration under faculty supervision. The supervisor(s) will determine the appropriate curriculum, evaluation methods, and credit assignment in consultation with the student and subject to the approval of the department chairperson and dean. Once the course is approved, students will work independently completing the requirements, but will meet with their supervisor on a regular basis, usually weekly, for assistance and to have their progress assessed.

Directed studies courses can take many forms. Students may prepare a formal research paper. Others may complete a list of prescribed readings in a particular subject area and write a mid-term, final and term paper just like in their face-to-face classes. Finally, some may choose to apply their knowledge in a consulting role for a local company solving a particular business problem or prepare a business plan for a new venture.

Interested students will enrol in BBUS 4960-Directed Studies in Business Administration, which is either a three or six credit course depending on the amount of work involved in the course as determined by the faculty supervisor.  This course can be taken more than once and there is no limit on the number of directed studies credits a student can apply towards the business elective requirements of the BBA degree.