Course Exemptions

The following seven foundation level courses are eligible for exemption:

BUSI 291: Application of Statistics in Business

Application of Statistics in Business will introduce you to the statistical concepts that are essential to modern business and commerce. You will gain an understanding of how statistics is used in decision-making. You will learn the critical thinking process that will allow you to assess data sources and quality, conduct data analysis, make statistical inferences and build models. The course uses Microsoft Excel for calculations and data visualization.

BUSI 293: Introductory Financial Accounting

Introductory Financial Accounting introduces the concepts, principles, and conventions used in preparing financial reports and interpreting financial statements. Students will develop an understanding of accounting policies, their rationale, and the implications for users of financial accounting information.

BUSI 294: Introductory Managerial Accounting

Introductory Managerial Accounting focuses on the use of accounting systems in for and not-for-profit organizations to facilitate and influence decision making. The development of analytical skills pertaining to the identification and use of decision-relevant accounting information is emphasized. 

BUSI 295 Managerial Economics

Managerial Economics will introduce concepts and theories as they relate to microeconomics and macroeconomics. The first part of the course will focus on microeconomic principles as relevant to accounting; the second part will focus on macroeconomic principles, as relevant to accounting.

BUSI 335: Information Systems

Information Systems examines the use, structure, principles of operation, underlying technologies and components of Transaction Processing Systems. Transaction Processing Systems are the backbone of any information-driven activity in a modern enterprise and are used to support business decision- making, regulatory oversight, intelligence and commercial transactions. Students will explore strategic considerations in information system development and gain an understanding of data capture and organization, user interface, internal controls, e-commerce technology, and risk management.

BUSI 370: Business Finance

Business Finance focuses on the theory and practice of corporate finance. Students will develop a working knowledge of financial markets and the quantitative and critical thinking skills required to analyze and evaluate individual and corporate financing and investment decisions. 

BUSI 393: Introduction to Business Law

Introduction to Business Law introduces the legal environment in which business operates. Students explore legal issues encountered in business, strategies to avoid legal problems, and develop an understanding of the legal principles used by the courts to resolve disputes.

• Course(s) must be completed at a recognized Canadian or US university or college within ten years of the application date.
• Minimum grade of C+ achieved; a higher grade may be required for courses taken at some universities, colleges, and/or poly-technic institutions.
• Course curriculum must demonstrate a breadth and depth of coverage similar to the applicable UBC DAP course.

• Exemption requests must be submitted at the time of application.
• Applicants seeking exemptions are strongly recommended to submit their application and exemption request prior to the application deadline for their selected start date:
  • September intake: July 1
  • January intake: November 1
  • May intake: March 1
• All decisions regarding course exemptions are final and are not eligible for appeal.
• The review of the exemption request will determine whether an exemption can be granted; in some cases, the student may be required to write a challenge exam to determine exemption eligibility.
• In cases where a challenge exam is required to determine exemption eligibility, a $100 non-refundable fee will apply to register for the exam. Further details will be provided to students who are given this option.
• Exemptions granted are used only to determine pre-requisite equivalency and to fulfill graduation requirements.
• Exemptions are not shown on transcripts as transfer credits.
• Exemptions are void should students choose to enroll in the exempted course.

At the time of completing your online application to UBC DAP, you will have the opportunity to request course exemptions on the application form.

For courses completed outside of UBC, official transcripts in envelopes sealed and endorsed by your home university are to be sent directly to the UBC DAP office. Alternatively, official electronic copies of transcripts sent directly from your home university to dap@sauder.ubc.ca may also be accepted.

The UBC DAP office will notify you if a formal course evaluation is required for your exemption request. In these cases, original course outlines issued when the eligible courses were originally completed will be required along with a non-refundable exemption review fee of $50 per course.