No. You may not to go back to the diploma once you have completed a degree.
Can I leave the BBA or bachelor of commerce and work towards the diploma?
Yes. However, working backwards may cause difficulty throughout your educational journey. The programs are designed as a pathway from the certificate to the diploma to the degree. Working backwards may cause you problems. Please note that you are subject to 2022 diploma regulations if you change your program of study.
I’ve changed my mind on my degree and want to graduate from the certificate and/or diploma instead since I’ve completed all course requirements. Can I do this?
Yes. However, you must apply to the certificate for admission. If admission is granted, you may apply to graduate. Once this has been approved, you must apply to the diploma for admission. If admission is granted, you may apply to graduate from the diploma. You may not do this simultaneously. Please also note that this is considered working backwards in the undergraduate programs, and you will be subject to current calendar regulations for that program.
I’ve completed a certificate from another post-secondary institution. Can I use this for admission into the diploma?
No. You must complete the certificate in business administration at Memorial University o be accepted into the diploma. Transfer credits may be available, however.
If I’ve completed the pre-2022 certificate program, am I still eligible for the 2022 diploma program or will I have to complete the new certificate?
If you have been awarded the certificate in business administration through Memorial University at any point, you are eligible for the 2022 diploma program.
Can I discuss my course planning for the diploma, as well as future options, with an academic advisor?
Yes. Reach out to us at busihelp@mun.ca to set up an appointment with an academic advisor. You may also download the Navigate app to schedule an appointment at a time convenient for you.
I have work experience. Can I skip the professional development seminars?
No. The professional development seminars are mandatory for all students in the new B.Comm. and B.Comm.(Co-op.) programs. The seminars are non-credit with a PASS/FAIL grading scheme and are recorded on student transcripts.
I’m a new student at Memorial. How can I find out more about the university and St. John’s?
More information on our university, city and province can be found here and here.
I’m not a business student. Can I register for business courses?
At the beginning of the registration period for the upcoming term, spaces in business courses are reserved for students enrolled in undergraduate business programs. When reserves are then lifted, Memorial students in other programs may register if prerequisites have been met and space is available. See relevant dates from the Registrar’s Office.
I’m studying at another post-secondary institution. Does Memorial’s Faculty of Business Administration have any transfer agreements?
Students at other post-secondary institutions who wish to transfer to Memorial may apply to the university as transfer students. Courses taken at other post-secondary institutions are individually evaluated by the Office of the Registrar. Questions about receiving credit for courses taken at other post-secondary institutions may be directed to transfer.credit@mun.ca. The University Calendar offers additional information on the awarding of transfer credit.
A class I am trying to register for is full. Can I be signed in by a professor?