The Aviation Program at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) in British Columbia, Canada, is a highly regarded program that prepares students for careers in the aviation industry. The program offers various courses and training opportunities, including a Bachelor of Business Administration (Aviation) degree, a Business Administration Diploma in Aviation and an Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Aviation Theme.
Bachelor of Business Administration (Aviation)
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Aviation) program at UFV is a two-year program designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in aviation management or related fields. The program combines a strong foundation in business administration with specialized courses in aviation, such as aviation safety, aviation law, and aviation operations management. Students also have the opportunity to complete a cooperative education work term, which provides hands-on experience in the aviation industry.
Academic Requirements
For this program, students are required to have completed the following:
- Math 12 (C+)
- Physics 12 (C+)
Business Administration Diploma in Aviation
The Business Administration Diploma in Aviation is a two-year program that provides students with a solid foundation in business principles and practices, with a focus on the aviation industry. The program covers topics such as aviation operations, airport management, airline marketing, aviation safety, and aviation law. Students also gain practical experience through field trips, guest speakers, and a co-op work term.
Academic Requirements
For this program, students are required to have completed the following:
- Math 11 (C)
- Physics 11 or 12 (C)
Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Aviation Theme
The Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Integrated Studies in Aviation Theme is a four-year program that explores the aviation industry from many angles, including business, science, engineering, and humanities. The program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the aviation industry and its social, economic, and environmental impacts. Students take courses in subjects such as aviation safety, aircraft design, air traffic control, airport operations, aviation law, and aviation history. The program also includes a capstone project in which students apply their knowledge to a real-world aviation issue.
Academic Requirements
For this program, students are required to have completed the following:
- Two approved Grade 12 courses with a B average
How the program works
For UFV’s Aviation programs, students are expected to take academic courses on campus during the week and take aviation subjects at flight school over the weekend or during summer break. At the end of their studies, students will receive a university degree or diploma, depending on the program they enrolled in. They will also receive private and commercial pilot licenses certified by Transport Canada. Upon completion of the programs, students are ready to fly aircraft as professional pilots.
Admission Requirements & How to Apply
To apply for any of the three Aviation programs, students must submit their applications online through UFV International’s online application portal.
Students must submit two applications:
- One for UFV to meet the academic requirements of the program
- One for the flight school
Students are required to take an aviation medical exam once they arrive in Canada. This is to ensure that students are medically competent to handle and fly aircraft.
UFV prioritizes students who meet all minimum program admission requirements. However, meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Students should upload all required documents (transcripts, English placement scores, and admit cards) with their application. See here for more information about the application process.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
- UFV does not accept IELTS Indicator results for Admission purposes.
- Those who graduate from a BC High School with C+ in English 12 can meet the English requirements
Academic Programs — Undergraduate and Graduate
- IELTS (Academic) – score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0
- TOEFL (includes Home Edition) – score of 88 or higher (iBT) with no section below 20
- English 12 C+ (or recognized Canadian equivalent)
Why you should enroll in UFV’s Aviation programs
One of the key strengths of the Aviation Program at UFV is its commitment to providing students with hands-on training and experience. The program has a state-of-the-art flight simulator, as well as a fleet of aircraft for flight training. Students also have access to a range of specialized equipment and tools, such as avionics test equipment and aircraft engines. In addition, IRCC(Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) announced the addition of aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors to Express Entry’s 16 newly eligible occupations after the switch to the NOC 2021 system.
Scholarship opportunity
UFV offers entrance scholarships to top applicants.
- A $20,000 International Excellence Entrance Scholarship (Renewable) to 10 of the top international applicants.
- A $5,000 International Regional Entrance Scholarship to 35 of the top international applicants.
- A $5,000 British Columbia (BC) High School Entrance Scholarship to 5 of the top BC high school graduates.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of all three programs can pursue careers in various roles within the aviation industry. Common jobs include:
- Aviation management
- Airport operations
- Airline sales and marketing
- Aircraft design
- Air traffic control
- Flight attendant
- Careers with Transport Canada
- And more
See here for more information about UFV’s Aviation programs.
Sources: Aviation – Diploma – University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)
