Business Administration - Certificate

A dynamic career that can take you anywhere in the world. Learn the skills that are the backbone of today's businesses.

Credential:

Certificate

Program length

2 Terms

Area:

Business

School:

Chiu School of Business

Post-Graduation Work Permit:

Yes

No

About

The Business Administration Certificate examines general business concepts and focuses on developing introductory skills in accounting principles, management, organizational behaviour, and marketing. With a well-rounded business education, learners can apply their knowledge and skills to a variety of industries. Graduates are qualified for entry level positions in the areas of accounting, office administration, retail services, marketing, and sales.

Time commitment

This is a one-year (two term) certificate program. A standard course load is 5 courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than 5 courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Online option

The Business Administration Certificate program is also available online. This gives you the flexibility to study at home. Your instructor is available to provide support and feedback through email.

Admission requirements

  • Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent

or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math Test: 520 minimum score

or

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should also be aware that many employers require completion of a high school diploma for consideration for employment.

Transferability

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply.

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

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Available intakes

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Domestic
International

September 2, 2025

January 7, 2026

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuitions fees
Additional fees*
Total  fees*
Term 1
$3,165
$356
$3,521
Term 2
$3,165
$356
$3,521
Term
Additional fees*
Tuitions fees
Total fees
Term 1
$356
$8,065
$8,421
Term 2
$356
$8,104
$8,460
*Per term: Student Service Fee
To register in a course in Open Studies:

Courses

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Course is eligible for PLAR
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MGMT1101Introduction to Management

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MGMT1401Microeconomics

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3

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MKTG1101Introduction to Marketing

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3

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ACCT1103Introduction to Financial Accounting

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3

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT1201Business Communication

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3

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HRES1101Organizational Behaviour

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HRES2201Introduction to Human Resources

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3

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MGMT1102Introduction to Organizations and Sustainability

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3

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MGMT1601Business Law

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3

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT1998Business Capstone

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3

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MGMT1999Business Field Placement

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3

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