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 Business Administration Certificate
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SchoolCapilano University
LocationNorth Vancouver, BC, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 9,753
DegreeCertificate
Honours
Co-op
Length1 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

Basic requirements 

  • High school graduation 

Current high school students 

Grade 12 students can apply for conditional admission based on their final Grade 11 and/or interim Grade 12 marks by uploading their most recent grades (e.g., unofficial transcript or a report card) through EducationPlannerBC. Final admission depends on high school graduation and meeting the specific requirements of the program. 

Note: Applicants from B.C high schools must release their grades to CapU via the BC Ministry of Education at Student Transcripts Services (STS) as soon as possible. 

Cost

Cost shown is for Year 1.

Scholarships31 scholarship(s)
Description

The Business Administration Certificate Program teaches students basic management skills that have practical value in a wide variety of real-world jobs. 

This 15-credit post-secondary program requires successful completion of three core courses that cover the essentials of business – Intro to Management, Marketing and Accounting, a Communication or English course and an elective in one of the core areas of business. 

If you complete your certificate but see more courses you’re interested in, explore your options for specializing with a degree or diploma in a specific area of business. 

Learn more about the Business Administration certificate below or contact us at [email protected] for more information or admission requirements. 

Build your own business certificate 

In your certificate, the only required general courses are an introduction to management and university writing preparation, the latter being required for all CapU students. 

After these, you'll choose two specialty courses in a variety of functional areas, including financial math, organizational behaviour, business law, entrepreneurship, marketing or accounting. 

You'll also take six credits of electives, with options including business administration, human resources, computing, financial accounting, international business and logistics and retail marketing. 

Upgrade your certificate to a diploma or degree 

After completing the certificate, you can apply your credits to ladder into the Business Administration Diploma or the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree programs at CapU. 

Careers:  

  • Accounting 
  • Communications 
  • Event planning & promotions 
  • Finance 
  • Marketing 
  • Operations management 
  • Sales 
  • Small business ownership 
Next Steps

*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.