Business Administration Certificate

Learn the fundamentals of accounting, marketing, management, economics, computer applications and business writing in a supportive environment. Flexible, online or classroom-based options allow you to explore the learning style that suits you best.

Admission Requirements

C+ in Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent or successful Math assessment
C+ in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment
or
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Students are recommended to take ENG 104 in the first semester. Students who do not have a band score of Academic IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 20, PTE 50, CAEL 60 or higher in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking will be required to take ENG 104 in the first semester.

Course Requirements

BUS - 100 Financial Accounting Fundamentals
BUS - 105 Principles of Business
BUS - 132 Mathematics of Finance
BUS - 150 Principles of Management
BUS - 162 Principles of Marketing
BUS - 170 Computer Applications for Business
ECO - 110 Principles of Microeconomics
One of the following:
ENG - 160 Effective Organizational Writing or
ENG - 166 Effective Organizational Communications
One of the following:
ENG - 115 Essay Writing and Critical Analysis or
ENG - 116 Essay Writing & Indigenous Perspectives or
ENG - 117 Academic Writing
Plus one elective totaling 3 credits chosen from courses numbered 100 or higher that transfer to a BC degree-granting institution.

Note: Students intending to advance in Accounting as part of the Business Diploma or Degree program should take STA 115 as their elective in Year 1.

Completion Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required.
Must be completed within 3 years.
A minimum of 50% of the program must be completed at North Island College.