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Business Administration Certificate

Faculty of Business & Professional Studies School of Business

Credential
Certificate

Duration
1 year(s)

Program Highlights

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 busadmin@capilanou.ca for more information or admission requirements.

  • Describe the environment that businesses operate in, the functions of management, and the role of different management disciplines.
  • Practice essential skills in the core business areas of accounting and marketing.
  • Prepare effective business documents including memorandums and short reports.

Admission Requirements

English language requirements

English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.

If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.

Basic requirements

  • High school graduation

Program Requirements

Required Business Courses

Total credits: 9.00

Required:
BADM 101Introduction to Management3.00 credits
BMKT 203Introduction to Marketing3.00 credits
BFINBFIN 141 Introductory Accounting I or BFIN 193 Compressed Introductory Financial Accounting3.00 credits

 

English/Communication Requirement

Total credits: 3.00

Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 100Introduction to Workplace Communication3.00 credits
ENGL 100University Writing Strategies3.00 credits

 

Business Electives

Total credits: 3.00

Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
BADM 102Introduction to Financial Mathematics3.00 credits
BADM 106Organizational Behaviour3.00 credits
BADM 107Business Law I3.00 credits
BADM 268Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management3.00 credits

 

Total program credits: 15.00

Program Notes

Students planning to complete the Bachelor of Business Administration or another baccalaureate degree should take ENGL 100.

Contact

Have questions about this program?

School of Business


604 990 7809
Cedar Building, room CE342
busadmin@capilanou.ca

Student Information Services


604 984 4900
604 984 1798 (fax)
Library Building, room LB152
registration@capilanou.ca