Business Studies Certificate
The Business Studies Certificate program allows students to focus in on one of the following areas of study:
- Accounting
- Business computer applications
- Entrepreneurship and small business management
- Financial services
- Human resources management
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Health care professionals
Our Bachelor of Business Administration Degrees, Business Administration Diplomas, and Business Administration Certificates are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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Campus
- Kelowna
- Vernon
- Penticton
- Salmon Arm
Legend:
- Full program offered
- Partial program offered
Credential
Certificate
Delivery options
Full-Time, Part-Time
Tuition and fees
2024-25: $3,920.00
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This program is student loan eligible. View Financial Aid & Awards
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Fees listed are 18 credits (the entire program) for a typical, full-time student. Depending on the campus of study and the courses selected fees may vary.
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Fees include all mandatory fees: Activity fee, Health & Dental, Student Association fee, Education Technology fee, Development fee.
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All amounts are approximate and are subject to change.
Program details
The Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on a specific discipline. This program may be of interest to those who are already employed. Some courses are also available by . All Business Studies Certificates require the use of Microsoft Office software. Computer experience is recommended.
Regional delivery of studies can differ according to the campus location, but first year of study is available at every campus. Some courses are also available by online delivery and distance education and students can combine on campus courses with online and distance courses.
For details on what is offered visit:
Please contact an Education Advisor or a Business Advisor to find out which options are available at the Salmon Arm and Vernon campuses.
| Campus | Start date | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Kelowna | Sep. 03, 2025 | |
| Penticton | Sep. 03, 2025 | |
| Salmon Arm | Sep. 03, 2025 | |
| Vernon | Sep. 03, 2025 | |
| Kelowna | Jan. 05, 2026 | |
| Penticton | Jan. 05, 2026 | |
| Salmon Arm | Jan. 05, 2026 | |
| Vernon | Jan. 05, 2026 |
Admission requirements
Regular Applicants:
- B.C. secondary school graduation (or equivalent).
- English 12 or alternatives.
- Math requirement:
- A minimum of 50% in any of:
- Pre-calculus Grade 11
- Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11
- Principles of Mathematics 11
- Applications of Mathematics 11
- Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11
- Apprenticeship Mathematics 11
- Adult Basic Education MATH 011
- Adult Basic Education MATH 080
- Adult Basic Education MATH 084 and MATH 085
- Adult Basic Education IALG 011
- Or a minimum score of 16/25 on the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Mathematics Diagnostic Test.
Mature Students:
- Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time secondary study for at least one year.
- Secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
- Mature applicants must meet the English and Mathematics requirements.
Qualifying status:
- Applicants who ultimately fail to satisfy the specific English and/or math entrance requirements may be granted admission to and be allowed to remain enrolled in the business program as qualifying students subject to the availability of space after the admission and registration of qualified applicants.
- Qualifying students may concurrently register in a maximum of three first-year business courses, any three for which they satisfy the prerequisites.
- Qualifying first-year business students will not be considered to be continuing students and will, therefore, be allowed to continue in the program after the qualifying year only if all outstanding course entrance requirements have been successfully completed.
Program requirements:
- A personal laptop is required. See the program for computer specifications.
Notes:
Prior Learning Assessment:
- Where a student has prior learning in the following courses BUAD 111, 116, 121, 128, 176 and 293, credit may be awarded if the student successfully passes a challenge exam. Contact the Business Administration department for more information.
- Secondary students who enter the Business Administration degree or diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 may request credit for BUAD 111 (Financial Accounting I).
Program specializations
The Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on a specific discipline. This program may be of interest to those who are already employed. Some courses are also available by . All Business Studies Certificates require the use of Microsoft Office software. Computer experience is recommended.
The Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on specific disciplines. These programs will be of interest to mature students who are already employed. The series will be available in the evening on a two- or three-year rotation depending on the discipline. Some courses are also available by distance education. All programs in the Business Studies Certificate require the use of computers. It is recommended that students without computer experience complete a beginners level computer course before beginning their program or at the beginning of their program.
The Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on specific disciplines. These programs will be of interest to mature students who are already employed. The series will be available in the evening on a two- or three-year rotation depending on the discipline. Some courses are also available by distance education. All programs in the Business Studies Certificate require the use of computers. It is recommended that students without computer experience complete a beginners level computer course before beginning their program or at the beginning of their program.
The Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on a specific discipline. This program may be of interest to those who are already employed. Some courses are also available by distance education. All Business Studies Certificates require the use of Microsoft Office software. Computer experience is recommended.
The Business Studies Certificate for Healthcare Professionals consists of six courses in Business Administration for graduates of Health and Social Development certificate and/or diploma programs. It is designed to provide basic business administration skills to supplement qualifications to Certified Dental Assisting, Early Childhood Education, Home Support/Resident Care Attendant, Health Care Assistant, Human Service Work, Practical Nursing or Therapist Assistant, or equivalent, for application in the various health and social development fields.
The Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on a specific discipline. This program may be of interest to those who are already employed. Some courses are also available by distance education. All Business Studies Certificates require the use of Microsoft Office software. Computer experience is recommended.
The Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on a specific discipline. This program may be of interest to those who are already employed. Some courses are also available by distance education. All Business Studies Certificates require the use of Microsoft Office software. Computer experience is recommended.
The Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on a specific discipline. This program may be of interest to those who are already employed. Some courses are also available by distance education. All Business Studies Certificates require the use of Microsoft Office software. Computer experience is recommended.
This specialization is part of the ‘Business Studies Certificate' focusing on small business computer accounting. The target student is a mature adult with business experience looking to grow their understanding of accounting. A more open approach to admission is offered, assuming the mature student has some business, computer, and math skills. This means MATH 114, BUAD 128, and BUAD 208 will be waived as prerequisites/co-requisites. All students require the use of Microsoft Office software, with a focus on Excel.
This specialization is part of the ‘Business Studies Certificate’ focusing on small business development. The target student is a mature adult with local trades and services expertise, wishing to start their own business and scale up. A more open approach to admission is offered, assuming the mature student has some business, computer, and math skills. This means BUAD 128 - Computer Applications and BUAD 264 - Management Accounting will be waived as prerequisites/co-requisites. All students require the use of Microsoft Office software (including Excel).
The Business Studies Certificate allows students to focus on a specific discipline. This program may be of interest to those who are already employed. Some courses are also available by distance education. All Business Studies Certificates require the use of Microsoft Office software. Computer experience is recommended.
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