Credential
- Certificate
Location Offered
- Nanaimo
The Certificate in Business Management Program
The Certificate in Business Management (CBM) is offered full–time or part–time, with some courses offered online. This Certificate program is designed to provide a firm foundation of business principles. Should you be entrepreneurial or curious about a career in business this could be your opportunity. By the end of this program the student will have a sound introduction to the key functional areas of business practice. Courses in the CBM are fully transferable to VIU's Bachelor of Business Administration undergraduate degree.
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACCT 100 - (Financial Accounting I) | 3 |
One of: ECON 100 - (Intro to Economics) ECON 211 - (Principles of Microeconomic Theory) ECON 212 - (Principles of Macroeconomic Theory) | 3 |
| FNCE 130 - (Intro to Finance) | 3 |
| MARK 160 - (Intro to Marketing) | 3 |
| MGMT 192 - (Principles of Management) | 3 |
| QUME 100 - (Quantitative Foundations for Business) | 3 |
| Nine business elective credits* | 9 |
| Three elective credits | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
* Business electives are courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, ECON, FNCE, LAWW, MARK, MGMT, QUME.
Note: A minimum graduating GPA of 2.0 (“C”) is required.
Further Studies
The following are recommendations for students who wish to continue on to the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
- Consult with the BBA Advisor regarding elective choices.
- Students without Mathematics 12 (minimum "C"), but who have a C+ or better in Principles of Mathematics 11 can take MATH 151 (minimum "C") in place of a business elective, or Math 065 (minimum "C"). Students who have a "C+" or better in Foundations of Mathematics 11 will need to take Math 065 (minimum "C").
- Computer compentency or QUME 185 is required. For a detailed description of required computer skills refer to the Faculty of Management's Required Computer Compentencies.
- ENGL 115 - (University Writing and Research), or ENGL 204* - (Business and Technical Writing) for students who have already taken ENGL 115, is recommended. * Students who have already completed ENGL 225 - (Business and Technical Writing) can still use this course in lieu of ENGL 204.
- General admission requirements apply.
- One of Pre-Calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Computer Science 11, or Computer Science 12 with a minimum “C” grade (or equivalent).
Domestic Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
| Fees for One Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (30 credits x $166.40 per credit) | 4,992.00 |
| Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) | 199.68 |
| Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.35 per credit) | 220.50 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) | 220.80 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 |
| Approximate yearly cost for books and supplies | 1,100.00 |
| Total | 6,997.98 |
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
International Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
| Fees for One Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (2 semesters x $11996.55 per semester) | 23,993.10 |
| Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester) | 926.80 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) | 220.80 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) | 265.00 |
| Approximate yearly cost for books and supplies | 1,100.00 |
| Total | 26,505.70 |
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
Domestic (Canadian)
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Nanaimo | January 6, 2025 | |
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Anticipated intake for someone applying today:
Next Intake(s):
The Certificate in Business Management has two program start dates: one in September and one in January.
Application Fee:
$44.27
Testing Required:
No
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Karen.Cheung@viu.ca
Area Contact:
Name: Sharon Kelly Email: Sharon.Kelly@viu.ca
Document Deadline:
Must be received by December 15, 2024 for the srping intake; August 15, 2025 for the September intake.
Comments:
This program is offered full-time or part-time. |
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Further information on this program can be found on the Department website.
Visit the Department WebsitePrevious versions of this program can be found in the Program Archive.