Areas of Study

Part-time Studies

BCIT School of Business Part-time Studies (PTS) offers you great flexibility in both course and program selection and scheduling.

BCIT has many credential programs and courses offered in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate your learning needs. One-day workshops and compressed courses lasting one to two weeks are also available.



Search for courses that interest you or download our Part-time Studies flyer for a complete list of programs and courses available this term. Individual BCIT courses can be taken as long as the course prerequisites are met.

To take courses or start a program through PTS:

  1. Select the courses that you want to take.
  2. Ensure you meet the prerequisites.
  3. Register.
  4. Pay your fees.
  5. If you plan to complete an entire program through Part-time Studies, complete an Application for Program Approval [PDF, 566 KB].

Most PTS courses are delivered in classrooms or labs at various BCIT campuses, but some may combine classroom learning with the Internet, distance & online learning, or other methods. If you'd like to save travel time and gain schedule flexibility, consider distance & online learning.

Courses that are part of full-time programs are usually filled to capacity. You may be able to take advantage of an opening when studying part-time if you obtain permission and follow the special enrolment process. Find out which school within BCIT offers the course, look up the program there, and call the contact person for the particulars. However, not all programs permit course enrolment on this basis.

Earn a BCIT Credential Part-time

Earning a BCIT credential is easier than ever! Studying part-time at the Burnaby or downtown Vancouver campus allows you to continue your full-time job while learning new skills to advance in your career. A growing number of BCIT business courses are being delivered through online learning. Most of BCIT's Certificate programs can ladder into a Management Certificate or a BCIT Diploma program. Below are all of the business programs that can be completed part-time separated by credential.

BCIT Associate Certificates are 8-10 courses (20-26 credits)

Excellent credentials for those considering a new field and wanting to explore their options, or for those already working in a field and wanting to increase their skill level in a specialty area.

Accounting, Finance, & Insurance

Financial Planning

Broadcast & Media Communications

Professional Editing

Digital Arts

Graphic Design
Prepress for Printers
Print Process Management
Web Technologies (online)

Business Administration

Business Essentials
Business Management Studies (BMS)
E-Commerce (online)
Leadership (online)

Marketing Management

Customer Relationship Management
Entrepreneurship
Event Marketing
Fundraising Management
Industrial Marketing
Marketing Communications
Nonprofit Management
Public Relations
Retail Marketing Management
Sales Skills
Tourism Management
Accelerated Venture Program

BCIT Certificates are 16 courses (45 credits)

Usually taken after completing an Associate Certificate in the same program area.

Digital Arts

Web Technologies (online)

International Trade Training

International Trade Training (Fitt Skills)

BCIT Management Certificates are 14-15 courses (45-70 credits)

Designed for those who want to add depth to their skills training in a particular field.

Accounting, Finance, & Insurance

Professional Accounting
Finance

Broadcast & Media Communications

Broadcast Journalism
Radio
Television

Digital Arts

Media Techniques for Business
Media Techniques and Marketing Communication

Business Administration

Business Management (online)
E-Commerce (online)
Human Resource Management

Operations Management

Facilities Management
Industrial Engineering
Management Engineering
Materials Management
Quality Management

International Trade Training

International Trade and Transportation Logistics

Marketing Management

Marketing Management
Marketing Communications
Professional Sales
Tourism Management

BCIT Senior Management Certificates are 14 courses (44-46 credits)

Continue to build your industry-specific skill set after completing a Management Certificate in the same study area.

Accounting, Finance, & Insurance

Financial Management

Business Administration

Human Resource Management

Marketing Management

Marketing Management

BCIT Advanced Specialty Certificate is 12 courses (40 credits)

This specialty certificate is a joint credential between the School of Business and the School of Construction and the Environment.

Business Administration

Sustainable Business Leadership

BCIT Post Diploma Programs are 16-18 courses (60-64 credits)

The Post Diploma Programs are specifically designed for individuals who already have a degree or diploma.

Business Administration

Business Management (Post Diploma)

BCIT Bachelor Degrees are 16 courses (42-54 credits)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
The BBA can be completed part-time during the evenings within 2-3 years.

BCIT Bachelor of Technology in Accounting (BTech)
The BTech is your fast track to earning a professional accounting designation after completing a Financial Management diploma.


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