Adult Learners

At least one of the following options:

• Minimum of seven years of progressive work experience, including five years of supervisory
• Post-secondary courses, ICES Certified, Diploma or Degree plus over five years of supervisory work experience*
• Red Seal or Journeyman Certificate

** Non-supervisory and business experience roles will be assessed on an individual basis. **

Advanced Placement Programs:

• Business Information Technology Management – Artificial Intelligence Management
• Business Information Technology Management – Enterprise Systems Management
• Business Operations Management
• Global Trade and Transportation Management
• Marketing Management – Tourism Management
• Marketing Management – Professional Sales
• General Insurance & Risk Management
• Finance
• Financial Planning
• Accounting

Executive Pathway Eligibility (at least one option):

• Degree non-business plus five years of work experience
• Post-secondary courses or non-business diploma plus seven years of experience
• Diploma in business (non-BCIT) plus five years of work experience

Trades to Degree Pathway Eligibility:

• Red Seal or Journeyman Certificate plus five years of experience as a site supervisor, project or construction manager, or a self-employed contractor

Note: The work experience indicated above is equivalent to the following:

• Five years of work experience equals a minimum of one year of supervisory plus four years of managerial experience.
• Seven years of work experience equals a minimum of three years of supervisory plus four years of managerial experience.
• Non-management and non-supervisory roles will be assessed on an individual basis.

• Three years of post-secondary education at a Canadian-recognized institution or equivalent International degree (ICES or WES certified).

           AND

• Five years of work experience in Data Analytics or related field (Business and Computer Science experience are advisable).

** Eligibility to the program is assessed on an individual basis. **

If you have five or more years of professional business experience, you may qualify for an alternative path to complete a diploma or degree as an adult learner.

• Advanced Diploma in Business Management (eight months)
• Human Resource Management Diploma (Advanced Placement – Diploma/Degree entry)
• Sustainable Business Leadership Advanced Diploma
• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree Executive Path
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Ensure you gather the following documents and ensure that they are in .pdf format or as stated:

• Your most updated resume, describing in detail all your business, supervisory or managerial work experience.
• Two letters of validation with proper letterhead and signed by current or previous employers confirming dates of employment, position(s), and job duties. These may include a letter of reference, job descriptions, contracts, etc.
• Post-secondary transcripts (if applicable).
• Other certificates or training documents (if applicable).

You will also need to provide your BCIT Student ID Number.  In case case you do not have one, you can create one here.

If you are ready to get started with your assessment, please click on the “Start Assessment” button below.

Start Assessment

The Financial department at BCIT will contact you shortly to process your payment.

** Do not send cheques or provide credit card/financial information to the advisor **

Adult Learner Fees

• $115 APPL assessment fee for applicants with Canadian credentials and/or work  experience
• $285 fee for applicants with international credentials and/or work experience.