Overview
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- This program will be delivered online during COVID-19.
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By earning your Advanced Business Management certificate, you’ll gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to enhance your career or prepare you to complete a Business Administration diploma. Throughout this program, you’ll complete the required core courses to earn your certificate and then choose from a range of electives which include advanced courses from the Business Administration diploma.
About the program
- Prerequisite: the Business Management certificate
- Specialized with mix of more detailed management courses and business training
To learn more about how earning your advanced certificate can help propel your career, see more at the Program Details.
Who should complete the Advanced Business Management Certificate?
This program is tailored for you to help you bolster your skills and move toward earning a diploma.
Get started on your certificate and the skills that go with it at the Entrance Requirements page today.
What grads can do
By focusing on earning the most relevant, up-to-date business and leadership skills, you’ll be preparing both for career success and for continuing your education in the BCIT Business Administration diploma program. With the range of courses and experience in this program, you’ll be well prepared to work in entry and mid-level business administration positions across many industries.
Find out more about the opportunities awaiting you at the Graduating and Jobs page.
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Entrance Requirements
About Part-time Studies
Take a single course, or work towards a credential — all at a pace that’s right for you.
Part-time courses are offered in a variety of scheduling formats, including at night or on weekends, flexible day time delivery, or you can opt for distance or online learning. If you meet the prerequisites and there’s space available, you can register for a course immediately. Courses are offered in each of three terms: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring/Summer (April).
To apply to a Part-time Studies program and earn your credential, you simply need to complete a Part-time Program Declaration Request. Applications are processed throughout the year.
To be successful in BCIT’s fast paced applied learning environment, it is strongly recommended that students have English proficiency in all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Two years of education in English in an English-speaking country and English 12 are strongly recommended for success. For information on English equivalencies, testing and upgrading options, visit:
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year
Entrance requirements
The following must be completed prior to completion of the Certificate in Advanced Business Management:- Post-secondary education: a BCIT Certificate in Business Management
Recommended for success
It is recommended that prior to starting this program students have successfully completed the following:
- English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
- English 12 (67%) or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution
What if I don’t meet these English requirements? - Math: one of the following:
- Math 11 (67%) or
- OPMT 0199 - Math for Business (67%) or
- OPMT 0198 - Business Math Assessment Test (67%)
Program declaration
Declaring your Part-time Studies program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
Learn more about program declaration
To submit your declaration:
- Answer all questions completely.
- If required, convert transcripts and documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Declare Now
Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Part-time Studies intakes: January, April, and September.
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Costs & Supplies
After successfully completing your Business Management certificate, you’ll be eligible to strengthen your business skills even further by earning this certificate. In the courses as part of this program, you’ll be able to expand your knowledge even more widely for a broader understanding of business.
Tuition fees
Please see the Part-time Studies Tuition & Fees page for information on part-time tuition fees.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
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Courses
Please note: part-time programs and courses are open enrolment and although we make every effort to accommodate demand, course registration cannot be guaranteed in every semester. High demand courses fill quickly and may result in students unable to register for a course that semester. Courses may also be cancelled due to low enrolment.
Program matrix
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1. Required (45.0 credits) | |||
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Students are required to complete the Business Management certificate. | |||
2. Required Courses: (a minimum of 45.0 credits from the list below) | Credits | ||
Note: Each of the courses in this section must be completed to obtain the Advanced Business Management certificate. Courses included in your Business Management certificate cannot be credited again toward this section. To make up your credit total for this section, choose additional courses from the list of elective courses. | |||
BSYS 1001 | Business Information Systems 1 - Office 2019 for Windows | 3.0 | |
BSYS 2051 | Introduction to Business Data Analytics with MS Excel 2019 for Windows | 3.0 | |
BSYS 2061 | Business Data Management with MS Access 2019 for Windows | 3.0 | |
BUSA 4800 | Management Policy | 4.0 | |
COMM 2202 | Business and Technical Correspondence | 3.0 | |
COMM 2203 | Business and Technical Reports | 3.0 | |
ECON 2100 | Microeconomics | 3.0 | |
ECON 2200 | Macroeconomics | 4.0 | |
HRMG 3105 | Human Resource Management Fundamentals | 4.0 | |
MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1110 | Business Mathematics | 4.0 | |
OPMT 1187 | Project Management Essentials | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1197 | Statistics for Business and Industry | 4.5 | |
OPMT 1198 | Operations Management Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
TDMT 1104 | International Trade 1 | 3.0 | |
3. Elective Courses: | Credits | ||
Note: Courses included in your Business Management certificate cannot be credited again toward this section. Complete the number of credits needed to achieve the overall program credit total (90.0 credits) from the following list of electives: |
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BUSA 2205 | Entrepreneurial Management | 3.0 | |
BUSA 3455 | Introduction to E-commerce | 3.0 | |
FMGT 3210 | Cost/Managerial Accounting 1 | 4.0 | |
HRMG 3205 | Labour Relations 1 | 3.0 | |
MKTG 1019 | Media Relations | 3.0 | |
MKTG 3309 | Marketing Research | 4.0 | |
OPMT 3197 | Management Science | 4.0 | |
Total Credits: | 90.0 |
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
By earning the skills and hands-on experience through this certificate program, you’ll be preparing yourself for business leadership and management. BCIT is well known for giving you the relevant, practical skills you need for a successful career.
The focus on entrepreneurial thinking includes giving you a broad range of topics and electives throughout almost every area of business, including accounting, economics, marketing, business law, communications, and more. And by diversifying your knowledge, you’ll be preparing for career success, whether it’s with a traditional employer or by starting your own company.
Additionally, earning your Advanced Business Management certificate prepares you not only for advancement in your career, but also to continue your education for even more career opportunities and earning potential. Many students continue to earn their Business Administration diploma.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
Some courses may be offered at satellite campuses or online. Please note that it is not possible to complete the entire program online.
Program structure
A minimum of 90 credits is required to complete the program. Credits earned in the Business Management certificate program can be used towards the 90.0 credit requirement.
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Graduating & Jobs
Because of the flexibility of this part-time program, you might currently be working while you train for more effective management and business skills. By completing the advanced certificate, you’ll be preparing for leadership roles in business, whether it’s through your existing company or as you begin an exciting new career.
Some job opportunities in business management include:
- Project Manager
- General Manager
- Sales Leader
- Marketing Coordinator
Additionally, you may choose to begin your career immediately upon graduation, or choose to broaden your career skills and education by transferring your course credits toward earning your Business Administration diploma.
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
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Contact Us
Contact a Part-time Studies Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Course selection and program planning
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
If you have other program questions that are not answered on the program pages, you need help with a course in which you are currently enrolled, or the waitlist, then please contact us at busapts@bcit.ca.
Kim Petkov
Program Assistant – Business Administration
604-432-8860 | Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca
Richard Miles
Part-time Studies Coordinator – Business Administration
604-451-6780 | Richard_Miles@bcit.ca
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