Overview
The BCIT Business Management Advanced Placement option is a nine month full-time program designed for individuals that have completed a degree or diploma and want to quickly enter the workforce with a business specialty. Students will learn about all the functional areas of business, while developing entrepreneurial skills to successfully create and launch a product within a new market. This program will also provide students with the necessary leadership skills and motivational techniques to effectively manage an organization. Graduates of the program will be able to utilize accounting tools, analyze business problems, and discover ways to improve overall business profitability and efficiency.
BCIT Business Management students learn to:
- Apply business strategy and business direction
- Conduct a business needs analysis
- Construct effective project management plans
- Incorporate sustainability practices within organizations
- Manage change for both people and processes
Business Consulting Project
Business Management students undertake a 10 week Business Consulting Project in their final term. Students work in groups of 2-3 and spend two days a week developing a solution to a real business problem for a company. The student teams collect and analyze data to identify opportunities. Using analysis tools and methodologies, the students propose recommendations and present their findings to company management.
Industry networking events
The Business Management program hosts annual industry networking events for students to meet and interact with industry professionals. These events also allow students to learn about different industries and possible career paths. Events include ReConnect, a chance to meet Business Management alumni, as well as the very successful Industry World Café. The Café provides the opportunity for students and alumni to have meaningful conversations with industry leaders from all sectors of BC’s economy.
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Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Open to applications beginning October 1st (or next business day).
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
- Post-secondary education: one of the following from a recognized institution:
- Diploma
- Degree
- Service in the Canadian Forces (regular or reservist)
- First Responder (Firefighter, Paramedic, Police)
- Pre-entry courses: The following three pre-entry courses must be complete prior to starting the program. You must achieve at least 50% in each course with an overall average of 67% in the three courses. A mid-term or final grade in one pre-entry course is required to apply:
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.
Read more about how to meet BCIT’s entrance requirements
Applicants currently enrolled in the last term of their degree/diploma must be on track to complete by May. To apply, submit both of the following documents from your post-secondary institution:
- Transcript of completed courses
- Confirmation of enrolment letter verifying your current course enrolment and registration in the final term of your degree/diploma
Recommended for success
- We recommend that you attend an information session prior to applying to this program. Information sessions are held monthly, October through March. Applicants who live outside of the Greater Vancouver area will be accommodated.
- Strong mathematic skills are required for success in BCIT Business diplomas. If you would like to upgrade your math skills, you should complete OPMT 0199 or OPMT 0023.
- Applicants must have work, community, or volunteer experience.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
Transfer credit
Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed at BCIT or another post-secondary institution where the learning outcomes duplicate those of the BCIT course. As per Admission Procedure 5003-PR1, the department reserves the right to determine the granting of credit where appropriate.
Applications will be accepted up to day 14 of the term; an official transcript and a course outline where appropriate must be provided (or be on file with BCIT) to process the request. A maximum of two courses per level are eligible for credit through this process.
Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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Scheduled Intakes
September each year.
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT e-mail addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We'll send you an e-mail when a new message is posted. It's important to watch for these e-mails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
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Costs & Supplies
Bring Your Own Device
Students are required to have their own laptop. Please refer to the Bring Your Own Device Specifications [PDF] for requirements.
Laptop costs vary depending on the configuration chosen, but will likely range from approximately $1,000 to $2,000.
Tuition fees
Use our tuition estimator to find tuition and fees for this program.
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Books & supplies
Level 1: $980; Level 2: $1,168
(General estimated cost, and subject to change)
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
Program matrix
Level 3 | Credits | ||
---|---|---|---|
BLAW 3100 | Business Law | 4.0 | |
BSYS 3100 | Database Applications | 3.0 | |
BUSA 3875 | Innovation and Intrapreneurship | 4.0 | |
BUSA 3900 | Ethics and Sustainable Business Practices | 3.0 | |
FMGT 3221 | Management Accounting Administration | 4.0 | |
MKTG 2341 | Introduction to Marketing Research | 3.0 | |
ORGB 3600 | Leadership | 3.0 | |
Level 4 | Credits | ||
BUSA 3515 | Management Science | 4.0 | |
BUSA 4620 | Internet Applications* | 2.5 | |
BUSA 4750 | Business Metrics | 2.5 | |
BUSA 4800 | Management Policy | 4.0 | |
BUSA 4900 | Business Consulting Projects* | 8.0 | |
FMGT 4561 | Finance for Business Management | 5.5 | |
HRMG 3205 | Labour Relations 1* | 3.0 | |
OPMT 2171 | Project Management* | 4.0 | |
ORGB 4600 | Organizational Change* | 2.0 | |
* denotes a half-term course | |||
Total Credits: | 60.5 |
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
Program length
Nine months, full-time
Program delivery
In person: This program is delivered on campus.
Program location
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Continue your education
Degree Completion
Graduates of this program may continue their studies to complete the BCIT Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program. The BBA program provides you with the flexibility to complete your degree full-time within 8 to 12 months (depending on previous transfer credits from other institutes), or you can choose to begin your career and finish your degree courses part-time, usually within 2 to 3 years.
Block credits from your diploma may also be transferred to business degrees at Simon Fraser University, the University of Northern British Columbia, Royal Roads University, Lakehead University and others. Please confirm details with the respective program that you are considering if this option is of interest.
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Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Advisory committee
- Beth Ringdahl, FortisBC
- Cale Stewart, Telus
- Graham Sullivan, HSBC Bank of Canada
- J. Travis Stevenson, JTS Consulting Inc.
- Sheri-Lynn Walker, Atlific Hotels
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Contact Us
Mary Ho
Program Head
604-451-6916 | mary_ho@bcit.ca
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- Program selection and program planning
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
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