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Global Business Studies

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Overview

The School of Business Certificate in Global Business Studies is offered in partnership with post-secondary institutions worldwide. BCIT has already established international student-exchange agreements with ten institutions in eight countries across Europe and discussions are underway with institutions in Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil to establish more exchange agreements with specific schools. This certificate provides a formal framework and a credential for students completing their business studies in a range of countries.

Fall 2021 delivery mode: in person and online options

The program is divided into three components that will typically take one year to complete, encompassing 15 courses for a total of 48 credits. The program is offered through Part-time Studies (PTS).

The three components are:

A series of foundational courses in fundamental business concepts.
Discipline preparation courses, specialized in the student’s area of interest supplemented by language and cross-cultural courses as needed.
Specialty courses taken during a full-time term abroad at a partner institution, where students will study more advanced courses in their area of interest.

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).

Applicants to the BCIT School of Business are required to have completed two years of full-time study in high school or post-secondary program in English in an English speaking country. If you do not have English 12 and have not studied in an English-speaking country, you will need to demonstrate your skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. For information on English equivalencies, testing and upgrading options, visit:

International applicants:

Learn about eligibility requirements to study and work in Vancouver.

COVID-19 Notice to Applicants

Please visit Admission during COVID-19 to learn how BCIT Admissions is supporting applicants. At this time, there are no program-specific changes for applying to this program.

Application processing

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Entrance requirements

Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
- English Studies 12 (67%) or
- English First Peoples 12 (67%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution
Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (67%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (67%) or
- Workplace Math 11 (67%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- Math for Business (OPMT 0199) or
- Business Math Assessment Test (OPMT 0198)

Students are required to be 19 years of age or older in order to travel abroad, and must obtain all required visas and travel documents.

Continuation requirements

Students are required to arrange a meeting with the International Program Coordinator and other faculty to review and assess their work experience and create a course schedule for completion of the program. The meeting should be arranged when you are close to completion of the business foundation courses. The International Program Coordinator will provide written approval outlining the student's proposed course schedule, including discipline preparation courses, the partner school and the term in which they will be studying abroad.

International applicants

Part-time Studies (course-by-course) programs are only available to international students who have a valid status in Canada. If you are currently outside of Canada, please apply to a full-time program or ISEP.

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

Ongoing Part-time Studies intakes: January, April, and September.

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.

Costs & Supplies

Bring your own device

Most courses and programs in the School of Business + Media are BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Please ensure you bring a laptop to every class. Plug-in outlets will be provided at most stations in classrooms, but not in all classrooms, so please ensure you have at least 2 hours of battery life available at the beginning of each class. Check the following recommended computer requirements prior to the start of class. If a program or course does not require you to provide your own device, that information will be provided by your instructor or indicated in the course outline.

For online classes, it is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content.

Tuition fees

Please see the Part-time Studies Tuition & Fees page for information on part-time tuition fees.

Books & supplies

$1500 (General estimated costs, subject to change)

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

Courses

Important Updates to Part-time Studies

1) Need to waitlist for a School of Business + Media course? Find out more.
2) English Requirement: Find out more.

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 delivery

This certificate has three components that combine conventional face-to-face lectures with study abroad (where various delivery methods are used depending on the chosen partner institution).

Classroom-based teaching and learning promote collaborative learning environments where students develop teamwork skills, and construct solid working relationships as they develop ethics and communications skills and learn to function in structured environments. Learning will be focused on specialized knowledge to enhance the student's career paths.

Program matrix

Check current availability of courses for this program.

1. Business Foundations: (27.0 credits required)			Credits
Courses offered at BCIT:
	BSYS 1001	Business Information Systems 1 - Office 2019 for Windows Computers and information technology are the foundation of business today and an essential tool in the current labour market. This course provides a deep understanding of computer terminology, operating systems, and the most popular software applications used in business. The course discusses up to date technology issues and challenges that affect and impact the business environment. At the end of the course students will become proficient on Microsoft Office applications; specifically, in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point. Students work individually on projects in lab settings and complete a number of individual projects and quizzes /exams. course outline	3.0
	BUSA 2005	Principles of Management Presents both traditional and contemporary perspectives of modern management examining management and management roles in teams, projects, departments and the organization as a whole. Strategic planning, operational planning, leading, organizing and controlling for performance will be addressed. Through actual business scenarios, cases and exercises, participants gain experience in decision-making and applying theory to real world organizations. course outline	4.0
	COMM 1103	Introduction to Business and Technical Communication This communication course teaches practical business communication techniques for planning, organizing, selecting, writing, and presenting information in business or industry. It covers routine memos, letters, request and reply letters, and oral presentations. NOTE: Students do not need to submit transcripts for entrance to this course. BUT, in the case of formal or informal grade appeals or reviews they will be asked to show proof of their English requirements. Students scoring below "C+" in English 12 should take COMM 1106 instead of COMM 1103. Students who wish to confirm their English level are strongly advised to take COMM 0015. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of the following: 1) English 12 "67%" (C+) or equivalent (refer to BCIT's Admission page); 2) COMM 0015 score of 70 or better. course outline	3.0
	ECON 2100	Microeconomics This course investigates economic analysis, focusing on fundamentals of markets, supply and demand, consumer and producer behaviour, and monopoly and competition. Optional areas of business application may explore labour markets, government intervention and environmental regulation. Prepares students to identify and evaluate the economic considerations they will undoubtedly encounter in business. course outline	3.0
	FMGT 1152	Accounting for the Manager Covers the accounting function and the services it provides to the manager. Topics include preparation and interpretation of various financial statements, reports, budgets, etc., in managerial decision-making. course outline	3.0
	MKTG 1102	Essentials of Marketing Marketing 1102 is an introduction to the fundamentals of marketing. In addition to the "four Ps" of marketing—product, price, place, and promotion—students will be introduced to how marketers create customer-driven marketing strategies based on their research and understanding of the marketing environment and customers. Students will plan a strategy for and compete in an online marketing simulation. After the simulation, students will evaluate their performance and deliver a marketing plan for their simulation company, which will be assessed on students' application of marketing terminology and processes and in the professionalism of their work. Additionally, students will complete assignments, quizzes, and exams. course outline	3.0
	OPMT 1110	Business Mathematics Reviews basic mathematics applicable to business and industry. Topics include consumer and commercial credit, simple and compound interest, financial instruments and discounting, annuities, mortgages, loans, sinking funds, leases, depreciation methods, capitalized costs, cash flow analysis, NPV and IRR. Emphasis is on maximum use of pre-programmed calculator and practical applications from the field of Financial Management. Prerequisite(s): Algebraic skills to at least the Grade 11 level with a minimum 68% final mark. Students who do not have these skills should consider taking OPMT 0199 Math for Business or OPMT 0198 Business Math Assessment Test. Alternatively, students can take OPMT1199 Business Math and Algebra which includes review of algebra and tutorials. This course is designed to support understanding and development of basic skills and is equivalent to OPMT1110 and OPMT0199 combined. course outline	4.0
	ORGB 1105	Organizational Behaviour This course presents the study of factors that either influence or are influenced by people at work. Focuses on macro factors such as organizational structure, technology and environment; group factors such as group dynamics, leadership, conflict, change and decision-making; and individual factors such as personality, attitudes, perception and motivation. course outline	4.0

2. Discipline Preparation Component: (6.0 credits required)
Courses may be taken at BCIT or at other post-secondary institutions: Students must take six credits of discipline specialized* courses to ensure they are well prepared for their study abroad. These courses may be taken at BCIT (such as Liberal Studies) or at other BC post-secondary institutions, and transferred for credit to this program.

3. Cultural Preparation Component: (3.0 credits required)
Courses may be taken at BCIT or at other post-secondary institutions: Students must take three credits of cultural/ language* courses to ensure they are well prepared for their study abroad. These courses can be taken at BCIT (such as Liberal Studies) or at other BC post-secondary institutions, and transferred for credit to this program.

4. Specialty Electives: (12.0 credits required)
A minimum of twelve credits must be taken with a School of Business international partner institution or a combination of BCIT summer school (studying abroad) and study at the international partner institution. These credits may correspond to four or more courses, depending on the credit calculation of each international partner institution. Note re Preparation Components and Specialty Electives: The International Program Coordinator will guide students through course selection so that students are able to customize their learning experience, in their area of interest, and prepare meaningful learning paths.

Total Credits:			48.0

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.

Program Details

Program length

One year (3 terms) if taken on a full-time basis.

The maximum time to complete the program is seven years.

Grading

Before travelling abroad, students must have completed the first three components of the program (Business Foundations, Discipline Preparation and Cultural/Language Preparation), and have maintained a 72% GPA.

Courses in the Business Foundations, Discipline Preparation and Cultural/Language Preparation clusters can be taken concurrently.

Program location

Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC

Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC

Many courses are also offered through distance and online learning.

The international study component will be taken at the location of the school in the approved program.

Program structure

Components			Credits
1. Business Foundations			27.0
2. Discipline Preparation			6.0
3. Cultural/Language Preparation			3.0
4. Study Abroad			12.0
Total			48.0

Continue your education

Business foundation courses are transferable to many BCIT Business diploma and certificate programs.

The remaining credits may be transferable to BCIT's Bachelor of Business Administration and/or the Bachelor of Accounting degree programs.

Graduating & Jobs

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.

Contact Us

BCIT Global Relations
sobiep@bcit.ca

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
Declaring your program
Making changes to your approved program plan
Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
Laddering options
Job placement and graduate outcomes
Student life

Questions or comments?

Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.