Business Administration

Build practical business skills and launch your career across industries.

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Certificate
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Chiu School of Business
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2 Terms
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Open to International students
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Business Administration

The Business Administration Certificate teaches you the basics of business and helps you build practical skills in accounting, management, organizational behaviour, and marketing. With this training, you can use your knowledge in many different industries.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in accounting, office administration, retail, marketing, and sales.

Time Commitment

This one-year (two-term) certificate typically includes five courses per term, though you can maintain full-time status with at least three courses. Taking fewer than five courses per term will extend your program completion time.

Program Delivery

You can also complete the Business Administration Certificate online, giving you the flexibility to study from home. Your instructor is available to provide support and feedback through email, ensuring you stay on track.

Available intakes

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Domestic
International
September 2026
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Applications closes:
Application Opens:
Transcripts due within two weeks of application submission.
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January 2027
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Applications closes:
Application Opens:
Transcripts due within two weeks of application submission.
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Registration opens in
March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.
March 9, 2026 for May 2026 course start dates
July 6, 2026 for September 2026 course start dates
To register in an Open Studies course, find the course in the list below and click on the course code. Select the offering of the course that you would like to take, add it to the cart, proceed to checkout, and pay with a credit card.
Registration for all courses opens at 9:00 A.M. Calgary time.

Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.

Admission requirements

  • Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent

or

  • Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:
    • Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
    • Math Test: 520 minimum score

or

Applicants should also be aware that many employers require completion of a high school diploma for consideration for employment.

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English proficiency

If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.

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Academic upgrading

Missing a required admission criteria? Complete academic upgrading before applying.

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Transfer credit

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. See where this program can transfer to.

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Provincial equivalencies

If you studied outside of Alberta, you can see which of your courses is equivalent to an admission requirement.

International Students:
Check whether your previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements using our country-specific document list.

Do you live outside of Calgary?

If you live in the service area surrounding Calgary and want to take a course, visit our Regional Stewardship page.

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$3,165
$605
$3,770
Term 2
$3,165
$564
$3,729

Estimated total tuition:

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Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$8,128
$605
$8,733
Term 2
$8,207
$564
$8,771

Estimated total tuition:

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*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only.  Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

Courses

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Course is eligible for PLAR

Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.

Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.

Complete the following courses:

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MGMT1101Introduction to Management3

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MGMT1401Microeconomics3

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MKTG1101Introduction to Marketing3

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ACCT1103Introduction to Financial Accounting3

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Earn a minimum grade of C+ in each of the following courses:

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MGMT1201Business Communication3

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Complete the following courses:

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HRES1101Organizational Behaviour3

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HRES2201Introduction to Human Resources3

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MGMT1102Introduction to Organizations and Sustainability3

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MGMT1601Business Law3

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Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

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MGMT1998Business Capstone3

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MGMT1999Business Field Placement3

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Frequently asked questions

Want to be work ready in one or two years? At Chiu School of Business, we’ll help get you there.

Flexible learning and practical experience at the Chiu School of Business get you career-ready in just one or two years.

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