Certificate in Business Management at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

The Certificate in Business Management (CBM) is offered full–time or part–time, with some courses offered online. This Certificate program is designed to provide a firm foundation of business principles. Should you be entrepreneurial or curious about a career in business this could be your opportunity.

Faculty: Business and Management | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Certificate in Business Management has two program start dates: one in September and one in January. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Financial Accounting I, Intro to Economics, Principles of Microeconomic Theory, Principles of Macroeconomic Theory, Intro to Finance, Intro to Marketing, Principles of Management, Quantitative Foundations for Business.

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Entry requirements

General admission requirements apply.; One of Pre-Calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Computer Science 11, or Computer Science 12 with a minimum “C” grade (or equivalent).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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