Certificate in Business Management Program | Vancouver Island University

Credential
Certificate
Location Offered

Nanaimo

The Certificate in Business Management Program

ACBSP Accredited 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. By the end of this program the student will have a sound introduction to the key functional areas of business practice. Courses in the CBM are fully transferable to VIU's Bachelor of Business Administration undergraduate degree.

Program Outline

Courses	Credits
ACCT 100 - (Financial Accounting I)	3
ECON 100 - (Intro to Economics)	3
FNCE 130 - (Intro to Finance)	3
MARK 160 - (Intro to Marketing)	3
MGMT 192 - (Principles of Management)	3
Three business elective credits* or, MATH 151** - (Introductory College Algebra I)	3
Nine business elective credits*	9
Three elective credits	3
Total Credits	30

* Business electives are courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, ECON, FNCE, LAWW, MARK, MGMT, QUME.

** MATH 151 (minimum "C") will be accepted in place of three business elective credits, for students without Mathematics 12 (minimum "C").

Note: A minimum graduating GPA of 2.0 (“C”) is required.

Further Studies

The following are recommendations for students who wish to continue on to the Bachelor of Business Administration program.

Consult with the BBA Advisor regarding elective choices.
Students without Mathematics 12 (minimum "C"), but who have a C+ or better in Principles of Mathematics 11 can take MATH 151 (minimum "C") in place of a business elective, or Math 065 (minimum "C"). Students who have a "C+" or better in Foundations of Mathematics 11 will need to take Math 065 (minimum "C").
Computer compentency or QUME 185 is required. For a detailed description of required computer skills refer to the Faculty of Management's Required Computer Compentencies.
ENGL 115 - (University Writing and Research), or ENGL 204* - (Business and Technical Writing) for students who have already taken ENGL 115, is recommended. * Students who have already completed ENGL 225 - (Business and Technical Writing) can still use this course in lieu of ENGL 204.

Admission Requirements

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

Note: Priority will be given to students with Mathematics 12. Students without Mathematics 12 must have a minimum of a C+ in Pre-calculus 11 (or equivalent) and must upgrade with MATH 151 or MATH 065 during the first semester. If MATH 151 is required, a minimum grade of C will be needed to move forward in the BBA program.

Program Fees

Domestic Fees | International Fees

Domestic Fees

Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees

When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.

When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.

Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees for One Year	Amount
Tuition (30 credits x $163.14 per credit)	4,894.20
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition)	195.77
Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.21 per credit)	216.30
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month)	212.72
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year)	265.00
Approximate yearly cost for books and supplies	1,100.00
Total	6,883.99

Notes

The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.

All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.

International Fees

Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees

When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.

When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.

Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.

Fees for One Year	Amount
Tuition (2 semesters x $10870.72 per semester)	21,741.44
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester)	926.80
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month)	212.72
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year)	265.00
Approximate yearly cost for books and supplies	1,100.00
Total	24,245.96

Notes

Tuition in the above table is based on $776.48 per credit, up to a maximum of $10,870.72 per semester for 15 credits; $776.48 per credit beyond 15 credits. Ancillary Fees in the above table are based on $33.10 per credit, up to a maximum of $463.40 per semester for 15 credits; $33.10 per credit beyond 15 credits.

The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.

All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.

Updated

Monday, April 3, 2023

Start Date, Deadlines, and Additional Application Details

Domestic (Canadian)

Program Start Date	Accepting Applications	Location	Options
Jan 8, 2024	Ongoing	Nanaimo	January 8, 2024
Anticipated intake for someone applying today Jan 8, 2024 Next Intake(s) The Certificate in Business Management has two program start dates: one in September and one in January. Application Fee $44.27 Testing Required No Admissions Assistant Name: Helene Viau Phone: 250.753.3245 ext. 2040 Email: Helene.Viau@viu.ca Chair Contact Name: Sharon Kelly Phone: 250.619.9286 Email: Sharon.Kelly@viu.ca Documentation Deadline Must be received by December 15, 2034 for the January 8, 2024 start date. Comments This program is offered full-time or part-time.

International

Program Start Date	Accepting Applications	Location
Jan 8, 2024	Mar 28, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023	Nanaimo
Anticipated intake for someone applying today Jan 8, 2024 Accepting International Applications Yes Application Fee $150.00 Accepting Late Applications Yes Testing Required No International Admissions Officer Contact Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca Documentation Deadline Comments For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to World VIU at WorldVIU@viu.ca.