Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
1 year
Information Sessions
Explore a range of business career possibilities.
Start in September, January or May
This program offers you a selection of business courses that will give you a broad and contemporary view of the functional areas of business.
Certificate, diploma or degree – it's your choice
The School of Business offers a flexible pathway through the Business Administration programs, allowing you to earn three stand-alone credential as you progress from a certificate to a diploma to an applied degree.
You can apply, exit and return at any stage, earning a certificate after one year of studies, a diploma after you complete a second year, and following years three and four, you'll graduate with a bachelor's degree in one of three majors.
Information Sessions
The School of Business Information Sessions are a great way to learn more about a program and to get your questions answered by faculty and staff.
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Who can I contact if I want more information?
Contact business@camosun.ca
International students please contact International Admissions
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.
Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What to expect
The program consists of 10 courses which can be completed in approximately one year if taken on a full-time basis. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.
During your year at Camosun, you'll work through introductory–level courses in accounting, finance, management, economics, and marketing.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program
Business Administration, Certificate
$3,840 (domestic)
$15,540 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Curriculum & courses
Admission requirements
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the following admission requirements.
Tip: Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
One of:
- C+ in English 12
- C in English 12 Camosun Alternative
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
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Program Participation Requirements
- Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 073, MATH 077, MATH 137, or “C+” in MATH 072, MATH 075, or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.
Our teaching staff
Camosun College is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.
Faculty/staff profile
Stephen Scott
Department Chair
Faculty/staff profile
Coralee Czinkota
Program Leader
Faculty/staff profile
Shelaina Postings
Program Leader
Faculty/staff profile
Dale Samsonoff
Program Leader
Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the Program Outline.
Contact information
School of Business
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