Business Administration, Certificate

Program at a glance

Credential

Certificate

Work experience

None

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Business

Length

1 year

Information Sessions

The School of Business information sessions are a great way to learn more about our programs and to get your questions answered by faculty

Scheduled 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.

Program outline

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, 2023, to August 31, 2024

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program

Business Administration, Certificate

$3,916 (domestic)
$15,890 (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.

Financial Aid & Awards

Curriculum & courses

Admission requirements

One of:

C+ in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...

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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.