Program description
The Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) is a flexible program designed for professionals seeking a custom approach to their educational goals and interests. Taught by experienced industry experts, you will gain a comprehensive foundation of core business skills, covering areas such as accounting, marketing, communications, team building, conflict resolution, creative problem-solving, analytical tools and management concepts.
This program aims to enhance your current expertise and equip you with new business skills, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet the ideas and challenges of today's global economy. By expanding your business knowledge, you will develop the resilience needed to create organizational change or new solutions from multiple perspectives.
Throughout the certificate program, you will build the confidence to navigate the complexities of business with social, cultural, and strategic awareness and integrity. This learning journey fosters both personal and professional growth and provides you with a recognized credential from UVic. Adapt to the changing needs of companies, organizations and the economy, and let your business success evolve from a solid foundation into a thriving new career path.
Program highlights
The University of Victoria is one of Canada's leading universities, recognized for preparing students for careers in a wide range of disciplines. Upon successful completion of this program you will receive a certificate.
Our instructors are industry professionals with years of experience. They’re dedicated to helping you develop the knowledge and skills to realize your full potential.
Collaborate with, learn from and find support in a network of professional colleagues who are as passionate about adult education and lifelong learning as you are.
Depending on your selected courses, you may be able to earn one or more micro-certificates in addition to the CBA. You may also have the option to apply and continue on to the Diploma in Business Administration program.
Get access to a range of services and resources before, during and after your time in the program. This includes a new student orientation day, career services, immigration advising, non-academic support and on-campus services.
Affiliated with
Our business programs allow you to become certified with the CIM (Certified in Management) professional designation.
Program information session
Join us for a free 30-minute Zoom session where we will introduce you to the Business Administration program as a whole and outline the differences between the certificate and the diploma.
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Explore additional micro-credentials you can qualify for during your Business Administration program.