Business education that fits.
You want a better job, but you need a management credential to move up in your field. You need to work and support yourself, but you don't want to be stuck in the same job forever. You need a business education that fits your schedule. That's where we come in.
Our Business, Management and Leadership courses have a proven track record for providing the skills and credentials employers are looking for. Our courses and programs are designed to help you:
- learn the most current business practices and technologies
- anticipate problems and opportunities
- set yourself up for personal and professional success
Whether you want to specialize or broaden your skills, we can help you achieve your goals.
Business Administration programs
| PROGRAM | Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) | Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) |
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| CREDENTIAL | Certificate | Diploma* |
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| ONLINE COURSES | ||
| TIME TO COMPLETE | 1-3 years | 2-4 years |
| CORE COURSES | 5 | 8* |
| ELECTIVE COURSES | 3 | 6* |
| START DATES | September, January and May | September, January and May |
| ADMISSION NOTES | High school graduation required. Best suited 2+ years work or University/College experience. Applicants are considered on an individual basis. |
High school graduation required. Best suited 2+ years work or University/College experience. Applicants are considered on an individual basis. |
| MORE DETAILS | View Program | View Program |
*The diploma options require completion of 14 courses, this includes eight that are part of the certificate program plus an additional six courses.
For a complete description of the format, program requirements, curriculum and admission requirements for our certificate and diploma programs, please view the individual program pages. For more details about requirements and policies, please visit our policies page.
Following completion of a Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (CBA or DBA), students may also pursue a pathway to a degree at our partner institution, Royal Roads University.
International students
We also offer program options in Business, Management and Leadership for international students.
Professional development
You can take our business courses individually or as part of a larger certificate or diploma program. Please see the list of individual course pages below. We also offer the following micro-crenditals:
Business Communication - for those who believe effective business communication is vital to the workplace and want to become better at it and want to add a credential to their portfolio in a short period of time
Essential Soft Skills Training - for recent graduates of post-secondary institutions who want to complement their specialized education (i.e., hard skills) with soft skills training. As well as early- to mid-career professionals in a wide range of industries including but not limited to health and safety, health care, education, and engineering.
Business continuity - for staff and managers of organizations in all sectors, both early-career and mid-career, who are non-specialists in business continuity. Put your organization in a winning position by learning how to minimize the impact of a crisis on human resources and business operations with the following two programs:
| PROGRAM | Organizational Preparedness and Adaptability (OPA) | Emergency Management for Organizational Continuity (EMOC) |
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| CREDENTIAL | Professional Development Certificate | Professional Development Certificate awarded on completion of all four courses |
| DELIVERY STYLE | Online asynchronous | Online asynchronous |
| NUMBER OF COURSES | 1 | 4 |
| COURSE DURATION | 6 weeks | 12 weeks per course |
| HOURS OF STUDY | approximately 4-6 hours per week | approximately 5-7 hours per week |
| START DATES | The first offering witll start fall 2022 | ongoing |
| PROGRAM FEES* | $371.25 for BC residents $495.00 for non-BC residents |
$695 per course |
| BEST SUITED FOR | Staff and managers of organizations in all sectors, both early-career and mid-career, who are non-specialists in business continuity and who would like to learn the fundamentals before considering a more in-depth program such as EMOC. | Staff and managers of organizations in all sectors, both early-career and mid-career, who are non-specialists in business continuity and who would like more in-depth knowledge and skills, including the ability to produce detailed planning documents for their organization. |
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Airport Operations
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Aviation Management
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Business Administration
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Business Ethics
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Business Law
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Business Writing
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Change Management
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Cloud Computing for Business
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Computing Concepts
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Economics
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Employment Law and Labour Relations
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Finance
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Financial Accounting
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Human Resource Management
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Intercultural Communication in the Workplace
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International Business
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International Marketing
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Interpersonal Business Communication
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Making Sense of Management
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Management Accounting
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Management Communication
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Management Computing
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Management Consulting
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Management Practices
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Managing in the Digital Economy
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Marketing
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Marketing Communications
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Negotiation Skills
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Operations Management
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Organizational Behaviour
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Professional Sales Skills
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Selected Management Topics
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Small Business Management
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Social Media Marketing
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Strategic Leadership
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Strategic Management
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Strategy Execution
Business Courses Online
Are you looking for a fast way to upgrade your skills or add current and relevant training to your CV? We offer a number of online business courses that pack a whole term's worth of content into a compact week of immersive learning.
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Business Administration – Accelerated
Earn a valuable university business credential in just nine months with our Diploma in Business Administration – Accelerated program. Get the skills and credentials you need to succeed in a career in today's global business marketplace.
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Business Administration – Aviation
This nine-month business diploma program is offered in partnership with the Victoria Flying Club and provides professional business training for those interested in becoming commercial airline pilots or charter flight operators.
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Business Administration – Certificate
The Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) is a flexible 13-week program designed to fit the needs of mid-career professionals, full-time employees and people looking for professional development. Learn about business administration, marketing, technology and more.
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Business Administration – Diploma
The Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) is a comprehensive business administration program designed to give you the practical knowledge and skills required for professional success. You'll learn business administration, business writing, management computing, financial accounting, marketing, small business management, international business and more.
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Business Administration – Fast Track
The CBA – Fast Track program gives you the business skills you need to get out into the field as soon as possible. Earn valuable business knowledge, management skills, real-world practical experience and a Certificate in Business Administration in just 12 weeks.
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Business Communication
Effective communication skills can help you go places. This versatile program provides practical information and easily applied strategies to help you become a confident communicator in any industry.
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Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
This professional development certificate provides you with the tools, plans and methods to help you give value and meaning to data, and guide you and your organization to success.
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Emergency Management for Organizational Continuity
This four-course micro-credential program focuses on the interrelationship of: Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Response and Business Continuity. Plan for and maintain business continuity in the event of an emergency such as a natural disaster, pandemic, conflict or cyber-attack.
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Essential Soft Skills Training
The Essential Soft Skills Training (ESST) micro-credential is a new five-week, part-time, instructor-led online program that will build learners’ competencies in critical soft skills: organizational skills, communication skills, critical thinking, and team-building.
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General Studies
This flexible certificate program allows you to customize a course of study to meet your specific learning goals.
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