Business Administration Certificate
| Type | Part Time Full Time |
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| Length | Varies |
| Campus | All Campuses |
| Delivery | Online Hyflex |
| Fees* |
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*All fees are an estimate. |
| Starting Semesters | Fall 2027 Spring 2028 Spring 2027 |
Overview
The Business Administration Certificate is built for people who are ready to work, lead, and grow, whether you're launching a career, changing direction, or adding credentials to experience you already have
The “3-in-1” Advantage: Your effort goes further here. By completing this one-year certificate, you automatically earn two additional credentials: the Associate Certificate in Business Fundamentals and the Associate Certificate in Business Essentials, three recognized qualifications to show employers after just two semesters.
Your base camp, not your ceiling. This certificate is the starting point, not the finish line. Stack your credits directly into the Business Administration Diploma and use our Self-Directed Designation to specialize in high-demand fields like Auditing & Data Analytics, Recruitment, Project Management, or Hospitality at your own pace, on your own terms.
Learn more about the Business Administration Program.
What You Will Learn
- Financial Literacy: Financial Accounting & Finance
- Digital Strategy: Principles of Marketing & Computer Information Systems
- People Management: Organizational Behaviour & Leadership
- Business Economics: Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
- Data Analysis: Business Statistics & Decision Making
- Entrepreneurship: Fundamentals of Business Operations
Courses
Courses for Fall 2026 Students
Students starting in Fall 2026 will need to take the following courses:
Required Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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| COM 110 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| COM 115 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| COM 120 | Finance I | 3 |
| COM 130 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Any 6 of the following courses:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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| COM 100 | Fundamentals of Business | 3 |
| COM 105 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| COM 125 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ECON 100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 105 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| ENGL 113 | Writing & Communication | 3 |
| MATH 103 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
Business Fundamentals
The Associate Certificate in Business Fundamentals is your entry point into the business world and into a credential pathway that keeps opening doors. In just one semester, you build the essential toolkit every office environment demands: financial literacy, marketing basics, and real digital capability.
Your credential, your momentum. Take this alongside Business Essentials and you complete your First Year Foundation a fully stackable credential set that flows directly into the Diploma. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or making a career pivot, this is the right place to begin and the right foundation to build on.
Recommended Courses Before Enrolling:
- English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, or equivalent
- Foundations of Math 11, or equivalent
Business Fundamental Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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| COM 110 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| COM 130 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
One of the following courses:
| COM 100 | Fundamentals of Business | 3 |
| COM 105 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
Business Essentials
Move from ‘doing’ to ‘understanding’ to your skills. You will explore how businesses actually work, how teams are led, how finances are evaluated, and how entrepreneurial decisions get made.
Built to complement, designed to progress. Take this alongside Business Fundamentals and you complete your First Year Foundation a fully stackable credential set that flows directly into the Diploma. Your education builds on itself, semester by semester, at a pace that works for you.
Recommended Courses Before Enrolling:
- English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, or equivalent
- Foundations of Math 11, or equivalent
Business Essential Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
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| COM 115 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| COM 120 | Finance I | 3 |
One of the following courses:
| COM 125 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ECON 105 | Business Statistics | 3 |
Entry Requirements
Fall 2027 Intake and Onwards
For applications to the Fall 2027 intake (September start), you must meet the following requirements:
Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our Academic Upgrading options.
Program Specific Recommendations
- English Studies 12, or English First Peoples 12, or equivalent.
- Foundations of Math 11, or equivalent.
Locations & Dates
CNC programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.
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