Business Administration Certificate

Bow Valley College

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Business Administration Certificate is a certificate in Business Administration programme offered by Bow Valley College in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,988 per total (CAD 6,456 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 6,456 / total
International tuition: CAD 16,988 / total

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Program details

Overview

The Business Administration Certificate introduces students to the fundamentals of business, building practical skills in accounting, management, organizational behaviour, and marketing. The programme runs over two terms, equivalent to one academic year, with a course load of five courses per term. Students may complete the certificate through on-campus study or fully online, covering the same curriculum in either format. Coursework combines foundational business theory with applied skills in bookkeeping, workplace communication, and organizational practices, preparing graduates for entry-level roles in accounting, office administration, retail, marketing, and sales. The certificate also serves as a foundation for students who wish to continue into further business credentials, with courses designed to build toward more advanced study in business administration at the college. The certificate suits students seeking a fast route into entry-level business roles as well as those planning to ladder into a diploma-level business credential later on.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need credit in English Language Arts 30-1, or a minimum of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2, together with credit in Math 30-1 or 30-2, or equivalent. Applicants without these prerequisites may qualify with a General Educational Development (GED) test result of at least 520 in both Language Arts and Math, or by achieving a satisfactory result on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Bow Valley College

Type: College
Founded: 1963
Programs: 56
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Business Administration Certificate award?

Bow Valley College awards a Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Business Administration Certificate take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Business Administration Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 16,988 per total (CAD 6,456 per total for local students).

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