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Certificate in Business Administration

Brandon University

Brandon, Manitoba, Canada•World Rank #1,029

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Offered by Brandon University in Brandon, Canada, Certificate in Business Administration is a certificate in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 596 per credit (CAD 158 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 158 / credit
International tuition: CAD 596 / credit

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Brandon University's Certificate in Business Administration provides a foundation in general management, accounting, finance, marketing, and human resource management for students with minimal or no prior business background. The certificate consists of 30 credit hours, normally completed over two terms; students who have not completed Accounting 30S or 40S (or equivalent) first take a bookkeeping course and complete 33 credit hours over three terms instead. Core courses include principles of economics, financial accounting, business communications, marketing, finance, human resource management, management principles, business law, and a choice of one statistics course. All courses are offered on campus, in person. Issued by the Faculty of Arts, the certificate can be completed as a stand-alone credential or laddered into an undergraduate degree at Brandon University.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Certificate in Business Administration page does not state a minimum entry average; the program is designed for students with minimal or no prior business background. Applicants who have not completed Manitoba Accounting 30S or 40S (or equivalent) must first complete 16:090 Bookkeeping before taking the required financial accounting course. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Brandon University's English Language Proficiency requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 per section, 1-6 scale), Duolingo English Test 120 overall (minimum 105 per component), PTE Academic 58, or CAEL 60.

About Brandon University

“Be You at BU”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1899
World rank: #1,029
Programs: 40
Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Certificate in Business Administration award?

Brandon University awards a Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Certificate in Business Administration take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Certificate in Business Administration cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 596 per credit (CAD 158 per credit for local students).

Can Certificate in Business Administration be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Brandon University.

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