Great Plains College offers Business Certificate, a certificate in Business & Management programme in Macklin, Canada. The programme runs for 8 months. Tuition is CAD 5,020 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Business & Management
Duration: 8 months
Local tuition: CAD 5,020 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This program leads to a Business Certificate at Great Plains College, credit-granting through Saskatchewan Polytechnic, completed full-time or part-time over eight months (September to April) across twelve courses in two semesters at the Swift Current campus. Semester one covers introductory financial accounting, an introduction to business, organizational behaviour, communications, economics and business software; semester two covers more advanced accounting, human resources, commercial law, business mathematics and marketing. It suits students pursuing careers in accounting, administration, financial services, human resources, insurance or marketing, as well as entrepreneurs and those seeking a credential before further study. Admission requires Grade 12 completion or at least fifteen completed credit units from the program, along with an English language proficiency requirement; experience with Windows computers is recommended, and alternative admission options exist for applicants who do not meet standard requirements. The certificate transfers directly into Saskatchewan Polytechnic's related diploma program and can support applications to university degree programs, and graduates go on to work in banking, accounting, real estate, insurance and independent business ventures.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Entry requires Grade 12, or successful completion of at least 15 credit units from the Business certificate program itself; computer experience using Windows applications is recommended but not mandatory. The program page links to Great Plains College's English Language Proficiency Requirements for non-native English speakers; the college's current institution-wide standard (Saskatchewan Colleges English Language Requirements) sets a minimum overall IELTS Academic band of 6.5 with no band below 5.0, TOEFL iBT overall 81 with at least 19 in each skill, PTE Academic overall 63 with component minimums of 50, or Duolingo English Test 110. The program notes that special admission options may be available to applicants who do not meet the standard entrance requirements.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Great Plains College does not publish fixed application deadlines by intake for either domestic or international applicants. Domestic admission runs on an ongoing basis through the college's general 'apply today' process, with no stated opening or closing date. International applications are processed on a rolling basis: the college responds within 7-10 business days of a completed application, applicants must pay a tuition deposit within 30 calendar days of their offer letter, and are advised to apply for a study permit at least three months before their program starts. No cycle year or program-specific deadlines are published on the college's site. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
