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Certificate in Business Administration

Mount Saint Vincent University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada•World Rank #4,456

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Offered by Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, Certificate in Business Administration is a certificate in Business Administration programme. The programme is delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,077 per credit (CAD 911 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Business Administration
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 911 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,077 / credit

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

Program details

Overview

The Certificate in Business Administration at Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, gives students a basic introduction to the concepts of business administration. The certificate requires successful completion of 5.0 units of coursework in business and economics, together with an elective in business or tourism and an elective in arts or science. It can be completed online on a part-time or full-time basis. Admission requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Business Administration, and students can enrol in the certificate as a standalone credential or concurrently with another Mount Saint Vincent University program; when taken alongside a degree, the university's rules on multiple credentials apply. The certificate suits students who want an introductory grounding in business administration without committing to the full bachelor's degree, or who wish to add a business credential to another program of study.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requirements for the Certificate in Business Administration are the same as for the Bachelor of Business Administration, following Mount Saint Vincent University's general admission requirements (sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.6 of the undergraduate calendar). Transfer or non-degree students must have a GPA of 2.0 over 3.0 units to be admitted.

About Mount Saint Vincent University

“Veritas ad Deum ducit”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1873
Students: 4,762
World rank: #4,456
Programs: 57
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Certificate in Business Administration award?

Mount Saint Vincent University awards a Certificate in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How much does Certificate in Business Administration cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 2,077 per credit (CAD 911 per credit for local students).

Can Certificate in Business Administration be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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