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Business Foundations Certificate

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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At Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada, Business Foundations Certificate is offered as a certificate in Business & Management programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 162 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Business & Management
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 162 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: tru.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The certificate provides basic office skills aimed at helping someone secure entry-level work in accounting or administration. It suits those who can commit only a short period of time to study, or who want a business credential quickly, or who are seeking to advance in a current workplace role.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Business Foundations Certificate carries no independent entrance requirements of its own: the programme page states admission is through acceptance into the Bachelor of Business Administration, the Accounting Technician Diploma, or the Management Diploma at Thompson Rivers University. Applicants therefore meet whichever of those programs' own entry conditions applies, which in turn follow TRU's general undergraduate admission requirements: graduation from a recognised secondary curriculum (or equivalent), 12 or more transferable post-secondary credits, or mature-student status. For English proficiency, TRU's general admission page sets IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 20, for direct entry into an undergraduate bachelor, diploma or certificate programme; domestic applicants are instead assessed on their Grade 12 English mark. No portfolio, interview or work-experience condition is stated.

Application Details

Start Date: Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter), as listed on TRU's program page.
Application Deadline: No separate date is published for this program, so TRU's general undergraduate deadlines apply. Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents): 1 May for the September (Fall) intake; 1 September for the January (Winter) intake. International applicants work to a separate published set, which differs for the winter and summer intakes: 1 May for September; 1 October for January. Applications for most programs open 1 October. A deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day, and TRU keeps accepting applications after the date where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early.

About Thompson Rivers University

“Quansem Ilep”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1970
Students: 31,000
Programs: 216
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Business Foundations Certificate award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Certificate in the field of Business & Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Business Foundations Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Business Foundations Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 162 per credit for local students.

Can Business Foundations Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is Business Foundations Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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