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Business Management Certificate

Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada•World Rank #4,743

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Business Management Certificate is a certificate in Business & Management programme offered by Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 5,100 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Business & Management
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,100 / total

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

Program details

Overview

This Business Management Certificate is designed to provide a firm foundation of business principles. Should you be entrepreneurial or curious about a career in business this could be your opportunity. By the end of this program the you will have a sound introduction to the key functional areas of business practice.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: The Certificate in Business Management page states that VIU's general admission requirements apply, and additionally requires one of Pre-Calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Computer Science 11, or Computer Science 12 at a minimum "C" grade or equivalent. VIU's general domestic route admits an applicant who graduated a BC secondary school (or accepted equivalent) with at least a "C" in English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, holds a prior degree, enters with a Letter of Permission, transfers in with 24-plus university-level credits, or qualifies under the academic mature-student category at 21 or older; the programme page states "Testing Required: No" and publishes no IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo or CAEL score. No minimum admission GPA is stated; a minimum graduating GPA of 2.0 ("C") is required to complete the certificate, which is a completion standard rather than an entry bar.

Application Details

Start Date: Domestic (Canadian) applicants: 5 January 2027 (Spring intake) (Nanaimo). VIU lists two intakes a year for this programme, in January, September.
Application Deadline: Domestic (Canadian) applicants: applications accepted on an ongoing basis for the 5 January 2027 (Spring) start (Nanaimo). Dates are VIU's published application window for this program (as listed September 2026) and can change; apply through EducationPlannerBC.

About Vancouver Island University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 12,022
World rank: #4,743
Programs: 150
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Business Management Certificate award?

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

How long does Business Management Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Business Management Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 5,100 per total for local students.

Can Business Management Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Vancouver Island University.

What language is Business Management Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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