Overview
The part-time Business Administration - Human Resources Option allows students to develop a solid understanding of core business concepts. These include effective hiring and retention practices, developing compensation programs, handling workplace conflicts, planning staffing levels, understanding employment law, improving computer skills, etc.
The BCIT Business Administration diploma is ideal for students seeking choice and flexibility when it comes to starting or advancing their career. Complete your diploma at your own pace by attending evening or weekend classes at BCIT’s Burnaby or downtown Vancouver campuses, or studying as an online learner. Part-time courses are scheduled throughout the year for maximum flexibility.
Please note that a BCIT School of Business associate certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum 21.0 credits and 65% GPA is required for program entry.
Once you have earned your diploma, you can continue on and complete our BBA program in as little as one year (three terms).
Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Successful business people communicate well and understand how organizations work. They know how to assess business problems and develop workable and effective solutions. They understand how marketing, finance, and organizational behaviour impact business strategy and success. This program is offered for students who wish or need to obtain a Business Administration Diploma (Human Resources) by completing courses on a part-time studies basis. It enables you to pursue lifelong learning while maintaining daytime employment or other activities, by attending evening or weekend classes or studying as an online learner. Students can also take a less intense course workload than the regular, full-time program.
This program is a logical next step for students interested in a HR oriented career who have completed a Human Resource Management certificate. Courses you have completed to obtain a certificate that are also included in the program matrix, count toward this program and do not have to be repeated.
In this program you will experience BCIT’s unique blend of academic learning and applied skills. Successful students develop a solid understanding of core business concepts including effective hiring and retention practices, developing compensation programs, dealing with workplace conflicts, planning staffing levels, employment law, computer skills, business communications, economics, business math, and accounting practices.
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Entrance Requirements
Application processing
This program is open to applications beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
- Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (67%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (67%) or
- Workplace Math 11 (67%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- OPMT 0199 - Math for Business (67%) or
- OPMT 0198 - Business Math Assessment Test (67%)
- Post-secondary education: one of the following:
- A BCIT School of Business associate certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum 21.0 credits and 65% GPA or
- A non-business associate certificate with a minimum 21.0 credits, 65% GPA, and completion of the following courses (or equivalents) with a minimum of 65% in each course:
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who currently have a valid status in Canada. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
Transfer credit
Transfer credit maximum
BCIT may award credit for courses, programs or prior learning assessment recognition (PLAR) completed at BCIT or other institutions towards a BCIT credential. However, BCIT policy allows only a maximum of 50 percent of an additional credential’s credits to be awarded through previously earned credits.
Students entering this program may have previously completed a number of courses in the program matrix that exceeds the 50 percent transfer maximum. In this case, the program head will determine alternative courses to satisfy the program requirements.
*Program credit requirements are subject to change.
Course to course transfers
If you have taken an equivalent course to a BCIT course in the program matrix, apply for transfer credit by submitting a Course Credit Exemption form [PDF].
View the Transfer Credit Guide for approved courses. You can apply for courses not listed in the guide, but you must provide English language course documentation (e.g., a course outline).
Decisions regarding course equivalency are made by subject matter experts. The program head does not determine course equivalency.
Transfer credit to open electives
If you wish to use a course taken at another institution as an open elective, submit a Course Credit Exemption form [PDF] to apply for transfer credit.
The rules for open electives are relaxed. Courses transferable to open electives can have been taken many years ago and need not be in a business subject to qualify.
The program head will determine the eligibility of courses for open electives as well as the number of credits and tier of the transfer.
Please note that external courses transferred to Tier 2 must have a prerequisite. For example, Chemistry 200 can be transferred as a Tier 2 course so long as the course outline lists Chemistry 100 as a prerequisite.
Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT email addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We will send you an email when a new message is posted. It is important to watch for these emails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
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Costs & Supplies
Bring your own device
Most courses and programs in the School of Business + Media are BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Please ensure you bring a laptop to every class. Plug-in outlets will be provided at most stations in classrooms, but not in all classrooms, so please ensure you have at least 2 hours of battery life available at the beginning of each class. Check the following recommended computer requirements prior to the start of class. If a program or course does not require you to provide your own device, that information will be provided by your instructor or indicated in the course outline.
For online classes, it is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content.
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
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Courses
Please note: part-time programs and courses are open enrolment and although we make every effort to accommodate demand, course registration cannot be guaranteed in every semester. High demand courses fill quickly and may result in students unable to register for a course that semester. Courses may also be cancelled due to low enrolment.
Consider completing BSUS 1110: Introduction to Sustainable Business Management
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
1. Business Administration Required Core Courses (72.5 credits) | Credits | ||
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Tier 1: | |||
BLAW 3100 | Business Law | 4.0 | |
BSYS 1001 | Business Information Systems 1-Microsoft 365 for Windows | 3.0 | |
BUSA 2005 | Principles of Management | 4.0 | |
COMM 1103 | Introduction to Business and Technical Communication | 3.0 | |
ECON 2100 | Microeconomics | 3.0 | |
ECON 2200 | Macroeconomics | 4.0 | |
FMGT 2152 | Accounting for Management | 5.5 | |
MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1110 | Business Mathematics | 4.0 | |
OPMT 1130 | Business Statistics | 5.5 | |
ORGB 1105 | Organizational Behaviour | 4.0 | |
Tier 2: | |||
BSYS 2051 | Introduction to Business Data Analytics with MS Excel-MS 365 for Windows | 3.0 | |
COMM 2202 | Business and Technical Correspondence | 3.0 | |
COMM 2203 | Business and Technical Reports | 3.0 | |
FMGT 3224 | Managerial Accounting (OPMT) | 4.0 | |
FMGT 3555 | Finance for Business Management | 4.5 | |
Capstone: | |||
BUSA 4800 | Management Policy | 4.0 | |
BUSA 4950 | Business Consulting Projects for Part-time Studies | 8.0 | |
2. Human Resources Required Courses (18.0 credits) | Credits | ||
Tier 1: | |||
HRMG 3105 | Human Resource Management Fundamentals | 4.0 | |
Tier 2: | |||
BLAW 3905 | Employment Law | 4.0 | |
BSYS 2061 | Business Data Management with MS Access-Microsoft 365 for Windows | 3.0 | |
BUSA 3515 | Management Science | 4.0 | |
and | |||
MKTG 2909 | Fundamentals of Marketing Research | 3.0 | |
or | |||
MKTG 3309 | Marketing Research | 4.0 | |
3. Human Resources Electives (12.0 credits) | Credits | ||
Complete a minimum of 12.0 credits from the following list of electives: Tier 1: |
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OPMT 1198 | Operations Management Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
Tier 2: | |||
BUSA 3015 | Negotiation Skills | 3.0 | |
BUSA 4705 | Leading People and Teams Across Cultures | 4.0 | |
HRMG 2805 | Workplace Health & Safety | 3.0 | |
HRMG 3205 | Labour Relations 1 | 3.0 | |
HRMG 4405 | Total Compensation Strategy | 3.0 | |
ORGB 2605 | Managing Organizational Change | 3.0 | |
4. Open Electives (9.0 credits) | |||
Complete a minimum of 9.0 credits of additional business and/or non-business electives. 6.0 credits can be completed through the Global Field School and apply them towards this credential. | |||
Total Credits: | 111.5 |
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Program length
The maximum time to complete the program is seven years.
Upon completing the prerequisite associate certificate, students typically complete the part-time diploma program within three to five years. Courses are offered three times per year to coincide with the Part-time Studies terms:
Winter term | January - April |
Spring term | April - June/July |
Fall term | September - December |
Additional program options
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
This program is offered on a course-by-course basis, allowing you the flexibility to complete courses in any order, provided prerequisites are met. Please note that some courses are offered only once or twice per year.
In-class delivery is available for most courses in the program, and some courses are also offered online.
In-class courses usually total 36 hours of classroom time delivered over 12 sessions. Students should plan for one to two hours of independent study time for each hour in class.
Online courses are typically 12 weeks long. Students should plan to spend an average of seven to ten hours per week on their studies for each course.
Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
Program structure
The Human Resources Option is made up of four components: core courses, human resources required courses, human resources electives and open electives. Each component requires Tier 1, Tier 2 and/or Capstone credits as outlined below.
Component | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Capstone | Total credits | |
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1. Core courses | 40.5 | 23.0 | 12.0 | 75.5 | |
2. HR required | 4.0 | 15.0 | 19.0 | ||
3. HR electives | 3.0* (max) | 6.0* (min) | 3.0* (max) | 12.0 | |
4. Open electives | 9.0* | 3.0* | 12.0 | ||
Total credits | 56.5 | 47.0 | 15.0 | 118.5 |
*Students must complete a minimum of 27.0 Tier 2 and/or Capstone credits in their option courses. The total number of Tier 1 and 2 elective credits may differ.
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Graduating & Jobs
Job Opportunities
This program stretches your capacity to learn, develops your time management skills, all the while providing you with the opportunity to learn about the many facets of human resource management.
Employers recognize the strength our alumni bring to the workplace! The career track of graduates is aimed at entrance, at a professional/technical level, into either a generalist or specialist human resource management position. Some graduates also find employment in operational units which place a heavy emphasis on team management and project development activities. More experienced graduates also have an opportunity to pursue human resource consulting activities. You will graduate with increased self-confidence and friends for life!
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
To view these results, you may need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.
Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
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Contact Us
If you have questions about:
- Applying to your program
- Course selection and program planning
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Laddering options
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
Contact program_advising@bcit.ca with the BCIT program name in the subject line.
For all other inquiries, please contact:
Email: Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca.
Pierre Matthee
Program Head
Pierre_Matthee@bcit.ca
Kim Petkov
Program Assistant – Business Administration
604-432-8860 | Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca
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