Overview
The part-time Business Management Certificate provides students with essential training in fundamental management principles and organizational behavior. With intensive instruction led by industry professionals, you'll develop introductory skills focused on business management, covering topics such as marketing, operations, and accounting.
The BCIT Business Management certificate program offers you the most job-relevant business skills with flexible training to accommodate your busy schedule. With courses like our very popular Principles of Management course, this program prepares you for management and leadership roles. In your courses, you’ll learn to work effectively with others and adapt to an ever-changing business environment.
Through intensive training with industry professionals, you’ll learn key skills in all functions of business, including accounting, marketing, operations, and more. Through your hands-on work and experience, you’ll gain the perspective, abilities, and confidence to launch or advance your career in business.
About the program
- Part-time certificate program
- Develop full breadth of fundamentals for leadership like principles of management, organization behaviour, and more
- Continue your education with a diploma or degree program
Find out more about how you can prepare for success in management at the Program Details.
Who should complete the Business Management Certificate?
This program might be right for you if:
- You’re currently working and hope to improve your job opportunities and earning potential
- You’re a big-picture thinker and a team-player
- You’re ambitious and ready to make your dream career happen
Many of our successful students are budding entrepreneurs or employees moving into management roles who are looking for essential business and leadership skills. If this sounds like you, apply today on the Entrance Requirements page!
What grads can do
While you may choose to enroll in just one or a few courses in the program, by earning your Business Management certificate, you’ll be developing lifelong skills in a variety of business topics. After completing your certificate, you’ll be poised to advance your business career or pursue further education.
By completing this certificate you’ll be earning valuable skills, experience, and knowledge that can only increase your earning potential and the opportunity for rewarding jobs in BC and worldwide.
Learn more about the opportunities available to you at the Graduating and Jobs page.
Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
Take a single course or work towards a credential at your own pace.
Part-time courses are offered in various scheduling formats, including at night or on weekends, flexible daytime delivery, or you can opt for distance or online learning. If you meet the prerequisites and there’s space available, you can register for a course immediately. Courses are offered in each of three terms: Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring/Summer (April).
To earn your credential, you must complete a Part-time Program Declaration Request. Applications are processed throughout the year.
Application processing
This program is open to declarations beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
Declarations submitted for program intakes beginning April 1, 2025 or later will be evaluated using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement below.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Program declaration
Declaring your Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
To submit your declaration:
- Answer all questions completely.
- If required, convert transcripts and documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Declare Now
Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
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.
Courses
Important Updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
The flexible course schedule and available topics let you choose the study path that best suits your own career goals. Whether you choose one or a few courses as professional development or you plan to complete your certificate, you’ll get the most job-relevant knowledge from today’s professionals to prepare you for successful leadership and a rewarding career.
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.
Program matrix
Check current availability of courses for this program.
| 1. Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| ECON 2100 | Microeconomics | 3.0 | |
| MKTG 1102 | Essentials of Marketing | 3.0 | |
| OPMT 1198 | Operations Management Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
| and | |||
| COMM 1103 | Introduction to Business and Technical Communication | 3.0 | |
| or | |||
| COMM 1106 | Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (With Language Development Component) | 3.0 | |
| and | |||
| FMGT 1100 | Accounting 1 | 4.0 | |
| or | |||
| FMGT 1152 | Accounting for the Manager | 3.0 | |
| 2. Elective Courses: (19.0 credits) | |||
Complete a minimum of 19.0 credits of any School of Business + Media courses numbered 4999 or lower. Courses completed in Section 1 cannot be credited towards your electives.
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| Total Credits: | 45.0 | ||
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.
Program Details
With this certificate program, you’ll be earning invaluable leadership, management, and business fundamentals in just two to three years. And by offering flexible scheduling and courses at two campuses and through online learning, you’ll be improving your career prospects by training in ways that are convenient for your schedule.
In this program, you’ll develop the introductory skills with a focus on business management in a variety of topics, including marketing, operations, accounting, and computer operations. This breadth of knowledge helps prepare you for a business career, whether it’s with an employer or as an entrepreneur.
By completing this part-time program, you’ll be preparing yourself to further earn a diploma, or bachelor’s degree while also earning job-relevant skills you can use right away in your current career.
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
Graduating & Jobs
Through the immersive, hands-on training you receive in the Business Management certificate program, you’ll begin your path toward successful leadership and a career in management.
As a graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your new skills to your current job or begin a path toward a successful career. Additionally, you may apply your course credits toward further training for improved job prospects and earning potential through the BCIT Business Administration diploma.
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.
Contact Us
Contact a Flexible Learning Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Course selection and program planning
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
If you have other program questions that are not answered on the program pages, you need help with a course in which you are currently enrolled, or the waitlist, then please contact us at Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca.
Dr. Izelde Van Jaarsveld
Flexible Learning Coordinator – Business Administration
Tel: 604-432-8665
Email: ivanjaarsveld@bcit.ca
Kim Petkov
Program Assistant – Business Administration
Tel: 604-432-8860
Email: Kim_Petkov@bcit.ca
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