Overview
The part-time Operations Management - Management Engineering Certificate offers a comprehensive foundation in workplace safety, purchasing, project management, and more. This program equips you with the skills needed for effective management of business operations, especially in service industries like healthcare and education.
This unique program is designed to give you the tools to succeed in management engineering in industries whose results might not be quantifiable, like health care, education, and justice services.
Through a series of courses developed and taught by industry professionals, you’ll gain the essential foundation in a variety of abilities like workplace safety, purchasing, project management, and more to help you advance your career in effective management of business operations.
About the program
- Part-time certificate program
- Flexible schedule that meets your own needs and pace
Learn more about how BCIT gives you the practical know-how you need in the Program Details.
Who should complete the Management Engineering Certificate?
This program could be right for you if:
- You’re looking to advance your career within the operations of an organization
- You need professional development for a new or current role
- You have a background in engineering and are seeking education that will help you get a job
If any of these sound like you, enroll today at the Entrance Requirements page to begin your training!
What grads can do
By earning your certificate in management engineering at BCIT, you’ll be gaining the skills, knowledge and confidence you can apply immediately to your career. You’ll be prepared for successful operations management in virtually any industry including non-profits, big and small organizations, health care, resources, education, travel, media and more.
Learn more about the opportunities awaiting you on the Graduating and Jobs page.
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Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
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).
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.
Study permit: A valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility: This program meets the eligible field of study requirement (CIP) and is eligible for students to apply for a PGWP.
(CIPC: 15.1501)
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.
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Costs & Supplies
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
Important updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
Every course in the Management Engineering Certificate program is developed and taught by working professionals to ensure you get the most current, useful skills and training available. By experiencing a wide range of topics like accounting for the manager, purchasing, operations management, and workplace health and safety, you’ll be building a foundation of skills you can rely on for your career success.
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 (40.5 credits): | Credits | ||
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BSYS 2000 | Applied Data Analytics in Excel | 4.0 | |
COMM 1103 | Introduction to Business and Technical Communication | 3.0 | |
FMGT 1152 | Accounting for the Manager | 3.0 | |
HRMG 2805 | Workplace Health & Safety | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1106 | Quality Management Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1110 | Business Mathematics | 4.0 | |
OPMT 1130 | Business Statistics | 5.5 | |
OPMT 1187 | Project Management Essentials | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1191 | Purchasing | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1198 | Operations Management Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
OPMT 2298 | Business Process Improvement | 3.0 | |
OPMT 4699 | Enterprise Performance Management | 3.0 | |
2. Complete 10.0 credits from the following list of electives: | Credits | ||
BUSA 1305 | Supervisory Skills | 3.0 | |
BUSA 2005 | Principles of Management | 4.0 | |
COMM 2203 | Business and Technical Reports | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1193 | Facility Planning and Design | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1710 | Introduction to Lean Concepts | 3.0 | |
OPMT 3306 | Quality Management Systems | 3.0 | |
ORGB 1105 | Organizational Behaviour | 4.0 | |
Total Credits: | 50.5 |
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
This specialized program is designed to give you today’s most current techniques and skills for a thorough foundation in management engineering, especially in the service industries like health care and education. And regardless of whether you hope to work in the field or if you already hold a position in operations, earning your certificate can give you the professional development you need to enhance your performance and 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
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Graduating & Jobs
Your training at BCIT gives you a unique addition to your resume along with the knowledge and confidence to perform in a variety of operations roles. Whether you’re starting a new career or developing additional skills to advance your career into management, you’ll be prepared to accelerate your future.
Some job opportunities include:
- Site Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Project Manager
- Building Manager
- Project Engineer
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
Ruth MacKay
Flexible Learning Program Assistant – Operations Management
Tel: 604-412-7417
Email: Ruth_MacKay@bcit.ca
Juan Azmitia
Flexible Learning Coordinator – Operations Management
Tel: 604-453-4005
Email: Juan_Azmitia@bcit.ca
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
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Laddering options
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
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