Business Management
Offered at Langley, Richmond and Surrey Campus
Start Date: September, January and May
Full and Part-time
Certificate
Description
The one year Business Management Certificate Program provides students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of business management principles and improve their skills in specialized areas of interest. The 30 semester credit hours program emphasizes real world business applications in key functional areas of management.
Some classes are offered during evenings to accommodate part-time students, and the program completion time may be extended up to a maximum of five years.
Students who complete the required courses for this program can continue their study toward the Business Management Diploma Program at Kwantlen University College. Most of the courses included in this program are transferable to other universities and colleges as well as the Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership Degree and the Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Degree at Kwantlen. (Please refer to the BC Transfer Guide for details about the transfer status of courses to specific institutions on-line at www.bccat.bc.ca).
Admission Requirements
Content
Students must take seven Business Management (BUSI) courses, ACCT 1130, and two elective courses from the list below.
Typical Course Section
The following sample program has been prepared as an example to assist students who wish to complete the Business Management Certificate Program. Students may choose different Business Management courses than those shown in order to meet their own specific needs-as long as at least seven BUSI courses are ultimately completed.
BUSI 2425* Enterprise Development and Business Planning
* The second year standing requirement for these courses is waived for students enrolled in the Business Management Certificate Program.
Elective (any two electives below)
CBSY 1105 Introductory Microcomputer Applications
CBSY 2205 Computers and Information Processing
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Business Management
Diploma
Description
The two-year Business Management Diploma is designed to prepare students for entry-level management positions. The first year foundation courses provide students with an understanding of the basic skills and techniques required for effective management in today's business environment. In the second year, students take specialized courses in organizational behaviour, negotiations, business law, production and operations management, enterprise development, business planning and international business. The program emphasizes real world business applications of key management concepts.
Classes are exciting, practical and participatory. They may include a combination of lectures, exercises, case studies, in-class assignments, projects, student presentations, group work, role-play, structured simulations, field trips and guest speakers. Some classes are offered during evenings to accommodate students who wish to complete the program on a part-time basis.
Most of the courses in the diploma program are transferable to other colleges and universities as well as Kwantlen's Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership Degree, and Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology Degree. (Please refer to the BC Transfer Guide for details about the transfer status of courses to specific institutions.)
Career Opportunities
Graduates find employment in entry-level management positions in both the private and public sectors, including manufacturing, service, profit, and not-for-profit organizations. Some graduates become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses.
Admission Requirements
General Admission requirements apply.
Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses must enter with:
- BC English 12 with a B grade or better, or equivalent.
- Math 11 with a C grade or better, or equivalent.
Content
General Core Requirements
Students must take at least one course from each of the following:
* If
ECON 1150 is taken,
ECON 1250 must also be taken to satisfy the economics requirement in the program.
ECON 1250 will apply as an elective course. (
Note:
ECON 1150 is required for students intending to proceed into Kwantlen's Bachelor of Business Administration degree after completing the diploma.)
Business Management Core Requirements
In addition to the core requirements, Business Management Diploma students are required to take eight additional designated courses in business.
BUSI 2425 Enterprise Development and Business Planning
Electives
The remaining two courses are electives. These electives can be any courses numbered 1100 or higher which carry academic credit (university transferable are recommended). They can be selected by students to meet prerequisite requirements, or to meet specific student needs and interests. Additional business courses such as BUSI 2315 (Human Relations in Organizations) and BUSI 2360 (Union Management Relations) are strongly recommended as elective courses.
Typical Course Sequence (Full-Time)
The following example is presented to assist students who wish to complete the Business Management Diploma Program. Students may choose different courses that better meet their specific needs, and alternate timetables that fulfill the diploma requirements.
BUSI 2425 Enterprise Development and Business Planning
CBSY 1105 Introductory Microcomputer Applications
CBSY 2205 Computers and Information Processing
CMNS 1140 Business & Technical Communications - Theory & Application
One of:
ENGL 1100 Writing, Reading and Thinking: An Introduction
ENGL 1110 Writing and Literature: An Introduction)
One of:
Two Electives Any University Transfer Course
Transfer
Graduates are eligible for direct entry into the third year of Kwantlen's Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Entrepreneurial Leadership. They may also receive block transfer credit towards business degree programs at BC Open University, Okanagan University College, and Royal Roads University. Courses may also transfer individually to UBC, SFU, UCFV, UVic and other institutions (please refer to the BC Transfer Guide for specific transfer credit information).
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a Diploma in Business Management.
Advisory Committee - Business Management
Simon Blunden: Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Don Bryant: Keystone Environmental Ltd.
Omer Esen: Glas Aire Industries
Doug Gregg: Wajax Limited
Dave Penn: Century 21
Paul Volk: Whitespot Head Office
University Transfer - (First Year UBC Commerce)
First year Commerce studies are available to prepare students for transfer into the Commerce Program at the University of British Columbia. Admissions requirements are set by UBC and students are advised to consult with UBC advisors for current information and admissions details prior to registering. At the time of publication, the requirements are:
Electives: Four non-commerce
Course Planning Worksheets and additional guidance are available by contacting a Kwantlen Educational Advisor.
