Business Administration – certificate

Quick Facts

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Credential:
Certificate

Duration:
3 semesters

Format:
Full time, Part time

How to apply

Start date:
September 

Location:
Abbotsford campus

Cost:
Tuition and fees

Features:

  • Gain practical skills in business law, accounting, and productivity software

Program description

UFV's Business Administration certificate is a part-time program that gives you a solid understanding of the fundamentals of business administration. 

You’ll build essential skills in business law, accounting, microeconomics, and industry-leading productivity software. Electives let you explore your interests or specialize in one key field. You can also take courses in public or municipal administration at other institutions or by correspondence, and transfer the credits to UFV.

You can finish the certificate in as little as three semesters and be ready to enter the workforce as a skilled administrator. If you work full time and want to upgrade your credentials, you can take up to seven years to complete it.

Go to the program outline for the complete list of required courses and credits.

You may also be interested in Bachelor of Business Administration.

Career expectations

Studies in administration prepare you for a career in the public, private, or non-profit sectors. You can apply your skills in fields such as marketing, manufacturing, retail, human resources, management, accounting, banking, logistics, public relations, and administration.

You can find employment with a range of employers, including:

  • Financial institutions
  • Local and global businesses
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Public relations firms
  • Manufacturing firms
  • Sales centres
  • Government offices

Entrance requirements

Go to entrance requirements for the Business Administration certificate program in the UFV Academic Calendar.

International student admissions

This program is open for international students.

Upgrading options

Students who do not meet the entrance requirements may complete upgrading to meet prerequisites for university-level courses. 

Prospective students should contact the Future Students office to learn more about upgrading options. 

Current or returning students should connect with the appropriate advising area based on the level of upgrading required:  

Questions?

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