Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
1 year
Explore a range of business career possibilities.
Start in September, January or May
This program offers you a selection of business courses that will give you a broad and contemporary view of the functional areas of business.
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Certificate, diploma or degree – it's your choice
The School of Business offers a flexible pathway through the Business Administrationprograms, allowing you to earn three stand-alone credential as you progress from acertificateto adiplomato anapplied degree.
You can apply, exit and return at any stage, earning a certificate after one year of studies, a diploma after you complete a second year, and following years three and four, you'll graduate with a bachelor's degree in one of three majors.
Information Sessions
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Who can I contact if I want more information?
International students please contact International ϳԹ
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in.
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Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
What to expect
Theprogram consists of 10courseswhich can be completed in approximately oneyearif taken on a full-time basis. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.
During your year at Camosun, you'll work through introductory–level courses in accounting, finance, management, economics, and marketing.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program
Business Administration, Certificate
$3,992 (domestic)
$16,432 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission requirements
One of:
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
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Program participation requirements
- Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11,MATH 073,MATH 077, MATH 137,or “C+” inMATH 072,MATH 075, or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.
Our teaching staff
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Faculty/staff profile
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Faculty/staff profile
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Coralee Czinkota
Program Leader
czinkotac@camosun.ca
250-370-4136
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)
Faculty/staff profile
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Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the Program Outline.
Contact information
School of Business
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