Business Management Certificate
Take your management skills to the next level with a faster alternative to a business degree. In our part-time certificate program, you’ll learn the foundations of planning, operating and managing a business. You’ll also develop your ability to analyze, strategize and lead effectively in today’s ever-changing business environment.
Overview
Program eligible for StrongerBC future skills grant
Why this program?
- Gain essential skills and knowledge to successfully manage a business in Canada
- Apply course hours towards the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) certificate and other professional designations
- Complete program at a flexible pace in as little as one year
- Start with individual courses and apply to the program at any time
- Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits
- Be eligible for admission to SFU’s Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (which can be applied toward an SFU MBA), even without an undergraduate degree
Format
Part-time
Location
Online
Program completion
1–5 years (from start date of first course)
To graduate, complete all courses with a minimum average grade of C.
Course duration
11–14 weeks (42–48 instructional hours)
Course work
6–10 hours/week
Schedule
Live online courses meet evenings and weekends
Other online courses are self-paced within set deadlines
Courses
Required courses:
- Business Administration (MGMT120)
- Financial Accounting Fundamentals (MGMT250)
- Business Strategy (MGMT420)
Elective courses (choose 3 from list):
- Interpersonal Business Communication (MGMT110)
- Economic Theory (MGMT230)
- Marketing Management (MGMT240)
- Business Finance (MGMT350)
- Management Accounting (MGMT355)
- Business Law (MGMT360)
Learning materials
See individual courses for textbook details
Cost
$649/course (not including textbook)
$75 program application fee
Application info
No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.
Do you live in B.C.?
If you’re eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, join the waitlist to be notified if a grant seat becomes available.
Application requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Mature students who do not meet this requirement may qualify with at least 5 years of appropriate experience
- English Language Requirements
Register for individual courses at any time, with the option to apply to the program later.
Enroll in the certificate program to:
- Track your progress in your student account
- Access potential tax credits
- Be eligible to graduate when you finish
Do you live in B.C.?
If you’re eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, apply here instead.
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