PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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The Certificate in Business Administration enables you to develop your professional skills and knowledge in the field of business administration through a comprehensive program of part-time study.
The program is intended to provide you with an effective working knowledge of the analytical tools and management concepts used in modern business and a grounding in the practical management skills required in contemporary business activities
The Certificate in Business Administration will be of value to you if:
• You are looking for a mid-career opportunity to enhance your professional expertise
• You would find a business credential useful in advancing your career
• Your previous education is of a specialized nature and you wish to acquire a broader understanding of business management
• As a business owner or manager you wish to encourage your staff to enroll in a systematic program of training and professional development in business administration
Admission Requirements:
Graduation from secondary school is required for admission to the Certificate in Business Administration. Mature applicants who do not meet this criterion may also be considered on the basis of minimum five years' work experience.
Registrants who want to enroll in individual courses but do not wish to complete the requirements of the certificate program are also welcome. If, at a later date, students decide to enter the certificate program, they may apply.
Note: There is an admission fee of CAD$150.
Advanced Standing
Students may transfer up to three courses from UVic or from other colleges and universities, providing the course content and requirements closely match the certificate courses.
To obtain advanced standing send a written request for consideration of advanced standing, along with course outlines, to the Program Director, and arrange to have official transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution to Business, Management and Technology Programs.
Note: There is a transfer credit fee of CAD$150 per course that is not taken through Business, Management and Technology Programs.
On Campus
Each course is normally 13 weeks in duration and consists of one three-hour class per week. Classes are customarily held on campus on weekdays from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. This schedule may vary, depending on class format and location.
By Distance
The Certificate in Business Administration may also be completed via distance education. There is a textbook and/or readings package required for a course. Students login to the course and communicate with the instructor and fellow students via the course management system Moodle. For further information about Moodle, visit the Moodle Startup Kit at http://distance.uvic.ca/onlinehelp/tutorials/moodle/. All assignments and course activities will be submitted electronically to the course instructor.
Intensive Courses
Students may also take one week intensive on-campus courses to reduce the completion time of the program.
Fast Track Option
The Certificate in Business Administration Program may also be completed by taking the CBA Fast Track option, which is a full-time 12 week program held on campus Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm.
To qualify for the University of Victoria's Certificate in Business Administration, candidates are required to successfully complete eight courses.
These are the foundation course, Business Administration, and seven specialized courses on key aspects of business administration selected from the following: