Overview

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from British Columbia Institute of Technology have the opportunity to continue their studies to complete a master’s degree or to enter the workforce in a managerial role.

The program incorporates a blend of assessments, including case studies, problem-based learning, collaborative group work, self-reflections, and individual projects. Students are exposed to real-world business issues throughout their coursework, culminating in a capstone project where students will be given the opportunity to work on solving real problems facing industry.

Two terms to complete: Six graduate level courses taught over nine months (September to May)
Blended course delivery: Evenings at the Vancouver campus combined with online learning
Cohort program: You will work through this full-time program with your cohort, sharing your experience and expertise, and building a professional network that will last long after you have graduated
Business capstone project: Students assume the role of a business professional and develop a report and presentation, addressing solutions to real-world industry challenges

Laddering options: Articulations with partners are being developed so that alumni can ladder to master degree programs

Career

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program prepares graduates to move into management roles in a variety of fields and industries.

Intermediate Management Positions:

Operations Manager
Engineering Manager
Business Development Manager
Accounting Manager
Marketing Manager

Programme Structure

Course structure

Managerial Economics

Accounting for Managers

Marketing Management

Business Finance

Business Capstone Project

Systems and Operations Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

19 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

Business Administration View 166 other Masters in Business Administration in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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86

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Post-secondary education: A recognized bachelor’s degree in any field
English language proficiency: Graduate Studies – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
Post-secondary course: one of statistics, calculus, physics or mathematics. The following acceptable courses are available at BCIT:
- OPMT 1197 - Statistics for Business and Industry
- OPMT 7701 - Calculus for Management
- OPMT 1110 - Business Mathematics

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18326 CAD / full

≈ 18326 CAD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12247 CAD / full

≈ 12247 CAD / full

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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Funding

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