Certificate in Business Management
The Certificate in Business Management has been offered through distance education by the College of Continuing Education since 1975. Over the years, thousands of students from around the world have improved their skills and enhanced their chances for advancement through this program. The Certificate in Business Management provides maximum flexibility in course selection; students are free to explore areas of interest or need.
Objectives
The objectives of the Certificate in Business Management are to:
- provide practical knowledge and skill across a spectrum of business disciplines
- create an opportunity for students to design their own program of study.
Who Should Enrol?
Enrolment is open to all who want advanced business education, regardless of previous educational background or the time that has elapsed since your last formal educational experience. Course delivery is designed to provide maximum benefit and flexibility through home study.
Program Structure
All courses in the Certificate in Business Management are offered in both Spring and Fall. Materials are distributed for the Spring term in early April, and for the Fall term in early October. Usually, students are advised not to take more than one course per term. Course requirements include the completion of ten assignments and a final comprehensive examination. By taking one course per term, the requirements for the certificate can be fulfilled in three years.
Certificate Requirements
You can receive the Certificate in Business Management by completing six courses. You may take courses in any order, but it is recommended that you start with Introduction to Business Administration and finish with Strategic Management.
Compulsory (2):
- Introduction to Business Administration
- Strategic Management
Elective (4 of the following courses):
- Introductory Accounting
- Introductory Finance
- Economics of Business
- Managerial Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Interpersonal Communications
- Organizational Behaviour
- Business Law
- Managerial Skills
Please note that the courses you complete in order to earn this certificate are not applicable toward an additional certificate.
Course Descriptions
The course descriptions can be downloaded here as a pdf file.
Time Table
The first assignment is due on the fourth Monday of April or October, for the Spring or Fall terms, respectively. Assignments are due every second Monday, subsequently.
Registration and Fees
In order to secure enrolment, applications for registration must be received by the end of March for the Spring Term, and the end of September for the Fall Term. Applications received after these dates will be accepted on a space-available basis. All course fees are $650 (all inclusive). The registration form can be downloaded here as a pdf file.
For More Information...
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Certificate in Business Management, please contact Cathy M. Lee, Program Manager, by telephone at (902) 494-7197, by fax at (902) 494-6302 or by e-mail.
