The Business Management program promotes conceptual and technical skill development in business through a one-year Certificate program, a two-year Diploma program, and a Post-Degree Diploma program.
The Post-Degree Diploma program is available to both international and domestic students. For international students who already hold a three-year degree in commerce or business administration, the Post-Degree Diploma is an effective bridge to further North American business studies or to pursue employment in North America.
International and domestic candidates with three- or four-year degrees in fields beyond commerce and business management (such as computing, engineering, health, etc.) would also benefit from the program. For such students, the Post-Degree Diploma is a capstone program that augments existing technical skills and education in other fields.
The Post-Degree Diploma alone does not meet the typical education requirements for a Master’s Degree program (or MBA) in Canada. Students planning to study at a Master’s level in Canada should ensure that their prior education (a three or four-year degree) meets the educational requirements for their intended program.
Career Prospects
Depending on prior experience and education, graduates seeking to enter the North American job market will be better prepared for areas such as finance, entrepreneurship, information technology, general management, marketing, and logistics.
Details
Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Fort St John | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time |
Length
61 credits (915 hours), minimum.
This is a two year program taken over four semesters with minimum of 15 credits per semester. Part-time studies will take longer. Students in this program select course loads and course schedules that fit their needs and course availability. Registration is completed semester-by-semester.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Academic
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 3,653.03 | $ 152.76 | $ 0.00 | $ 3,805.79 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 3,850.30 | $ 157.06 | $ 0.00 | $ 4,007.36 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 11,580.00 | $ 149.76 | $ 0.00 | $ 828.00 | $ 12,557.76 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 12,710.00 | $ 153.97 | $ 0.00 | $ 828.00 | $ 13,691.97 |
Still have questions?
Contact:
- info@nlc.bc.ca if you are in Canada
- info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are outside of Canada
- academic-chair@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student
Admission Requirements
Degree Requirement
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree (minimum three-years)
English Requirement
Domestic applicants, one of the following:
- English 12 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
- English Literature 12 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
- English First Peoples 12 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
- ENGL 050 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
- ENGL 099 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
- Any university-level English course with a grade of C or higher
- NLC Writing Assessment with placement at the college level (100)
International applicants, one of the following:
- IELTS result with an overall score of 6.0 or higher with no band less than 6.0*
* Students with a writing band of 6.0 or less are required to complete ENGL 099 with a B grade or higher before or during the first semester of their program.
Important Notes
- This program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
- Student must provide a finanical calculator. Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.
- Course transfer agreements allow students to receive course-by-course transfer to other colleges, universities, and institutes in BC, as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide.
- NLC courses may transfer to professional associations such as the Certified General Accountants, Certified Management Accountants, Chartered Accountants, Aboriginal Financial Officers Association, Canadian Bankers Institute, and others. Students are responsible for confirming transferability of course credits to any external organization.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 25% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College |
|---|---|
| Minimum Grade Requirements | 2.00 program Grade Point Average (GPA); D grade (50%) minimum in all courses |
*Please note the following semester break down is based on a student beginning their program in the Fall semester. Students starting in other semesters should consult with the course catalogue in Borealis and with a Program Advisor when selecting courses.
Semester One
All of:
- ECON 105 – Principles of Economics (3.0 credits)
- ENGL 110 – Introduction to Workplace Communications (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 104 – Principles of Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 120 – Financial Accounting (3.0 credits)
- PSYC 224 – Organizational Behavior (3.0 credits)
Semester Two
All of:
- MGMT 107 – Fundamentals of Marketing (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 150 – Business Mathematics (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 217 – Business Systems Analysis and Design (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 221 – Managerial Accounting (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 228 – Business Law: Principles and Applications (3.0 credits)
Semester Three
All of:
- COMM 301 – Organizational Communications (3.0 Credits)
- MGMT 225 – Strategic Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 260 – Principles of Corporate Finance I (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 301 – Management Skills for Supervisors (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 303 – Non-Profit Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 425 – Integrated Strategic Management Seminar (1.0 credit)
Semester Four
All of:
- MGMT 204 – Human Resource Management (Personnel) (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 261 – Principles of Corporate Finance II (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 295 – Management Science (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 302 – Business Sustainability and The Environment (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 430 – Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3.0 credits)
Credential
Post-Degree Diploma in Business Management