Business Administration Certificate
Designed to be completed over a two to four year time frame, the purpose of the BAC program is to introduce students to the business environment and provide fundamental business knowledge in the areas of marketing, human resources, financial management, strategy, and more.
Program Options
Business Administration Certificate (BAC)
Admissions Requirements
Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. A grade 12 standing (or equivalent) is required for admission. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may apply for conditional admission into the program on the basis of prior business experience.
For those who may want to eventually pursue an Edwards undergraduate degree, the majority of BAC courses are fully transferable to the Edwards B.Comm. degree program. In such cases, students are responsible to ensure that they meet undergraduate admission requirements, and must undergo the undergraduate degree program application on process.
International students
Our certificate programs are currently off ered in a part-time format only, there is no full-time option. Because of this, our program does not meet the requirements for an international student visa, and therefore is not a suitable option for international students.
Distance students
There are currently no distance/correspondence options for BAC classes. The Edwards School of Business is working to offering BAC classes via a distance option in the future.
Business Administration: Is it for you?
Upon successful completion, students may use these courses as pathway programming to the Bachelor of Commerce degree program. This is consistent with the current BAC program. Students in good standing who have met EBAC program standards who apply and are accepted to the Bachelor of Commerce degree program will receive full transfer credit.
What is the Business Administration Certificate?
Through the comprehensive core course load BAC students are taught analytical techniques and practical management skills to assist them in becoming effective managers.
The Business Administration Certificate will:
- Provide you with the latest in business knowledge
- Enhance your business decision making skills and professional expertise
- Advance your career potential through the acquisition of a business credential
- Broaden your understanding of management
- Expand your professional network and increase your confidence in a variety of business situations
- Provide you with the tools and techniques to tackle business issues and engage opportunities
Sample Classes
- BAC 15 Human Resource Management
This course introduces students to various concepts and tools that will assist in understanding behaviour and enhancing effectiveness in organizations at individual, group and organization-wide levels. - BAC 37 Business Decision Making
This course introduces students to strategic management frameworks for analysis that will assist them in understanding the impact that external policies have upon organizational decision making. - BAC 38 Business Strategy (Capstone)
- This course will focus on case histories in policy formulation designed to expose the student to a wide range of business problems involving the examination of a company's opportunities, competencies, aspirations, and responsibilities.
Career Opportunities
Through the comprehensive core course load BAC students are taught analytical techniques and practical management skills to assist them in becoming effective managers.
