The field of business provides many exciting careers and opportunities in such areas as finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, information technology, general management, marketing, and logistics. Northern Lights College’s Business Management Program prepares students for positions of responsibility in the business community and for further educational opportunities by promoting conceptual and technical skill development in business.
The Business Management Program at Northern Lights College offers a wide variety of first and second-year courses for students interested in working towards a Business Diploma, or transferring to university or professional designation programs elsewhere.
The Business Management diploma is a two year program with two streams, allowing students to earn a general business management credential or to specialize in accounting.
Career Prospects
Careers and opportunities in such areas as finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, information technology, general management, marketing, and logistics.
Learn how NLC courses are recognized by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.
Details
Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chetwynd | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| 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 | |
| Online | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time |
Length
60 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 | $ 3,581.40 | $ 149.76 | $ 51.84 | $ 3,783.00 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 3,653.03 | $ 152.76 | $ 0.00 | $ 3,805.78 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 11,580.00 | $ 149.76 | $ 51.84 | $ 828.00 | $ 12,609.60 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 12,300.00 | $ 152.75 | $ 51.84 | $ 828.00 | $ 13,332.59 |
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
English Requirement
For applicants from countries that practice Standard Written English, one of the following:
- English Studies 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)
For all other applicants, one of the following:
- IELTS result with an overall score of 6.0 or higher with no band less than 6.0*
- TOEFL iBT of 78
- Canadian Academic English Assessment (CAEL) 60 overall band
- Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) 8 in each section
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) 57
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 76
- Cambridge-Michigan Language Assessment (CaMLA) 69 plus NLC’s Writing Assessment
- A post-secondary level credential with equivalent English language requirements
- Two years of full-time secondary school education in English in Canada and completion of English 12, English Studies 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, or equivalent with a minimum grade of B.
- Completion of the Citation in English for Academic Purposes Level 060
The General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements outline more details of the academic English requirements.
* 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.
Math Requirement
One of the following:
- Pre-calculus 11 with a C grade or higher, or equivalent
- Principles of Mathematics 11 with a C grade or higher, or equivalent
- Foundations of Math 11 with a C grade or higher, or equivalent
- MATH 040 with a C grade or higher, or equivalent
- Readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.
Note
Elective courses may have specific prerequisites. Meeting entrance requirements for the program does not ensure course prerequisites have been met for all available courses.
Important Notes
- This program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BCto apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- Student must provide a finanical calculator. Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.
- Block transfer agreements may allow diploma graduates to transfer directly into the third year of degree programs at the University of Northern British Columbia, North Island College, Okanagan College, and Royal Roads University.
- Northern Lights College courses are also recognized by professional associations such as the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of BC, the Canadian Bankers Institute, and others.
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 |
| Additional Requirements | A minimum of six courses (18 credits in total) must be selected as electives and up to eight (24 credits).A maximum of three calculus credits is permitted. |
Semester One
All of:
- CPSC 101 – Introduction to Computing (3.0 credits)
- ECON 101 – Principles of Economics (Micro) (3.0 credits) *
- ENGL 110 – Introduction to Workplace Communications (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 103 – Foundations in Financial Accounting Level 1 (3.0 credits) **
- MGMT 104 – Principles of Management (3.0 credits)
Semester Two
All of:
- ECON 102 – Principles of Economics (Macro) (3.0 credits) *
- MGMT 107 – Fundamentals of Marketing (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 109 – Foundations in Financial Accounting Level 2 (3.0 credits) **
- MGMT 150 – Business Mathematics (3.0 credits)
- One Business Elective Minimum credits: 3.0
Semester Three
All of:
- MGMT 204 – Human Resource Management (Personnel) (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 260 – Principles of Corporate Finance I (3.0 credits)
- Two Business Electives Minimum credits: 6.0
And one of:
- MGMT 290 – Quantitative Methods for Business (3.0 credits)
- MATH 104 – Introduction to Statistics (3.0 credits)
Semester Four
All of:
- MGMT 225 – Strategic Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 228 – Business Law: Principles and Applications (3.0 credits)
- Three Business Electives Minimum credits: 9.0
Business Electives
* ECON 101 and ECON 102 are recommended for students planning to transfer into degree programs. However, students may substitute these courses for ECON 105 and another elective.
** Students have the option of taking MGMT 120 and an elective in place of MGMT 103 and MGMT 109.
Select from:
- COMM 301 – Organizational Communications (3.0 Credits)
- ENGL 100 – Academic Writing (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 150 – Small Computer Systems: Organization And Architecture (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 240 – Server Management (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 250 – Network Infrastructure (3.0 credits)
- ITEC 320 – Virtual Software Systems (3.0 credits)
- MATH 115 – Introductory Discrete Mathematics I (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 111 – Finite Mathematics (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 201 – Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 202 – Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 203 – Taxation (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 210 – Advertising and Promotion (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 217 – Business Systems Analysis and Design (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 219 – Entrepreneurship: Start Up (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 221 – Managerial Accounting (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 261 – Principles of Corporate Finance II (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 280 – Safety Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 295 – Management Science (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 301 – Management Skills for Supervisors (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 302 – Business Sustainability and The Environment (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 303 – Non-Profit Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 430 – Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3.0 credits)
- PHIL 110 – Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking (3.0 credits)
- POLI 200 – Politics and Pipelines (3.0 credits)
- PSYC 224 – Organizational Behavior (3.0 credits)
Or one of:
- FNST 100 – Indigenous Peoples of Canada (3.0 credits)
- FNST 102 – Treaties and Aboriginal Rights (3.0 credits)
Or one of:
- MATH 101 – Calculus (3.0 credits)
- MATH 105 – Calculus for Social and Biological Sciences I (3.0 credits)
Or one of:
Suggested Electives
When selecting electives, students are encouraged to consider:
Electives best selected for a mathematical orientation or to prepare for a business degree (B. Comm, BBA):
- ENGL 100 – Academic Writing
- MATH 101 – Calculus
- MATH 115 – Introductory Discrete Mathematics I
- MGMT 111 – Finite Mathematics
- PHIL 110 – Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
- POLI 100 – Politics and Government or POLI 101 – The Government of Canada
Electives best selected for a marketing orientation:
- COMM 301 – Organizational Communications
- MGMT 210 – Advertising and Promotion
- MGMT 217 – Business Systems Analysis and Design
- MGMT 219 – Entrepreneurship: Start Up
- PSYC 224 – Organizational Behavior
Electives best selected for an information technology orientation are:
- ITEC 150 – Small Computer Systems: Organization And Architecture
- ITEC 240 – Server Management
- ITEC 250 – Network Infrastructure
- ITEC 320 – Virtual Software Systems
- MATH 115 – Introductory Discrete Mathematics I
- MGMT 217 – Business Systems Analysis and Design
- PHIL 110 – Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
Credential
Diploma in Business Management