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 Management Certificate, Business Management Diploma, or transferring to university or professional designation programs elsewhere.
Completion of the Business Management Certificate qualifies students for entry into the Northern Lights College Business Management Diploma. The Certificate comprises 30 credits of course work as specified below. The Certificate may be pursued on a full or part-time basis.
Career Prospects
Careers and opportunities in such areas as finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, information technology, general management, marketing, and logistics.
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 | |
| Online | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time |
Length
30 credits (450 hours), minimum.
This is a one year program taken over two 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 |
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 |
Special Pathways
Graduates of NLC’s Applied Business Technology (Administrative Assistant) Certificate program will granted exemption from the following courses:
- CPSC 101 for having completed ABTC 119, ABTC 121, ABTC 133, ABTC 153, ABTC 161, and ABTC 194.
- ENGL 110 for having completed ABTC 165 and ABTC 195.
- MGMT 103 for having completed ABTC 111 and ABTC 151.
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
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- 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 |
Semester One
All of:
- 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)
And one of:
- CPSC 100 – Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications (3.0 credits)
- CPSC 101 – Introduction to Computing (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 Elective (see below) Minimum credits: 3.0
Elective Options
* 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 electives from any of the courses listed below (3-9 credits):
- COMM 301 – Organizational Communications (3.0 Credits)
- ENGL 100 – Academic Writing (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 204 – Human Resource Management (Personnel) (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 225 – Strategic Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 228 – Business Law: Principles and Applications (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 260 – Principles of Corporate Finance I (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 261 – Principles of Corporate Finance II (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 280 – Safety Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 290 – Quantitative Methods for Business (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)
- 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:
Credential
Certificate in Business Management