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, allowing students to earn a general business management credential.
The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council, effective September 2025. (Download a PDF of the current Program Completion Guide)
Career Prospects
Careers and opportunities in such areas as finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, information technology, general management, marketing, and logistics.
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 | $ 3,653.03 | $ 152.76 | $ 52.88 | $ 3,858.67 |
| Year 2 (estimated) | $ 3,726.09 | $ 155.81 | $ 0.00 | $ 3,881.90 |
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
A. Domestic students and students from countries that practice Standard Written English (see Appendix A) must have official transcripts demonstrating that they have met the English Requirements: One of the following with a “C” grade or higher: English 12 or English Literature 12 or English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050, or ENGL 099. Alternatively, any university-level English course with a “C” grade or higher. Students who do not meet one of the above English requirements must complete the NLC Writing Assessment for appropriate course placement.
B. International students who do not meet the requirement A. above, and domestic students who received their secondary education in French or another language, must show that they have met the NLC English requirement: see Appendix A (General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements) OR must have received a minimum overall band of 6.0 on the IELTS exam, with no band less than 5.5.
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C. Students must have official transcripts demonstrating the following Math Requirement: One of the following with a ‘C’ grade (60%) or higher: Pre-calculus 11, Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 040, or equivalent. Alternatively, readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal.
Note that some course options have specific prerequisites. Meeting the program entrance requirements 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 BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students and International students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- Student must provide a financial calculator. Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.
- Subject to appropriate prerequisite qualifications and available space, 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. Note that a minimum 60% or ‘C’ grade is required for courses to be considered for transfer into this program. The date of course completion, 10 years for theoretical course and 3 years for technological course, will also be considered in course transfer. |
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| 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. |
*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.
All of:
- CPSC 101 – Introduction to Computing (3.0 credits)
- ECON 101 – Principles of Economics (Micro) (3.0 credits)
AND ECON 102 – Principles of Economics (Macro) (3.0 credits)
OR ECON 105* (3.0 credits)
(*Note that ECON 101 and ECON 102 are recommended for students planning to transfer into degree programs) - ENGL 110 – Introduction to Workplace Communications (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 103 – Foundations in Financial Accounting Level 1 (3.0 credits)
AND MGMT 109 – Foundations in Financial Accounting Level 2 (3.0 credits)
OR MGMT 120 (3.0 credits) - MGMT 104 – Principles of Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 107 – Fundamentals of Marketing (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 150 – Business Mathematics (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 204 – Human Resource Management (Personnel) (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 290 – Quantitative Methods for Business (3.0 credits)
Business Electives
6-8 courses or 18-24 credits except as otherwise noted:
- COMM 301 – Organizational Communications (3.0 Credits)
- ENGL 100 – Academic Writing (3.0 credits)
- FNST 100 – Indigenous Peoples of Canada (3.0 credits)
OR FNST 102 – Treaties and Aboriginal Rights (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 101 – Calculus (3.0 credits)
OR MATH 105 – Calculus for Social and Biological Sciences I (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)
- MGMT 450 – Principles of Project Management (3.0 credits)
- PHIL 110 – Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking (3.0 credits)
- POLI 100 – Politics and Government (3.0 credits)
OR POLI 101 – The Government of Canada (3.0 credits) - POLI 200 – Politics and Pipelines (3.0 credits)
- PSYC 224 – Organizational Behavior (3.0 credits)
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 - MGMT 450 – Principles of Project Management (3.0 credits)
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