The Advanced Certificate in Management is designed for current managers, volunteers and other individuals who are interested in developing their leadership skills while they are working. To supplement existing education and work experience, the program addresses management concepts such as accounting, business law, entrepreneurship, human resource management, and project management. The curriculum is relevant across a wide variety of employment sectors, public, private, and non-profit.
All required courses are available both face-to-face and online. Not all elective courses are available online. Online study is available on a part-time basis only. Full-time study can be obtained through a combination of online and face-to-face courses.
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
The objective of this program is to enhance skills and employment opportunities for graduates interested in advanced management positions. Relevant fields include childcare or resource program administration, educational administration, executive coaching, human resource management, municipal or provincial governance, natural resource management, and trades management.
Details
Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Online* | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time |
*To accommodate individuals who may be working full-time, this program is available online and may be taken on a part-time basis. Alternatively, students who are able to attend NLC’s Fort St. John and Dawson Creek campuses may enroll part-time or full-time in online and/or face-to-face courses. Some elective courses may only be available face-to-face at these campus locations.
Length
30 credits (450 hours), minimum.
This is a one year program taken over three semesters including one course (minimum) in Intersession. 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 |
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 |
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)
C. One of the following requirements must be satisfied:
– Official transcripts demonstrating graduation from a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree program;
– Official transcripts demonstrating certification from a Red Seals Trades program or equivalent program;
– Two years of management or leadership work experience as demonstrated by a resume with two professional references; or,
– Two current professional letters of reference written and dated within a year of application outlining the applicant’s suitability and readiness for the program.
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
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
- Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements. A basic familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is also recommended.
- 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.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 50% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College; note that a minimum 60% or ‘C’ grade (60%) is required for courses to be considered for transfer into this program. The age of the course will also be considered in course transfer. |
|---|---|
| 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.
All of:
- ENGL 110 – Introduction to Workplace Communications (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 104 – Principles of Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 280 – Safety Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 430 – Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 120 – Financial Accounting (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 204 – Human Resource Management (Personnel) (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 450 – Principles of Project Management (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 301 – Management Skills for Supervisors (3.0 credits)
Management Electives
Electives can be chosen in any combination, however, students can add a focus to this program by selecting courses from the following groupings.
Entrepreneurial focus
Choose two of:
- CPSC 101 – Introduction to Computing (3.0 credits)
- ECON 105 – Principles of Economics (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 107 – Fundamentals of Marketing (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 210 – Advertising and Promotion (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 219 – Entrepreneurship: Start Up (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 228 – Business Law: Principles and Applications (3.0 credits)
Managerial focus
Choose two of:
- CPSC 101 – Introduction to Computing (3.0 credits)
- FNST 102 – Treaties and Aboriginal Rights (3.0 credits)
- LAND 241 – Petroleum Fundamentals (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 221 – Managerial Accounting (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 228 – Business Law: Principles and Applications (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 302 – Business Sustainability and The Environment (3.0 credits)
- POLI 200 – Politics and Pipelines (3.0 credits)
Non-Profit Managerial focus
Choose two of:
- CPSC 101 – Introduction to Computing (3.0 credits)
- FNST 100 – Indigenous Peoples of Canada (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 107 – Fundamentals of Marketing (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 228 – Business Law: Principles and Applications (3.0 credits)
- MGMT 303 – Non-Profit Management (3.0 credits)
- PSYC 224 – Organizational Behavior (3.0 credits)
Credential
Advanced Certificate in Management