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CAD 22973

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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93

TOEFL

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64%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business is a 12-month, three-semester program that gives students with no formal business education the information they need to progress to the next level of their careers. This includes Red Seal-certified individuals such as mechanics, carpenters, cooks, welders, hairstylists and more looking for pathways into business management.
 

The program starts with a foundation in business writing and critical thinking. Students also take courses in marketing, management, human resources, business communications and market research. The program is cohort-based, which means the same group of students takes the course together over the course of the year.

Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - With No Band Less Than - 6.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 93 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 65 - With no score less than - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 130.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution or Red Seal Endorsement.


Applicants with an undergraduate degree in business or commerce:

  • Students with a minimum “C+” grade point average in five out of six business topic areas and a minimum “C+” overall grade point average may wish to apply directly for one of the Faculty of Management graduate diplomas. Other specific admission criteria such as work experience may be required.
  • Students with a minimum “B” average in last two years of undergraduate degree may be eligible for admission to the MBA program at VIU. Other admission criteria may apply.

7 IELTS Score
93 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
130 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
64% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

22973

Tuition Fee
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CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

11400 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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