2013-14 University Calendar
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Calendar  2013-14  Faculty of Business  General Business Studies: Certificate

General Business Studies: Certificate

Description

The one-year General Business Studies Certificate Program is designed to provide you with a broad range of fundamental business skills and an understanding of the business environment. Many classes are offered in the evening to accommodate part-time studies. All of the certificate courses can be applied towards the General Business Studies diploma program or the following KPU business degrees:

Most of the courses included in this program are also transferable to other universities and colleges (please refer to the BC Transfer Guide at www.bctransferguide.ca regarding the transfer status of courses to specific institutions).

Program Admission Requirements

General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.

Note: Students wishing to complete the program without having to undertake any preparatory courses must enter with English 12 with a B grade or better, or equivalent.

Program Requirements

Students must take a total of nine foundation courses and one elective:

One of:
  Accounting*
  ACCT 1110 Introductory Financial Accounting I 3 credits
  ACCT 2293 Accelerated Introductory Financial Accounting 3 credits
One of:
  Business*
  BUSI 1110 Fundamentals of Business in Canada 3 credits
  BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour 3 credits
One of:
  Economics*
  ECON 1101 Foundations of Economics 3 credits
  ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
One of:
  Mathematics
  ACCT 1130 Business Mathematics† 3 credits
  BUQU 1130 Business Mathematics† 3 credits
One of:
  Applied Communications / English
  CMNS 1140 Introduction to Professional Communication 3 credits
  ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing* 3 credits
One of:
  Statistics
  ACCT 1230 Business Statistics‡ 3 credits
  BUQU 1230 Business Statistics‡ 3 credits
All of:
  Computer Business Systems
  CBSY 1105 Introductory Computer Applications 3 credits
  One additional CBSY course
  Marketing
  MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing 3 credits
  Electives
  One elective from any of the above disciplines

Notes:
* ACCT 2293, BUSI 1215, ECON 1150 and ENGL 1100 are recommended for students who intend to pursue both a diploma and BBA degree at KPU in future.
† Students may earn credits for only one of ACCT 1130 or BUQU 1130.
‡ Students may earn credits for only one of ACCT 1230 or BUQU 1230.

For Graduation Purposes only:

Typical Course Progression (Full-Time)

This sample schedule will assist students who wish to complete the General Business Studies Certificate Program in one year. Although this schedule is highly recommended, course registration is subject to availability. Students may choose to take some courses out of sequence and create alternate timetables that still meet the certificate requirements.

  Semester 1
  BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour 3 credits
  CBSY 1105 Introductory Computer Applications 3 credits
  ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 credits
  ECON 1150 Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
  ACCT 1130 or
BUQU 1130
Business Mathematics 3 credits
  Semester 2
  ACCT 1230 or
BUQU 1230
Business Statistics 3 credits
  CBSY 2205 Management Information Systems 3 credits
  MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing 3 credits
  ACCT 2293 Accelerated Introductory Financial Accounting 3 credits
  One Elective

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Certificate in General Business Studies.

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2013

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