Business Management Certificate
Program Requirements
The following program requirements are needed to complete the credential. Refer to the Student Plan as this plan identifies the usual course schedule.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ACCT 311 | Introductory Accounting | 3 |
BUSN 201 | Introduction to Sustainable Business | 3 |
BUSN 240 | Introduction to Business Research | 3 |
ECON 101 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
MARK 301 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
MGTS 103 | Introduction to Business Statistics | 3 |
MGTS 107 | Business Computing | 3 |
MGTS 113 | Introduction to Quantitative Decision-Making | 3 |
ORGA 201 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
WRIT 101 | First Year Writing | 3 |
or ENGL 102 | Analysis and Argument | |
Total Credits | 30 |
Student Plan
Students must follow the Student Plan (listed below) to complete this credential in the year(s) indicated by the plan. Students must consult with a program Academic Advisor regarding any deviation from the Student Plan, as this may extend the time it takes to complete the program.
Year 1 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Term 1 | Credits | Term 2 | Credits |
BUSN 201 | 3 | ACCT 311 | 3 |
ECON 101 | 3 | BUSN 240 | 3 |
ENGL 102 or WRIT 101 | 3 | MARK 301 | 3 |
MGTS 113 | 3 | MGTS 107 | 3 |
ORGA 201 | 3 | MGTS 103 | 3 |
15 | 15 | ||
Total Credits 30 |
Admission Requirements
Applicants may be admitted to one of the following:
Regular Admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
- ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
- Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
- Three subjects from Group A, B, C, or D
Notes:
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to present a broad range of subjects in order to benefit from the breadth of learning and to increase flexibility of future program and course choices.
- A maximum of two Group B subjects may be presented; they must be from different disciplines.
- A maximum of one Group D subject may be presented. Group D subjects used for admission must be 5-credit or any credit combination of at least 5 credits (e.g., two 3-credit subjects).
Applicants with nine or more post-secondary level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Mature Admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
- ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
- Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
Applicants with nine or more post-secondary level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Previous Post-Secondary Admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Admission in this category does not imply or guarantee the transfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a block transfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect and published in the Calendar by the Office of the University Registrar. In addition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.
Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on the 4.0 scale from a recognized institution:
• A business credential (minimum 30 credits).
OR
• A minimum of 24 university-level credits and must have completed the English and Math requirements listed under the Regular or Mature Admission category.
Additional Admission Criteria
All applicants must meet the following:
1. English Language Proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicable to All Admission Categories
All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.