Business (GBBC)
This 2-year diploma program is designed for students who want to build their knowledge in a broad range of important business functions
Duration: 2 years (16 months)
Time commitment: 20-30 hours per week
Subject: Business
Language: English
Level of study: Diploma
In this program, students will be exposed to the areas of finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, accounting, personnel management, new business development, and organizational planning; which will ultimately prepare them for wide-ranging career paths in business administration.
Graduates have the knowledge, practical skills, and proficiency to organize business assets and motivate employees toward greater productivity.
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training
Future pathways
Academic Opportunities:
Graduates of this program may continue their studies at university and may receive credit for their prior College education
Employment Opportunities:
Graduates of this program may continue their studies at university and may receive credit for their prior College education
Sales, retail, and wholesale
Manufacturing
Insurance
Service industries
Program outline
British Columbia Secondary School Diploma where English is the primary language of instruction (80 credits) or equivalent including:
- Grade 12 English
- Grade 11 Mathematics
- Recommended: computer competency in word processing, excel and web-browser software
Proof of Language Proficiency
All applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency to be successful at the college level. English language proficiency can be demonstrated through:
- Obtaining a grade of 60% or higher on the Hanson English Placement Test; or
- Submitting records showing that the student meets Hanson College’s Language Proficiency Alternatives
- Options for showing English Language Proficiency criteria have been met include:
- Providing proof of successfully completing (passing mark of 50% or above) EN 12, COM12, TPC 12, or a provincial equivalent in a recognized Canadian Secondary School where English is the primary language of instruction
- Providing proof of successfully completing (passing mark of 50% or above in all courses) a semester in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction
- Options for showing English Language Proficiency criteria have been met include:
- Or, successfully completing the Hanson EAP program with a minimum grade of 60%
More options for showing English Language Proficiency criteria have been met include:
- IELTS Overall 6 and no band less than 5.5 issued in the past 24 months
- TOEFL (paper) score of 550
- TOEFL (computer) score of 80
- PTE score of 58
- English 12/ENG4U score of C- or passing grade
- IB English 12 score of C- or passing grade
- One full post-secondary semester (Non-EAP program)- passing grades in all courses
Valid Study Permit
- All applicants must provide a valid study permit prior to commencing studies
Semester 1
ACC1045: Introduction to Accounting (3 credits)
BUS1125: Business Professionalism (3 credits)
BUS1146: Intro to Business Management (3 credits)
BUS1211: Business Mathematics (3 credits)
ECN1101: Microeconomics (3 credits)
ENG1002: College Communications (3 credits)
ISP3026: Spreadsheets for Business (3 credits)
Semester 2
ACC1050: Financial Accounting (3 credits)
BUS1111: Business Research Methods (3 credits)
BUS1153: CSR and Ethics (3 credits)
BUS1212: Financial Mathematics (3 credits)
ECN1202: Macroeconomics (3 credits)
MKT1204: Foundations of Marketing (3 credits)
PSY1125: Positive Psychology (3 credits)
Semester 3
ACC2312: Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
BUS1233: Statistics (3 credits)
BUS2041: Human Resources Management (3 credits)
ENG2205: Business Reports/Presentations (3 credits)
FIN1101: Corporate Finance (3 credits)
MKT1200: Applied Marketing (3 credits)
SSC1000: Media and Current Events (3 credits)
Semester 4
BUS1037: Project Management (3 credits)
BUS1217: Strategic Business Decisions (3 credits)
BUS2040: Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)
BUS2320: Business Law (3 credits)
BUS3501: Operations Management (3 credits)
MKT3680: Professional Selling (3 credits)
FIT1115: Health & Wellness (3 credits)
Term | Cost (CAD) |
| Term 1 | $8,322.27* |
| Term 2 | $8,322.27 |
| Term 3 | $8,322.27 |
| Term 4 | $8,322.27 |
| Total | $33,289.08** |
* Includes $400 non-refundable application fee. (This is only for international students. All programs exclusively enroll international students.)
** Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.