- Duration: 2 years (16 months)
- Time commitment: 20-30 hours per week
- Subject: Business
- Language: English
- Level of study: Diploma
About the program
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.
- Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
- Employment Opportunities:
- 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%
- IELTS score of 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5)
- 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
*Subject to change
Semester 1
Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACC1100, 4 credits)
Computer Apps for Business I (ISP3026, 3 credits)
Business Mathematics (BUS1100, 3 credits)
College Communication (ENG1002, 3 credits)
Marketing I (MKT1004, 3 credits)
Introduction to Human Resources (HRP1000, 3 credits)
Introduction to Business Concepts (BUS1104, 3 credits)
Semester 2
Financial Accounting II (ACC1310, 4 credits)
Positive Psychology (PSY1125, 3 credits)
Financial Math (BUS1200, 4 credits)
Business Reports/Presentation (ENG2205, 3 credits)
Computer Apps for Business II (BUS1035, 3 credits)
Marketing II (MKT1200, 3 credits)
Microeconomics (ECN1101, 3 credits)
Semester 3
Professional Selling (MKT3680, 3 credits)
Macroeconomics (ECN1201, 3 credits)
Managerial Accounting (ACC2310, 4 credits)
Operations Management (BUS3500, 4 credits)
Organizational Behaviour (BUS2040, 3 credits)
Semester 4
Entrepreneurship (BUS3585, 3 credits)
Statistics (BUS1033, 4 credits)
Project Management (BUS1037, 3 credits)
Corporate Social Responsibility (BUS1053, 3 credits)
Strategic Business Decisions (BUS1117, 4 credits)
Business Law (BUS2320, 3 credits)
Semester 1
Introduction to Accounting (ACC1045, 3 credits)
Business Professionalism (BUS1125, 3 credits)
Intro to Business Management (BUS1146, 3 credits)
Business Mathematics (BUS1211, 3 credits)
Microeconomics (ECN1101, 3 credits)
College Communications (ENG1002, 3 credits)
Spreadsheets for Business (ISP3026, 3 credits)
Semester 2
Financial Accounting (ACC1050, 3 credits)
Business Research Methods (BUS1111, 3 credits)
CSR and Ethics (BUS1153, 3 credits)
Financial Mathematics (BUS1212, 3 credits)
Macroeconomics (ECN1202, 3 credits)
Foundations of Marketing (MKT1204, 3 credits)
Positive Psychology (PSY1125, 3 credits)
Semester 3
Managerial Accounting (ACC2312, 3 credits)
Statistics (BUS1233, 3 credits)
Human Resources Management (BUS2041, 3 credits)
Business Reports/Presentations (ENG2205, 3 credits)
Corporate Finance (FIN1101, 3 credits)
Applied Marketing (MKT1200, 3 credits)
Media and Current Events (SSC1000, 3 credits)
Semester 4
Project Management (BUS1037, 3 credits)
Strategic Business Decisions (BUS1217, 3 credits)
Organizational Behaviour (BUS2040, 3 credits)
Business Law (BUS2320, 3 credits)
Operations Management (BUS3501, 3 credits)
Professional Selling (MKT3680, 3 credits)
Health & Wellness (FIT1115, 3 credits)
Term | Cost (CAD) |
| Term 1 | $8,115.00* |
| Term 2 | $8,115.00 |
| Term 3 | $8,115.00 |
| Term 4 | $8,115.00 |
| Total | $32,460.00** |
* 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. Fees do include medical insurance ($275) and ancillary fees ($414.40).