Upon successful completion of this program, the student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Effectively apply the Microsoft Office Suite in a business environment.
• Describe and apply bookkeeping standards and principles.
• Analyze an income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flow.
• Apply basic communication forms effectively and confidently in practical business situations.
• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of management processes such as hiring, business planning, budgeting.
• Distinguish between marketing and sales and identify trends that are affecting business.
• Apply design thinking to develop innovative, user-centered business solutions.
• Apply the principles of Design Thinking to identify business challenges, generate innovative solutions, and prototype ideas that address customer needs and create business value.

1. Basic Requirements

• Applicants must provide a valid Govt. photo ID or birth certificate
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Age: 19 years.
• Mature Students (19+ without high school diploma): May be considered based on work experience, resume, transcripts, and references. An interview may be required.

2. English Language Proficiency

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Minimum scores from accepted English tests (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, Duolingo 95, etc.).
• Recent English proficiency test (within 2 years).
• Proof of English-language education:
• 2–3 years of secondary or post-secondary education completed in English in eligible countries.
• International credentials must be recognized by WES, ICES, or IQAS.

Please see the Admission Requirements Guide for more information: Admission Requirements Guide.

To successfully complete the program, students must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Achieve a minimum grade of 50% on each course’s final examination
• Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 80% for all scheduled courses
• Obtain a minimum overall grade of 70% in each course to pass

*Based on the NOC (National Occupation Classification) Version 2016 1.3

Unit Group 1221 – Administrative officers

Career options* available but not limited to:

• This program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in manufacturing services, service organizations, retail, logistics, supply chain, business management, sales and marketing.

• In-class instruction
• Distance education
• Combined delivery: (both in-class and distance)