Certificate Programs
Certificate in Business Administration
The Certificate in Business Administration is offered through the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Arts at Brandon University. The program is designed to provide a strong foundation of business concepts in general management, accounting, finance, marketing, and human resource management. It is aimed at those learners with limited or no prior experience in business administration. The program consists of 30 credit hours of university study. Credits earned in the business certificate program may be transferred to Brandon University’s undergraduate programs.
The Certificate in Business Administration Program is offered on campus, with all of the following courses offered in-person:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 22.131 Principles of Economics (terms 1 and 2) | 6 credit hours |
| 16.151 Intro to Financial Accounting (term 1) | 3 credit hours (minimum C+ required for credit) |
| 16.160 Business Communications (term 2) | 3 credit hours |
| 16.250 Managerial Statistics (term 2) | 3 credit hours |
| 16.261 Marketing Fundamentals (term 1) | 3 credit hours (minimum C+ required for credit) |
| 16.278 Business Finance (term 2) | 3 credit hours (minimum C+ required for credit) |
| 16.283 Human Resources Management (term 1) | 3 credit hours |
| 16.292 Management (term 1) | 3 credit hours (minimum C+ required for credit) |
| 16.293 Business Law I (term 2) | 3 credit hours |
| 30 credit hours total |
(An overall 2.0 GPA must be obtained in the required certificate courses to successfully exit)
- The suggested terms noted above for taking courses should be followed if the student plans to complete the certificate in one year.
- Students who have not completed Accounting 30S or Accounting 40S (or equivalent) must complete 16:090 Bookkeeping: Manual and Computer-Assisted prior to enrolling in 16:151 Financial Accounting.
- Pre/co-req waivers to be considered ONLY for those students enrolled in the certificate program
- All courses to be offered by Brandon University and no transfer credits to be considered
- This certificate, which is issued by the Faculty of Arts, may be completed as a stand-alone credential or subsequently laddered into an undergraduate degree at Brandon University.
Certificate in French Language Proficiency
Two Certificates in French Language Proficiency (CFLP) are offered through the Faculty of Arts with the department of Francophone Studies and Languages at Brandon University. These certificates provide students with the necessary practical and theoretical language skills to become efficient speakers and writers of French in their personal or professional lives. The CFLP I is intended for those students who have limited or no previous knowledge of French, while the CFLP II pathway is intended for students who have acquired high school French. All courses taken in the certificate program are regular credit courses and may be used later for credit toward a B.A. or B.Sc.
For more information on the above certificate programs, please contact Admissions@BrandonU.ca/204.727.7356 OR FutureStudents@BrandonU.ca/ 204.571.7847
Certificate in Justice System
The Justice System Certificate (JSC) is offered through the Faculty of Arts with the Departments of Political Science, Sociology, and Native Studies at Brandon University. The JSC is designed to meet the needs of persons who are interested in or currently working within the justice system. The program consists of 30 credit hours of university study. All courses taken in the certificate program are regular credit courses and may be used later for credit toward a B.A., or B.Sc.
Admission to the Certificate in Justice System is handled through the Faculty of Arts and is available to current degree-seeking students. To inquire about this program please call 204-727-9790 or contact the Faculty of Arts.