Certificate programs
Accounting certificate
The Accounting certificate program is a comprehensive accounting program
designed for mature students who wish to pursue a career in accounting or
financial management. The program is designed to serve the special needs of
students wishing to accelerate their progress towards the achievement of
graduate membership in one of the professional societies. Specifically, the
Accounting certificate will provide students with significant advance credit
towards the professional program of the Society of Management Accountants, the
Certified General Accountants, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Students are advised to acquaint themselves with the transfer credit/course
exemption policies of the accounting societies.
The program may be taken on a part-time basis over several years or on a
full-time basis over three semesters. As enrolment is limited, early application
is encouraged. The course workload of the full-time program is rigorous and
demanding. Prospective students must be prepared to devote above-normal effort
and time to their studies.
This commitment is considered essential for successful completion of the
program. Professional bodies provide scholarships for students entering their
programs. Details may be obtained from the program chair or the Financial Aid
office.
Entrance requirements
1. B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.
2. Principles of Mathematics 12 provincially examined (C+ or better), or
UCFV MATH 095 (C+ or better) or MATH 110 (C+ or better), or a MATA score of 67%
or better, or equivalent. MATH 111 and 115 also meet this requirement but have
Math 12 as a prerequisite.
3. English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or UCFV ENGL 081 and
091, or ENGL 099 (C+ or better), or CPT score of 48 or better.
4. Completion of BUS 144 or BUS 145 or the equivalent (B- or better).
5. Completion of BUS 160.
Notes:
a) Applicants with minor deficiencies may, at the discretion of the
Business Administration department, be considered for conditional admission.
b) How to Apply: Refer to Business Administration
How to Apply section.
Program outline
Core courses
Course | Title | Credits |
BUS 247 | Management Accounting I | 3 |
BUS 343 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
BUS 344 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
BUS 348 | Management Accounting II | 3 |
BUS 349 | Financial Management I | 3 |
BUS 338 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
BUS 261 | Business Law | 3 |
ECON 100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
or ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
MATH 106 | Statistics I | 4 |
Course listings
For complete details on courses see
Course descriptions.
Electives
Any two approved Business Administration courses as per the recommendations
below.
Professional programs
Students should choose electives appropriate for the professional program they
intend to follow. Consult the program chair or respective professional program
transfer guide.
BUS 347 — Auditing Principles, BUS 439 — Advanced Financial Accounting, and BUS
449 — Financial Management II are advanced courses that may be considered as
electives in the Accounting certificate.
All the professional programs have
work-experience and grade requirements. In addition, these programs change from
time to time so interested students should consult the respective professional
society or association for up-to-date details.
Length and location
Students taking the program on a full-time basis usually complete it in three
semesters. Part-time students may take up to seven years to complete the
requirements. We recommend that people working full-time take no more than two
courses per semester. All students may have to travel between campuses during
their program. Most 300-level courses are offered only on the Abbotsford campus.
The Administration certificate
program is offered as a part-time program which consists of two sections. In the
core section you will complete six courses which provide a general background in
the fundamentals of administration. The elective section allows you a choice of
Business Administration courses depending on your interests or requirements,
including public/municipal administration courses when available through other
institutions or by correspondence.
Administration certificate
Entrance requirements
1. B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.
2. Principles of Mathematics 11 (C+ or better), or UCFV MATH 085 (C+ or
better), or equivalent.
3. English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or UCFV ENGL 081 and
091, or ENGL 099 (C+ or better), or CPT score of 48 or better.
4. One full year of full-time work experience after high school.
Note: Students intending to register for CMNS 125 and BUS 160 should
refer to prerequisite information listed in the
Course descriptions
section.
Students lacking recent preparation
are advised to consult with the department about entrance requirement
equivalencies.
Program outline
Core courses
Course | Title | Credits |
BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
or BUS 102 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BUS 143 | Accounting I | 3 |
BUS 160 | Computerized Business Applications | 3 |
BUS 261 | Business Law | 3 |
CMNS 125 | Business Communications | 3 |
ECON 100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
or ECON 101 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
Course listings
For complete details on courses see
Course descriptions.
Elective courses
Six other Business Administration credit courses for which the student meets the
prerequisite requirements. CMNS 235, Oral Communications, is a recommended
elective. Courses in areas other than Business Administration may be considered
electives at the department’s discretion.
Length and location
Students may take up to seven years to complete the requirements for this
certificate program (full-time study to complete the program in one year is not
possible). We recommend that people working full-time take no more than two
courses per semester. All students should expect to travel between campuses
during their program.
Marketing and Sales
certificate
The Marketing and Sales certificate is a part-time program designed for high
school graduates interested in marketing and sales as a career. The program
provides additional development for those already working in this field, and a
solid educational background for those currently in other fields but planning a
career in marketing and sales.
Entrance requirements
1. B.C. secondary school graduation, or equivalent.
2. Principles of Mathematics 11 (C+ or better), or UCFV MATH 085 (C+ or better),
or equivalent.
3. English 12 provincially examined (C+ or better) or UCFV ENGL 081 and 091, or
ENGL 099 (C+ or better), or CPT score of 48 or better.
Note: Students intending to register for CMNS 125,
BUS 160, BUS 203, or CIS 110 should refer to prerequisite information listed in
the Course Descriptions.
Students lacking recent preparation are advised to consult with the department
about entrance requirement equivalencies.
Program outline
Core courses
Course | Title | Credits |
BUS 120* | Essentials of Marketing | 3 |
BUS 160 | Computerized Business Applications | 3 |
BUS 203* | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
BUS 221 | Professional Selling | 3 |
BUS 223* | Advertising | 3 |
BUS 224* | Retail Management | 3 |
CMNS 125* | Business Communications | 3 |
CMNS 235 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Electives
Four BUS electives, three of which must come from the courses below:
BUS 143* | Accounting I | 3 |
BUS 201* | Human Resource Management | 3 |
BUS 202 | Contemporary Management | 3 |
BUS 222 | Sales Management | 3 |
BUS 227* | New Business Development | 3 |
BUS 261* | Business Law | 3 |
*Note: These courses have prerequisites
Course listings
For complete details on courses see
Course descriptions.
Length and location
Students may take up to seven years to complete the requirements (full-time
study to complete the program in one year is not possible). We recommend that
people working full-time take no more than two courses per semester. All
students should expect to travel between campuses during their program. Once you
have completed the requirements, you may apply to Admissions and Records for the
certificate.
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