Business Programs
Kwantlen's School of Business is the second largest business school in Western Canada—consisting of over 150 business faculty, and 3,500 students annually who are enrolled in one of the 16 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Kwantlen's School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in B.C.
Accounting: Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Gain the accounting, business and leadership expertise needed for a career in accounting. Work towards your professional designation as a CGA, CMA or CA.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | 4 Year | Full Part Co-op |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
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1st Year: General University admission requirements apply. 3rd Year: GPA of 2.7 in Kwantlen accounting diploma or acceptable equivalent. | |||||
Accounting: Diploma or Certificate
Learn basic accounting concepts and procedures in advanced topics like finance, taxation and auditing. Most of your courses are transferable to CGA, CMA or CA designation requirements.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma* Certificate |
2 Year (D) 1 Year (C) |
Part | Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey Langley | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
| General University admission requirements apply. | |||||
Business Administration: Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Leadership
Earn a degree focusing on advanced business and leadership training with a practical, hands-on focus. Build entrepreneurial skills and the knowledge needed to start your own business or succeed in the business world.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | 4 Year | Full Part Co-op |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
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1st Year: General University admission requirements apply. 3rd Year: GPA of 2.7 in business related diploma or 60 undergraduate credits with business bridging courses. C+ or better in statistics and accounting courses. | |||||
Business Administration: Diploma
This program will provide you with the equivalent of your first two years in a business administration degree program at either Kwantlen or another university.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma* | 2 Year (D) | Full Part Co-op |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey Langley | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
| General University admission requirements apply. | |||||
Business Management: Diploma or Certificate
Gain the expertise needed for entry-level management positions in business and industry. The program emphasizes real-world business applications of key management concepts. The diploma program can be used to bridge into a BBA degree.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma* Certificate |
2 Year (D) 1 Year (C) |
Full Part |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey Langley | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
| General University admission requirements apply. | |||||
Business Studies: General Business Studies Diploma or Certificate
Learn the business skills needed for a wide variety of entry-level positions in business and industry. The diploma program can be used to bridge into a BBA degree.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma* Certificate |
2 Year (D) 1 Year (C) |
Full Part |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey Langley |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
| General University admission requirements apply. | ||||
Computer Information Systems: Certificate
Enjoy a career in systems support and software development. Gain valuable computing and business knowledge to assist organizations with their system needs. The certificate program can be used to bridge into the BTech degree.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 Year (C) | Full | Sept |
Surrey | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
| General University admission requirements apply. | |||||
Economics: Associate of Arts
See Faculty of Arts: Social Sciences
Human Resources Management: Bachelor of Business Administration in HRM
Prepare for an exciting career in human resources management. Work towards your CHRP professional designation through practical, hands-on projects and assignments with businesses and other industry partners.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | 4 Year | Full Part Co-op |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
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1st Year: General University admission requirements apply. 3rd Year: GPA of 2.7 in business related diploma or 60 undergraduate credits with business bridging courses. C+ or better in statistics and accounting courses. | |||||
Human Resources Management: Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in HRM
This program is designed for students who already have a bachelor-level degree and are seeking professional employment in human resources management.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma | 1 Year | Full Part |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
| Completion of a bachelor's degree. Some bridging may be required. | |||||
Information Technology: Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
Earn a degree that provides you with a balanced, advanced education in data communications, information security, wireless systems, data warehousing and mining, IT project management and software development.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | 4 Year | Full Part Co-op |
Sept Jan May |
Surrey | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
| 3rd Year: A diploma in Computer Information Systems (CISY or equivalent) with GPA of 2.7 or 60 undergraduate credits with a GPA of 2.7 with CISY bridging courses or KPU CISY certificate with 30 credits, with GPA of 2.7. | |||||
Legal Administrative Studies: Certificate
The legal administrative studies program prepares you for a variety of administrative support positions in law, notary public and government offices, and in legal departments of large corporations.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 Year (C) | Full | Sept | Surrey | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
| General University admission requirements apply. | |||||
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing Management
Prepare for an exciting career by studying advanced marketing to build on the fundamentals of marketing and emphasize the use, impact and potential of new web-based e-marketing strategies and technologies.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree | 4 Year | Full Part Co-op |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey Langley | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
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1st Year: General University admission requirements apply. 3rd Year: GPA of 2.7 in business related diploma or 60 undergraduate credits with business bridging courses. C+ or better in statistics and accounting courses. | |||||
Marketing Management: Diploma or Certificate
Learn how to develop effective marketing strategies based on consumer needs. The diploma program can be used to bridge into a BBA degree.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma* Certificate |
2 Year (D) 1 Year (C) |
Full Part Co-op Certificate (Part Time only) |
Sept Jan May |
Richmond Surrey Langley | |
| Entry Requirements | |||||
| General University admission requirements apply. | |||||
Public Relations: Diploma
Work in a variety of communications positions, including research and planning, writing, media relations, special events planning, advertising, government relations, multimedia communications and more.
| Designation Earned | Length | Type (Full or Part Time) | Start Date(s) | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma | 2 Year | Full | Sept | Richmond |
| Entry Requirements | ||||
| English 12–B (or equivalent) | ||||
*Students wishing to enter diploma programs without undertaking English upgrading need English 12-B (or equivalent).
