Business Administration (Grad. Cert.)

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Degree

Graduate Certificate (Grad. Cert.)

Faculty

John Molson School of Business

Program type

Course-based

Primary campus

Sir George Williams (SGW)

Duration

8 months

Credits

15 credits

Start term

Fall, Winter

Program overview

The John Molson Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) is designed to give students without a business background a graduate-level foundation in business. The five-course program focuses on the core elements and functional areas within an organization.

Please note that the GCBA is not available to international students as the length of the program does not satisfy the requirements of a study permit.

Program graduates are able to:

Identify, analyze and propose solutions to issues within fundamental areas of business;
Effectively communicate with and influence various stakeholders (management, colleagues and customers).

Program structure

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits.

Please see the Business Administration Graduate Certificate, Business Administration Graduate Diploma and Quantitative Business Studies Graduate Diploma Courses page for course descriptions.

Business Administration Graduate Certificate (15 credits)

credits of Core Courses:

• GDBA 531 Professional Business Skills (3.00)

• GDBA 532 Accounting (3.00)

• GDBA 533 Managing People in Organizations (3.00)

• GDBA 534 Marketing Management (3.00)

elective credits chosen from:

• GDBA 530 Business Data Analytics (3.00)

or any elective from the GDBA Electives list.

Consult the Graduate Calendar for the complete list of courses

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70 on a scale of 4.30, or equivalent.
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Application process

Review the steps before applying and program specific requirements

Application deadlines

FALL

June 1 (Canadian resident only)

WINTER

October 1 (Canadian resident only)

SUMMER

n/a

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.

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Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. Course-based students may be eligible for a number of donor awards, and may consult with their department for program-specific opportunities.

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Faculty

John Molson School of Business

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Business Administration (Grad. Cert.)

Program overview