Develop core knowledge in management, accounting and marketing. Then choose an elective such as business math, commercial law or e-commerce.
This program is designed for owner/operators with few employees.
Career Opportunities
Small Business Owner/Operator
Residency Requirements
A minimum of six TRU credits (distance or on-campus)
Certificate Requirements
15 credits, with a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C average) over all courses required to complete this credential, as follows:
Core Knowledge Requirements (12 credits)
MNGT 1221, Supervision (3)
ACCT 1211, Accounting I (3)
MNGT 1711, Introduction to Business (3)
MKTG 2431, Marketing (3)
Elective Requirements (3 credits)
Three credits from the following electives:
MATH 1091, Business Mathematics (3)
MNGT 1211, Management Principles and Practices (3)
MIST 2611, Management Information Systems (3)
HRMN 2821, Human Resource Management (3)
BLAW 2911, Commercial Law (3)
BBUS 3331, Introduction to Production and Operations Management (3)
MKTG 3451, Professional Selling (3)
MKTG 4431, Retail Marketing (3)
MKTG 4451, E-Commerce (3)
ENTR 4751, New Venture Creation (3)
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
TRU programs generally require BC high school graduation or equivalent.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT - 88+ with no section below 20; TOEFL paper-based - 570+ TWE 4.5+; TOEFL Computer-Based - 230+ Essay 4.5+; IELTS - 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0; MELAB - 81+; CanTEST - 4.5+ with no component score below 4.0; CAEL - Overall 70+ No subtest below 60.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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