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Business Certificate

As a graduate of the Business certificate program, you will have a wide array of career options including, but not limited to, work in the banking, accounting, human resources, insurance, investment or real estate sectors. You also may run your own business or pursue additional training for a career in management.

More Info:

Information Sheet - Business Certificate (71 KB)

Entrance Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • English language requirement
  • Computer experience using Windows applications is recommended

Please note that if you do not meet these entrance requirements, special admissions options may be available.

  • Swift Current
  • Warman

Swift Current

September 2023
Schedule Type
Full-Time, Part-Time
Program Length
8 months
Start Date
September 2023
International Application Deadline
May 31, 2023
September 2024
Schedule Type
Full-Time, Part-Time
Program Length
8 months
Start Date
September 2024
International Application Deadline
May 31, 2023
Approximate Tuition
$5,319 (FT)
Credential
Certificate
Credit Granting Institute
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
More Information

This program runs from September to April.

Semester 1
• ACCT 122 - Introductory Financial Accounting 1
• ADMN 220 - Organizational Behaviour
• BCOM 105 - Business Communications
• BUS 104 - Introduction to Business
• COMP 120 -Business Solution Software
• ECON 120 - Micro Economics
Semester 2
• ACCT 125 - Introductory Financial Accounting 2
• ACCT 136 - Automated Accounting
• HR 120 - Introduction to Human Resource Management
• LAW 220 - Commercial Law
• MATH 139 - Business Mathematics
• MKTG 120 - Marketing

Courses
Introductory Financial Accounting 1
Organizational Behaviour
Business Communications
Business Solution Software
Microeconomics
Introduction to Business
Introductory Financial Accounting 2
Business Mathematics
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Marketing
Commercial Law
Automated Accounting

Warman

September 2023
Schedule Type
Full-Time, Part-Time
Program Length
8 months
Start Date
September 2023
September 2024
Schedule Type
Full-Time, Part-Time
Program Length
8 months
Start Date
September 2024
Approximate Tuition
$5,319 (FT)
Credential
Certificate
Credit Granting Institute
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
More Information

This program runs from September to April.

Semester 1
• ACCT 122 - Introductory Financial Accounting 1
• ADMN 220 - Organizational Behaviour
• BCOM 105 - Business Communications
• BUS 104 - Introduction to Business
• COMP 120 -Business Solution Software
• ECON 120 - Micro Economics
Semester 2
• ACCT 125 - Introductory Financial Accounting 2
• ACCT 136 - Automated Accounting
• HR 120 - Introduction to Human Resource Management
• LAW 220 - Commercial Law
• MATH 139 - Business Mathematics
• MKTG 120 - Marketing

Courses
Introductory Financial Accounting 1
Organizational Behaviour
Business Communications
Business Solution Software
Microeconomics
Introduction to Business
Introductory Financial Accounting 2
Business Mathematics
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Marketing
Commercial Law
Automated Accounting

What You Will Learn

Make it your business. Bring your business ideas to life with the toolset needed to be an entrepreneur and start your own business. If your goal is to pursue a professional career or continue your education, this program transfers directly to a diploma at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. You can also apply credits toward a university degree.

This program is for you if you are considering a career in:

  • Accounting
  • Administration
  • Financial services
  • Human resources
  • Insurance
  • Marketing

Career Opportunities

As a business graduate, you have a wide array of career options including, but not limited to, work in the banking, accounting, human resources, insurance, investment or real estate sectors. You also may run your own business or pursue additional training for a career in management.

Earning Potential

In 2019, the annual salary range for full-time accounting and related clerks in Saskatchewan was $30,160 - $64,850. Financial auditors and accountants full-time salary range was $42,000 - $120,000, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy. The annual salary range for full-time human resources and recruitment officers and professionals in Saskatchewan was $52,000 - $91,890.

Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, size of company, training, experience and hours worked.

Scholarship Eligible

Apply as a full-time student before April 30, you may be eligible for a $500 – $5,000 Entrance Scholarship. Apply before June 30 if you are in Grade 11 and have a 70% average, you are eligible for a $1,000 Early Entrance Award.

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To find out more about the Business program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.

Swift Current
Email
Phone: 306-773-1531
Toll-free: 1(866) 296-2472

Warman
Email
Phone: 306-242-5377
Toll-free: 1(866) 296-2472

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