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.

Entrance Requirements

  • Grade 12 or successful completion of at least 15 credit units from the Business certificate program
  • 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

September 2026
Schedule Type
Full-Time, Part-Time
Program Length
8 months
Start Date
September 2026
Approximate Tuition
$5,914 (FT)
Credential
Certificate
Credit Granting Institute
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Program Instructor
Lisa Peters, Leea Goebel, Werner Mueller, Ryan Gunstenson, Lisa Campbell, Sherri Fahselt
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

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 2023, the wage for business services managers  in Saskatchewan was $36.75 - $64.10 per hour, For Financial auditors and accountants and other officers it was $24.04 - $62.50 per hour, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, size of company, training, experience and hours worked.

Scholarship Eligible

More information about available scholarships are found here; Admissions & Scholarships.

More Information About Scholarships

Find Out More

To find out more about the Business program, contact; 

Phone: 306-773-1531
Toll-free: 1(866) 296-2472 or
 Book an appointment with a student adviser today

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