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Vancouver Island University

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Intake
  • Fall
Study Options
  • Work
    Experience
  • Location
    Nanaimo
  • Campuses
    Nanaimo

    Resources

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    City of Nanaimo
  • Length
    10 Months
  • Tuition Estimate
    $5382 Total
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    $1800 Total
  • Credential Granted
    Certificate

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Application Deadline Advice

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Program Options

This program is an option of Applied Business Technology Certificate.

Application Fee: $39.30

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

1. One of:

  • high school graduation (or equivalent)
  • a university degree
  • be a visiting student from a college or university
  • be a transfer students from a college or university with at least 24 university transfer credits
  • mature student status (be at least 21 years old in your first semester)

Note: If you don't meet any of the admission categories you may be admitted as an "Unclassified Student". This allows you to register after other students, so course availability will be limited.

2. English*

One of:

3. Math*

One of:

  • Math 10 (C)
  • Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 (C)
  • equivalent
Note (*): If you do not meet the Math and English requirements, you can write an assessment test  to qualify for admission.

Non-Academic

  • a certified touch-typing speed of at least 25 net words per minute based on a five-minute timing with five or fewer errors is recommended
  • some computer experience is recommended

Admission Advice

Entry at the second level is possible if you have work experience or current training. This requires completion of a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). For more details, contact the Advising Centre at 1.888.920.2221 local 6410


 

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy VIU's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

Summary

If your first language is not English, you must have one of the following (minimum scores):

  • Completion of VIU's English Language Centre's University Preparation Program
  • A TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) with no section under 56, or 213 (computer based), or 80 (internet based) with no score under 19
  • An IELTS score of 6.0 with no score under 5.5
  • A Canadian Academic English Language assessment (CAEL) score of 60
  • A score of 169 on the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English or Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English

Verify with the institution directly

 

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

English Language Requirement - You must have proficiency in English at a level suitable for your desired program.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

View details on Admission.

On the above web page, you will have to scroll down to the following sections:

  • General Admission Requirements for University and Career/Technical Programs
  • General Admission Requirements for Trades & Applied Technology Programs

 

 

Out-of-Province

View details on Admission.

On the above web page, you will have to scroll down to the following sections:

  • General Admission Requirements for University and Career/Technical Programs
  • General Admission Requirements for Trades & Applied Technology Programs

 

BC Transfer Student

For entry into University Programs - You must have completed at least 24 transferable university credits to be eligible for admission as a Transfer Student.

Students enrolled in a university program may receive transfer credit for up to 50 percent of their program. Credit is assigned based on an official transcript, and where requested, by course outlines and other supporting documentation.

The Admission Office assesses transfer credit for courses taken in an academic program at other institutions. Credit may be granted for specific VIU courses, or where direct course-by-course equivalencies cannot be determined, 'unassigned credit' may be granted.

For more information about transfer credit policies and procedures, contact the Admissions Office at 250.740.6400.

For entry into Career/Technical Programs - Students in Career/Technical programs who wish to have transfer credit assessed must submit a form to request advance credit. These forms are available from the Registration Centre.

For more information about transfer credit policies and procedures, contact the Admissions Office at 250.740.6400.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

For entry into University Programs - You must have completed at least 24 transferable university credits to be eligible for admission as Transfer Student.

Students enrolled in a university program may receive transfer credit for up to 50 percent of their program. Credit is assigned based on an official transcript, and where requested, by course outlines and other supporting documentation.

The Admission Office assesses transfer credit for courses taken in an academic program at other institutions. Credit may be granted for specific VIU courses, or where direct course-by-course equivalencies cannot be determined, 'unassigned credit' may be granted.

For more information about transfer credit policies and procedures, contact the Admissions Office at 250.740.6400.

For entry into Career/Technical Programs - Students in Career/Technical programs who wish to have transfer credit assessed must submit a form to request advance credit. These forms are available from the Registration Centre.

For more information about transfer credit policies and procedures, contact the Admissions Office at 250.740.6400.

Mature Student

See admission details in General Admission Requirements sections referring to Mature Students.

International Student

View admission information for International Students.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

For other admission categories check here.

Note: By scrolling down you can access the following categories:

  • General Admission Requirements - Unclassified Students
  • Admission on the Basis of a Previous Degree
  • Special Admission
  • International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Program

 

How to Apply

View details on How to Apply for Admission.

 

 

Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.

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