Business Skills Certificate
Start with core writing and technology skills, then move on to either an array of electives or concentrate on supervision and management.
Build on this certificate for a Certificate in Management Studies. The program counts for full credit toward the Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) program. If you are a certified tradesperson, you may use the Certificate in Business Skills as an option when applying for Blue Seal certification.
Admission Requirements
Open admission
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 (6 credits)
Elective Requirements (9 credits)
Nine credits of 1000- or 2000-level courses, normally selected from business or economics courses: ACCT, BLAW, BUSN, ECON, ENTR, FNCE, HRMN, MIST, MKTG, MNGT, ORGB, SCMN, CMNS 1291, Introduction to Professional Writing, MATH 1091, Business Mathematics, MATH 1101, Finite Mathematics and/or STAT 1201, Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Other similar courses meeting the intent of the core and/or elective requirements are considered on a case-to-case basis.
Supervisory Option (9 credits)
You are awarded this option if you complete the following electives:
- MNGT 1221, Supervision (3)
- MNGT 2131, Motivation and Productivity (3), or approved equivalent
- HRMN 2821, Human Resource Management (3), or approved equivalent
Programs and Pathways
This chart shows how credits gained in one credential can count toward another:
NOTE The Bachelor of Commerce program is currently not accepting applications
