Overview

The Business Foundations course from Thompson Rivers University is expected that most graduates will continue their studies or return to school at a later date to complete a business diploma or degree either on campus or online.

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

Prepare effective business documents including memorandums and short reports.
Solve business problems using basic quantitative techniques.
Describe the environment that businesses operate in, the functions of management, and the role of different management disciplines.
Maintain the financial records of a small business using computerized accounting software.
Utilize spreadsheet and other application software in day-to-day work activities.
Explain how effective management information systems can contribute to an organization’s success.
Discuss how human and interpersonal behaviour theory can be applied to maximize organizational efficiency.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting
Finite Math with Applications
Accounting Software Systems
Management Information Systems
Mathematics for Business and Economics

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Kamloops, Canada

Disciplines

Business Administration View 370 other Bachelors in Business Administration in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Students will not apply directly to the Business Foundations Certificate but will apply to the Accounting Technician Diploma or the Management Diploma. Students who complete the common first year of these diplomas may apply to be awarded a Business Foundation Certificate.

B.C. Grade 12 or mature student status
Foundations Math 12 or Pre-Calculus Math 12 with a minimum C+ or equivalent
English 12/English 12 First Peoples with a minimum of 73% or equivalent

Students may commence their studies while they upgrade their English and mathematics.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25470 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4830 CAD / year

≈ 4830 CAD / year

Living costs

Kamloops

Canada

1240 - 1930 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

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Delivered

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Kamloops

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