Business and Management Studies
Benefits
Develop your supervision, business and management skills. Our Business and Management Studies programs are designed so that you can transition into or out of post-secondary education as your professional and family commitments and educational needs change. Our open admissions policy, progressive credential structure, commitment to active prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) and generous transfer credit help bring education to you.
Choose from many Open Learning and TRU courses to fulfill your program requirements. You can also access post-secondary courses from other institutions and transfer them to your OL program. See British Columbia Council on Admissions & Transfer (BCCAT) to explore your options.
Plan ahead and make the most of your Business and Management Studies credential. Program Advisors help you choose courses that can later be applied toward another program, either at OL or elsewhere.
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Estimated Costs
If you are a domestic student, estimated costs (tuition and fees) for most Business and Management Studies programs are listed here. If you are an international student and/or your program is not listed, please contact us. Be aware that your actual costs may vary.
Programs and Pathway Chart
The following chart shows how credits gained in one credential can count toward another:
Getting Started
Before you register for a course or apply for a program, please do the following. Read about distance education and course delivery formats. Look at the program descriptions, which state any admission requirements and the residency requirements. Familiarize yourself with the course descriptions. Note the estimated program costs, learn about financial awards and support, and consider how you can fund your education.
Awards and Financial Support
You can apply for financial support if you meet specific place-of-residence requirements. If you are a full-time program student, you may be eligible to apply for an award, scholarship, bursary or grant. See Student Awards & Financial Support.
PLAR
If you have applied for or been admitted to a Business and Management Studies program, you may be eligible for credit based on an assessment of your prior learning. PLAR allows you to earn academic credits for knowledge, training and skills gained through your work and life experience.
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Contact Us
We’re with you at every step of your educational journey! Please contact us with your questions about Open Learning, awards and financial support, the program application process, Business and Management Studies programs and the many services available to you as an online student.