Business Development Assistant's Certificate

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UNBC Continuing Studies Business Development Assistant’s Certificate Nov 2009 to Dec 2011


Continuing Studies This certificate program is designed to develop the skills required to assist in business and economic development, and to provide individuals with the opportunity to participate in higher education. This program is designed for Aboriginal people, unemployed people, and those on low income. The program is suitable for individuals seeking professional development, new business skills and who may have interest in pursuing an academic degree, who are also: •

Individuals starting a new business or venture; and/or

First Nations Band members seeking to work with Business or Economic Development Managers; and/or

Unemployed individuals who are looking to return to work; and/or

Native Development Officers working towards CANDO’s professional accreditation.

The program is partly funded through Western Economic Diversification Canada’s Community Adjustment Fund to ensure quick recovery from the economic downturn.


Ten Courses

Fully Funded

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Full funding is available for those who meet eligibility criteria. Limited seats are available.

Learning Strategies Introduction to Business in Canada* Microsoft Word Level 1 Microsoft Excel Level 1 Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 Business Communications Funding & Grant Proposal Writing* Introduction to Marketing* Introduction to Financial Accounting* Entrepreneurship*

* Course available for academic degree credit. Please contact us for further details.

Instructional Assistance Instructional assistance is available to students in this program and includes help such as: • • • • •

Interpreting assignments Organizing ideas Writing research papers Revising and editing Improving the writing process

Application Fee Application fee of $125.00

Face-to-Face Instruction The courses will be delivered face-to-face by business experts within local communities as well as Instructors from the UNBC School of Business.

Flexible Delivery & Scheduling The program has been scheduled in a modular format to accommodate work and other commitments. Each course is offered over the weekend: FRI 6:00pm to 9:00pm SAT 9:00am to 5:00pm SUN 9:00am to 3:00pm

Get Degree Credits On successful completion of this certificate, some credits are fully transferable to UNBC academic degree programs. Please ask for details.


Contact Information UNBC South-Central Campus Titi Kunkel Office Hours Mon – Fri

8:30am – 4:30pm

Phone: 250-991-5705 Toll Free: 1-800-627-9931 Fax: 250-991-7528 Email: kunkel@unbc.ca www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies University of Northern British Columbia 3333 University Way Prince George, British Columbia Canada V2N 4Z9 www.unbc.ca


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