Business Certificate & Diploma Programs in Vancouver, BC

Arbutus College, Vancouver:
Arbutus College is a leading private Business School in Vancouver, Canada. We offer a wide range of Diploma & Certificate programs in Business areas that include Marketing, Office Administration, International Trade, Management, and other fields of study. We are a unique college where communication skills are integrated with academic and professional business training. With the right knowledge and relevant experience our graduates have been able to find work or enter university in the shortest time possible.

Certificate & Professional Diploma Programs:

Business Management 
Our courses are practical and geared toward “real world” knowledge. Our instructors in our Business Management Program are experienced educators who have worked as senior managers in banking, international trade, retailing, and manufacturing. At Arbutus we believe that successful business people need strong management skills.  

Courses include:
- Foundation certificate (2 months)
- Practicum Foundation Certificate (3 months)
- Certificate (3 months)
- Honours Certificate (4 months)
- Practicum Certificate (6 months)
- Diploma (6 months)
- Work Experience Diploma (8 months)
- Co-op Diploma (1 year)
- Honours Diploma (10 months)
- Honours Co-op Diploma (2 years)
- Professional Diploma (20 months)
- Co-op Professional Diploma (32 months)

International Trade
We offer practical courses geared towards real world knowledge. At Arbutus College, our International Trade Programs will give you the right skills and experience to enter this exciting industry.  Upon completion of the program you will be able to read, write and comprehend the required trade documents as well as be able to carry out appropriate procedures and operations.

Courses include:
- Foundation certificate (2 months)
- Certificate (3 months)
- Practicum Certificate (6 months)
- Diploma (6 months)
- Work Experience Diploma (8 months)
- Co-op Diploma (12 months)
- Honours Diploma (10 months)
- Honours Co-op Diploma (2 years)

Marketing
At Arbutus College, our Marketing Programs will provide you with extensive training in marketing research, international marketing, and direct marketing campaigns. Our programs will educate you in both the theoretical and practical skills required to enter this fast-paced industry. Our students acquire the skills needed to be a professional marketer in today’s competitive business environment. 

Courses include:
- Foundation certificate (2 months)
- Certificate (3 months)
- Practicum Certificate (6 months)
- Diploma (6 months)
- Work Experience Diploma (8 months)
- Co-op Diploma (12 months)
- Honours Diploma (10 months)
- Honours Co-op Diploma (2 years)

Office Administration    
Arbutus College provides our Office Administration Program graduates with a solid background in business communication, computer information technology, accounting and business management skills.  Our students develop the skills that will make them highly employable in any business organization.

Courses include:
- Certificate (3 months)
- Honours Certificate (4 months)
- Diploma (6 months)
- Work Experience Diploma (8 months)
- Co-op Diploma (12 months)

Hotel Management
At Arbutus College, our Hotel Management Program takes our graduates beyond basic training.  Students learn from experts in their fields in order to understand the complex needs of hotel patrons, with an emphasis on resolving problems and elevating the overall travel accommodation experience. Well-qualified hotel managers are now in ever-increasing demand in major cities and tourist resorts around the world.   

Courses include:
- Diploma (6 months)
- Co-op Diploma (12 months)
- Honours Diploma (10 months)
- Honours Co-op Diploma (2 years)
- Professional Diploma (2 years)
- Co-op Professional Diploma (32 months)

Co-op Work Study Programs   
All of our areas of study include programs where in addition to academic studies you will be able to have access to practical working experience in one of our co-op and practicum programs. In these programs the co-op and practicum components form an integral part of your studies and are recognized with a 5 credit-hours load. International students enrolled in our co-op diploma programs can apply for a Canadian Work Permit.