Student Resources

• Fees and taxes if applicable are quoted in Canadian dollars and are due before the start of your course or program.
• There is no fee differential for International students.

Accepted Payment Methods

We accept Visa and MasterCard.

1. Journal Vouchers

To pay by UBC Journal please arrange for your Department Head to pay through Workday.

2. UBC Employer Tuition Waiver

Waivers are available to eligible staff and faculty members up to a maximum tuition amount. Eligible programs and courses include:

• Agile Leadership
• Behavioural Insights
• Business Analysis
• Change Management
• Data and Marketing Analytics
• Leading Professional Teams
• Project Management
• Exam and Test Prep – CFA, CSM, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and PMP

Waivers must be submitted prior to registering for a course. Waivers must be submitted a minimum of one day before the course start date. Learn more

Alumni Professional Development Scholarships

We are pleased to offer program fee credits towards the certificates in Project Management Bootcamp, Change Management Bootcamp, Agile Leadership Bootcamp, and Leading Professional Teams to Continuing Business Studies Alumni, Sauder Alumni, and UBC Alumni.

Scholarship offer cannot be combined with other discounts or UBC tuition waiver benefits.

PMI CWCC Scholarship 

We have partnered with PMI Canadian West Coast Chapter to award 2 scholarships of $1,000 in course-fee credits to eligible PMI Members interested in Agile Leadership, Business Analysis, Change Management, Data and Marketing Analytics, Leading Professional Teams, and Project Management courses.

IIBA Vancouver Scholarship

We have collaborated with IIBA Vancouver Chapter to share in awarding one $1,000 scholarship in course-fee credits to eligible IIBA members interested in Agile Leadership, Business Analysis, and Data and Marketing Analytics.

BIG Difference BC Scholarship

UBC’s Advanced Professional Certificate in Behavioural Insights
We are proud to collaborate with BIG Difference BC to provide one $5,000 scholarship to working professionals who reside in British Columbia and work in the public sector or non-profit sector are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to applicants who identify as IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disability, and/or women. Applicants must have previously submitted a valid application to the Advanced Professional Certificate in Behavioural Insights program before applying for the BIG Difference BC scholarship.

We offer applied courses leading to certificates and industry-recognized credentials, but which do not apply to UBC degree-credit programs. Many of our courses are open enrolment, meaning all you need to do is create an account and register.

You must be able to speak, comprehend, and write fluently in English to ensure success in your chosen courses and programs. As a result, you may be required to submit official English Language test results as follows:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual score less than 6.0

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) overall score: 90 with a minimum score of 22 in reading and listening, 21 in writing and speaking

All registration is completed online.

Courses

• Find the course you are interested in using Course Search or by browsing our website.
• Choose the preferred course section. You will be directed to the course page that provides the registration details.
• Select the “Add to Cart” button. A pop-up window will advise you that the item has been successfully added to the shopping cart. You can “Continue Browsing” the website and add more courses to your shopping cart or “Checkout”.
• At Checkout you will be directed to “LogIn” or “Create an Account”. Follow instructions to complete your purchase.

Certificate Programs

You are required to complete an online application for The Behavioural Insights certificate program. The creation of a profile is not required to submit your application. Successful applicants will be given registration instructions at time of acceptance.

You can register for all other certificate programs on a course-by-course basis and complete the program at your convenience within 2 years from the start date of your first course. You are welcome to enrol in more than one certificate at a time.

Course Delivery Styles  

UBC Sauder Continuing Studies offers 3 different delivery styles to fit your learning needs. Some courses are taught in multiple delivery styles while others are delivered in one only.

	Blended	In-person interaction with instructors and classmates combined with self-pace instruction.
	Live Online	Online classroom-style interaction in real time combined with self-paced instruction
	Online	Self-paced learning with flexibility to collaborate

What to Expect

We are here to deliver the  best learning experience.  Watch the video to learn more about what to expect in your course.

Technology Requirements

A PC or Mac computer or tablet installed with a reliable internet connection and an up-to-date browser is required for all courses. For Live Online courses, it is beneficial to have a microphone and webcam, but you can participate using the chat feature if that’s all you have. You need to ensure your microphone and camera permissions are set to allow access to the online learning management platforms.

How to get started with Online Learning

If you are enrolled in any type of online course, you will receive an email before or on the day your course starts with instructions on how to login to the course. The first time you log in you will be asked to create a new password, using the password reset feature.  UBC will never ask you for this password.  

Course Cancellations

If UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies cancels courses due to insufficient enrolment or other unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be processed by the original payment method.

Course Transfers 

If you would like to transfer from one course to another or change course sections, you must send an email to cbstudies@sauder.ubc.ca at least 3 business days before the course begins. Refunds are issued net of $50 fee per transaction.  No refund are issued for requests made within three days of the course start date. 

Course & Bootcamp Withdrawals 

If you would like to withdraw from a course or program (*some exceptions apply), you must send an email to cbstudies@sauder.ubc.ca at least 3 business days before a course or 10 business days before a bootcamp.  Refunds will be issued net of $50 fee for courses, and $100 fee for bootcamps,  per transaction of a transfer or withdrawal.  No refund will be issued for requests made within 3 business days for courses or 10 business days  for bootcamp start dates. You are considered registered in the course/bootcamp even if you are no longer attending classes.

*Project Management Bootcamp Program Withdrawal

Project Management Bootcamp requires a deposit at time of registration that is non-refundable should you wish to withdraw prior to or during the program. 

**Note: If you are using FSG funds, 10 business days notice is required for transfers or withdrawals.

Academic Accommodations 

Should you require academic accommodations and other support due to a disability you are encouraged to register with the Centre for Accessibility. Learn more.

Graduation

To be granted your UBC credential you must successfully complete required coursework and demonstrate competency in the program area by earning a minimum passing grade of 60% (68% for Behavioural Insights) in each course or “Pass” on courses that are graded as “Pass/Fail”. Upon satisfactory completion of the program requirements please complete and submit the Graduation Request to receive your official UBC credential and final transcript. Your credential and an official transcript will be mailed to you within three months of submitting your graduation request.

Program Completion

All certificate courses must be successfully completed within 2 years from the start date of your first course.

Program Extension

Certificate programs must be successfully completed within 2 years from the time you commenced the program. Should you require additional time to meet your program requirements, please send an email outlining your program start date, expected program completion date, and your reason for an extension.

Assessment is based on participation, tests, assignments, and projects using the following University’s standard
 

Academic Appeals

Students are to first address concerns with the CBS instructor or online instructor. Appeals not resolved at this level are to be referred to the CBS program leader for review. Should the appeal remain unresolved, the student may submit the issue to the UBC Sauder CBS Appeals Committee for review. The student is responsible for submitting any relevant supporting documents electronically to cbstudies@sauder.ubc.ca for review of their case. The CBS Appeals Committee will meet to consider the matter and a written decision will be issued within 60 days.

Transcripts

Official Transcripts are available within 2-3 business day at a cost of $20 per transcript.

All transcript orders are non-refundable, and cancellations are not permitted. The student or alumnus must order the transcripts themselves using this form and if requested, UBC will send copies directly to other institutions on your behalf.

Digital Credentials

UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies is pleased to offer digital credentials that highlight your educational achievements and competencies that you can electronically share with your employer and colleagues.  We offer two types of credentials: “Badges” which identifies specific course competencies achieved and “Certificates” which indicates completion of a program and proficiency in a specific subject area.  

UBC has collaborated with Accredible to translate the learning outcomes you have achieved into badges and certificates using secure blockchain technology that is Open Badge compliant.  

Benefits of Digital Credentials

• Shareable – Celebrate your achievements by sharing your digital credentialsby email and through social media platforms including LinkedIn, Meta and Twitter.
• Verifiable – Provides a quick and convenient way for your employer, potential employers, and peers to confirm your newly acquired skills in real time.
• Secure – The metadata is securely linked to a unique profile and housed on Accredible.

Upon successful completion of any approved UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies courses, you will be issued the applicable badge.  Students who also successfully complete a certificate program will be issued a digital certificate.

Academic Integrity

UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies is committed to academic integrity and takes academic misconduct seriously. Penalties for cheating, plagiarizing or other academic misconduct may include dismissal from the program or course with a failing grade and no refund of tuition.

Professional Conduct

UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies fosters positive learning environments that respect the diversity of individuals and apply standards in keeping with appropriate conduct in professional workplaces.  You are expected to adhere to professional standards of behaviour. In particular, the ability to work respectfully in a team environment and with other students, instructors and staff is essential. UBC Sauder Continuing Business Studies reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from a program at any time for unsatisfactory professional conduct. In such cases there will be no refund of tuition.