How to Apply for the Diploma in Business Administration

Our Diploma in Business Administration is a full-time program with only 2.5 days a week on-campus, so you can work part-time the rest of the week while you are studying. (As an international student on a Study Permit, you can work outside of school for up to 20 hours per week). The Diploma with Co-op offers both domestic and international students the opportunity to gain paid industry experience as part of their program. Upon successful completion of the Business Administration Diploma program, graduates will have a variety of career options in the areas of Marketing, Finance, Sales and Human Resources, to name a few!

For those who want to take their education to the next level, qualified Business Administration Diploma graduates can apply up to 51 of the required 120 credits toward a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree at Yorkville University.

We are currently offering a $5,000 scholarship for our January 2020 intake, so now is a great time to get started!

How long is the program?

Diploma in Business Administration 48 weeks study
Diploma in Business Administration with Co-op 48 weeks study + 48 weeks paid work experience

How do I apply?

If you are ready to apply, you can complete our online application form. If you have one, you will need to select your Admissions Advisor, so that they can continue to assist you throughout the application process. (If you are applying for a Diploma with Co-op – Please select Year 1 and Year 2 in your application.)

What documents do I need to provide?

Grade 12 (High School) Diploma, equivalent or higher.
If English is not your first language: Proof of English Proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no band under 5.5) or equivalent or you can take our in person (pass with 70%) or online English Assessment Test (pass with 75%). If you take the test online, you need you retake it in person when you arrive to Vancouver, and before you start your program, to confirm your assessment.
Submit a copy of your passport

You can either upload the documents to the online application, or send them directly to your advisor via email. Once it has been confirmed that you qualify for acceptance to the program, you are required to make a tuition deposit to issue the Letter of Acceptance. (See tuition fees here). For a list of acceptable forms of payment, please visit our website.

If you are looking for a higher level program, check out our Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management.