Business Administration Diploma Program
The Business Administration Diploma program is eligible for a Study Visa (Study Permit).
Guildford College is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI). Learn more about Study Permit eligibility
Key Information
Program Name
Business Administration Diploma
Credential
Diploma
Delivery Method
In Class or Blended or Online - (Contact us for availability)
Duration
44 Weeks
Available Cohorts
No upcoming cohorts available. Contact us for more information.
Domestic Fees
Application Fee
CAD$100.00
Tuition Fee
CAD$9200.00
Textbooks Fee
CAD$1800.00
Materials Fee
CAD$200.00
Administrative Fee
CAD$200.00
Total Fees
CAD$11500
International Fees
Application Fee
CAD$100.00
Tuition Fee
CAD$12200.00
Textbooks Fee
CAD$1800.00
Materials Fee
CAD$200.00
Administrative Fee
CAD$200.00
Total Fees
CAD$14500
The Business Administration Diploma program is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required to thrive in a professional business environment. By offering a comprehensive understanding of core business principles and practical applications, the program prepares students for success in today's dynamic and competitive marketplace.
Key areas of focus include management, marketing, accounting, human resources, and business communications, among others. These subjects are strategically selected to ensure graduates are well-prepared to excel in diverse business settings. The program also encourages entrepreneurial ambitions, enabling students to start their own businesses or contribute effectively to organizations of any size.
Spanning 44 weeks, the program is structured into three academic semesters, providing comprehensive theoretical knowledge. The curriculum ensures graduates are wellprepared to excel in diverse business settings upon completing the program. With this diploma, students gain the expertise and confidence needed to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the business field or launch their entrepreneurial ventures.
Note: Business Administration Diploma program was reviewed and approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
General Admission Criteria
All applicants to Guildford College programs must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Educational Foundation
Successful completion of one of the following:
- High school diploma or Adult Graduation Diploma; OR
- Applicants who will reach the age of nineteen (19) years on or before the program start date; OR
- Applicants under nineteen (19) years of age on or before the program start date with parental or guardian consent.
- Submit a copy of their highest academic achievement transcript.
To qualify as a Mature Student, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be 21 years of age or older; AND
- Have not attended school for at least four (4) years; AND
- Must demonstrate English proficiency as detailed below.
All program applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to grade 12 level in Canada through one of the following pathways:
Option A: Secondary Education (Grades 9-11)
- Completion of grades 9-11, including English 11 with a minimum grade of "C" or higher, from a country where English is the official language of instruction; OR
- Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the primary language of instruction; OR
- Assessment of prior education where English was the language of instruction
- Documentation demonstrating this evidence must be provided in English
Applicants not meeting any of the above English proficiency requirements must successfully complete one of the following standardized English language tests.
Assessment of prior education where English is the language of instruction
As an option for proof of English language proficiency, institutions may accept evidence that an applicant has successfully completed a specified minimum of full-time secondary or post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction.
Documentation demonstrating this evidence must be provided in English.
The PTIRU considers education completed (in English) in the following countries as counting toward an assessment of prior education in English.
| American Samoa | Dominica | Lesotho | St. Kitts & Nevis |
| Anguilla | Falkland Islands | Liberia | St. Lucia |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Fiji | Malta | St. Vincent & the Grenadines |
| Australia | Gambia | Mauritius | Tanzania |
| Bahamas | Ghana | Montserrat | Trinidad & Tobago |
| Barbados | Gibraltar | New Zealand | Turks & Caicos Islands |
| Belize | Grenada | Nigeria | Uganda |
| Bermuda | Guam | Seychelles | United Kingdom |
| Botswana | Guyana | Sierra Leone | US Virgin Islands |
| British Virgin Islands | Ireland | Singapore | USA |
| Canada | Jamaica | South Africa | Zambia |
| Cayman slands | Kenya | St. Helena | Zimbabwe |
Students not meeting any of the above-mentioned English proficiency requirements will be required to meet any of the English Language tests requirements below:
Standardized English language test/assessments
The Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) considers the following standardized English language test/assessment scores to be at a level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (academic).
Institutions are not permitted to use language tests/assessments that they developed (in-house).
| Name of English language assessment/test | Minimum score(s)/level(s)* | |
| 1. | International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
| 2. | Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
| 3. | Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
| 4. | Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5. |
| 5. | Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
| 6. | Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
| 7. | Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)). | Minimum overall score of 160 or "C" |
| 8. | Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
| 9. | LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
| 10. | The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
| 11. | iTEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
| 12. | EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
Additional procedural requirement:
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) for T2202 Tax forms.
Courses
Total Courses: 14
Upon completion of this program, the Business Administration Diploma graduates will be able to:
- Assess characteristics of products or services to be promoted to determine marketing and advertising needs of an establishment.
- Advise clients on marketing, advertising or sales promotion opportunities and strategies.
- Develop strategies and related content for direct and digital marketing and advertising campaigns and implement them.
- Manage post campaign analysis to measure and report on marketing and advertising metrics.
- Prepare or oversee preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, websites and press releases.
- Develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies and other events and programs for publicity, fundraising and information purposes.
- Arrange interviews, news conferences and other media events.
- Coordinate special publicity events and promotions for internal and external audiences.
- Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material.
- Represent and act as an agent for talented individuals or individuals with specific occupational expertise.
- Prepare or oversee preparation of sports, performance or other contracts
- Customer Service Representative
- Marketing Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Sales Representative
- Human Resource Assistant
- Business Development Coordinator
- Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner
- Accounting Assistant
- Project Manager Assistant
- Communications Officer (Except Emergency Services)
- Communications Specialist
- Event Marketing Coordinator
- Sales and promotions coordinator
- Marketing Coordinator
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Guildford College is Designated by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) .
DLI Information
Guildford College is a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) and we are approved to host international students. To apply for a study permit, international students need an acceptance letter from a DLI. For more information about DLIs, visit the Government of Canada's website. DLI Number: O179335207982
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