Business Administration - General Business Major Diploma

Bow Valley College

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Business Administration - General Business Major Diploma is a diploma in Business Administration programme taught at Bow Valley College in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered in a hybrid format.

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: Hybrid

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year, four-term diploma from Bow Valley College's Chiu School of Business gives students a broad foundation across business disciplines while keeping career options open. Students select nine courses from across the Business Administration majors to build a customized program of study spanning areas such as accounting, marketing, human resources, and supply chain management. The program offers flexible pathways into further post-secondary studies through transfer agreements with universities across Alberta. Core courses are offered both in class and online. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles across a range of business functions or for further study toward a business degree. The program runs on a Fall, Winter, and Spring intake cycle and is open to both domestic and international students, though it is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet one of the following: (1) credit in English Language Arts 30-1, or a minimum of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2, or equivalent, together with credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent; (2) successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test with a minimum standard score of 520 on the Language Arts: Reading and Writing test and 520 on the Math test; (3) satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test; or (4) completion of 30 credits from a recognized business program, subject to departmental approval. Applicants whose first language is not English must also meet Bow Valley College's English language proficiency requirements.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Bow Valley College

Type: College
Founded: 1963
Programs: 56
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Business Administration - General Business Major Diploma award?

Bow Valley College awards a Diploma in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Business Administration - General Business Major Diploma take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

Can Business Administration - General Business Major Diploma be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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