Diploma in Business

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Business is a diploma in Business Administration programme taught at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,900 per year (CAD 4,073 per year for local students).

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Degree: Diploma

Field: Business Administration

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,073 / year

International tuition: CAD 18,900 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Business two-year diploma program will give you the tools you need to perform business functions at a local, national and global level. As a graduate of this program, you’ll come away with a practical understanding of key business concepts and can look forward to exciting employment opportunitie…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to Business requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U); mature applicants (19 or older, without an OSSD) may sit George Brown's Admissions Assessment for English and Math or complete academic upgrading instead. The program page defers English-language proficiency to George Brown's general requirements, which set IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall with 20 in each band, PTE Academic 54 overall with 50 in each band, Duolingo English Test 110 overall with a 90 production score, or CAEL 60 overall for diploma-level programs. Meeting the published minimums does not guarantee admission; George Brown ranks applicants on their grades, so competitive intakes may need marks above them. College or university credits may also qualify an applicant for course exemptions under the transfer-credit guide.

Application Details

Start Date: Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter). In the published 2026-27 cycle, Fall 2026 classes begin 8 September 2026; Winter 2027 classes begin 11 January 2027.

Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. DOMESTIC applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opens on 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027 (applications completed by that date are ranked together, and later ones are then handled first-come, first-served while seats remain), and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. INTERNATIONAL applicants have no fixed deadline: they apply directly to George Brown and are assessed selectively on a rolling basis until the intake is full, so a program can close early. In the 2026-27 cycle George Brown opened the September 2026 intake on 6 October 2025, January 2027 on 2 February 2026 and May 2027 on 1 June 2026.

About George Brown College

Type: College

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1967

Students: 30,198

Programs: 175

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Business award?

George Brown College awards a Diploma in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Business take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Business cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 18,900 per year (CAD 4,073 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Business be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is Diploma in Business taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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