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Diploma in Business Administration

Mount Saint Vincent University

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Offered by Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, Diploma in Business Administration is a diploma in Business Administration programme. The programme is delivered fully online. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,077 per credit (CAD 911 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Business Administration
Delivery: Online
Local tuition: CAD 911 / credit
International tuition: CAD 2,077 / credit

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Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Diploma in Business Administration at Mount Saint Vincent University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is designed to increase and enrich the knowledge acquired during the Certificate in Business Administration. The diploma requires successful completion of 10.0 units of coursework spanning business, economics, and quantitative-methods courses, together with business and arts/science electives. It can be completed online on a part-time or full-time basis. Admission requirements are the same as for the Bachelor of Business Administration, and students cannot transfer directly into the program without specific permission from the Registrar. The diploma may be taken as a standalone credential or concurrently with another Mount Saint Vincent University program, with the university's rules on multiple credentials applying when combined with a degree. Graduates who wish to continue their studies may apply to the Bachelor of Business Administration, completing a further 10.0 units to obtain the full degree.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requirements for the Diploma in Business Administration are the same as for the Bachelor of Business Administration (sections 2.1.4 and 2.1.6 of the undergraduate calendar). Transfer or non-degree students must have a GPA of 2.0 over 3.0 units, and students cannot transfer into this program without specific permission from the Registrar.

About Mount Saint Vincent University

“Veritas ad Deum ducit”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1873
Students: 4,762
Programs: 57
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Business Administration award?

Mount Saint Vincent University awards a Diploma in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How much does Diploma in Business Administration cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 2,077 per credit (CAD 911 per credit for local students).

Can Diploma in Business Administration be studied online?

Yes — the programme is delivered fully online.

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