Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Studies at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Canada is a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 22,100 per year (CAD 10,340 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Business Administration
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 10,340 / year
International tuition: CAD 22,100 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Studies is offered in person through St. Francis Xavier University's Gerald Schwartz School of Business and is designed for students who already hold a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline other than business. The two-year program builds a foundation in core business functions during the first year, covering financial and managerial accounting, marketing, financial management, organizational behaviour, and business information technology, along with introductions to entrepreneurship and international business. In the second year, students advance their studies within one or more of seven streams the program offers. Stated learning outcomes include understanding core business functions and the role of business in society, applying business theories and best practices at an advanced level, developing quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, and building critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. A passing grade of 50 percent is required in program courses. The diploma suits career changers or graduates of non-business degrees who want formal business training without repeating a full undergraduate program. Admission requires a completed undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative average, and enrolment is limited. Career paths associated with the program include brand management, entrepreneurship, financial analysis, market research, and project management.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Studies admits graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized university in any discipline except Business; enrolment is limited. StFX's own program page states a cumulative average of 70% or higher in the applicant's undergraduate program as the minimum academic requirement. Students with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall and no band below 6.0 are stated by the program page to have satisfied the English-language requirement for admission to graduate programs. The page cites StFX's Recognized English Language Proficiency Tests list for other accepted tests but does not publish alternative scores itself. No program-specific start intake or minimum GPA beyond the stated 70% average is published on the page.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Post-Baccalaureate Diploma application deadline is 30 May 2027 for Fall 2027 entry, with all documents required by that date.
