Business Administration (Graduate Diploma) – Waterloo

The Business Administration Graduate Diploma is offered at Wilfrid Laurier University's Waterloo campus through the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics. It is a part-time, in-person credential for working professionals, offered as one of six stackable diploma specializations that can be completed individually or combined, with coursework applicable toward Laurier's Master of Business Administration (MBA). Length ranges from two to four terms depending on the specialization chosen; the Business Foundations specialization runs three to four terms. Admission requires a three- or four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution with a minimum B average (second-class honours) in the final year of study, plus two references, including at least one academic reference. Applicants whose undergraduate degree was not completed in English must submit English proficiency scores. Intake occurs in January, May, and September, varying by specialization. The diploma is not available to international applicants who require a Canadian study permit.