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Diploma of Business Management
Peralta Community College District - Merritt College
- Oakland, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year conversion masters introducing business management to non-business graduates.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Business Management can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Business management roles in organisations in all sectors
Curriculum
- Two semesters of intensive taught modules
- Each module taught over four days spaced three to four weeks apart. Topics include organisational behaviour
- Global operations
- Finance
- Strategy
- Marketing
- International business and career management.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent; college transcripts for transfers
- No minimum grade published; open-door community college admission
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent; college transcripts for transfers
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and eligibility. Prepare academic transcripts and any program-specific supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit required language test results if applicable. Pay any applicable application fee. Check your application status and await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,570 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Merritt College |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business & Law |
| Department | Business |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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August 2027
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Scholarships
1 scholarship connected to this program.
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The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,570 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,460 USD.
1 scholarship is connected to this program.

