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Diploma of Business Administration Finance

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, Canada
2 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) is a four-year full-time degree at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person).

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Business Administration (Finance) and interpret organisational evidence
Evaluate strategic options
And communicate informed business decisions.

Career outcomes

Financial analyst
Investment banker
Portfolio manager
Financial consultant

Curriculum

Four-year full-time degree taught in a hybrid format (online and in-person) at the Main Campus. Study areas the page names: financial planning and consultation relating to investing decisions
Management of diverse investment portfolios
Financial analysis in business asset management
Optimal portfolio
10 common Level 1 required courses
8 required BBA Level 2 Finance courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

- Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2) Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30) Proof of English Language Proficiency See Alternative Entrance Pathways for other options
Including provisional admission options if you do not yet meet the English Language Proficiency requirement.

Accepted academic background

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent courses with the programme-specific required Grade 12 courses and minimum marks (e.g. 63% in English 30-2, Math 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 for Veterinary Technology, Some programmes accept Grade 11 courses), Post-secondary credits pathways exist.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.0
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the programme's entrance requirements
Delivery mode and international intake dates on its programme page. Apply online with NAIT's International Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee. Create your MyNAIT account
Upload unofficial transcripts
Then send official transcripts and proof of English language proficiency if required. Complete the programme interview if your programme requires one (common in Health and Life Sciences). Accept the offer and pay the 5
000 CAD non-refundable international tuition deposit. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds before the start date.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,245 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	JR Shaw School of Business
Department	Business Administration Finance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	NAIT MyAwards Central lists program-specific entrance awards, Scholarships and bursaries for eligible diploma applicants, International-student eligibility must be confirmed for each award.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.