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Diploma of Business Law
- New Westminster, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Three-year LLB combining law with commercial skills and second-year pathways.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Business Law to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Core law modules: law in action
- Contract and problem solving. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Solicitor via the Solicitors Qualifying Exam
- Barrister training (LLM or PGDip Bar Training Course)
- Law careers
Curriculum
- Core law modules: law in action
- Contract and problem solving
- Torts and legal reasoning
- Legal and professional environment
- Public law and research skills
- International
- European and comparative law
- Criminal law with mooting
- Land law
- Trusts and civil practice
- Plus course-specific options and a research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Minimum 3-year bachelor degree from a recognised institution with a cumulative average of at least 60% or equivalent
- English proficiency by IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 56 or Duolingo 110
- Among others. Some programmes require a related degree or prerequisite courses. Programme-specific: Applicants must have completed the following courses with a minimum grade of "C" in each (or equivalent):
- ACCT 1235 Principles of Accounting I and II
- Or ACCT 1110 and ACCT 1210
- ACCT 2320 Introductory Management Accounting
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Cumulative 60% in the bachelor degree
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 60% (or equivalent)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026
- PTE Academic no section below 4.0
- Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Business Law admission requirements at Douglas College. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Campus in New Westminster |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Commerce and Business Administration |
| Department | Business Law |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Douglas College lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Business Law. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Sept 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $21,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0 for post-degree/post-baccalaureate programmes), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale from January 2026, PTE Academic no section below 4.0, Duolingo 83 on the old scale before 2026-01), IELTS Academic 6.5.