Diploma of Global Banking and Economics
- New Westminster, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Post-Degree Diploma in Global Banking and Economics is a 1-year full-time on-campus credential (30 credits) in the Commerce and Business Administration faculty at Douglas College.
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 core concepts and practical skills in Global Banking and Economics. Interpret common problems and communicate solutions. Demonstrate knowledge relevant to further study or entry-level professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Foreign Service Officer
- Commerce and Trade Officer
- Economic Analyst
Curriculum
- 30 credits over one year. Courses include Global Business Management
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Fundamentals of International Trade Law
- International Trade Issues
- Introduction to Financial Economics
- Corporate Finance**.
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
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 Global Banking and Economics 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 | Economics |
| 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 Global Banking and Economics. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
30 Sept 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
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.