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Diploma of Esports Business Management
- Calgary, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma on the business side of competitive gaming.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Expected learning areas include four-term diploma covering business fundamentals and industry context for competitive gaming. These outcomes should be verified against the program curriculum.
Career outcomes
- Event management
- Marketing
- Team operations
- Sponsorship
- Business development
Curriculum
- Four-term diploma covering business fundamentals and industry context for competitive gaming. In term 4 students host an esports event at the Esports Arena with an industry partner as a capstone. Optional volunteer or internship opportunities exist with the Bow Valley Bears varsity esports team. Course names are not listed on the page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Most diplomas need English Language Arts 30-1 and
- for business and technology diplomas
- Math 30-1/30-2
- or a GED or BVC Admission and Placement Test. Health diplomas set higher marks . Non-native speakers must meet English proficiency requirements; admission is first applied
- first qualified.
Accepted academic background
Alberta high school diploma or equivalent as assessed from BVC's country-specific document list, Most programmes require English Language Arts 30-1 and some Math 30-1/30-2 or Math 20-level credit, Or GED / BVC Admission and Placement Test where the programme page allows. Requirements are set per programme. Centre for Entertainment Arts programmes also assess a portfolio at application .
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 83
- PTE Academic 59-64
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport
- English Language Proof
- Alberta Student Number
How to apply
- Check the programme's admission requirements
- English proficiency and intake status. Apply online through the Virtual Application System and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload official transcripts
- passport
- English proficiency proof and Alberta Student Number if held. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the 1
- 500 CAD non-refundable confirmation deposit within 21 days. It is credited to first-term tuition. Apply for the study permit with the Letter of Acceptance and DLI O19273769422
- then submit permit proof through VAS. Attend the mandatory orientation the week before classes.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,446 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Calgary Downtown |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Chiu School of Business |
| Department | Business |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
14 Nov 2026
Closes todayProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jun 2027
201 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 14 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,446 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 83, PTE Academic 59-64, Duolingo 110.

