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Diploma of Business Management with Co-op

Western Community College

Surrey, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A two-year business diploma with a paid co-op placement at the Vancouver career college.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Business Management with Co-op
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Office coordinator
Administrative assistant
Marketing coordinator
Sales assistant
HR assistant
Finance assistant
Customer service representative
Office manager
Business development executive

Curriculum

Starts with principles of management
Economics
Accounting and statistics
Then moves into international marketing
Finance
Supply chain management and business law. Delivered Monday to Thursday in hybrid format
96 Weeks including a 48-week paid co-op placement.

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status (19+)
Some diplomas need more (bachelor degree for Health Services Administration
Digital Technology Solutions and Integrated Business Management
Science and maths prerequisites for Pharmacy Technician). English proficiency: IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 46
PTE Academic 43
Duolingo 95
CAEL 40 or CELPIP L6 S6 R5 W5
Or English-medium schooling.

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status (19+), Health Services Administration requires a bachelor degree, Pharmacy Technician needs Math 12/Pre-Calculus 11 (C+), Biology 11 and Chemistry 11 (C), Hospitality Management asks for an overall C average

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 46
PTE Academic 43
Duolingo 95

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence
Passport copy

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and English options. Complete the online application on the official university website (Apply Now) and pay the application fee. Submit transcripts
proof of English proficiency and a passport copy. An admissions advisor interviews you; you then receive the formal offer letter. Pay the tuition by the bank methods listed to receive the Letter of Acceptance. Use the Letter of Acceptance to apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,350 CAD
Application fee	$500 CAD
Deposit	$35,798 CAD

Program details

Campus	_
Faculty or school	Business
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	Up to the length of the programme (8 months to under 2 years); 3 years if the programme is 2 years or more (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 5 for college/non-university, CLB/NCLC 7 for university programmes; field of study must be on the eligible CIP list if the study permit was applied for on or after 2024-11-01; apply within 180 days of completion)
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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May 2027
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September 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.