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Diploma of Business Management

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

  • Surrey, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A one-year conversion masters introducing business management to non-business graduates.

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

  • Learners studying Business Management can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
  • Evaluate financial and operational decisions
  • Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Business management roles in organisations in all sectors

Curriculum

  • Two semesters of intensive taught modules
  • Each module taught over four days spaced three to four weeks apart. Topics include organisational behaviour
  • Global operations
  • Finance
  • Strategy
  • Marketing
  • International business and career management.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Meet KPU's English proficiency requirement and have graduated high school (secondary school) or completed 9 or more undergraduate-level credits at a recognised institution; Mature-student admission exists for some programs; Limited-intake and some programs add their own requirements.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (secondary school), Or 9 or more undergraduate-level credits at a recognised institution; Mature-student admission for certain programmes; Programme prerequisites vary (calendar)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 61
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Statement of purpose where requested
  • Financial support evidence

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Business Management. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Graduation evidence
  3. Language results
  4. required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
  5. Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,260 CAD
Application fee$120 CAD
Deposit$5,000 CAD

Program details

CampusSurrey
Faculty or schoolMelville School of Business
DepartmentBusiness and Management
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteKPU offers entrance awards and scholarships that may be available to international students. Eligibility and award values vary by competition.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    108 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    230 days left

Scholarships

KPU offers entrance awards and scholarships that may be available to international students. Eligibility and award values vary by competition.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.