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Diploma of Business Management in Advanced
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Burnaby, Canada
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
An eight-month advanced diploma for diploma or degree holders seeking business and leadership training.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Business Management in Advanced Diploma. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
- not verified university learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- SAS consultant
- account manager
- case manager
- purchasing coordinator
- project manager
- sales manager
- financial manager
- marketing manager
- department manager
- team leader
- general manager
- further study (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Curriculum
- Eight-month full-time cohort programme covering essential business functions and developing personal and team leadership
- time management and project skills for graduates who already hold a diploma or degree. Part-time study is also offered separately.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation with English Studies 12 (67%
- Category 2) for most diplomas
- Category 3 (50%) for some trades-related diplomas and Category 1 (73%) for Strategic Human Resources Management. Programme maths or science such as Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 11 at 67%. Advanced diplomas require a prior diploma or degree. Entry is first-qualified or competitive.
Accepted academic background
Prior post-secondary diploma or degree (programme-specific; Professional Accounting and Business Management advanced diplomas are post-degree/diploma)
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21
- PTE Academic no section below 3.5
- Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review eligibility and deadlines for Business Management in Advanced Diploma. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,634 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $154 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Burnaby Campus and Downtown Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business + Media |
| Department | Business & Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 46 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 19 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $14,634 CAD per year. The application fee is $154 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale from 2026-01-21, PTE Academic no section below 3.5, Duolingo was 86 with no section below 20), IELTS Academic 6.5.