Diploma of Business Administration
- Calgary, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Master of Business Administration is a 36-credit fully online master's degree from North Central College's business school.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Business Administration and interpret organisational evidence
- Evaluate strategic options
- And communicate informed business decisions.
Career outcomes
- Advanced management and business leadership roles
- Promotions and career change within business
Curriculum
- Twelve courses (36 credit hours): 15 credits of core courses covering business fundamentals such as analytics and strategic management
- 12 credits of business administration courses and 9 credits of electives or a specialisation. Courses are asynchronous online
- In seven-week sessions.
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
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 | $17,452, $16,996, $17,177, $17,209, $17,376 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 | Flexible |
| 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
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jun 2027
201 days left
Scholarships
Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.
Browse scholarships →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 $17,452, $16,996, $17,177, $17,209, $17,376 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.
Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

