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Diploma of Business
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
- Edmonton, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
International Year One in Business is a first-year degree course that leads to year 2 of a business degree at Nottingham Trent University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Business to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two- to four-term course
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year 2 of Nottingham Trent University degrees such as BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Business
- International Business and Business Management combinations
Curriculum
- Two- to four-term course
- Length set by English level. Core modules: Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Marketing in the Operational Context and Quantitative Methods for Business
- Plus Organisational Behaviour (Business) or Financial and Management Accounting (Accounting and Finance).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed related diploma or degree with a minimum 2.5 GPA; enrolment is limited and first qualified
- first admitted. English proficiency required.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Completed diploma or degree in a related field; up to 12 students enrolled per year on a first qualified, first admitted basis (Post-Diploma Certificate page)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.0 (all bands)
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 55 (no skill below 55)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Completed Application Form
How to apply
- Check requirements; apply 4-6 months before the start. Apply through ApplyAlberta and pay the 90 CAD fee. Email certified transcripts
- English results and passport page with your Alberta Student Number. Receive an offer in 3-6 weeks. Pay the 5
- 000 CAD tuition deposit by the date in the admission letter. Olds requests your Provincial Attestation Letter; apply for the study permit and send proof. After arrival give your Admissions Officer a copy of the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,900 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Concordia University of Edmonton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Full Time |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary opportunities may exist for eligible applicants at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. Award availability, the qualifying intake and program restrictions must be confirmed individually. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $16,900 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (each band), TOEFL iBT 4.0 (all bands), Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 55 (no skill below 55), IELTS Academic 6.