About Business Administration Diploma - General Business Major in Bow valley
Program Description
Students gain a broad understanding of a multitude of business concepts. This major is designed to provide students with pathways to further post-secondary studies at various universities in Alberta. Please consult with a student engagement officer if you are planning to transfer to one of Bow Valley College's many post-secondary partners.
Time commitment
This is a two-year (four term) diploma program. A full course load is five courses per term. Students may elect to take fewer courses each term; however, it will take longer to complete the program.
Course Schedule
Plan the sequence of your courses! These course planners are for prospective students only. If you are a current student, please refer to your D2L program page from program planners.
- 2018/2019 course schedule.
- 2019/2020 course schedule.
Co-operative Education Program (Optional)
Co-op provides eligible Business Administration Diploma students with an opportunity to gain work-related experience for one term through an assisted job search. Co-op offers students relevant experience to boost employment opportunities, develop professional skills and experience, network with employers, and earn money.
The Co-op Work Term process aligns with the competitive nature of job search. To be accepted into the Co-op Program, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application process. Candidates are responsible for demonstrating a high level of professional and program expectations. Not all students accepted into the Co-op Program are guaranteed a Co-op Work Term position.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with minimum band score 6.0 (Winter 2020 onward)
- TOEFL : 83
- PTE : 59-64
Tuition fee for domestic and international students are tabulated below:
| Tuition fee for Domestic students |
CAD 1,500 – CAD 5,000 |
| Tuition fee for International students |
CAD 5,000 – CAD 10,000 |
In addition to the tuition fee students need to pay the following fees as well:
| Material fee per semester |
CAD 45 - CAD 100 |
| Student services fee per semester |
CAD 50 |
| Student association fee per semester |
CAD 54 |
| H&D per semester |
CAD 140 |
| Parchment Replacement Fee |
CAD 50 |
| Replacement of Student ID Card |
CAD 10 |
| Early and Deferred Examination Fee |
CAD 50 |
| NSF Cheque Administrative Fee |
CAD 50 |
| Application Fee |
CAD 65 for domestic students CAD 130 for international students |
| Confirmation Deposit |
CAD 200 for domestic students CAD 1,500 for international students |
| Course Extension Fee for credit courses |
CAD 100 - CAD 200 |
| Late Payment Fee |
CAD 50 |
| International Student Medical Insurance through 3rd party insurer |
CAD 244 per term |
| Non-refundable portion of international students' tuition |
CAD 1,500 |
Living expenses
Bow Valley College does not offer on-campus residence. Students have the option of off-campus residence, homestays, rental houses etc.
| General costs and Homestay cost |
Cost |
| Standard service fee |
CAD 750 |
| Security deposit |
CAD 500 |
| Homestay fee |
CAD 825/month |
| Textbooks for career program |
CAD 500 - CAD 700 |
| Excursions |
CAD 200 |
| Food |
CAD 500 per semester |
| Weekend expenses |
CAD 200 |
| Transit monthly pass |
CAD 99 per month |
