Lay the groundwork for a successful business career in Canada with the Business Management certificate, then take it to the next level with the Business Management diploma, majoring in General Management.
In this program, students will gain an introduction to business processes and operating a business within the Canadian context. Students will be able to build on the skills mastered during their first year with hands-on learning experiences and mentorship from business owners.
Students will have the opportunity to practice applying foundational business concepts to real-world problems presented through industry partners or case studies. During the diploma, students will work closely with faculty to complete projects identifying business problems through research and the development of meaningful and effective solutions supported by evidence.
This program provides eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Program Intakes: Fall (September); Winter (January)
Applications Open:
Delivery: Delivered by Olds College of Agriculture & Technology at Concordia University of Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta
Credentials: Upon successful program completion, graduates will receive a diploma in Business Management from Olds College of Agriculture and Technology.
Graduates from this program can apply to continue their education at Concordia University of Edmonton, and may be eligible for up to 54 credits towards a Bachelor of Management degree. Additional transfer pathway options can be found here.
For applicants without a current study permit, the application deadline is 6 weeks prior to the program start date.
Selection Process for Admission: First Qualified/First Admitted
50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
50% or better in Math 20-1 or 20-2
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
The College expects all applicants to meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency of an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS, a minimum band score of 6 in each component. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation.
International Applicants
Olds College welcomes applications from International Applicants and those who have completed their high school education outside of Canada.
Admission Requirements for Applicants from India:
Grade 10 Math with a minimum 33%
Grade 12 English with a minimum 33%
Please contact edmonton@oldscollege.ca if you require more information.
Tuition: $18,510.60 tuition for the first year
Fees: $1630.25 mandatory fees for the first year
Books and Supplies: $2000.00 estimate for the first year
Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for complete details.
Olds College offers over 450 awards, valued at $500,000+ in scholarships, bursaries and prizes. Thanks to our industry partners, alumni, and friends of Olds College we are fortunate to offer a generous student awards program to students.
For additional information on scholarships, bursaries and prizes at Olds College, visit Scholarships & Awards
Find out when your term start and end dates are, so that you know when you are expected to be in attendance. For more information, please review the Program Dates & Fee Schedule.
You will be registered into your classes automatically. This will happen approximately 1 month prior to the start-date for your program. You will be notified once you have been timetabled into your courses. You will be able to see your class schedule in your My Olds College account. If you need to make any changes to your class registration, please contact the Office of the Registrar.
It is strongly recommended that you come to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology with the following technology:
As part of your student accounts, all students have access to Office 365 for the duration of their time with Olds College. To access this you just need to follow these steps:
This will give you access to the full Office suite on your computer, for both Windows and Mac based platforms.
