Business Management Diploma

What will you learn?

Project based learning is about taking theory to practice and learning about different subjects simultaneously. This is achieved through the completion of semester long, real-world projects where students work alongside of business owners and clients identifying business problems through research and the development of meaningful and effective solutions supported by evidence. This type of learning provides the learning environment that assists in effective knowledge transfer into the workplace and promotes “in demand”, 21st century skills. It also provides the students with invaluable hands-on learning experience and mentorship from business owners. “In project-based learning, the learning is the project.”

Upon successful completion of this program, students will have a firm understanding of:

Communicating with stakeholders
Strategic leadership skills
Analyzing business information to make strategic decisions
Resource management skills
Critical thinking skills

Professional and ethical standards
Marketing processes
Utilizing business technologies
Project management principles

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Program Details

Credential: Diploma

Length of Program: Certificate + 1 Year

Method of Delivery: On-Campus

Program Intake: Fall Intake (September program start)

Program Dates: Please visit our Dates & Schedules page to confirm start and end dates of your desired program and confirm campus closures.

Applications Open: October 1 for Fall Intake

Selection Process for Admission: First Qualified, First Accepted

Tuition, Mandatory Fees, Books, and Supplies: Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for details.

Tuition: $5,020 / Fees: $1,300 / Books & Supplies: $2,000

* Please note that international students pay 3.5 times the domestic tuition amount. These fees are provided as estimates only for the purposes of budgeting. All students should refer to the Fee Schedule for the most accurate information and all fees are subject to change.*

Admission Requirements:

2.0 GPA in the 30 credits from the Olds College Business Management Certificate program or its equivalent.

International Applicants

Olds College welcomes applications from international applicants and those who have completed their high school education outside of Canada. Please note, it is still necessary to meet all of the noted admission requirements, including English Language Proficiency. Further information can be found on our website under International Students.

Admitted Students Information

Program Dates

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.

Class Registration

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.

Technology Requirement

It is strongly recommended that you come to Olds College with the following technology:

A laptop capable of running Microsoft Office is mandatory for this program, as students will be using Excel and other Microsoft Office programs extensively in lectures and classes.

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:

Go to portal.office.com
Enter your Olds College email address and password
Once logged in there is a button on the right that says "Install Office Apps"

This will give you access to the full Office suite on your computer, for both Windows and Mac based platforms.

"The Business Management diploma program at Olds College is a unique course. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in business. The classroom sizes are small, and options for individual instruction with your professor are available. This is something that is not found at many other schools, and is a key part of what the program has to offer. Another unique opportunity offered within this program is learning outside of the classroom with external companies. This gives the students time to understand their career options after graduation and while gaining a larger network."
- Allison Wheeler