Business Management Diploma - General Management Major
"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
What can you expect from the program?
Develop your business skills to the next level with the Business Management diploma. After completion of the first year in the Business Management certificate, students have the option of returning to complete the second year of the Business Management diploma.
Olds College provides business students with a unique learning opportunity and experience. It is one of the first Colleges in Canada to offer students such a progressive project based learning program.
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:
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Olds College has a solid reputation working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Sales
- Consultation and management duties
- Event management
- Entrepreneurship
Visit ALIS to find Occupational Profiles with current wages, industry trends and more!
Program at a glance
Program Length:
Certificate + 1 Year
Program Intake:
Fall Intake
Delivery:
On Campus
Applications Open:
October 1
Tuition & Fees:
$5,020*
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.*
What do I need to apply?
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.