Business Management Diploma

1. Be at least 17 years of age (or 19 if applying as a mature student)
2. Have graduated from high school or apply as a mature student who did not graduate from high school but is at least 19 years of age
3. Provide proof of English proficiency:

• Grade 12 or higher-level English course.
  High School English 12: C+ (or equivalent) from an English-speaking country.
  University or College level English course (non‐ESL): C+ from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
• Proof of four‐year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution where English is the principal language of the country and the language of instruction.
• English Language Test (only valid for two years):
  TOEFL: 68 iBT (with no individual score less than 16), 190 CBT, or 520 PBT
  IELTS: Academic version 6 (with no band test score less than 5.5)
  Cambridge International Exam: GCE O level C
  TOEIC: 700
  LPI: 4
  VPC English Proficiency Exam: 75%

To complete the program, a student must pass all courses with a mark of at least 50% in each course. Students must also attend at least 75% of the program’s classes in order to graduate.

The Business and Management Diploma curriculum is comprised of the gold standard courses in business and management that provide the foundation for baccalaureate degrees in business, management, leadership and interdisciplinary and integrated studies. Students will learn the fundamental principles of the primary functional disciplines including accounting, finance, management, marketing and human resource management. In addition, students will learn project management (PM) principles as applied in major projects including entrepreneurship and leadership for which they will also complete both major assignments using PM principles.

By completing the Business and Management Diploma, students will learn to:

• Work collaboratively and effectively in diverse groups to solve complex problems and employ evidence-based decision-making.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across organizational departments and divisions as well as with stakeholders and shareholders.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in management and decision-making that is fair and balanced and leads to all employees being empowered to excel.
• Use data analytics and technology to inform and support strategic directions.
• Describe, explain, and apply fundamental theories and concepts of accounting, finance, management, marketing, communication and organizational behaviour.