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2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Business Management Post-Degree Diploma


Location(s): ​Dawson Creek, and ​Fort St. John

The Business Management program promotes conceptual and technical skill development in business through a one-year Certificate program, a two-year Diploma program, and a Post-Degree Diploma program.

The Post-Degree Diploma program is available to both international and domestic students. For international students who already hold a three-year degree in commerce or business administration, the Post-Degree Diploma is an effective bridge to further North American business studies or to pursue employment in North America.

International and domestic candidates with three- or four-year degrees in fields beyond commerce and business management (such as computing, engineering, health, etc.) would also benefit from the program. For such students, the Post-Degree Diploma is a capstone program that augments existing technical skills and education in other fields.

The Post-Degree Diploma alone does not meet the typical education requirements for a Master’s Degree program (or MBA) in Canada. Students planning to study at a Master’s level in Canada should ensure that their prior education (a three or four-year degree) meets the educational requirements for their intended program.

Career Prospects

Depending on prior experience and education, graduates seeking to enter the North American job market will be better prepared for areas such as finance, entrepreneurship, information technology, general management, marketing, and logistics.

Intakes


LocationStartingType
Dawson CreekFallFull-Time(opens in a new tab)Part-Time(opens in a new tab)  
WinterFull-Time(opens in a new tab) , Part-Time(opens in a new tab) 
SpringFull-Time(opens in a new tab) , Part-Time(opens in a new tab) 
Fort St JohnFallFull-Time(opens in a new tab)Part-Time(opens in a new tab) 
WinterFull-Time(opens in a new tab) , Part-Time(opens in a new tab) 
SpringFull-Time(opens in a new tab) , Part-Time(opens in a new tab) 

Length


61 credits (915 hours), minimum.

This is a two year program taken over four semesters with minimum of 15 credits per semester.  Part-time studies will take longer. Students in this program select course loads and course schedules that fit their needs and course availability. Registration is completed semester-by-semester.

Estimated Program Fees


Program fee type: Academic

Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.

Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.

Domestic Fees

 TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
Fees (includes GST)
Total
Year 1$ 3,581.40$ 149.76$ 0.00$ 3,731.16
Year 2 (estimated)$ 3,774.80$ 153.98$ 0.00$ 3,928.77

International Fees

 TuitionStudent FeesInstruction-related
Fees (includes GST)
International
Medical Insurance
Total
Year 1$ 11,580.00$ 149.76$ 0.00$ 828.00$ 12,557.76
Year 2 (estimated)$ 12,710.00$ 153.97$ 0.00$ 828.00$ 13,691.97

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Admission Requirements


Degree Requirement

  • Completion of a baccalaureate degree (minimum three-years)

English Requirement

Domestic applicants, one of the following:

  • English 12 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
  • English Literature 12 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
  • English First Peoples 12 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
  • ENGL 050(opens in a new tab) with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
  • ENGL 099(opens in a new tab) with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
  • Any university-level English course with a grade of C or higher
  • NLC Writing Assessment with placement at the college level (100)

International applicants, one of the following:

  • IELTS result with an overall score of 6.0 or higher with no band less than 6.0*

Students with a writing band of 6.0 or less are required to complete ENGL 099(opens in a new tab) with a B grade or higher before or during the first semester of their program.

Important Notes


  1. This program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC(opens in a new tab) to apply for financial assistance online.
  2. Student must provide a finanical calculator. Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements(opens in a new tab).
  3. Course transfer agreements allow students to receive course-by-course transfer to other colleges, universities, and institutes in BC, as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide(opens in a new tab).
  4. NLC courses may transfer to professional associations such as the Certified General Accountants, Certified Management Accountants, Chartered Accountants, Aboriginal Financial Officers Association, Canadian Bankers Institute, and others. Students are responsible for confirming transferability of course credits to any external organization.

Program Requirements


Residency Requirement25% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College
Minimum Grade Requirements2.00 program Grade Point Average (GPA); D grade (50%) minimum in all courses

Semester One


Semester Two


Semester Three


Semester Four


Credential


Post-Degree Diploma in Business Management