The two-year diploma in Business Administration will provide graduates with foundational business and professional skills, a solid grounding in economics, and a foundation in calculus appropriate for advanced studies and/or research in economics, finance and operations. The program is designed to give graduates a developed portfolio of job-ready skills and a wide range of business principles and concepts to expand the graduate’s career options. The Diploma program focuses on skills and knowledge needed for employment in a variety of careers in commercial industries (business analysis, economic analysis, sales, marketing, customer service, operations), financial services, and retailing companies; unions and crown corporations; and in the municipal, provincial and federal governments. Depending on students’ capabilities and interests, graduates will have the skills to develop their own business upon graduation. The Business Administration Diploma also provides a solid foundation for advanced study in disciplines such as economics, accounting, finance, operations or business. Program Outcomes includes Identify and understand the techniques and theories of successful businesses, including how to manage finance, fundamental principles of marketing and how to create effective strategies. Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to make an impact in the workplace, such as understanding the relationships between businesses and different local, national and global environments. Use cognitive and problem-solving skills to improve communication skills and operate effectively individually and as part of a team.
Career path
The Diploma program focuses on skills and knowledge needed for employment in a variety of careers in Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Business Development Associate, Executive Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Sales Representative, Customer Service Supervisor, Operations Coordinator, Billing Coordinator, Accounts Clerk, Payroll Assistant, Financial Services Assistant, Bookkeeping Technician, Retail Manager, HR Assistant, Recruitment Coordinator, Training Support Officer, Employee Relations Clerk, Inventory Control Clerk, Supply Chain Assistant, Project Coordinator, Procurement Assistant, Scheduling Officer, Onboarding Specialist, Social Media Coordinator.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Kwantlen Polytechnic University below;
1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
Kwantlen Polytechnic University accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
Students can work part time for up to 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. After graduation, students from an eligible Designated Learning Institution may apply for work permit up to three years, depending on the length of study and program eligibility.
