Business Administration – Diploma

Beyond boundaries: gain all-access keys to business success.

Success isn’t a straightforward or predictable path—it involves taking chances and seeing what happens next. Whether you want to sharpen your knowledge or master a new skill, having a multi-functional set of business tools is vital for today’s global economy. You’ll gain a practical understanding in areas like administration, finance, human resources, communication, marketing and more. Our program doesn’t just teach theory, it prepares you to become a resilient business leader ready to take on diverse challenges in the real world. Expand your career aspirations with the right set of keys—and step into the next level of your success story.

Program description

The Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) program is a post-secondary diploma designed for non-business degree graduates and professionals seeking to boost their careers. The program will provide a solid overview of essential skills in business administration, financial accounting, human resources, communications, small business management, marketing and other key business areas. Our program not only prepares you to contribute effectively to organizational success but it also ensures you benefit from UVic’s reputation as a top-ranking university.
With a diverse range of courses and topics to choose from, the DBA offers flexible course scheduling, including a blended learning approach that includes online and face-to-face interactions. Taught by experienced industry professionals, this program inspires leadership with integrity and ethics, enhancing both your existing skills and equipping you with new ones for your present and future career paths. The DBA program also allows graduates to complete bridging programs to meet the requirements of professional organization accreditation.

Who is this program for?

This diploma program is for professionals who are interested in enhancing their career or professional development goals and want to gain practical skills and knowledge in business administration, strategic planning, operations or management concepts.

If you see yourself reflected in any of the following, this program could be a good match:

• you aim to enhance your career opportunities by gaining a solid overview of essential business skills so you can contribute to organizational success
• you have a degree or education in a non-business field and want to diversify your experience with practical skills in business administration
• you are an entrepreneur or small business owner interested in learning new skills in areas like marketing, finance, strategic planning and more
• you want to be a socially and culturally aware professional and connect with learners from diverse backgrounds or perspectives
• you aim to move into a leadership role with a focus on integrity, ethics and meeting the evolving needs of businesses in today’s globalized economy