Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Take six courses in the major foundational subject areas of business administration. These courses comprise the first year of our two-year MBA program and ensure you have the skills to succeed in the MBA level
Campus Information
Kamloops
Located in the Sahali area on the city’s southwest slopes, TRU is walking distance from commercial districts and residential areas, and next door to Kamloops’ largest recreational facility, Tournament Capital Centre. A wide variety of outdoor adventures and cultural events are minutes away, year-round.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
With an MBA, you acquire management skills for career advancement, starting your own business and taking on leadership roles.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years of PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission Requirements
Educational Requirement - Acceptable three or four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum B average (GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.33 or local equivalent) in the last 60 credits.
Language Requirement - Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English is the primary language should have:
- A minimum TOEFL score of 587 with a TWE of 5.0 or higher (paper-based test), or a minimum score of 94 with no section below 20 (IBT), or
- A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (with no band below 6.5), or
- Completion of TRU ENGL 1100 or 1101 and CMNS 1290 or 1291 with a minimum B.
Quantitative and Computing Skills Requirement - Applicants should possess adequate quantitative skills assessed through the successful completion of specific undergraduate courses in quantitative subjects. Applicants should have adequate computing skills which include having a strong background in word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software.
Applicants who do not meet the education or language requirements or do not have adequate quantitative and computing skills will be asked to undertake approved developmental activities prior to the commencement of the program to upgrade their skills.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
23310 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 100 CAD
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