Business Administration - General Business Major

The General Business Major is designed to provide students with pathways to further their post-secondary studies at various universities. Graduates gain a broad understanding of a multitude of business concepts.

Credential:

Diploma

Program length

4 Terms

Area:

Business

School:

Chiu School of Business

Post-Graduation Work Permit:

Yes

No

About

Students gain a broad understanding of a multitude of business concepts. This major is designed to provide students with pathways to further post-secondary studies at various universities in Alberta. Please consult with an Academic Advisor if you are planning to transfer to one of Bow Valley College's many post-secondary partners.

Time commitment

This is a two-year (four term) diploma program. A standard course load is 5 courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than 5 courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Learning options

Core courses are available both in class and online. Students will choose nine courses from any of the Business Administration majors to complete the major specific courses.

Admission requirements

  • Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent

or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math Test: 520 minimum score

or

or

  • Completion of 30 credits from a recognized business program (departmental approval required)

Transferability

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply.

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

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Available intakes

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September 2, 2025

Tuition and fees

Term
Tuitions fees
Additional fees*
Total  fees*
Term 1
$3,165
$356
$3,521
Term 2
$3,165
$356
$3,521
Term 3
$3,096
$356
$3,452
Term 4
$3,102
$356
$3,458
Term
Additional fees*
Tuitions fees
Total fees
Term 1
$356
$8,065
$8,421
Term 2
$356
$8,104
$8,460
Term 3
$356
$8,095
$8,451
Term 4
$356
$8,351
$8,707
*Per term: Student Service Fee
To register in a course in Open Studies:

Courses

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ACCT1103Introduction to Financial Accounting

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MGMT1101Introduction to Management

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MGMT1401Microeconomics

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MKTG1101Introduction to Marketing

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT1201Business Communication

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HRES1101Organizational Behaviour

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HRES2201Introduction to Human Resources

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MGMT1102Introduction to Organizations and Sustainability

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MGMT1601Business Law

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MGMT2401Macroeconomics

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MGMT2998Business Strategy

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT2304Introduction to Business Analytics

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MGMT2503Introductory Statistics for Business Disciplines

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MGMT2301Microsoft Excel

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MKTG2203Selling and the Customer Experience

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MKTG2103Applied Marketing

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT2901Introduction to Entrepreneurship

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3

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MGMT2801International Business

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MGMT2802International Business and Culture

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT2995General Business Sustainable Service Learning 3

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MGMT2994General Business Capstone

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MGMT2993General Business Field Placement

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