
With the General Business Major, you’ll build a strong understanding of a wide range of business concepts while keeping your future options open. This major is designed to give you flexible pathways into further post-secondary studies through transfer agreements with universities across Alberta. If you plan to continue your education, connect with an Academic Advisor to explore transfer opportunities with Bow Valley College’s many partner institutions.
This is a two-year (four-term) diploma. A standard course load is five courses per term, though you can maintain full-time status with at least three. Taking fewer than five per term will extend your program completion time.
Core courses are offered both in class and online. For your major, you’ll select nine courses from any of the Business Administration majors, giving you the flexibility to customize your studies.
Program availability and start dates are subject to change. Admission is based on first applied, first qualified.
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If English is not your first language, please review the English language proficiency requirements.
Missing a required admission criteria? Complete academic upgrading before applying.
Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. See where this program can transfer to.
If you studied outside of Alberta, you can see which of your courses is equivalent to an admission requirement.
International Students:
Check whether your previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements using our country-specific document list.
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Not all delivery modes are available for all courses or programs, and not all courses are available each term. Students should follow up on their individual program areas or their MyBVC for information for courses delivery types and availability.
Delivery modes, descriptions, and availability of courses each term are subject to change.

Flexible learning and practical experience at the Chiu School of Business get you career-ready in just one or two years.