Business Administration
Bow Valley College
This two-term certificate introduces accounting, management and marketing. It is shorter than Bow Valley's four-term business diplomas, and the college labels this certificate Not PGWP eligible. Check that distinction before comparing tuition or paying to apply. The program name alone does not tell you which qualification you are choosing.
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Check the certificate's PGWP notice
The college explicitly labels this certificate Not PGWP eligible. An international application being open does not change that notice. The program page also offers online study; check the exact delivery option and its conditions with the college before treating it as your route to studying in Canada.
Plan the tuition by term
Published 2026-27 estimates are a planning reference. They are not a price guarantee for a later intake.
International tuition
| Study period | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | $8,453 |
| Term 2 | $8,535 |
| Total of displayed terms | $16,988 |
The table uses the college’s whole-dollar term estimates. Mandatory fees are additional. This planner also leaves books, equipment and other personal costs for you to budget separately.
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- Selected tuition
- $8,453
- Application payment
- $150
- Your living estimate
- $0
- Planning subtotal
- $8,603
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One international career-program application
Confirmation payment credited toward first-term tuition and fees
The credited confirmation payment is part of tuition and fees, so it is not added to tuition a second time.
Read the application payment guide ↗International intake status
These are labels displayed by the college's source when observed, rather than a guarantee of places. Confirm availability on the official program page before applying.
| Intake | International label |
|---|---|
| Winter 2027 | Closed |
| Spring 2027 | Not listed |
| Fall 2027 | Open |
Choose the applicable admission route
The published requirements offer a school-subject route, GED route or college assessment. Language proficiency must also be demonstrated.
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School subjects
Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or at least 65% in English Language Arts 30-2, plus credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2. Equivalent courses are also accepted.
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GED
Successful completion of the GED, with the listed minimum standard scores of 520 in Language Arts Reading and Writing, and 520 in Math.
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College assessment
Satisfactory results on Bow Valley College's Admission and Placement Test.
Check English proficiency separately
This certificate uses the college's general language requirements. IELTS Academic needs 6.0 overall and at least 6.0 in each band. Alternatives in the table include TOEFL 83, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 59–64, CLB 8 in every strand, and BVC Academic English 2 at B−.
Education alternatives
- Canadian English courseSuccessful completion of an Alberta Education English Language Arts course, or equivalent from education in Canada, that meets the program’s academic English requirement.
- Secondary educationTranscripts showing three years of full-time high school with English as the language of instruction.
- Post-secondary educationTranscripts showing successful completion of one year of full-time post-secondary education with English as the language of instruction.
- Test validity
- Two years from testing
- At program start
- Results must still be valid
- Evidence
- Official results required
A capstone or field placement
The certificate totals 30 credits. Its second term requires at least one of Business Capstone and Business Field Placement; the source does not require both. Business Communication in the first term has a minimum C+ grade. Keep those completion rules in view when comparing course lists.
Term 115 credits
Complete the following courses:
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT1101 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| MGMT1401 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MKTG1101 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| ACCT1103 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
Earn a minimum grade of C+ in each of the following courses:
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT1201 | Business Communication | 3 |
Term 215 credits
Complete the following courses:
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRES1101 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| HRES2201 | Introduction to Human Resources | 3 |
| MGMT1102 | Introduction to Organizations and Sustainability | 3 |
| MGMT1601 | Business Law | 3 |
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT1998 | Business Capstone | 3 |
| MGMT1999 | Business Field Placement | 3 |
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Sources checked 29 October 2026. The tuition dataset identifies 2026-27. The intake resource has conflicting freshness metadata, so its observed labels require confirmation before use as current availability. Individual admission, equivalency and immigration decisions remain with the relevant institution or authority.