Program type
Course-based
Business Administration (GrDip)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
1 year
Credits
30 credits
Start term
Fall, Winter
Program overview
The John Molson Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is designed to give students without a business background a graduate-level foundation in business. The 10-course program concentrates on the primary functional areas of organizations and their interrelations. Students not only gain a solid understanding of the functional areas within an organization, but also how those areas interrelate.
Program graduates are able to:
- Identify, analyze and propose solutions to issues within and between fundamental areas of business;
- Effectively communicate with and influence various stakeholders (management, colleagues, customers and investors);
- Analyze industries, markets and competitors to design convincing competitive strategies.
Program structure
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits.
Please see the Business Administration Graduate Diploma Courses page for course descriptions.
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (30 credits)
| 27 | credits of GDBA Core Courses |
| 3 | credits chosen from the GDBA Electives list |
GDBA Core Courses
Students who have successfully completed a statistics course in a previous program with a minimum grade of B may be exempt from taking GDBA 530 with the permission of the Program Director. In this case, the course must be substituted with an elective. See class schedule for elective offerings. |
GDBA Electives
Admission requirements
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70 on a scale of 4.30, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
June 1 (Canadian resident)
March 1 (International)
WINTER
October 1 (Canadian resident)
June 1 (International)
SUMMER
n/a
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition & funding
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Awards and funding
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. Course-based students may be eligible for a number of donor awards, and may consult with their department for program-specific opportunities.
Out-of-province students
Get $2,000 in special funding for graduate diploma programs. Learn more
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