- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 52.0201
- Duration
- 2 year College Diploma
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Business, Commerce, and Management
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5โ7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A two year diploma covering accounting and finance, marketing, human resources, operations, business law and strategy, with major options available and an optional co-operative work term built into the structure.
Two years plus a paid co-op term is the standard Alberta business college package, and the co-op is where students meet employers in a region driven by energy, agriculture and construction. Grande Prairie is a working commercial city rather than a college town, which gives the placement search a genuine local market.
The institution publishes CIP code 52.0201 for Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op. Business and management codes appear on no eligible field of study list, so Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op does not meet the field of study requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op in writing before you pay a deposit.
Applicants to Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op need Grade 12 / High School with at least 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6, and tuition for Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op is recorded at CAD 16,300 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. 7 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year ยท indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ with your marks, gap and budget โ is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6; PTE Academic 60 overall with no component below 55; TOEFL iBT 84 total; Duolingo English Test 115.
- English waiver: No English proficiency exam waiver is recorded for this institution.
- Application: Application fee CAD 150. A tuition deposit is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: The institution publishes CIP code 52.0201 for Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op. Business and management codes appear on no eligible field of study list, so Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op does not meet the field of study requirement.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof โ bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Business Analyst: process and reporting roles
- Accounting Technician: finance departments
- Marketing Coordinator: campaign and brand support
- Operations Supervisor: service and logistics settings
- Human Resources Assistant: people and payroll teams
- Account Manager: client facing commercial roles
Reality check: the optional co-op is the part that differentiates graduates in a crowded field, so treat it as the point of the programme rather than an extra.
About Northwestern Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- โ 4.1
- World rank
- #19882
- Established
- 1966
- Reference No.
- O19391056654