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Business Administration Diploma with Optional Co-op

Northwestern Polytechnic ยท Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada โ˜… 4.1 #19882 world
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Level
2-Year UG Diploma
CIP code
52.0201
Duration
2 year College Diploma
Open intakes
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
Field
Business, Commerce, and Management
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5โ€“7 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

Tuition feeC$16,300โ‚น9,94,300
Living cost (est.)C$15,865
Application feeC$150
Total / yearC$32,165โ‚น19,62,065/yr

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?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

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

IELTS
6.5 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
60 overall
R 55L 55W 55S 55
TOEFL
84 iBT
R 21L 21W 21S 21
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

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

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