- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 52.0201
- Duration
- 2 year College Diploma including a practicum
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Business, Commerce, and Management
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 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 a practicum component built into the programme.
At CAD 15,000 this is the cheapest two year diploma in the catalogue, and it ladders from the one year certificate and into the Bachelor of Business Administration. That three stage pathway is genuinely useful, though applicants should compare the diploma against the degree, which costs only marginally more per year and carries stronger work permit standing.
Business Diploma does not appear on the institution list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement. The code shown for Business Diploma, 52.0201, is our own mapping rather than a published one, so the programme is marked as not meeting the requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Business Diploma 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 Diploma in writing before you pay a deposit.
Entry to Business Diploma is Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, and tuition for Business Diploma is recorded at CAD 15,000 a year with a CAD 150 application fee. 7 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the Business Diploma application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · 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 — with your marks, gap and budget — 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 5.5; PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 56; TOEFL iBT 83 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: Business Diploma does not appear on the institution list of programmes aligned to the eligible field of study requirement. The code shown for Business Diploma, 52.0201, is our own mapping rather than a published one, so the programme is marked as not meeting the 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 · 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 — 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 — 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: college level business credentials face the tightest field of study restrictions, and the degree at this institution costs barely more per year, so run that comparison before choosing.
About Red Deer Polytechnic
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #9832
- Reference No.
- O19391056880