Penticton,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Business Administration - Financial Services Option in Kelowna Canada | Okanagan College
Okanagan College
|
Kelowna Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
16,960
(c. USD12,169.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The diploma curriculum offers students comprehensive knowledge of business operations. Through classroom learning, students acquire experience and skills to advance into higher-level positions across accounting, marketing, operations, human resources, or general administration. The first year establishes a strong base in fundamental business principles. Students can specialize in Accounting, Financial Services, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, Management, or Marketing. A General Studies track is also offered for those interested in diverse elective courses. Develop extensive business knowledge and apply classroom learning to careers in accounting, finance, hospitality, tourism, management, human resources, and marketing.
Build your financial stability while helping others achieve theirs. The finance specialization prepares you for three fulfilling career directions, each with unique advantages. Personal finance involves guiding individuals with financial planning. Investment management centers on institutional and client portfolios. Corporate finance leads to opportunities in government, insurance, and banking sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Students graduating from secondary school in or prior to 2012:
Principles of Mathematics 11, or an equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course,
Or a minimum grade of 70% in Introductory Mathematics 11,
Or a minimum grade of 60% in Applications of Mathematics 11.
Students entering Grade 10 in or after 2010 and/or completing the new mathematics curriculum:
A minimum of 60% in one of Pre-calculus Grade 11, Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11, Workplace Mathematics 11,
Or the equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
Senior secondary students who enter the Business Administration diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 may receive credit for BUAD 111.
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time senior secondary study for at least one year. Senior secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
Mature applicants without Mathematics 11 can take the mathematics diagnostic test, administered by Okanagan College. A minimum score of 16/25 is required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 105
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
Students graduating from secondary school in or prior to 2012:
Principles of Mathematics 11, or an equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course,
Or a minimum grade of 70% in Introductory Mathematics 11,
Or a minimum grade of 60% in Applications of Mathematics 11.
Students entering Grade 10 in or after 2010 and/or completing the new mathematics curriculum:
A minimum of 60% in one of Pre-calculus Grade 11, Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11, Workplace Mathematics 11,
Or the equivalent Advanced Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.
Senior secondary students who enter the Business Administration diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 may receive credit for BUAD 111.
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are at least 19 years of age and have been out of full-time senior secondary study for at least one year. Senior secondary graduation will be waived for mature applicants.
Mature applicants without Mathematics 11 can take the mathematics diagnostic test, administered by Okanagan College. A minimum score of 16/25 is required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) programs accepted.
Duolingo English Test - Overall score 105
IELTS - Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL - 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)
Tuition
CAD
16,960