Business Administration - General Business Major

The General Business Major is designed to provide students with pathways to further their post-secondary studies at various universities. Graduates gain a broad understanding of a multitude of business concepts.

Credential:

Diploma

Program length:

4 Terms

Area:

Business

School:

Chiu School of Business

Post-Graduation Work Permit:

Yes

No

About

Students gain a broad understanding of a multitude of business concepts. This major is designed to provide students with pathways to further post-secondary studies at various universities in Alberta. Please consult with an Academic Advisor if you are planning to transfer to one of Bow Valley College's many post-secondary partners.

Time commitment

This is a two-year (four term) diploma program. A standard course load is 5 courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than 5 courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Learning options

Core courses are available both in class and online. Students will choose nine courses from any of the Business Administration majors to complete the major specific courses.

Admission requirements

  • Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or minimum 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
  • Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent

or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math Test: 520 minimum score

or

or

  • Completion of 30 credits from a recognized business program (departmental approval required)

Transferability

Transfer opportunities are available to a variety of institutions. Transfer credits are reviewed and accepted on an individual basis by the institution to which you apply.

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English Language Proficiency Requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, please review English language proficiency requirements.

Academic upgrading

Enhance your previous education to meet the missing admissions requirements for one of the BVC programs.

Available intakes

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September 2025
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Tuition and fees

Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$3,165
$605
$3,770
Term 2
$3,165
$564
$3,729
Term 3
$3,123
$564
$3,687
Term 4
$3,123
$605
$3,728

Estimated total tuition cost:

total cost
Term
Tuition fees
Additional fees
Total fees*
Term 1
$8,128
$605
$8,733
Term 2
$8,207
$564
$8,771
Term 3
$8,254
$564
$8,818
Term 4
$8,380
$605
$8,985

Estimated total tuition cost:

total cost
*All tuition and fees are subject to change. Program tuitions are estimates only.  Your actual tuition and fees are calculated on actual course registrations and can be viewed under "Statement of Account" in MyBVC or by requesting a Statement of Account from Registrar Services.

Courses

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ACCT1103Introduction to Financial Accounting move_down3

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MGMT1101Introduction to Management move_down3

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MGMT1401Microeconomics move_down3

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MKTG1101Introduction to Marketing move_down3

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Earn a minimum grade of C+ in each of the following courses:

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MGMT1201Business Communication move_downhide_source3

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HRES1101Organizational Behaviour move_down3

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HRES2201Introduction to Human Resources move_down3

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MGMT1102Introduction to Organizations and Sustainability move_down3

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MGMT1601Business Law move_down3

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MGMT2401Macroeconomics move_down3

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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HRES2101Change Management move_down3

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HRES2303Occupational Health and Safety move_down3

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT2102Project Management move_down3

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SCMT2201Operations Management I move_down3

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SCMT2101Introduction to Supply Chain Management move_down3

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FNSR2201Business Finance move_down3

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FNSR2401Risk Management Principles and Practice move_down3

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Complete the following courses:

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ACCT2201Management Accounting I move_down3

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TOUR2104Sustainable Development move_downhide_source3

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MGMT2998Business Strategy hide_source3

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT2304Introduction to Business Analytics move_down3

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MGMT2503Introductory Statistics for Business Disciplines move_down3

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MGMT2301Microsoft Excel move_down3

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MKTG2203Selling and the Customer Experience move_down3

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MKTG2103Applied Marketing move_down3

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT2901Introduction to Entrepreneurship move_downhide_source3

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MGMT2801International Business move_downhide_source3

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MGMT2802International Business and Culture hide_source3

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Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses:

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MGMT2995General Business Sustainable Service Learning move_downhide_source3

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MGMT2994General Business Capstone move_downhide_source3
MGMT2993General Business Field Placement move_downhide_source3

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