Business Management

Academic Requirements

For the Business Management diploma program, applicants must meet specific academic requirements to ensure they are prepared for the challenges of the program. Here are the key requirements:

• Minimum GPA: A minimum GPA of 65% is required to progress through the program.
• English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, typically through completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 67% or an equivalent.
• Mathematics Requirement: One of the following math courses must be completed with a minimum grade of 67%:
  • Pre-Calculus 11
  • Foundations of Math 11
  • Workplace Math 11
  • OPMT 0199 - Math for Business
  • OPMT 0198 - Business Math Assessment Test
• International Applicants: This program is open to international students. A valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program. Additionally, students must complete a mandatory work component to qualify for graduation, which requires a co-op work permit.
• Transcripts: Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Work Experience: Applicants should have work, community, or volunteer experience to enhance their application.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the academic requirements, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support and guidance.

Language Requirements

To apply for the Business Management Diploma program at BCIT, you must demonstrate proficiency in English. The following assessments are accepted for Category 2, which is the relevant category for this program:

• English Studies 12 or English First People 12 or Acceptable equivalent high school course - 67%
• BCIT English Competency Assessment:
  • COMM 0015 – English Competency Assessment and COMM 0033 – English Speaking and Listening Assessment - 70%
• COMM 1009 – Technical Writing: Definitions, Instructions and Process Descriptions - 67%
• COMM 1106 – Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (With Language Development Component) - 67%
• BCIT Professional English Language Development (PELD):
  • COMM 0030 – Speaking and Listening Skills for EAL Students 2 and COMM 0005 – Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 4 - 70%
• COMM 0007 – Introductory Communication for Technology Entry and COMM 0016 – Communication with ELT - 67%
• BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 5 - 60%
• Articulated EAP courses - 70% or B
• 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, Humanities, or Social Sciences from an English-speaking institution - 67%
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test - 70 overall band score with no component below 60
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Note: IELTS Academic only) - Overall score 6.5, No band less than 5.5
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score 60, No skill score less than 60
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) - Overall score 86, No section score less than 20

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.