Business Diploma

Academic Requirements

If you have completed your high school education outside of Alberta, please refer to our International Course Equivalencies page for information on how your coursework may align with our Academic Requirements.

Qualified applicants who meet all minimum requirements will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Academic Requirements

Students applying to the Business Diploma program must have a minimum of 65% or higher in the following courses or their equivalent:

ELA 30-2, OR a minimum of 60% or higher in ELA 30-1

MATH 30-2, OR a minimum of 60% or higher in MATH 30-1

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Additional Requirements for International Students

International students must pay their tuition deposit to receive their letters of acceptance. This program requires students to obtain a Co-op Work permit.

Indigenous Learners

The Business Diploma program recognizes the need to facilitate access to post-secondary education for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. To increase participation of Indigenous Peoples, the program has designated ten (10) seats for qualified applicants who are First Nations, Metis, or Inuit. After June 1 for the Fall term and October 1 for the Winter term, unallocated seats will be released to qualified applicants on the waitlist if one exists for the program.

Indigenous applicants must meet the Academic Requirements for the program as outlined in the Academic Calendar and qualify for a designated seat by:

• Self-identifying as an Indigenous applicant on the Application for Admission.
• Providing proof of Indigenous ancestry.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

At Red Deer Polytechnic, we support a diverse student population worldwide. Note: Applicants whose first language is English and who declared this on their application are exempt from English Language Proficiency requirements.

Certain RDP programs have unique ELP requirements; ensure you review the program-specific requirements below. Applicants must also meet all other program Academic Requirements to be considered for admission into the program.

Applicants applying to the Academic Upgrading program are not required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency at the levels noted for credit programs. Placement assessments are used for admission to these programs.

Understanding RDP's English Language Proficiency Requirements:

• Applicants whose first language is not English must provide ELP official documentation to the Office of the Registrar by email or regular mail after you have applied.
• ELP tests must be no older than two years before your program start date.
• The Office of the Registrar can review your “unofficial” or scanned documents to initially admit you to a program and provide a Letter of Acceptance. However, official documentation must be received before the deadline, or you will not be granted “clear” admission until this step has been completed.

Requirements by Program

• Applicants must meet English Language Proficiency requirements for admission to credit programs.
  • Note: RDP programs may have different or additional requirements.
• Applicants must also meet all other program Academic Requirements, including the English course and minimum percentage grade.
• All ELP tests must have been obtained within two years of the start date of the program.
• Applicants to the Academic Upgrading program are not required to demonstrate English language proficiency at the levels noted for credit programs.

Ensure you review the program-specific requirements below.

Approved English Proficiency Tests:

• IELTS Academic – International English Language Testing System: 6.5 with at least 5.5 on each band score
• Duolingo English Test: 115-125
• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language: 83 iBT or 557 PBT
• CAEL – Canadian Academic English Language: 60 with at least 55 on each band score
• MET: 61 with at least 58 on each band score
• PTE: 59 with at least 56 on each band score
• Oxford: 7 overall

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.