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Business Administration Diploma Program

Our business administration diploma offers comprehensive in-person and online training in management, law, and economics across Canada. Completing this diploma in business administration in Victoria, BC, prepares graduates for leadership roles like operations manager or business analyst, ensuring success in Canada’s growing commercial market.
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Program Duration

Program Duration

55 Weeks / 1100 Hours
Starting Date

Starting Date

July 13, 2026
Delivery Methods

Delivery Methods

In-Class or Online
Morning, Evening/Weekend
Campus Location

Campus Location

Victoria, BC
Completion Award

Completion Award

$2,200

Program Duration

55 Weeks / 1100 Hours

Starting Date:

July 13, 2026

Delivery Methods:

In-Class or Online

Campus Location:

Victoria, BC

Starting Date:

July 13, 2026

Delivery Methods:

In-Class or Online

Campus Location:

Victoria, BC

Program Duration:

55 Weeks / 1100 Hours

Starting Date:

July 13, 2026

Delivery Methods:

In-Class or Online

Campus Location:

Victoria, BC

Program Duration:

55 Weeks / 1100 Hours

Completion Award

$2,200

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$500 towards a Computer
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Program Description

This Business Administration Diploma is a career-oriented program designed to prepare students for the growing Canadian business market. People who are looking to make a strong career in business should opt for this diploma in business administration.

Some of the business administration courses that are offered in this diploma are business law, human resource management, business communications, business management, economics, entrepreneurship, etc.

If you can’t attend in person, you can take this diploma online. The graduates of this business administration program can work as sales managers and operations managers. 

Some of the other possible titles include administration manager, administrative assistant, customer service coordinator or manager, business analyst, supply chain manager, general store manager, etc.

Program Description

This Business Administration Diploma is a career-oriented program designed to prepare students for the growing Canadian business market. People who are looking to make a strong career in business should opt for this diploma in business administration.

Some of the business administration courses that are offered in this diploma are business law, human resource management, business communications, business management, economics, entrepreneurship, etc.

If you can’t attend in person, you can take this diploma online. The graduates of this business administration program can work as sales managers and operations managers. 

Some of the other possible titles include administration manager, administrative assistant, customer service coordinator or manager, business analyst, supply chain manager, general store manager, etc.

Program Highlights

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    Integrated Business Communication: Master professional writing and interpersonal skills to excel within Canadian corporate environments.
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    Strategic Management Foundations: Apply organizational behavior and human resources principles to lead diverse workplace teams.
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    Comprehensive Financial Accounting: Develop expertise in management accounting to prepare and analyze complex financial statements.
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    Digital Marketing Innovation: Leverage modern marketing strategies and digital tools to drive organizational brand growth.
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    Entrepreneurial Legal Excellence: Navigate business law and economic principles to launch and manage successful ventures.

Program Objectives

The Business Administration Diploma is suitable for those who want to start their career early in the business field. When you start the career early, you save not only valuable time but also money.

Upon completion of this diploma course, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Understand communication theories and models, emphasizing their application in Canadian business settings.
  • Understand the key principles of Canadian business law and how they relate to business operations.
  • Grasp the core principles of microeconomics, including supply and demand, market structures, and consumer behavior.
  • Develop the ability to identify and assess business opportunities through market research and feasibility studies.
  • Understand the key principles of financial accounting and their application in preparing financial statements.
  • Understand fundamental management accounting concepts and their application in Canadian business contexts.

Career Opportunities

The business administration diploma prepares graduates for a wide spectrum of roles across virtually every industry in Canada — from entry-level coordination and support positions to management and operations roles. Career opportunities include:

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    Operations Manager
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    Office Manager
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    Business Operations Coordinator
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    General Store Manager
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    Business Analyst (entry-level)
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    Business Development Coordinator
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    Marketing Coordinator
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    Customer Service Coordinator / Manager
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    Client Relations Officer
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    Administrative Officer
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    Office Services Coordinator
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    Small Business Owner / Operator

Estimated Salary

People with a business administration diploma can expect an annual salary from $46,000 to $80,000, according to Glassdoor Canada. Graduates can get $22 to $38.5 per hour, depending on their work experience and the province they work in.

Career Outlook

Every business in Canada — regardless of size, sector, or location — needs people who understand how organizations operate, communicate strategically, manage finances, and lead teams effectively.

The business administration diploma is one of the most versatile credentials in the Canadian labor market, opening doors across virtually every industry and creating a career pathway that grows with you from entry-level roles all the way to management.

In British Columbia, the demand for business administration graduates is exceptional. According to WorkBC, administrative officers and business coordinators (NOC 13100) in B.C. can expect approximately 20,560 job openings between 2025 and 2035.

Edison College offers this program both in-class at our Victoria campus and fully online — meaning students across Canada, from British Columbia and Manitoba to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, can complete this diploma and enter the business workforce in their home province without leaving their community.

Career Outlook & Opportunities

Every business in Canada — regardless of size, sector, or location — needs people who understand how organizations operate, communicate strategically, manage finances, and lead teams effectively.

The business administration diploma is one of the most versatile credentials in the Canadian labor market, opening doors across virtually every industry and creating a career pathway that grows with you from entry-level roles all the way to management.

In British Columbia, the demand for business administration graduates is exceptional. According to WorkBC, administrative officers and business coordinators (NOC 13100) in B.C. can expect approximately 20,560 job openings between 2025 and 2035.

Edison College offers this program both in-class at our Victoria campus and fully online — meaning students across Canada, from British Columbia and Manitoba to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, can complete this diploma and enter the business workforce in their home province without leaving their community.

The business administration diploma prepares graduates for a wide spectrum of roles across virtually every industry in Canada — from entry-level coordination and support positions to management and operations roles. Career opportunities include:

  • ✔
    Operations Manager
  • ✔
    Office Manager
  • ✔
    Business Operations Coordinator
  • ✔
    General Store Manager
  • ✔
    Business Analyst (entry-level)
  • ✔
    Business Development Coordinator
  • ✔
    Marketing Coordinator
  • ✔
    Customer Service Coordinator / Manager
  • ✔
    Client Relations Officer
  • ✔
    Administrative Officer
  • ✔
    Office Services Coordinator
  • ✔
    Small Business Owner / Operator

Business administration graduates work in professional, office-based environments found in every sector of the Canadian economy. The breadth of industries that actively hire business administration diploma graduates is one of this program’s most compelling features:

Corporate & Private Sector Organizations: From small businesses to large corporations, private sector employers across Canada hire business administration graduates for coordination, operations, and management roles. Administrative officers work in many different types of offices and work environments — and some may be able to work from home WorkBC, reflecting the growing availability of hybrid and remote business roles that align naturally with the online delivery of this program.

Government & Public Sector: Federal, provincial, and municipal governments are among the largest employers of business administration graduates in Canada — hiring for administrative officer, program coordinator, policy support, and operations roles across departments nationwide. These positions typically offer structured pay grids, pension plans, job security, and clear advancement pathways.

Financial Services & Banking: Banks, credit unions, investment firms, and insurance companies regularly hire business administration graduates for customer-facing and operational roles — leveraging the financial accounting, economics, and business law knowledge developed throughout this diploma.

Retail & Commercial Operations: Retail chains, franchise operations, and commercial businesses hire business administration graduates for store management, operations coordination, and sales management roles — particularly those with training in marketing, human resources, and business management.

Healthcare Administration: Hospitals, clinics, and health authorities employ business administrators in non-clinical operational roles — including office coordination, financial administration, and operations management — where business skills support the delivery of healthcare services.

Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment: The entrepreneurship module in this program is specifically designed to equip graduates with the skills to start and operate their own business in Canada. Graduates who choose self-employment pathways benefit from the program’s training in financial accounting, business law, marketing, and operations management — all directly applicable to running a small business in any province.

Remote & Hybrid Work: Business administration skills — communications, scheduling, financial analysis, project coordination, and strategic planning — are among the most transferable to remote and hybrid work arrangements. Many coordination and analyst roles are now performed entirely online, making this diploma particularly relevant for graduates seeking location-flexible careers after graduation.

A Business Administration diploma offers one of the strongest and most scalable earning trajectories of any diploma-level program — with entry-level roles providing competitive wages and clear advancement pathways to management and leadership compensation.

In British Columbia, administrative officers and business coordinators (NOC 13100) typically earn between $22.12 and $46.70 per hour Job Bank — a wide range that reflects the significant earning potential available as graduates move from entry-level coordination into management and senior administrative leadership.

WorkBC reports average annual earnings for administrative officers (NOC 13100) in B.C. of approximately $54,973 WorkBC — a strong mid-career income that positions this credential as a sound financial investment for graduates entering the workforce or transitioning careers.

Nationally, administrative officers across Canada typically earn between $21.00 and $44.15 per hour Job Bank, with compensation varying by province, employer type, sector, and years of experience. B.C., Alberta, and the territories consistently sit at the higher end of the national wage range for business administration roles.

For graduates who advance into operations management and senior business leadership, the earning potential increases substantially. Operations managers in banking and financial services in B.C. typically earn between $36.92 and $83.92 per hour Job Bank — illustrating the long-term income trajectory that a business administration foundation can support with experience and advancement.

Administrative officers usually start out as receptionists, data entry clerks, administrative assistants or office managers. With experience, they may move up to executive assistant or senior secretary roles, or into administrative management positions WorkBC — confirming a clear and structured career progression pathway from diploma entry point to senior management.

Studying from another province? Business administration roles are among the most geographically consistent in Canada — present in every city, town, and region across all eligible provinces. Wages are competitive nationwide, with B.C. and the territories tending toward the higher end of the range. Graduates are encouraged to consult the Government of Canada Job Bank for current wage data specific to their home province.

Sources: WorkBC — NOC 13100 | Government of Canada Job Bank — Administrative Officer BC | Government of Canada Job Bank — Canada

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Business Administration

Admission Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older before starting the program)
  • Secondary education (grades 8–12) completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages of instruction.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

Overall minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5, overall minimum TOEFL score of 46 (only TOEFL iBT is accepted), overall minimum CAEL score of 40, overall minimum CELPIP score of Listening 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5, and overall minimum Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 95.

The Accuplacer assessment may be accepted only under the following conditions:

  • English is the program’s language of instruction, and
  • The applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers, and
  • The applicant cannot access their educational records or cannot provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education.
  • The applicant provides a signed self-declaration.
  • Minimum overall Reading 230 and Writing 230, and WritePlacer: 4.

The PTIRU considers education completed (in English) in the following countries as counting toward an assessment of prior education in English:

American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, US Virgin Islands, USA, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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