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Business Administration, Diploma - Marketing Option

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Program at a glance

Credential

Diploma

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Business

Length

2 years

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Prepare for a career in marketing

Start in September, January or May!

You'll gain a solid business education and develop the practical skills that you will need to be successful in a range of marketing roles.听

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After graduation

With a听Diploma in Business Administration 鈥 Marketing Option, you will be prepared to work in entrepreneurial enterprises, business, not-for-profits, government and community tourism environments in areas such as marketing and sales management, public relations, advertising and customer service.

You will also graduate with credit towards the听Bachelor of Business Administration听programs at Camosun. There is also 2-year block transfer credit to degree programs at other institutions including Royal Roads University and the University of Lethbridge. Transfer credit to other post-secondary institutions on a course-by-course basis is available.

Information sessions

The School of Business information sessions are a great way to learn more about a program and to get your questions answered by faculty and staff.

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Who can I contact if I want more information?

颁辞苍迟补肠迟听business@camosun.ca

International students please contact International Admissions

What you'll learn

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

What to expect

The听program consists of 20听courses听which can be completed in approximately two听years if taken on a full-time basis. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.

Year 1

In the first year, you'll work through introductory鈥搇evel courses in accounting, finance, economics, and marketing. Exit the program now with a Certificate in Business Administration or continue onto the year 2.

Year 2

In your second year, you'll work through marketing research, creative selling, and entrepreneurship courses. Exit the program now with a Diploma in Business Administration-Marketing Option.

Co-operative Education option

Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied learning classroom to life.

To participate in Co-operative Education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete

  • Eight (8) first year courses, with a cumulative听GPA听of 3.0 (C+), and
  • the Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course

Learn more abut the Co-op Education program

Co-op Education

International students

Under Canadian Immigration Law, as an international student you are eligible to participate in co-operative education and you can legally work in Canada during specified work terms. The听Work Permit Checklist for international students听will assist in planning your participation in co-operative education.

A rewarding career

Marketing and public relations professionals in BC听** of听$57,291听depending on employer and seniority.

**2022 Job Bank Wage data

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program

Business Administration, Diploma - Marketing Option

$7,777 (domestic)
$32,864 (international)

Business Administration, Diploma - Marketing Option, Internship designation听

$8,596 (domestic)
$35,142 (international)

Business Administration, Diploma - Marketing Option, Co-op designation

$9,288 (domestic)
$36,833 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission requirements

One of:

  • C+ English 12
  • C in English 12 Camosun Alternative听听

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar: Loading...

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Program participation requirements

  • Many first year business courses require math as a prerequisite (e.g. 鈥淐鈥 in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11,听MATH 073,听MATH 077, MATH 137,听or 鈥淐+鈥 in听MATH 072,听MATH 075, or MATH 135).听Students may enter this program without math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun鈥檚 math assessment in or before their first semester of study.

Our teaching staff

宅男社区 is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.

Contact Us

Faculty/staff profile

Cynthia Wrate Instructor, Marketing

Cynthia Wrate

Department Chair

wratec@camosun.ca
250鈥370鈥4158
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

Faculty/staff profile

Susan-Halsall

Susan Halsall

Program Leader

halsalls@camosun.ca
250-370-4133
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

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Contact information

School of Business

Campus location

Centre for Business & Access building (CBA) 249

Location link

Interurban Campus

250鈥370鈥4565

business@camosun.ca


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