Post-Diploma Bachelor of Business Administration
Post-diploma Bachelor of Business Administration
Post-diploma Bachelor of Business Administration (25 course)
Please note, effective July 1, 2025, the Bachelor of Management (BMgt) degree will change to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Students applying to the business degree program for Winter 2025 will be admitted to the BMgt program. Students applying for Fall 2025 and later will be admitted to the BBA program. Questions? See our FAQ page to learn more about the BMgt to BBA transition.
Post-diploma Bachelor of Business Administration
The Dhillon School of Business offers a business degree for students with business or business-related diplomas from our partner colleges. You can earn two years of credit toward the post-diploma degree program, and graduate in as little as two years with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (formerly Bachelor of Management) degree). Extra courses are assigned where a diploma does not provide the appropriate background for the major chosen.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may gain admission to the competitive Post Diploma Bachelor of Business Administration program by completing an approved diploma in business administration or management.
Students may be required to extend their programs beyond 20 courses, depending on the major chosen and the diploma completed.
See www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/post-diploma for current information on diplomas approved for admission to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Business Administration program. The Dhillon School of Business will consider diplomas not previously approved for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Majors
The following majors are available in this program:
| Accounting | Program Planning Guide |
| Finance | Program planning guide |
| General Management | Program planning guide |
| Human Resource Management and Labour Relations^
(Intake for Lethbridge campus currently suspended until 2026/27, Calgary campus still accepting applications) |
Program planning guide |
| Indigenous Governance and Business Management* | Program planning guide |
| International Management* | Program planning guide |
| Marketing | Program planning guide |
*Lethbridge campus only
^Calgary campus only
Minors
Once you have chosen your major, consider the option of working toward a secondary area of focus. A minor will let you explore more than one academic interest, enhance your resume and will be recognized on your transcript.
International Students
Please see additional information for international students.
Post-diploma Bachelor of Business Administration (25 course)
If you hold a two-year diploma from a recognized academic institution, you may be eligible to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration (formerly Bachelor of Management) in as little as two and a half years (general management major)—even if it is in an unrelated discipline. The Dhillon School of Business will consider diplomas not previously approved for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may gain admission to the competitive Post Diploma Bachelor of Business Administration (25 course) program by completing an approved diploma.
Applicants to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Business Administration (25 course) program will be admitted to the general management major. Applicants may choose a different major after admission by contacting an academic advisor. Additional courses will be required for the new major.
See www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/post-diploma for current information on diplomas approved for admission to the Post-Diploma Bachelor of Business Administration (25 course) program. The Dhillon School of Business will consider diplomas not previously approved for admission on a case-by-case basis.
See more information on post-secondary admission for college diplomas at www.uleth.ca/ross/admissions/undergrad/transfer and www.uleth.ca/ross/admissions/undergrad/additional-admission-requirements.
Majors
The following major is available in this program:
| General Management | Program planning guide |
Minors
Once you have chosen your major, consider the option of working toward a secondary area of focus. A minor will let you explore more than one academic interest, enhance your resume and will be recognized on your transcript.
International Students
Please see additional information for international students.