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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Studies at St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

Programme overview

A two-year diploma for graduates of any non-business degree, open to domestic and international applicants. First year builds a foundation in the core functional areas of business, entrepreneurship and international business; second year advances in one or more of seven streams.

Faculty: Gerald Schwartz School of Business  |  Duration: Two years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Core courses: BSAD 221 Introductory Financial Accounting, BSAD 223 Introductory Managerial Accounting, BSAD 231 Foundations of Marketing, BSAD 241 Financial Management, BSAD 261 Organizational Behaviour, BSAD 281 Foundations of Business Information Technology, BSAD 356 Entrepreneurship and BSAD 357 International Business. Passing grade is 50%.

Career pathways

Brand manager, entrepreneur, financial analyst, market researcher, project manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognized university (any area except business) with a cumulative average of 70% or higher. Limited enrolment. International applicants with an IELTS score of 6.5 and no band below 6.0 are deemed to meet the English language requirement for graduate programs.

Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas (Actuarial Science, Accounting Studies, Data Science, Enterprise Information Technology Management, Digital Marketing, Business Studies): application deadline 30 May 2027, with all documents submitted by that date.

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