About Business Management in MacEwan University
Whether your goal is a career in the challenging field of finance or the fast-paced world of marketing, or you have big plans to start your own business, this program will empower you to take your career in any direction you want.
This flexible program offered by the School of Business can be taken full-time or part-time.
You can choose to exit with your certificate after 10 specific courses, or complete the diploma and transfer into the third year of a Bachelor of Commerce or Management, or receive credit towards a Bachelor of Arts.
You can also tailor your management education to focus on a specialization by choosing one of the following majors:
- aviation management
- insurance and risk management
Canadian Institute of Management accreditation
The Business Management Diploma Program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)/Chartered Managers Canada, National Centre for Management Accreditation (NCMA). Students graduating from this program will have met the academic requirements for the Certified in Management (C.I.M.) designation. The CIM also offers students who who qualify the opportunity to apply for the Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.) designation.
Study Options
The Business Management program is a two-year program that appeals to students who are just getting started in their career and want a practical business education as well as for those who have work experience but need a diploma to move into higher level positions.
It's also ideal for those who want the flexibility of completing the program at their own pace with customized timetables and course loads. You can start the program in September and take classes throughout the year - even during the spring and summer months.
The program is available on a full-time or part-time basis.
In addition to both full-time and part-time studies, the program delivers two levels of certification: certificate and diploma. Students wanting a full diploma complete the entire 60-credit course load. Those working toward professional accreditation or for personal career growth need only take the desired courses (subject to prerequisite requirements).
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent in high school courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.
- TOEFL : 86 and a minimum score of 21 in each section.
- PTE : overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band.
MacEwan University Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Registration fee (for international students) |
110 CAD |
English proficiency test scores accepted |
IELTS/ TOEFL/ Cambridge English Test/ PTE/ Duo Lingo Test |
Financial aid |
Available |
Accommodation |
Available |
MacEwan University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Before deciding to study in one of the Canadian universities, one must estimate the average cost of living in Canada. Tabulated below are the expenses one needs to incur on a monthly basis to study at MacEwan University. The tuition fees for international students are based on credits. Other fees include the service fees and course specific fees which can be checked online.
Expense |
Monthly cost in CAD |
Tuition fee (18 credits) |
12,060 |
Locker fee (term) |
20 |
Housing- MacEwan Residence |
988-1,300 |
Electrical Utilities |
70 |
Personal |
200-300 |
Non-Program International Student Service |
50 |
Food |
300 |
Cable TV/internet |
65 |
Cost of transportation is covered in tuition fee as the institute provides UPass.
MacEwan University English Proficiency Test Scores
Tests accepted |
Minimum scores |
TOEFL (IBT) |
86 or above |
IELTS |
5.5 (a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.) |
PTE |
59 overall (a minimum score of 56 in each band.) |
CET |
180 |
DET |
115 or above |
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) |
70 or above |
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) |
overall score of 85 and a minimum score of 80 in GCVR |
Test in Practical English Proficiency (EIKEN) |
Grade 1 |