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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Online Learning. Real-world Impact
Transform your professional journey with the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA), where the rigour of MBA-level coursework meets exceptional flexibility—with no GMAT requirement.
Cost & financing
Here you'll find detailed information about tuition fees and program costs to support your journey.
Tuition
Program start: January 2025 (Spring), May 2025 (Summer), or September 2025 (Fall)
| Spring 2025 | $18,809 CAD approx.1, 2 |
| Summer 2025 | $18,933 CAD approx.1, 2 |
| Fall 2025 | $19,057.96 CAD approx.1, 2 |
Tuition is paid each term based on the number of credits ($740.87 per unit*)2
1Approximate total for 24 credits taken in 12 months.
2Tuition will vary based on intake term.
*Subject to Board of Governors approval.
Fees & other costs
Additional fees and costs: $1,600 approx.
You can sign up for a payment plan with us to help you split up your payment during the semester.
Employer sponsorship opportunities
Participants who pay all or part of the program fees personally are eligible to claim a tuition tax credit on the tuition portion of the fees. For more information, ask a professional income tax advisor to give you an assessment of the impact of your tuition on your personal tax situation.
Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)
The LLP allows individuals to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to finance their own education or that of their spouse/partner. Amounts withdrawn under the LLP do not count towards income and the RRSP issuer does not withhold taxes on these amounts. Withdrawals must be repaid over a period of no more than 10 years.
Program brochure
For admission requirements, deadline and information regarding specialized coursework, view our program brochure.
(1) Subject to Board of Governors approval. (2) Includes day trips to local First Nations communities. Additional fees may apply. Further information to be provided. (3) Comprised of an international trip. Flights, meals and visa fees are not included. Students are encouraged to budget an additional $1,300 - $2,200 CAD, approximately, for roundtrip flight costs. Additional fees may apply. Further information to be provided. The University reserves the right to cancel the international trip component of the international applied project as a result of any unforeseen circumstances as deemed appropriate by the University. (4) Comprised of a local field trip. Further information to be provided.