Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
Program information
The Graduate Diploma (GDip) in Business and Entrepreneurship is offered to ambitious students who want to enhance their degree on a part-time only basis with the practical business skills needed to attract potential employers in the fields of business and entrepreneurship.
| Department/School | Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business |
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| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
| Admit term(s) |
Fall (September – December) Winter (January – April) Spring (May – August) |
| Application and document submission deadline(s) |
February 1 (for admission in May) June 1 (for admission in September) October 1 (for admission in January of the following year) |
| Delivery mode | On-campus |
| Program type | Diploma |
| Registration option(s) | Part-time |
| Study option(s) | Coursework |
Watch the How to apply to Waterloo graduate studies video
What does it take to get in?
Minimum admission requirements
- A four year undergraduate Honours degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- In the case of a three year undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university, a minimum of four years of industry experience may be considered for admission into the program.
- A minimum average of 75% in the last two years of study.
Application materials
- Resume
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Transcript(s)
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Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable.
- TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
How much will it cost?
- Use the student budget calculator to estimate your cost and resources
- Visit the graduate program tuition page on the Finance website to determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program
- Review the study and living costs
- Review the funding graduate school resources for graduate students
What can you expect at Waterloo?
- Review the degree requirements in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar, including the courses that you can anticipate taking as part of completing the degree
- Check out profiles of current graduate students to learn about their experience at Waterloo
- Check out the Waterloo campus and city tours
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This program is offered part-time and in-person only. Students take one course per term, and it takes two or more years to complete
- Review the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business website to see information specific to your program of interest
This program page is effective September 2023; it will be updated annually. Any changes to the program page following this date will be indicated with a notation.
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