Business and Entrepreneurship - GDip at Waterloo

At a glance:

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.

Application deadlines

February 1 (for admission in May)
June 1 (for admission in September)
October 1 (for admission in January of the following year)

Study options

Coursework

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.
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable. TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)

Approximate tuition, fees, and living costs

To determine the tuition and incidental fees per term for your program, visit the Graduate program tuition page on the Finance website. Once you are on the page:
- Choose your program type: master’s & diploma programs or doctoral programs
- Choose your residency status: Canadian/permanent resident or international
- Choose a term (tuition amounts for future terms are posted approximately two months prior to the start of each term and incidental fees are subject to change)
- Find your program under the appropriate faculty. Tuition amounts are listed per term, with three terms occurring over the course of a year.
Review the study and living costs