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 |
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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