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Diploma in Business Administration - Digital Marketing

Bow Valley College

Canada,Alberta

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,335/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150

Application Fee

Jan 2027

Apply Date

Canada, Alberta

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 15,000 +

Int. Students: 1,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

345 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4V1, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Diploma in Business Administration - Digital Marketing

Program Overview

At Bow Valley College, our Business Administration Digital Marketing program gives you more than theory. You’ll gain the skills to design, launch, and measure digital campaigns using today’s AI-driven tools. By blending business fundamentals with hands-on training in user experience, analytics, content creation, and integrated media, you’ll graduate ready todrive growth for any organization or your own business.

Whether you want to work in-house, at an agency, with a startup, or as a consultant, you’ll be prepared for in-demand roles such as SEO/SEM specialist, content strategist, social media manager, or digital marketing director.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

UG Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

60 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2027		Open
may 2027		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 150

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,335 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Bow Valley College

CAD 22,895 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 83
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):

Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or a minimum of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent
Credit in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

Bow Valley College offers scholarship opportunities to our international students each academic term and at each stage during their studies. The scholarship program is divided into two main categories: entrance scholarships and in-course scholarships.

Entrance Scholarships:

International students are eligible to apply for scholarships in this category if:

They are starting their very first post-secondary program at Bow Valley College.
They have already completed and graduated from a first post-secondary program at Bow Valley College and are now starting a second post-secondary program.
They have completed an English language learning or upgrading program at Bow Valley College and are now starting a post-secondary program.

Entrance Awards

Bow Valley College offers entrance awards to assist learners who are entering a certificate or diploma program at the college for the first time. Learners will need to apply for these awards in the semester prior to their planned start date.

Scholarship Title

Description

Amount

Program Start Date: Fall

Applications Open: May 1st
Deadline: August 1st

Program Start Date: Winter

Applications Open: September 1st
Deadline: December 1st

Program Start Date: Spring

Applications Open: January 1st,
Deadline: April 1st

Paul and Gerri Charette Endowed Award

This award has been established to support a youth who is a full-time student at Bow Valley College. The award celebrates the student’s determination to create a better future for themselves and their family by working diligently towards their educational goals.

Criteria: Applicant must be full-time, under 25 years of age, domestic or international, and entering a career program. Additional criteria might be displayed while completing the application.

Available to both domestic and international students.

$2,000/semester for first year of a certificate or Diploma Program

The TransAlta Women Pivoting in Tech Entrance Bursary

This award was established to help all women entering a diploma or post-diploma technology-related program at Bow Valley College. These bursaries are available to help cover tuition costs and help offset program-related costs such as technology, childcare, and basic expenses. TransAlta's goal is to ease financial pressures and reassure recipients that they can manage school and meet their education goals.

Criteria: Applicant must identify as a woman and can be part-time or full-time, domestic or international, in the following eligible programs:

School of Technology

Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Data Management and Analytics
Digital Design
Digital Marketing
Health Data Analytics
Information Technology Systems
Machine Learning Analyst
Software Development

‍Centre for Entertainment Arts:

Advanced Film Production
Advanced 3D Animation & 3D Modelling
Advanced Visual Effects
Advanced Game Development
Foundation in Entertainment Arts
‍

Additional criteria might be displayed while completing the application.
Available to both domestic and international students.

$10,000

*(D) Domestic—(I) International
**Availability is subject to change. Please check the most recent list of Entrance Awards here four months before your program start date.

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.