Application information
Admission requirements
To qualify for the DBA program, candidates are required to provide a transcript showing a minimum of high school completion. Mature applicants who do not meet this requirement may also be considered on the basis of minimum five years' work experience and must provide a resume. In addition, two years of professional, full-time work experience (or post-secondary educational equivalent) is recommended.
It is recommended that candidates for the DBA program review the program completion requirements. Students are welcome to consult with program staff (bmt@uvic.ca) prior to enrolling in courses to ensure that their planned selections will satisfy the diploma program requirements.
If your first language is not English, you will be asked to provide evidence of proficiency through one of the following:
- Transcript showing graduation from a Canadian secondary school
- Four years of full-time academic studies in which all language of instruction is English at a high school or post-secondary institution
- Successful completion of a recognized degree program from an accredited university in which all language of instruction is English, in a recognized English-speaking country
- IELTS (academic) 6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 5.5)
- TOEFL IBT 79 (no sub-score less than 17)
- TOEFL Paper-based Test 550 (discontinued)
- UVic ELC ELC Intensive English level 570
- Successful completion of approved English partner pathway level
Please note we will not accept tests taken more than two years prior to the date of your program application.
In rare circumstances we may request secondary verification of English proficiency prior to admission.
Advanced standing
Students may transfer up to three courses from UVic credit programs or from other colleges and universities, providing the course content and learning outcomes closely match our diploma courses.
To request advanced standing, students can submit the Request for Advanced Standing form and upload the following mandatory documents:
- transcript (showing term, instructional hours, final grades)
- full course outlines for each course, including course learning outcomes (course descriptions will not be accepted)
- optional: any other supporting documents
Mandatory documents must be in English, or accompanied by an official translation. Requests received without the mandatory documents will not be reviewed. An advanced standing fee of $350 applies to each approved course (max of three).
International students should note that adding advanced standings to their program may shorten their overall program length, as there will be fewer courses to complete with UVic. Before submitting a request, we recommend you review the IRCC web page for post-graduation work permit (PGWP) validity and the 'Transfers between educational institutions' section for more information about how transferring courses for advanced standing may affect PGWP validity: View IRCC website.
Policies
For more information about fees, processes and requirements, please visit the Business and Management Programs policies page. It is recommended that all students review the complete policies page prior to application to the program.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the online application form. Fully-complete applications will be reviewed by our admission staff in the order in which they were received. In order for an application to be fully complete, students must also submit all required supplementary documents such as transcripts, proof of English proficiency and other documents as requests. All supporting documentation must be received within 30 days of the original application submission, or the application will be cancelled.
The program may edit or change application deadlines without notice, depending on seat availability. As such, we strongly encourage early application to the program. Acceptance into the program does not guarantee registration in individual courses.
Before you apply, please read though our Frequently Asked Questions to make sure you understand important details about this program.
Application dates
Starting in
September 2023
Availability
Program full*
Apply by
Open until filled
Availability
Not Currently Accepting
Apply by
Open until filled
Applications open
June 21, 2023
Availability
Not Currently Accepting
Apply by
Open until filled
Applications open
June 21, 2023
* This program has reached maximum capacity at this time. You may contact us at bmt@uvic.ca to discuss your options. Please note we do not accept waitlists for program applications.