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undergraduate

Degree

Business Administration Diploma - Insurance and Risk Management Major

undergraduate

Degree

Business Administration Diploma - Insurance and Risk Management Major

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $15,500 CAD

  • Application fee

    $140 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Field placement

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 04-August-2023 2023-08-04
Winter-January 25-November-2023 2023-11-25
Fall-September 04-August-2024 2024-08-04
Winter-January 25-November-2024 2024-11-25

Overview

Business Administration Diploma - Insurance and Risk Management Major

The Insurance and Risk Management major focuses on a structured approach to managing uncertainty due to threats that may emerge from the environment, technology, humans, organizations, or politics. 

Graduates gain the knowledge and skills to reduce these defined risks and manage uncertainty to an acceptable level.

This is a two-year (four-term) diploma program at Bow Valley College

The Business Administration diploma program consists of core business courses and major-specific courses. 

Students who write the Insurance Institute of Canada final examinations in applicable courses and, if successful, can receive recognition for up to 7 of the 10 courses required for the CIP designation. 

This professional benchmark positions students for roles in multiple disciplines.

Attain the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation that demonstrates professional commitment, knowledge, and skills that employers in both the public and private sectors recognize. 

The CRM designation is a widely recognized qualification that provides risk managers with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, monitor, and limit risks.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$15,500

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,172
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $15,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

59
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo Score: 95 - 100 

The International English Language Learning program offers five levels. Each level costs approximately $4,959 per semester. 

Your initial level placement can be determined by submitting a valid English language proficiency exam result (IELTS Academic, Duolingo, TOEFL, or Pearson PTE). 

The level placement will be based on the lowest band score of the official English proficiency exam result.

Students who successfully complete Academic English 2 with a grade of “B-” or higher meet the language proficiency requirements for most Bow Valley College, SAIT, and other post-secondary programs.

LevelIELTS AcademicDuolingoPearson PTE ATOEFL iBT

International ELL Preparation

400 hours over 15-week term

3.545-5024-2524-25

International ELL 1

400 hours over 15-week term

4.055-60 26-2926-31

Transition to Academic English (TAE)

400 hours over a 15-week term

4.565-7030-3532-43

Academic English 1 (AE1)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.075-8036-4153

Academic English 2 (AE2)

400 hours over 15-week term

5.585-9042-5071

Education pathway


Academic background and requirement

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

Or

Successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test that consists of five tests with a minimum score in the following sections:

  • Interpreting Literature and Art: 520 minimum standard score
  • Writing Skills: 520 minimum standard score
  • Math Test: 520 minimum score

Or

  • Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admissions Test

Or

  • Completion of 30 credits from a recognized business program (departmental approval required)

 

Upgrading High School Program

Complete or upgrade the high school courses you need to enter post-secondary education. Bow Valley College offers accredited Alberta Education high-school courses and flexible learning options to help you quickly reach your goals.

Career opportunities

  • Insurance Surveyor
  • Actuary
  • Insurance Underwriter
  • Investment Counselor

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