1) Program Admission Requirements
All students must complete the first year of the Marketing Management program before continuing to one of the second year diploma options (Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communication, Professional Real Estate, Professional Sales, or Tourism Management).
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
- Math: one of the following:
- Option preference: choose one of the following in your online application:
- Undecided – I will declare in the second term of the program
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Communications
- Professional Real Estate
- Professional Sales
- Tourism Management
Options are assigned starting in Level 3 and are not guaranteed. By stating a preference, you help the department plan for capacity. Entry to each option is competitive by GPA and other factors. Where space issues arise, students may get their alternate choice.
Read more about how to meet BCIT’s entrance requirements
Continuation requirements
Midway through the second term of first year, students either confirm or select their first and second choice for the next year of the program. The second-year options are:
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Communications
- Professional Real Estate
- Professional Sales
- Tourism Management
Entry to each option is competitive by GPA and other factors. Where space issues arise, students may get their alternate choice.
Recommended for success
- Applicants are urged to attend an information session offered throughout the year. These are free of charge and are open to all to attend. Registration is requested, but not required.
- Strong mathematic skills are required for success in BCIT Business diplomas. Students accepted into this program will be contacted starting in April regarding the completion of a math assessment test. If you score below a 67% on this assessment test, or feel that you would like to upgrade your math skills regardless, you should complete OPMT 0199 or OPMT 0023.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
Transfer credit
Transfer credit may be granted for courses completed at BCIT or another post-secondary institution where the learning outcomes duplicate those of the BCIT course. As per Admission Procedure 5003-PR1, the department reserves the right to determine the granting of credit where appropriate.
Applications for transfer will be accepted up to day 14 of the term; an official transcript and a course outline where appropriate must be provided or be on file with BCIT to process the request. A maximum of two courses per level are eligible for credit through this process.
Read more about transfer credit at BCIT
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The two-year Diploma in Marketing Management shares a common first year of core business subjects. The second year of the program focuses on specific fields of marketing expertise.
2) Institution Admission Requirements
Applicants also have to satisfy BCIT's institution admission requirements as listed below.
English Language Requirements
Review the full English Language Requirements policy here.
There are two ways to meet the English requirement:
1. Complete both of the following:
OR
2. Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening:
English 12 and equivalencies
At BCIT, entrance requirements are program-specific. All programs require English 12, but the percentage required varies by program. Be sure to confirm your program’s specific English requirement before applying.
If you do not meet the requirements, BCIT offers several options to help you upgrade your skills. View more here.
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
The English Language Proficiency requirement for studies at BCIT is detailed
here.
Applicants to BCIT are also required to have completed two years of full-time study in a high school or post-secondary program in English in an English-speaking country.
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
You will need to meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. Most programs require Grade 12 graduation with specific Grade 11 and 12 courses. Some programs also have non-academic requirements such as submitting a resume or participating in an interview.
For details on BC/Yukon High School credit equivalencies click here.
Review BCIT Entrance Requirements and Application priority .
Out-of-Province
You will need to meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. Most programs require Grade 12 graduation with specific Grade 11 and 12 courses. Some programs also have non-academic requirements such as submitting a resume or participating in an interview.
Learn about Canadian high school course equivalencies here.
For more information about admission, please review BCIT Entrance requirements and Application priority
BC Transfer Student
For details on how to transfer credits from BC post-secondary institutions to BCIT visit this
website.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
For details on admission with Advanced Placement into BCIT programs, click
here .
Mature Student
If you have not graduated from secondary school you may still be admitted to BCIT based on your relevant experience. To gain Mature student status, you must also meet BCIT's English-language requirements as well as any prerequisites for your desired program. Please contact BCIT Admissions to discuss your situation further.
Note: there are several Upgrading options through BCIT.
For other information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of BCIT's Admissions website.
International Student
For details on applying to BCIT as an International Student check
here.
Note: some BCIT programs with a post-secondary entrance requirement will necessitate a comprehensive
ICES evaluation for applicants who completed their post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States or the United Kingdom. Please review your program’s entrance requirements and contact BCIT Admissions if you have further questions.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
The Technology Entry Program is for students who want to improve their skills in core areas such as communications, Math, Chemistry or Physics to meet the prerequisites of their intended BCIT Technology Program.
Learn about other BCIT Upgrading options here.
How to Apply
For information on applying to BCIT's programs click
here.
BCIT’s application website provide a step-by-step process to help you identify the program that is right for you, find the entrance requirements to your program of choice, prepare your application, submit your application in a timely manner, and track your application status online.