Business Management Co-op Diploma

• Program Length: 18 months (total 72 weeks)
  Academic Study 8 months (total 616 hours) + Co-op 6 months (total 616 hours)
• Offered Location: Vancouver
• Start Dates:
  • 2025 – February 18, April 14, June 9, August 5, September 29, November 24
  • 2026 – January 19, March 16, May 11, July 06, August 31, October 26, December 21
• co-op: VanWest College’s Co-op has a strong system in place and a solid foundation of host company partnerships across various industries; a system that equips students with the adequate knowledge and skills to help them succeed in getting work placement in an English environment. Students receive first-hand experience in how job-hunting works in Canada through various activities that are offered by the Co-op department, such as on campus activities, and information sessions etc. Depending on our student needs, the Co-op department will provide regular counselling and training until students secure their placements. Graduates will be able to perform multifaceted business functions such as project management, business analysis, accounting, sales, teamwork, and research to support the marketing activities of an organization.
• Credential: Upon the successful completion of the program, graduates will receive Business Management Co-op Diploma

*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.

– You will be able to work full-time during the co-op terms and part-time during the study terms.
– The schedule is subject to change without notice.
– Friday classes may be provided online.

Sample Program Schedule

Important Dates

Upon the completion of the program, graduates will have the ability to:

• Apply classroom learning to guaranteed paid co-op positions
• Analyze problems in management and present solutions for them
• Organize and manage effective project teams
• Analyze the importance of financial accounting information in the decision-making process
• Demonstrate understanding, development, and knowledge of business methodologies
• Create customer value and sustain profitability for a business through effective marketing

Career Opportunities

• Account Services Representative
• Retail Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Administrative Assistant
• Marketing Assistant
• Human Resource Assistant

Average Salary Per Year
Source: payscale.com

• Account Services Representative: $48,355
• Retail Manager: $46,278
• Project Management Assistant: $56,463
• Data Analyst: $61,440

Job Outlook in BC
Source: workbc.ca