Overview
- Two-year diploma
- Laptop required (view Computer/Laptop Requirements)
- After completion of a common first term, students will focus their studies by selecting a major in one of:
- Offered at the following campuses:
- Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
- Exchange District Campus, Winnipeg
- Portage Campus, Portage la Prairie (offerings of majors for second year may be limited)
- Winkler Campus, Winkler (offerings of majors for second year may be limited)
- Steinbach Campus, Steinbach (offerings of majors for second year may be limited)
- Interlake Campus, Selkirk (offerings of majors for second year may be limited)
- September and January entry dates, available at some campuses (note that for January entry date, students will attend classes from January to mid-August, enabling students to begin Year 2 at the end of August)
- International applicants please visit Academic Program, Dates and Fees for a listing of programs for international students, current availability and online application instructions.
Undeclared Part-Time Students – An Undeclared Student is an applicant who would like to take courses for professional development or general interest and is not seeking a credential. Students are restricted to taking a maximum of 2 courses per term, and after successfully completing 4 courses they must apply and be admitted to a program before registering for additional courses. If you would like to register as an undeclared student, please
click here.
Description
The Business Administration program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. If you're looking to explore new career opportunities or build a strong foundation in business, this program offers the perfect starting point. All students begin with a common first term, where you’ll take foundational courses in areas such as accounting, marketing, economics, and communications—giving you a broad understanding of core business functions.
As you progress through the program, you’ll strengthen your understanding of business operations and develop the digital and professional skills required in the modern global economy. Through a mix of hands-on classroom activities, group projects, and real-world case studies, you’ll build your communication, collaboration, and critical thinking abilities. Our experienced faculty and industry-connected curriculum ensure that you’re not just learning theory—you’re applying it in meaningful, practical ways.
After completing the common first term, you’ll have the opportunity to specialize in a major that aligns with your interests and career goals. Choose from areas such as Accounting, Financial Services, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, or Tourism Management. Prefer a more flexible path? The General Studies major allows you to customize your learning experience to suit your unique aspirations.
Information sessions are occasionally offered to provide information about the BA program and careers related to business administration. Please visit the
Future Students Event page for information on live and on-demand information sessions for our business programs.
Note:
Students who started in the program prior to Fall 2025 who will not complete by August 2026, will be required to contact an Academic Advisor through
planningsupport@rrc.ca. Please note students have six years to complete the diploma from the program start date.
Admission Requirements
Your Academic History
If your academic history includes any of the following, please visit
My Education for important information: post-secondary studies at an institution other than Red River College Polytechnic; Modified (M), English as an Additional Language (E), or GED high school courses; or home schooling; international secondary (high school) studies.
Click Here for the Admissions Course Equivalence page. This page provides details on the high school courses and credentials needed for admission for applicants from outside of Manitoba. If you have High School education in Canada, use this guide to check your qualifications.
The college requires transcripts verifying your complete academic history including any public or private high school, college, university, or technical institute you have attended.
Please check the
Program Overview page, to see if this program is for Manitoba residents only.
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION
Upload Through Your Future Student Account
- Scan your document(s) and save the file. Ensure you keep your original documents as the College may request to see them at any time.
- Go to apply.rrc.ca and log in.
- Click on your application, then Supplemental Items & Documents.
If you do not have a Future Student Account or require assistance, please contact our Student Service Centre at 204-632-2327.
Internationally Educated Applicants - visit www.rrc.ca/credentials for credential assessment information.
Submission of required documentation indicating proof of completion of admission requirements is due within 15 days of applying unless otherwise noted in the program's admission requirements.
However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.
Regular Admission Requirements
- Grade 12
- Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
- Grade 12 English (40S)
- Grade 12 Math (40S) (excluding Accounting 40S)
- If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
- If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
and
- English Language Requirements (ELRs)
- Answer this question to determine if you meet this program’s ELRs:
Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction? - If YES, you meet English language requirements. Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review
or - If NO, submit proof of meeting an ELRs option. If you choose the English language assessment option, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
or - If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school, submit your transcripts* for review.
- * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.
- Academic Requirement
- High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in one credit in each of the following:
- Grade 12 English (40S)
- Grade 12 Math (40S) (excluding Accounting 40S)
- If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
- If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements for more information.
and
- Meet Regular Admission Requirement 2
English Language Assessments
The College reserves the right to modify this information without notice or prejudice.
ASSESSMENT RESULTS MUST BE DATED NO MORE THAN TWO YEARS PRIOR TO YOUR APPLICATION DATE!
Approved English Language Assessments
| English Language Assessment |
Minimum Scores for Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas, and Post Graduate Certificates, Post-graduate Diplomas |
Minimum Scores for Bachelor Degrees and Creative Communication |
International Pathway to Nursing Program |
| CAEL Online or In-Person |
Overall band score of 60 |
Overall band score of 70 and Writing of 60 |
Overall band score of 60 |
| IELTS Academic Level |
Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5 |
Overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0 |
Overall 6.0 and No band below 6.0 |
| Password Skills |
Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5 |
Overall 6.5 and No band below 6.0 |
Overall 6.0 and No band below 5.5 |
| LINC Certificate |
7 |
8 |
7 |
| Duolingo Language Test |
115 and above+ with a min. of 95 in each section |
125 and above with a min. of 100 in each section |
115 and above+ with a min. of 95 in each section |
| New English for Academic and Professional Purposes |
Successful completion of the program 5 (min 70%) |
Successful completion of the program 5 (min 70%) |
Successful completion of the program 5 (min 70%) |
| PTE |
54 overall
Min 50 in each skill |
60 overall
Min 55 in each skill band |
54 overall
Min 50 in each skill |
| TOEFL-ibt Academic Level |
80
(20L, 20S, 19R, 21W) |
90
(22L, 22S, 22R, 24W) |
80
(20L, 20S, 19R, 21W) |
| Academic English Program for University and College Entrance Program (AEPUCE) |
Successful Completion |
Successful Completion |
Successful Completion |
| CELBAN |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Who Should Enrol?
To succeed in a Business Administration diploma program, you will bring an interest in business, a willingness to learn, adaptability, and curiosity.
While you are in the program, you will develop strong communication skills - whether you're writing reports, giving presentations, or working with classmates. Being able to clearly express your ideas and listening to others will help you thrive.
You’ll also learn to think critically and analyze information effectively. Business decisions often involve looking at data, identifying patterns, and solving problems, so having a logical approach will serve you well.
The program will help you grow your time management and organizational skills. With multiple courses and deadlines, being able to prioritize and stay on track will make a big difference.
Finally, you will expand your ability to adapt and keep learning. The business world is constantly changing, and being open to new ideas and experiences will help you grow both in the classroom and in your future career.
Locations, Dates and Fees
Next Estimated Term 1 Start Date (subject to change)
| Location |
Start Date |
Apply Link |
| Winkler Campus |
Aug 31, 2026 |
Apply Now |
Costs (estimates only; subject to change)
1Fees for term 1 only
2Amount includes an estimated cost of $820 for a laptop
3Fees for term 1 only
Winnipeg Locations
Next Estimated Term 1 Start Date (subject to change)
| Location |
Start Date |
Apply Link |
| Notre Dame Campus |
Jan 05, 2026 |
Apply Now |
| Roblin Centre (Prev. PSC) |
Jan 05, 2026 |
Apply Now |
| Notre Dame Campus |
Aug 31, 2026 |
Apply Now |
| Roblin Centre (Prev. PSC) |
Aug 31, 2026 |
Apply Now |
Costs (estimates only; subject to change)
4Fees for Term 1 only
5Amount includes an estimated cost of $820 for a laptop
6Fees for Term 1 only
Portage Campus
Next Estimated Term 1 Start Date (subject to change)
| Location |
Start Date |
Apply Link |
| Portage La Prairie Campus |
Aug 24, 2026 |
Apply Now |
Costs (estimates only; subject to change)
7Fees for term 1 only
8Amount includes an estimated cost of $820 for a laptop
9Fees for term 1 only
Steinbach Campus
Next Estimated Term 1 Start Date (subject to change)
| Location |
Start Date |
Apply Link |
| Steinbach |
Aug 31, 2026 |
Apply Now |
Costs (estimates only; subject to change)
10Fees for term 1 only
11Amount includes an estimated cost of $820 for a laptop
12Fees for term 1 only
Students may apply for financial assistance through the Manitoba Student Aid program.
For general information on applying please call 204-945-6321 or 1-800-204-1685,
or visit their website at www.manitobastudentaid.ca,
which also includes an online application. For detailed information, please visit
one of the RRC Polytech Student Service Centres
or call 204-632-2327. Applicants requiring financial assistance should complete their student loan
applications well in advance of the class start date.
Program Outline
Please click
here for the 2025-2026 program details for all seven majors.
Please click
here for the 2025-2026 program at a glance showing the majors by term. Click
here for the list of electives.
Courses and Descriptions
(Click the course name to view the description of the course)
In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution,
other RPL processes are available for
RPL courses.
Click here for more information.
For courses with no
RPL, please check
www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
ACCT-1071Accounting FundamentalsRPL
More InformationIn this course, the student will be introduced to fundamental accounting principles, concepts and techniques. This course will focus on double-entry bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements, focusing on corporations. Period end processes, such as adjusting accounts, and the closing process are also discussed. The result is a complete presentation of the accounting cycle for service and merchandise businesses. Throughout the course, interpreting financial statements from a non-accounting manager perspective will be included.
COMM-1173Communication StrategiesRPL
More InformationEveryone communicates, but are they doing it well? Communicative competence takes practice and self-awareness. In this foundational course, students will learn through discovery and project-based activities to practice approaching situations critically and collaboratively. By developing their communication skills, students will improve their interpersonal ability, intercultural competence, and digital fluency to prepare for success in the workplace and beyond. The strategies students will gain in this course will be useful throughout their program and in their chosen industry.
HUMR-1064Human Resource ManagementRPL
More InformationThis course introduces the student to the comprehensive responsibilities of Human Resource Management in today’s evolving and diverse business environment. The student will learn how Human Resource Managers apply best practices, provide value, manage the global marketplace, and oversee talent in the workplace. Specific emphasis will be placed on the topics of recruitment, job analysis, legal compliance, human capital, training, performance management, and building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
MATH-1078Business MathematicsRPL
More InformationThis foundational course demonstrates the importance of mathematics in today’s business environment. Through a modular design, the student will explore the terminology, characteristics, and calculations of business measures as they relate to general business skills, accounting, human resource management, logistics, marketing, and financial services
MRKT-1017Marketing Foundations
More InformationThis course focuses on the high level role that marketing plays in strategic planning and organizational management. This course takes a student-centred approach to the current customer-focused marketing landscape in today’s digital and global world. The student will gain an in depth understanding of the marketing mix and the impact these elements have on the marketing process. The student will apply the broad framework of market segmentation using the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP). The student will segment a market by organizing the market into groups, use targeting to send a message to potential segments, and use positioning to identify how customers view a product or service.
Computer/Laptop Requirements
The Business Administration program requires students to bring a laptop with Microsoft Windows 11.
MacOS is not compatible with business software used in this program; please see footnote at the bottom of this page.*
Devices must be ready to use on the first day of classes (or orientation) and students should be familiar with the basic operation of their machine. Electronic resources, software and applications will be introduced in the first few days of the term and will be in use during classes almost immediately.
You will find laptop specifications
here. Type A devices meet the requirements for the Business Administration program.
*If you intend to use a Mac, you must configure your Mac to run Microsoft Windows. What does this mean for you? This means that your instructors will be teaching in a Microsoft Windows environment, and you will require Microsoft Windows to participate in classroom activities and to complete graded assignments.
Majors
- You will complete a common first term, which includes five courses that will introduce you to the basics of business.
- By the end of your first term, you will choose your career direction by selecting one of the following majors:
- Accounting
- Financial Services
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Tourism Management - New!
- General Studies
- Information sessions will be held during your first term to help you prepare for this decision.
- Majors will be offered at specific campuses only.
Transfer Credit Opportunities
Incoming
You may be eligible for transfer credits based on previous studies at RRC or another recognized post-secondary institution. Please see
www.rrc.ca/transfercredit for transfer credit requirements and the procedure to request credit.
Outgoing
The following post-secondary institutions have articulations to their institutions from the Business Administration program. In-person information sessions are hosted by RRC early in the calendar year by the following provincial institutions:
Manitoba
Booth University College
University of Manitoba
University of Winnipeg
Chartered Professional Accountants
For more information regarding credit transfers, please contact the admissions department of these institutions directly.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
Other Information
Students admitted to the program August 2020 to Winter 2025 will find program requirements here. Students have six years from the date of admission to complete their studies.
Students on program prior to August 2020, will have five years from the date of admission to complete their studies. Program requirements in effect PRIOR to August 2020 can be found
here.
Graduation Requirements
Students admitted to the Business Administration for Fall 2025 and later must complete a minimum of 84 credit hours. Students must also have obtained a graduating GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Business Administration is comprised of core courses common for all students as well as required courses for a major. Some majors have elective courses.
For more information about courses, please refer to the Program Outline tab provided for each major. You are responsible for ensuring you take the appropriate courses to meet the graduation requirements of the major you have chosen.
Students enrolled in business administration prior to Fall 2025 require 99 credit hours as well as a graduation GPA of 2.0 or higher.
All students, regardless of when they began their studies, must submit an
application to graduate in their final term of study.
Employment Potential
Graduates may find employment in a wide range of careers in business, not for profit and government sectors.
Potential Career opportunities by major:
Accounting
Prepare for roles in accounting:
- Junior Accountant
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
- Payroll Administrator
- Bookkeeper
- Tax Assistant
Financial Services
Enter the dynamic world of banking and investment:
- Banking Advisor
- Financial Services Representative
- Loan Officer
- Insurance Advisor
- Investment Assistant
Human Resource Management
Support organizational growth and employee success:
- HR Assistant
- Recruitment Coordinator
- Payroll and Benefits Clerk
- Training and Development Assistant
Marketing
Drive brand awareness and customer engagement:
- Marketing Coordinator
- Social Media Assistant
- Sales Representative
- Market Research Assistant
- Brand Ambassador
Tourism Management
Promote travel, culture, and hospitality:
- Tour Coordinator
- Tour Guide
- Event Planner
- Travel Consultant
- Visitor Services Agent
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Optimize operations in Manitoba’s logistics hub:
- Logistics Coordinator
- Inventory Analyst
- Procurement Assistant
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Transportation Planner
General Studies
Gain versatile skills for a wide range of business roles:
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Office Coordinator
- Sales Support Specialist
- Start your own business
Academic Advising Service
Our academic advising service can provide information about our full-time programs, explain program admission requirements, and help you select the right program to meet your career and academic goals. We can also connect you with helpful people, resources, and supports.
