General Management

To effectively manage a business, you need to have a general knowledge of all aspects of business management. Prepare to be an entrepreneur or a business leader with the General Management diploma. Develop a foundation in business knowledge and be introduced to fundamental business principals and skills in the core functional areas of business.

Want to keep learning? The diploma ladders directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program at College of the Rockies which has additional flexibility of part-time, full-time, face to face, or online learning.

Program Information

As with all of our Business Management programs, the General Management diploma infuses sustainable business practice knowledge throughout your courses. Sustainability is a priority for many in today’s global business environment.

General Management is a two-year diploma program which opens the door to career opportunities in the field of business, or prepares you to continue directly into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program at College of the Rockies which has additional flexibility of part-time, full-time, face to face, or online learning. This program is also ideal for mid-career professionals looking to diversify their skillset.

This major was developed for students who wish a high degree of flexibility in their course selection. As well as the required Business Management courses, students may select other specialized areas.

Note: Upon successful completion of all Year 1 courses, you can graduate with a Business Management Certificate.

Admission Requirements and Program Overview

View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information.

View General Management Planning Form

View or download the pdf version of the official program outline

Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Year 1

Application Fee:	$30.00
Tuition:	$3,725.70
Lab Fee:	$170.76
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

Year 2

Tuition:	$3,725.70
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Tuition and Fees for International Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

Year 1

International Application Fee:	$100.00
One-time International Education Fee:	$100.00
Tuition:	$16,340.70
Lab Fee:	$170.76
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00
Guard.me Insurance:	$270.00

Year 2

Tuition:	$16,340.70
Student Association Fee:	$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:	$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:	$240.00

*_{Tuition and Fees for international students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook and supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

_{Refer to: International Education Fees Schedule for 2026/27 tuition.}

Career Info and Pathways

A business management diploma can prepare you to explore your entrepreneurial spirit or to pursue a range of career options, including:

Accounting Technician / Bookkeeper
Supervisor, Finance /Insurance Office Worker
Other Business Services Manager *
Administrative Officer *
Employment Insurance and Revenue Officer *
Records Management Technician

With further education and/or experience, additional opportunities may include:

Financial Manager *
Financial Auditor / Accountant *
Professional Occupations in Business Management Consulting *
Business System Specialist *

* High Opportunity Occupation

General Management Diploma – Block Transfer Agreements

To Institution	Program
College of the Rockies	Bachelor of Business Administration	Transfer Planning Form
Capilano University	Bachelor of Business Administration _{Note: Applicants must meet Capilano University’s School of Business admission requirements and Capilano University’s admission and general English Language requirements.}	Transfer Agreement
Royal Roads University	Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication _{Note: Individual assessment required. In addition you must complete English 100 with a B or greater.}	Transfer Agreement
Thompson Rivers University	Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business, General, Entrepreneurship, Marketing or Human Resource Management) Note: Graduations GPA is 2.0 minimum.	Transfer Agreement
University of Lethbridge	Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management _{Note: Graduates will be guaranteed admission if their diploma GPA is 3.0 or higher.}	Transfer Agreement
University of Northern British Columbia	Bachelor Of Commerce _{Note: Individual assessment required. For additional information about this transfer visit BC Transfer Guide website}