Obtaining a Canadian Diploma in Management

The Canadian Diploma in Management is the second level of business training and education. This 60-credit or 2-year Diploma in Management consists of 15 core credits and 45 electives. For the electives, students choose courses to develop broad, general management skills or concentrate their studies in one of five different specialized areas of management. The Diploma in Management is an open learning diploma delivered by distance learning.

Graduates of the Certificate in Business Skills are automatically awarded the 15 core credit requirements for the diploma in management. Other students with relevant business certificates, training and prior education may apply to have it recognized through Prior Learning Assessment and Review (PLAR). This is especially helpful to U.S. and international students wanting to enroll in a Canadian Diploma in Management program.

Whats areas of specialization are available in the Diploma in Management?

• Accounting
• Global Entrepreneurship in the 21st century
• Information technology
• Leadership and organizational behaviour
• Marketing
  

Government Loans for Distance Learning Programs

Each province operates their own provincial student loan programs where students can simultaneously apply for both provincial and federal student loans. Federal loans cover 60 percent of a student's assessed need, while provincial loans cover 40 percent. Awarded scholarships from Canadian universities are deducted from the amount of aid given. Online universities are governed by the same student loan programs.
Canadian government student loans are limited to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Students should check through their provincial Department of Education for specific rules and guidelines.

Certificate of General Studies

A 30-credit Certificate of General Studies is offered by Thompson Rivers University. Completed through Open Learning, the Certificate of General Studies is often used by students unsure of whether they wish to pursue a Bachelor's degree with a major or the Bachelor of General Studies. There are no time limitations to complete the Certificate of General Studies. Students, who due to previous academic standing, are unable to enroll in specific Bachelor programs, may use the Certificate of General Studies to gain admittance to other distance degrees through the Canadian Virtual University.

Applying for the Canadian Bachelor of General Studies

Enrolling in a distance Bachelor of General Studies is an exciting event! Admittance to a Bachelor of General Studies is available to students globally. There are specific requirements for admittance to a Canadian distance university along with a nonrefundable application fee. There are, however, a handful of distance universities that do not require a high school diploma.

General Requirements for Canadian residents:

• Have an academic high school diploma with grade 12 English.
• Be a mature student with a recognized GED.
• Mature students without a high school diploma or GED must consult the university individually. (A mature student is recognized as someone who has been out of formal education for at least three years and must be at least 19 or 21 years of age depending on the university).
  

Getting Help from your Online Professor

Like any student, Canadian distance students may need extra help from their professors.
Canadian distance universities recognize the need for individual help and attention.
Professors assist students individually through online discussions, private chat rooms, email and by telephone.
Studying by distance doesn't mean you will be alone with course difficulties. Professors are there to help.

Online Classroom vs. Traditional Classroom

An online classroom is a classroom without borders. Unlike a traditional class, students do not physically travel to participate and receive lectures.
An online classroom operates in much the same way as a regular classroom in that:

• There is a professor who leads the class
• Required readings and assignments are posted in the online classroom
• Students are able to interact with the professor and each other through online discussions
• Both audio and online streaming video may be used.

Online classrooms differ from institute to institute and additional training resources and technology may be used.

Bachelor of Education Degree

The highest demand for any Canadian online degree is the Bachelor of Education. Through online learning, Laurentian University offers a French only Canadian Bachelor degree in Education. Currently, this distance degree is only available for Ontario residents, due to Provincial regulations.