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Associate of Arts Degree in Commerce and Business Studies Langara College Langara College, Canada

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CAD 19137

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 155

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts in Commerce and Business Studies provides courses needed for equivalency to first and second-year Commerce and Business Administration at SFU, UBC and UVIC. (Please consult with a counsellor regarding requirements.) Students may also apply to bridge into the 3rd year of Langara's BBA program. The program leads to an Associate of Arts Degree with a concentration in Commerce and Business Studies. Transfer to UBC, SFU or UVic Faculties of Commerce or Business will depend on those institutions and each application will be considered on its merits. The need to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 cannot be overemphasized due to the highly competitive nature of admission into business faculties at all three universities.

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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 45 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2024, May 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 18.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 18.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English Studies 12 50%

6.5 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19137

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 155

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

International Regional Entrance Scholarships

This scholarship offers a $7,500 award, with $5,000 applied towards tuition and fees in the student’s first term. To receive the remaining balance of the award, students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.67 in their first term and be registered full-time in an eligible program for their second term.


The eligibility criteria for applying to the scholarship are as follows:

  1. Be admitted or conditionally admitted as an international student.
  2. Intend to study full-time (nine or more credits) in an eligible undergraduate or Continuing Studies program.
  3. Have a minimum 80% GPA from high school or post-secondary institution.
  4. Be from one of the following regions: Americas, Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Middle East, Europe, or CIS.


Application Deadline


How to Apply:

  • Complete the application form in full before the deadline.
  • Include all the following in the fields provided below:
    • copy of student's offer of admission letter;
    • copies of Grade 12 marksheet showing minimum average of 80%;
    • personal statement by the student that describes their reason(s) for applying for this entrance award and outline any academic merit or contribution to the learning community that would qualify you to receive it.
    • If the documents are not in English, official translations must be provided.

Please ensure the application is complete before submission, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.
For more information, please visit Langara. Student Services: Financial Aid: Langara Scholarships: International Regional Entrance Scholarship or reach out to us.

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