GDip

Global Banking and Economics

Learn more about studying Global Banking and Economics as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Postgraduate diploma
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,485CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Douglas College says about their program:

Take your career in finance global with a Post-Degree Diploma in Global Banking and Economics. In this one-year program, you’ll gain an understanding of the forces leading to globalization of the world economy and the opportunities these forces present.

You’ll study international financial management and international trade theory and practice, as well as microeconomics, macroeconomics, global business management and more. Once you graduate, you’ll be ready to launch your career as a foreign service officer, commerce and trade officer, or economic analyst.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school graduation OR 19 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College
  • Minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school
  • Minimum final grade of “C” or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs
  • You must be at least 17 years of age by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College.
  • Some specialized programs may have other, or higher admission requirements in addition to the ones outlined above.
  • Due to the competitive nature of admissions into many programs at Douglas College, merely meeting the minimum admission requirements does not always guarantee admission.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Graduation from a recognized degree-granting post-secondary institution with a minimum 3-year bachelor's degree; and
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 60% (or equivalent) during the bachelor's degree program
  • Some specialized programs may have other, or higher admission requirements in addition to the ones outlined above.
  • For students transferring from other recognized post-secondary institutions in Canada, a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required (based on most recent full-time studies).
  • Due to the competitive nature of admissions into many programs at Douglas College, merely meeting the minimum admission requirements does not always guarantee admission.

English proficiency

  • TOEFL iBT

    83 (minimum 21 in Writing for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs)

  • IELTS Academic

    6.5 (no band below 6.0 for Post-Degree and Post-Baccalaureate programs)

  • Duolingo

    110

  • CAEL

    overall and essay score of 60

  • EIKEN

    Minimum placement of Grade 1

  • PTE

    56

English proficiency waivers

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum grade of 3 or C
  • Advanced Placement (AP) English Language or Literature Minimum grade of 3 or C
  • Enrolment in a college or university level English or communication course (recognized B.C. post-secondary institutions only) Minimum grade of C recommended
  • Graduation from a recognized bachelor or master degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principle language may be accepted a proof of English (Depending on the program of study, the length of the program and time since graduation)

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • High school/college transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of a valid passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    CAD$21,238 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    CAD$21,238 per year

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What is the cost of living near Douglas College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Canada-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,821
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,599
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$211
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$85
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$60
Monthly public transport pass$103
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$58

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Douglas College

Canada student visa requirements