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28 Best Diploma Business & Management Universities in Canada

Of the 28 Diploma Business & Management universities in Canada, Sauder School of Business ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Queen's University (QS World #191) and Dalhousie University (QS World #283). Across the whole list there are 135 courses to choose from.

28 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
11Ranked
DC Douglas College logo
#53 in Canada Canada
#53 in Canada · by research impact
485,494 citations · h-index 226
12Ranked
NL Northern Lights College logo
#60 in Canada Canada
#60 in Canada · by research impact
485,494 citations · h-index 226
23Ranked
DC Durham College logo
#122 in Canada Canada
#122 in Canada · by research impact
12,278 citations · h-index 54

How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (Sauder School of Business) to #283 (Dalhousie University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Sauder School of Business has the largest research record in this group, with 32,977,394 citations and an h-index of 1,352. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 28 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Business & Management (127), Accounting (4), Marketing (2) and Business Administration (MBA) (2). The usual length is 2 years and Four semesters. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). Bow Valley College offers the widest choice, with 18 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Diploma Business & Management?

Sauder School of Business (QS World #40), Queen's University (QS World #191) and Dalhousie University (QS World #283) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Diploma Business & Management in Canada?

28 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Diploma Business & Management course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with Four semesters the next most common.

When do Diploma Business & Management courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Diploma Business & Management online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Diploma Business & Management courses in Canada?

Bow Valley College, with 18, ahead of Vanier College (17).

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