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28 Best Public Diploma Business & Management Universities in Canada

Sauder School of Business tops our list of 28 Public Diploma Business & Management universities in Canada 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: Sauder School of Business is cited most (32,977,394 citations). 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

28 are public and 0 private (100% public).

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 Public 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 Public Diploma Business & Management in Canada?

28 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public 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 Public Diploma Business & Management online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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

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

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