OpenFieldDiploma in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics
Two-year intensive applied diploma covering machine learning pipelines, predictive analytics, enterprise Python systems, and business intelligence dashboards.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Secondary school diploma with grade 12 Mathematics (minimum 70%).
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 80.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcripts, personal statement of career objectives in AI.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from academic or employer supervisors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $3,000 Western Alberta STEM entrance scholarship awarded on academic merit
- Application fee
- CAD $150 international evaluation fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $9,200 (domestic) / CAD $18,400 (international) per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Western Alberta College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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