Program Overview

Business Ontario College Diploma, Co-op program

Program Description

Students acquire a foundational knowledge of the basics of business, with a focus on managing people and processes. Courses in economics, accounting, marketing, and human resources lay the groundwork for future careers and further studies. Individual courses provide the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to get to work. Upon graduation, students may launch their career or spring-board into further studies.

Program Information

• Program Code: BUSG
• Duration: 2 Years
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma, Co-op
• Program Delivery: Full-time
• Program Delivery Method(s): In-person and hybrid option

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, mature student status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• any Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U)
• Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 College or University level Mathematics (MBF3C or MCF3M)

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities may include, but are not limited to, management trainee/manager, sales/sales management, personnel officer/manager in addition to entrepreneurial opportunities. Employers include banks, finance, trust and insurance companies, computer firms, government ministries and agencies, producers of consumer and industrial products, wholesalers, retailers, private companies and non-profit organizations.

Why Study Business (co-op) at Georgian?

• Co-op: Georgian is a recognized leader in student work experience. You’ll get the hands-on experience you need to give you an advantage in the career marketplace.
• Faculty: Learn from experienced faculty who simplify complex content and provide relevant, real-world examples.

Pathways

• Turn your Business diploma into a degree! As a graduate of this two-year Business (co-op) diploma program at Georgian, continue your studies at the degree level.
• Graduates with a minimum GPA of 70 per cent can receive up to 18 credits towards the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Management and Leadership) program at Georgian.

Course Overview

• 18 Program Courses
• 2 Communications Courses
• 1 Program Option Course
• 3 General Education Courses
• 2 Co-op Work Terms

Program-Specific Courses

• ACCT 1000 – Financial Accounting Principles 1
• BUSI 1001 – Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
• COMP 1003 – Microcomputer Applications
• MATH 1002 – Mathematics of Finance
• MKTG 1000 – Introduction to Marketing
• Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.