Program Overview

Business

2 years – Ontario College Diploma

Overview

Prepare to launch an exciting and rewarding career in the business field. Learn to develop strategic business plans and navigate economic influences affecting the global market through business simulations and working with real clients. Whether you go on to work for yourself or a large corporation, or continue your education, the opportunities are endless.

Your Future Career

• Retail sales and customer service management
• Entrepreneurship and self-employment
• Office management
• Government administrative positions
• Financial planning and investing

What You Learn

• Marketing
• Accounting
• Finance and economics
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Communications and analysis
• Human resources

Admissions Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent
• ENG4C or ENG4U
• Any Gr 11 Math (C) or (U)
• If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• ACC135 | Introduction to Financial Acct I
• BUS108 | Introduction to Business
• BUS117 | Computer Apps for Business I
• BUS251 | Introduction to Human Resources
• CMM125 | College Communications
• MKT100 | Introduction to Marketing
• MTH170 | Business Math I

Semester 2

• ACC142 | Financial Accounting II
• BUS120 | Computer Apps for Business II
• CMM230 | Workplace Communications
• ECN100 | Microeconomics
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online
• MTK130 | Marketing II
• MTH178 | Quantitative Methods for Accounting

Semester 3

• ACC209 | Managerial Accounting
• BUS195 | Organizational Behaviour
• BUS202 | Professional Selling
• BUS212 | Operations Management
• ECN101 | Macroeconomics
• GENED | General Education Elective - Online

Semester 4

• BUS209 | Business Simulation - Online
• BUS214 | Project Management
• BUS245 | Corporate Social Responsibility
• BUS304 | Business Research
• GENED | General Education Elective
• LAW230 | Business Law
• SBM226 | Entrepreneurship

Tuition Fees

2025 – 2 years – Ontario College Diploma

• Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
  • Year 1: $5667.36 (Tuition: $4080.36, Ancillary Fees: $1587)
  • Year 2: $4143.24 (Tuition: $2720.24, Ancillary Fees: $1423)
• Commerce Court Campus – International
  • Year 1: $25296.81 (Tuition: $23321.31, Ancillary Fees: $1975.5)
  • Year 2: $17359.04 (Tuition: $15547.54, Ancillary Fees: $1811.5)

What You Need

• Textbooks: Check the Campus Bookstore for details.
• Technology/Devices: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience.
• A Scientific Calculator (approximately $25.00)

Certification/Accreditation

• Ontario College Diploma

Learning Outcomes

• Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement.
• View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes for more information.

Further Your Education

• There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
• Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities.