Turn your ideas into business by learning the basics
Gain a solid introductory foundation in accounting, finance, management, and marketing to kick off your business career. With the flexibility to take business courses on-campus or to study online, you’ll explore traditional business careers and learn viable skills you need to succeed in any walk of life. You can apply that practical knowledge to advance your current career or pursue your passions.
Successful graduates of this one-year program are eligible for direct entry into the second year of various business and accounting diploma programs at Cambrian.
Program highlights
- Common year for Business (GEBU), Business – Accounting (BUAP), and Business – Finance (BFND)
- Continue directly into business or accounting programs to earn a diploma
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 1045 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1125 | Business Professionalism | 3 |
| BUS 1146 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 1211 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| ECN 1101 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| ISP 3026 | Spreadsheets for Business | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACC 1050 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1111 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 1153 | CSR and Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 1212 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| ECN 1202 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MKT 1204 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
Program delivery
2025 - 2026
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2026
Winter term start
SEMESTER 1: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 2: Spring 2026
Spring term start
SEMESTER 1: Spring 2026
SEMESTER 2: Fall 2026
Specific program pathways
Furthering your studies
Graduates will be eligible for direct entry into the second year of the following diploma programs at Cambrian College: Business, Business – Accounting, and Business – Finance.
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate from this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian's college and university agreement details for further information.
Employment opportunities
Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in:
- Sales
- Wholesale
- Insurance
- Government departments
- Customer service
- Retailing
- Manufacturing
- Service industries
- Financial institutions
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
