Turn your ideas into business by learning the basics
Gain a solid introductory foundation in accounting, finance, management, and marketing to build your future in business.
With the flexibility to take courses on-campus or online, you’ll develop the essential business knowledge needed to enhance your current career or explore new professional pathways.
This program will also prepare you for direct entry into the second semester of Cambrian’s Business, Business – Finance, or Business – Accounting diploma programs. From there, you may continue into Cambrian’s Bachelor of Business Administration or Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs.
If you choose to study online, please be aware that some courses will include invigilated assessments. These assessments may require attendance on campus or at an approved invigilation site. Fees may apply when using external approved testing locations.
Program highlights
- Shares a common first semester with Business (GEBU), Business – Accounting (BUAP), and Business – Finance (BFND)
- Continue directly into Business (GEBU) to earn a diploma
Program of study for 2027-28 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 1103 | Accounting Fundamentals I | 3 |
| BUS 1146 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
| ECN 1101 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| ISP 3026 | Spreadsheets for Business | 3 |
| MTH 1105 | Business and Financial Math | 3 |
| One General Education course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AIE 1200 | AI for Business | 3 |
| BUS 1111 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 1153 | CSR and Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 2041 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| ECN 1202 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| LAW 1205 | Business and Commercial Law | 3 |
| MKT 1204 | Foundations of Marketing | 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)
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.
