Business Administration (BUAD)

Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 6 semesters | Barrydowne Campus

Arm yourself with the necessary skills in human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, and operations in order to play an important role in any small- to large-sized business, as well as entrepreneurial ventures. In your third year, you can choose a specialization in one of two key areas: marketing or entrepreneurship, and will put your skills to work in a field placement in your final semester.

Program Highlights

• 3 years – 6 semesters

• Industry experienced professors provide real-world connections to learning

• Flexible learning options (traditional classrooms, online options, and virtual classes)

• Opportunities for experiential learning through clubs and competitions

• 7 to 8-week unpaid placement provides valuable real-world experience and connections to the business world

• Course options allow you to build specialized skills in marketing, management, and/or business planning

• Opportunities to earn a degree through articulation agreements with various universities

Fieldwork/Placement

All Business Administration students are required to complete an unpaid placement in the final semester of the program. The placement provides an opportunity for students to put their business skills to the test in an actual workplace of their choice. This hands-on approach allows students to gain experience in their chosen field while building relationships and their resumes.

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How to Apply

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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)

Recommended

• Computer competency in relevant software

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Program Delivery

2023-2024

This program will be delivered in the following terms:

Winter Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Winter 2024
2. SEMESTER 2 Spring 2024
3. SEMESTER 3 Fall 2024
4. SEMESTER 4 Winter 2025
5. SEMESTER 5 Fall 2025
6. SEMESTER 6 Winter 2026

2024-2025

This program will be delivered in the following terms:

Fall Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Fall 2024
2. SEMESTER 2 Winter 2025
3. SEMESTER 3 Fall 2025
4. SEMESTER 4 Winter 2026
5. SEMESTER 5 Fall 2026
6. SEMESTER 6 Winter 2027

Winter Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Winter 2025
2. SEMESTER 2 Spring 2025
3. SEMESTER 3 Fall 2025
4. SEMESTER 4 Winter 2026
5. SEMESTER 5 Fall 2026
6. SEMESTER 6 Winter 2027

For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule posted on our website.

Program of Study for 2024-25 Academic Year 

Plan of Study Grid

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
Semester 3
ACC 2312	Managerial Accounting	3
BUS 1233	Statistics	3
ENG 2205	Business Reports and Presentations	3
MKT 1200	Applied Marketing	3
FIN 1101	Corporate Finance	3
BUS 2320	Business Law	3
One General Education Course. 1		3
	Credits	21
Semester 4
BUS 1037	Project Management	3
BUS 1217	Strategic Business Decisions	3
BUS 2041	Human Resources Management	3
BUS 3501	Operations Management	3
IND 1011	Indigenous Business and Economics	3
MKT 3680	Professional Selling	3
One General Education Course. 1		3
	Credits	21
Semester 5
MKT 2350	Customer Relationship Management	4
QMM 1003	Business Analytics	4
MKT 3550	Strategic Marketing Management	3
One of the following groups of Elective courses:		9
BUS 1241	Launching a Small Business
BUS 1242	Startup Marketing and Operations
BUS 1243	Startup Business Finance
OR
MKT 1202	Digital Media and Marketing
MKT 2381	Communication Design
MKT 1003	Campaign Strategies
	Credits	20
Semester 6
BUS 1145	International Management	3
BUS 1156	Work Placement	6
BUS 1245	Leadership & Team Development	3
One of the following Elective courses:		3
BUS 1126	Small Business Management
MKT 1020	Integrated Marketing Communications
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	119

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Fees

Tuition and Ancillary Fees

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Books & Supplies

The cost of books and supplies for Year 1 is approximately $1,500. This is the best information available at the time of publishing to the website and is subject to change.

Graduate Options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in:

• Retail organizations

• Investment firms

• Insurance companies

• Commercial development firms

• Municipal, provincial, and federal governments

• Manufacturing firms

• Advertising agencies

• Financial institutes

• Marketing agencies

Honours Bachelor of Business Administration - Advanced Standing Opportunity

Graduates from this program (or equivalent) meeting a 2.5 GPA requirement are eligible for advanced standing in the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration program and will receive direct entry into Year 3 and have a potential to receive additional transfer credits. 

College/University Degree Opportunities

Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.

Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.