Ontario College Diploma | 4 semesters | Barrydowne Campus
Interested in the world of business but not sure which career path to take? In just two years, Cambrian’s Business program will expose you to the areas of finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, human resources, accounting, personnel management, new business development, and organizational planning. Launch your career or continue into the third year of Cambrian’s Business Administration program when you graduate.
Program Highlights
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Flexible learning options (traditional classrooms, online options, and virtual classes)
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Opportunities for experiential learning through clubs and competitions
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Common first and second year with other Business programs allows graduates to seamlessly transition into third year to earn an advanced diploma
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Exposure to all key business functions including finance, accounting, human resources, business development, and more
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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:
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Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
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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
- SEMESTER 1 Winter 2024
- SEMESTER 2 Spring 2024
- SEMESTER 3 Fall 2024
- SEMESTER 4 Winter 2025
Spring Term Start
- SEMESTER 1 Spring 2024
- SEMESTER 2 Fall 2024
- SEMESTER 3 Winter 2025
- SEMESTER 4 Spring 2025
2024-2025
This program will be delivered in the following terms:
Fall Term Start
- SEMESTER 1 Fall 2024
- SEMESTER 2 Winter 2025
- SEMESTER 3 Fall 2025
- SEMESTER 4 Winter 2026
Winter Term Start
- SEMESTER 1 Winter 2025
- SEMESTER 2 Spring 2025
- SEMESTER 3 Fall 2025
- SEMESTER 4 Winter 2026
Spring Term Start
- SEMESTER 1 Spring 2025
- SEMESTER 2 Fall 2025
- SEMESTER 3 Winter 2026
- SEMESTER 4 Spring 2026
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
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
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| 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 | ||
| BUS 1233 | Statistics | 3 |
| ACC 2312 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ENG 2205 | Business Reports and Presentations | 3 |
| FIN 1101 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MKT 1200 | Applied Marketing | 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 or QMM 1005 | Professional Selling 2 or Business Analytics | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Total Credits | 84 | |
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
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Students looking for advanced standing admission into the 3-year Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) or the 4-year Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (HBBA) should take Business Analytics (QMM1005) in semester 4 to avoid taking an additional course while completing their degree.
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 total cost of books in the program 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 within:
- Sales
- Retailing
- Wholesale
- Manufacturing
- Insurance
- Service industries
- Governmental departments
- Financial institutions
- Customer service
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.
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.
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.