Program Overview
Graduates of the Business program will be able to carry out a variety of business functions within Canadian and international business settings. Students will obtain a practical comprehension of key principles and practices necessary for success in the field of business. A number of skill areas will be addressed such as accounting, marketing and human resources ensuring a strong base in business fundamentals. This is a general business program designed to offer the widest possible career and/or additional educational opportunities upon graduation.
Program Highlights
- Broad-based business skills including accounting, marketing, human resource administration, business communications, and economics.
- Knowledgeable professors with solid industry experience giving students first-hand insight into the field.
- Smooth transition upon completion of first year to other business programs offered at the college.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have a broad knowledge of business principals which will help them gain entry level jobs in any discipline. They will have the foundational knowledge to entertain a small business startup.
Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level.
Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.
Courses
The curriculum below is for incoming students:
Past Cohorts:
Semester 1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC110 | Accounting Concepts I | 3 |
| BUS108 | Introduction To Canadian Business | 3 |
| ECN110 | Macro Economics | 3 |
| MTH146 | Mathematics Of Personal Finance | 4 |
| MGN105 | Introduction To Human Resources | 3 |
| COM103 | Business Communications I | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC210 | Accounting Concepts II | 3 |
| ECN210 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MRK202 | Introduction To Canadian Marketing | 3 |
| SSC206G | Transitioning To Canadian Culture | 3 |
| MTH237 | Statistical Concepts | 3 |
| COM203 | Business Communications II | 3 |
| BUS207 | Basic Spreadsheeting | 2 |
Semester 3
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC320 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| BUS300 | Business Law | 3 |
| MRK317 | Multimedia Sales Presentations | 4 |
| MGN310 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| MRK325 | Advertising Management | 3 |
| SSC169G | Money Matters | 3 |
Semester 4
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC420 | Management Accounting I | 3 |
| MGN440 | Compensation And Employment Benefits | 3 |
| MGN500 | Recruitment And Selection | 3 |
| ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 |
| MRK332 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MGN410 | Planning Business Strategy | 3 |
Program Physical Demands Analysis
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Business (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 50200)
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organization’s business opportunities by using an environmental scan
- Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization’s business initiatives
- Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization's business initiatives
- Apply basic research skills to support business decision making
- Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects
- Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices
- Explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organization
- Use accounting and financial principles to support the operations of an organization
- Describe and apply marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization
- Outline principles of supply chain management and operations management
- Outline and assess the components of a business plan
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field.
Additional Information
Ontario Colleges and McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Sign Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Student Transfer to Business Diploma Programs