Business | St. Clair College
Program Code: B604
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Program Code: K600
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Program Code: M977
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Program Code: D600
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Two Year - Ontario College Diploma
Starts: September, January, May

*K600 does not have a May start

Emergency Alternate Delivery Plan:
Winter 2024 Emergency Alternate Delivery

Contact:
Windsor - Year 1 & 2
Dr. Barry Rivard
519-972-2727 ext. 4001
Chatham
Kristie McInnis
519-354-9714 ext. 3784
Acumen
Tony Wang
416-756-7227 ext. 121

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:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
ACC110
Accounting Concepts I
3
BUS108
Introduction To Canadian Business
3
ECN210
Microeconomics
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
ECN110
Macro Economics
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
ACC422C
Managerial Accounting
3
MGN300
Business Ethics
2
COM300
Business Communications III
4
MGN415
Employment Law I
3
MRK340
Techno Marketing
3
SSC169G
Money Matters
3
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
ACC444
Financial Management I
3
BUS300
Business Law
3
MGN310
Organizational Behaviour
3
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
MRK550
Business Operations I
3
MGN410
Planning Business Strategy
3

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

Your Investment

The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

2023-2024 Tuition Fees  

For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses is at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found through the Bookstore website.

Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

Program Physical Demands Analysis

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Business (Ontario College Diploma) (MTCU Code 50200)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organization’s business opportunities by using an environmental scan
  2. Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization’s business initiatives
  3. Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization's business initiatives
  4. Apply basic research skills to support business decision making
  5. Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects
  6. Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices
  7. Explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organization
  8. Use accounting and financial principles to support the operations of an organization
  9. Describe and apply marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization
  10. Outline principles of supply chain management and operations management
  11. Outline and assess the components of a business plan
  12. 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