The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Diploma in Business (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)

Pembroke, Canada

DEGREE TYPE

Diploma

DURATION

42 weeks

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Diploma in Business offers two options: a Co-op version that includes practical work experience and a Non Co-op version focused on theoretical knowledge. Students will gain essential skills in business management, marketing, and finance over a two-year duration. The program is designed to prepare graduates for dynamic roles in various business sectors.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as business administration, marketing coordination, human resources, and financial management.

The two-year Business Ontario College Diploma program, delivered in a compressed format over 42 weeks, provides you with a well-rounded education in multiple areas of business - from finance, accounting, and marketing, to operations management and human resources.

Using a combination of theoretical and hands-on learning, you develop essential business skills, such as:

Persuasive presentation and communication skills
Standards of excellent customer service
Advanced business computer applications
Problem-solving

Complete projects that reflect real business responsibilities, including participating in a mock trade show and completing a professional business plan.