Diploma in Business
Ottawa, Canada
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 9,177
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Turn your business sense into a rewarding career in the private or public sector.
The Business Ontario College Diploma program provides you with a well-rounded foundation in management, human resources, operations, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, and supply chain management. Gain theoretical and applied knowledge to complete projects that reflect real business responsibilities. Develop essential business skills in communication, information technology, teamwork, problem-solving, task management, and customer service.
You have the opportunity to collaborate with industry professionals to analyze and find solutions for real-world business issues. Your knowledge and skills come together as you create a professional business plan that mirrors what could be expected in the industry.
Ideal Students
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Are well-organized and can work effectively under tight time constraints
- Possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills
- Have strong communication (written, oral, technology) and interpersonal abilities
- Want to work in or manage existing business
- Perform well working both independently and collaboratively
- Enjoy working in an office environment
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 01
- BUS2301 Business Computer Applications
- ECO2305 Microeconomics
- ENL1813B Communications I
- MGT2319 Skills for Academic and Business Success
- MGT2328 Introduction to Management Fundamentals
- QUA0002 Business Mathematics
Level 02
- ACC2310 Accounting Concepts I
- BAI2300 Global Business Environment
- ENL1823B Communications II
- MGT2381 Human Resources Management
- MKT2317 Marketing
Choose one from equivalencies
- GED0306 General Education Elective
Level 03
- ACC2313 Accounting Concepts II
- FIN2230 Finance
- MGT2227 Introduction to Project Management
- MGT2320 Material and Operations Management
- MKT0019 Marketing Research
Choose one from equivalencies
- GED0306 General Education Elective
Level 04
- BUS2303 Database and Advanced Excel Concepts
- LAW1702 Business Law
- MGT2266 Work Integrated Learning WIL
- MGT2313 Business Planning
- MKT2322 Selling for Success
Choose one from equivalencies
- GED0306 General Education Elective
Program Outcome
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
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Business programs may work in a broad range of employment settings in all sectors of business and industry, both domestic and international, including manufacturers, retailers, medical facilities, financial institutions, government offices, consulting firms, and other large and small businesses. As this program is general in nature, it is designed to offer a wide choice of career opportunities and continuing business education options upon graduation.
Program delivery
Other Delivery Options:
- Full-time Online
- Part-time Online
English Language Requirements
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