Diploma in Business (Online)
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CAD 2,721 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition 2 semesters Canadian students; CAD 15,693 - tuition 2 semesters International students
Introduction
- Program Code: 2308
- School: The Business School
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Program Type: Post-secondary program
- Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
- Location: Online
The Business program is for students interested in obtaining an education in multiple business disciplines or developing a foundation for an area of specialty, are well-organized, and can effectively work under tight timelines.
Students will gain knowledge and skills in contemporary concepts, theories and business practices that are related to the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, human resources, marketing and operations. To ensure students are ready for the modern business environment, they learn the essential business skills of effective communication, customer service, teamwork, using technology, demonstrating positive attitudes and behaviours, being adaptable and responsible, problem-solving and continuously learning.
Accreditation
Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA)
Courses within the Business program may map to the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) competency framework. As a graduate of the Business program, you'll be able to submit an application to the CPSA through the Student Program for a Professional Sales Certificate.
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
If you successfully complete the COMP106 and/or COMP126 course(s) at Progress Campus, you'll have an opportunity to acquire the MOS credential. For more information regarding MOS certification, please contact your success advisor or visit the Centennial College Certiport Authorized Test Center.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
- BUSN-119 Fundamentals of Business
- COMM-160/161 College Communication 1
- COMP-106 Applied Business Software 1
- GNED General Education Elective
- MATH-118 Mathematics of Finance I
- MKTG-116 Principles of Marketing
Semester 2
- ACCT-123 Financial Accounting Concepts
- COMM-170/171 College Communication 2
- COMP-126 Applied Business Software 2
- GNED General Education Elective
- HRMT-301 Human Resources Management
- MATH-119 Mathematics of Finance II
Semester 3
- BUSN-215 Career Planning
- BUSN-333 Business Culture and Collaborative Practices
- GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
- HRMT-300 Organizational Behaviour
- MGMT-222 Management Principles
- OMGT-129 Introduction to Supply Chain and Business OperationsSemester 3 ELECT-B Options
- MKTG-222 Retailing
- MKTG-229 Digital Marketing
Semester 4
- ACCT-222 Management Accounting 1
- BUSN-331 Business Law
- ECON-205 Principles of Microeconomics
- ELECT-B Professional Business Elective
- MGMT-223 Customer-Centric Strategy
- OMGT-229 Project Management PrinciplesSemester 4 ELECT-B Options
- INTL-220 International Business Concepts
- MKTG-223 Professional Selling
Program Outcome
Program Highlights
- Gain a solid foundation in the functional areas of business.
- Experience using a variety of business software tools.
- Learning supported by technology
- Learning experience guided by a team of professors with strong academic backgrounds and extensive business and management experience.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- 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.
Career Opportunities
Global Citizenship and Equity Portfolio
Employers are increasingly expecting candidates to become job-ready, and able to skillfully navigate across multiple identities, cultures and countries in a globalized economy. At the same time, the public is insisting on greater social accountability and environmental sustainability from businesses, governments and service providers. Centennial’s Signature Learning Experience (SLE) integrates the principles of Global Citizenship & Equity (GCE) Education into the curriculum and provides co-curricular and global education opportunities to support students to excel in a diverse world.
Career Outlook
- Customer service representative
- Procurement assistant
- Administrative generalist
- Marketing assistant
- Assistant service supervisor
- Sales representative
- Operations assistant
Education Pathways
Start with a diploma, and end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Business program will have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
Areas of Employment
- Retail
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Service organizations
- International business
- Large corporations/small enterprises