Business Administration - Core
Description
OVERVIEW
Build a challenging and rewarding career in business.
The three-year Business Administration (Core) Ontario College Advanced Diploma program provides you with essential skills and knowledge for a career in business. This program is the perfect option if you are interested in pursuing a career in business, but are unsure which specialization best fits your interests.
This program has been designed to allow you to explore a variety of business fields before ultimately deciding on a major.
Your final three semesters match the career or field you`re interested in pursuing. Choose to major in Accounting, Human Resources, or develop the key business disciplines with the General Business major.
With all majors, you have the opportunity to network and learn directly from business professionals.
Our active Program Advisory Committee ensures that the program continuously evolves to meet the ever-changing demands of today`s organizations.
Upon completion of six semesters and with a minimum GPA of 2.9, you can apply to Nipissing University and, with as little as 12 months of additional study at the Ottawa campus, complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Enjoy problem-solving using analytical and critical thinking methodologies.
- Demonstrate organizational and leadership abilities.
- Enjoy working in a dynamically driven environment.
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
The following requirements are recommended to ensure success in the program:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent).
- It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimums of 110 in Literacy and 95 in Production.
COURSES:
Series: 01
BUS2301 Business Computer Applications
ECO2305 Microeconomics
ENL1813 Communications I
LAW1702 Business Law
MGT2319 Skills for Academic & Business Success
QUA0002 Business Mathematics
ECO2305 Microeconomics
ENL1813 Communications I
LAW1702 Business Law
MGT2319 Skills for Academic & Business Success
QUA0002 Business Mathematics
Series: 02
ACC2310 Accounting Concepts I
BUS2303 Database & Advanced Excel Concepts
ECO2306 Macroeconomics
ENL1823 Communications II
MGT2328 Introduction to Management Fundamentals
QUA0003 Quantitative Methods I
BUS2303 Database & Advanced Excel Concepts
ECO2306 Macroeconomics
ENL1823 Communications II
MGT2328 Introduction to Management Fundamentals
QUA0003 Quantitative Methods I
Series: 03
ACC2313 Accounting Concepts II
BAI2300 Global Business Environment
FIN2303 Introduction to Finance
MGT2320 Material and Operations Management
MGT2381 Human Resources Management
MKT2317 Marketing
BAI2300 Global Business Environment
FIN2303 Introduction to Finance
MGT2320 Material and Operations Management
MGT2381 Human Resources Management
MKT2317 Marketing
Other Electives
MGT1111 BUAD - Approved Reach Ahead - Major
MGT1112 BUAD -Approved Reach Ahead Elective
MGT1112 BUAD -Approved Reach Ahead Elective
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Accounting Concepts I
- Accounting Concepts II
- BUAD - Approved Reach Ahead - Major
- BUAD -Approved Reach Ahead Elective
- Business Computer Applications
- Business Law
- Business Mathematics
- Communications I
- Communications II
- Database & Advanced Excel Concepts
- Global Business Environment
- Human Resources Management
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Management Fundamentals
- Macroeconomics
- Marketing
- Material and Operations Management
- Microeconomics
- Quantitative Methods I
- Skills for Academic and Business Success
Overview

- Institution: Algonquin College
- Program type: Diplôme d’études collégiales de l’Ontario – niveau avancé
- Language: English
- Program Code: 0216X07PAO
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.