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To effectively participate in this program, students must have reliable Internet access and a device that meets these requirements.

About the program

Are you uncertain about the exact career path you would like to follow? If your answer is yes, then the part-time, online Business diploma program is perfect for you as it is designed to expose students to many different disciplines, ensuring diverse career opportunities.

The Business program provides a broad education encompassing all functional areas of business, including business accounting, finance, marketing, sales, operations and human resources management.

Today's world is full of business opportunities; upon completing this program, you will have work-ready skills that will enable you to operate in multiple business departments, return to your family business or start your own business venture. You will also be able to bridge into the third year of the Business Administration - Management program, complete an 8-month post-graduate certificate, or bridge into the second year of the BBA - International Business Management degree program (subject to a 70% program average).

This program is offered in full-time and part-time delivery.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 7 years of acceptance into the program.

Course fees to complete this program total approximately *$9,700.00.

*This is the estimated amount for domestic students and may differ if students take equivalent courses. Fees are paid when registering for each individual course and are subject to change each term.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

Note re: admission requirements

  • Applicants holding the McDonald's Management Development Program designation may apply for credit toward this program.
  • Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.

Admission procedures

  • Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
  • Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in small business as well as general administration careers in business, industry and government. The small business emphasis will help potential entrepreneurs evaluate business opportunities.

Unsure of which program best suits your long-term career goals? Student Recruitment Advisors can provide one to one advising for prospective domestic students looking to take a program at Conestoga College. Please reach out to SRA@conestogac.on.ca to book an appointment.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

  • 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.

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Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Opened November 4, 2024
Spring registration: Opens March 17, 2025