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Program Code Campus Program Length Start Date
020115 College Drive Four semesters (two years) September, January
Business
 

Want a successful career in business? Learn to manage, consult, account, and sell by enrolling in Canadore’s two-year Business program. This program is an excellent base for students wanting to launch a career in the business world, or provides an excellent platform for students wanting to continue their education at university, in a three-year program or a post-diploma program.

In two years, students develop essential skills in business, communications and strategic business analysis. Small class sizes, individualized attention and personal development strategies will help you meet your goals and prepare you for a rewarding career in the business field.

Admission Requirements


Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level or its equivalent. Grade 12 English and Grade 11 mathematics or equivalents are required. Grade 12 mathematics is recommended.

Mature Students:
Applicants aged 19 or over without the OSSD will be considered on the basis of their results on the College’s Mature Student Test.

Graduates of the new Ontario Secondary School Curriculum:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) preparation levels.

Required courses:
Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG 4C or ENG 4U) and any Grade 11 Mathematics (C) or (U).

 
IMPORTANT NOTE

Business programs have a common first semester. If you wish to change to another business program, you may do so after the first semester. This program has the first four semesters in common with the Business Administration program. Entrance to the third year of the Business Administration program is encouraged for those students wishing to further their business knowledge and training, or planning to attend university in the future.


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
  • Banking
  • Retail sales management
  • Customer service management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Office Management
 
SEMESTER ONE:
• 
ACC 135 Applied Accounting I
 
• 
BCL 130 Microsoft Office I
 
• 
BUS 104 Business Skills
 
• 
BUS 105 Introduction to Business
 
• 
MKT 100 Marketing for Business
 
• 
MTH 170 Business Mathematics
 
 
SEMESTER TWO:
• 
ACC 184 Managerial Accounting
 
• 
BCL 131 Microsoft Office II
 
• 
BUS 195 Organizational Behaviour
 
• 
CMM 125 College Communication I
 
• 
FIN 100 Finance I
 
• 
MKT 150 Marketing II
 
• 
SBM 226 Entrepreneurial Skills
 
 
SEMESTER THREE:
• 
BUS 155 Personal Effectiveness in Business
 
• 
BUS 251 Human Resource Administration
 
• 
FIN 150 Personal Financial Planning
 
• 
LAW 230 Business Law
 
• 
MKT 311 International Marketing
 
• 
MTH 200 Business Statistics
 
 
SEMESTER FOUR:
• 
BUS 275 Customer Service Management
 
• 
BUS 290 Career Planning
 
• 
BUS 340 Strategic Planning
 
• 
BUS 355 Operations Management
 
• 
CMM 180 Business Correspondence
 
• 
ECN 105 Principles of Economics
 
PERSONAL ASSETS
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Interest in people
  • Interest in business
  • Willingness to participate
 
ARTICULATION
  • Nipissing University, ON
  • Lakehead University, ON
  • Lake Superior State University, USA
  • Athabasca University, AB
  • Laurentian University, ON
  • University Canada West, BC
  • Advanced standing at most universities and colleges across Canada
 
CERTIFICATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS

Some of the courses within the program will enable students to obtain advanced standing toward certification with professional groups such as the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario, the Purchasing Management Association of Canada, and the Ontario Management Development Program.

With the successful completion of four semesters in the Business program, students are eligible for the Ontario Management Development Program (OMDP) leadership certificate, recognized by both private and public sector employers. Attendance and grade conditions apply.

 
For Program Information Contact

Mark Lamontagne
Professor
(705) 474-7600 ext. 5366
mark.lamontagne@canadorec.on.ca

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