Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the program?

This is a three-year Advanced Diploma program. Students first apply to Business Administration – Core and spend three semesters building a solid foundation in business fundamentals. In their third semester students take courses in several areas of business practice and with help from faculty and upper level students, choose a major from Accounting, Finance, General Business, International Business, Human Resources, Marketing, and Material and Operations Management. The final three semesters are spent focusing on this chosen major area of study.

Are classes online or in person?

Courses may be offered face-to-face, hybrid (a combination of face-to-face and online) and online.

What would I learn?

You will learn the skills to pursue a career in the financial planning, personal banking, investments, or insurance advising industries. You can also continue your career development through advanced professional education, on the job training and experience. The program prepares graduates to meet the high proficiency standards needed to complete the professional designations and licensing courses in the financial services industry.

Are there any certifications that I can earn?

Algonquin College collaborates with the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI®) to offer the Canadian Securities Course® (CSC®), leading to the CSC® credential.

The CSC® is not awarded by Algonquin College. For more information on these credentials, refer to the website.

What Accreditation and Certification fees are mandatory?

Students are required to purchase the course materials for the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) courses and one attempt at the CSI exams for a cost of $1,100.00. This fee is mandatory and in addition to the student’s tuition.

Do I need specialized software or computer?

Students are required to have a mobile computing device that meets program specifications. Please note that it is mandatory to have a Windows based system. Some software applications that you could be using will not run effectively on other platforms (even when running via Parallels on Mac).

What are my options to further my education after this Advanced Diploma?

Graduates of the Business Administration Advanced Diploma in any major, with a qualifying GPA can take advantage of partnership with Nipissing University and complete a Nipissing Bachelor of Commerce degree with one additional year of full-time study right here on our Woodroffe campus. In 4 years students have a Business Adminstration Advanced Diploma in their major and a Bachelor of Commerce degree. You can view other articulation opportunities at: Algonquin Degree Pathways.