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The three-year Business Administration 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 at the outset of the program which specialization best fits your career interests.
In the first three semesters, which are called âCore,â you will take a variety of general business courses to help you best choose the Major that will be offered in the final three semesters of the program. You will receive your advanced diploma only upon completion of your sixth semester in your third year....(read more)
Build a challenging and rewarding career in business.
The three-year Business Administration 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 at the outset of the program which specialization best fits your career interests.
In the first three semesters, which are called “Core,” you will take a variety of general business courses to help you best choose the Major that will be offered in the final three semesters of the program. You will receive your advanced diploma only upon completion of your sixth semester in your third year.
In the third semester, you will take one course from each of six unique Majors to preview the various career specializations. During this time, you can meet with upper-level students and program coordinators for guidance, then you will select the Major most aligned with your career interests from among the following seven options:
All your courses in the program’s final three semesters are specific to one of the above Majors that you will choose to pursue, which allows you to network and learn directly from business professionals in your chosen career path.
Our active Program Advisory Committee ensures that the program continuously evolves to meet the ever-changing demands of today’s organizations.
A possible option upon completion of the six-semester advanced diploma is to apply to Nipissing University and, with as little as 12 months of additional study at Algonquin College’s Ottawa campus, complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
This program is well-suited for students who:
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
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BUS2301
Course Name:
Business Computer Applications
Course Description:
The knowledge gained in this course provides students with a solid foundation for future learning in other studies, and in business. Student... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ECO2305
Course Name:
Microeconomics
Course Description:
Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconom... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL1813B
Course Name:
Communications I
Course Description:
Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-orient... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
LAW1702
Course Name:
Business Law
Course Description:
Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by manage... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT2319
Course Name:
Skills for Academic and Business Success
Course Description:
Business and higher education have evolved and so have the skills necessary to succeed in these new and dynamic environments. Students explo... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
QUA0002
Course Name:
Business Mathematics
Course Description:
Students review basic arithmetic and algebra, as well as mathematic tools and concepts required for solving problems found in a business env... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ACC2310
Course Name:
Accounting Concepts I
Course Description:
Students are provided with the basics of financial accounting whether they are interested in becoming a practitioner or are looking to broad... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
BUS2303
Course Name:
Database and Advanced Excel Concepts
Course Description:
Databases and data analysis are pervasive in today's work environments. Students study advanced Excel topics, including pivot tables, filter... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ECO2306
Course Name:
Macroeconomics
Course Description:
Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeco... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL1823B
Course Name:
Communications II
Course Description:
Students continue to expand their practical writing and speaking skills for successful communication in business. Using real-life scenarios ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT2328
Course Name:
Introduction to Management Fundamentals
Course Description:
Management principles, including planning, leading, organizing, and controlling in today's organization within the context of ethics, corpor... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
QUA0003
Course Name:
Quantitative Methods I
Course Description:
Mathematical methods are used in fields such as finance, marketing, accounting and operations management in order to help make reasonable bu... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ACC2313
Course Name:
Accounting Concepts II
Course Description:
Students are introduced to and explore the background, goals and methods of managerial accounting and its role in business planning, control... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
BAI2300
Course Name:
Global Business Environment
Course Description:
As the global economy continues to change rapidly, and as the number of international trade agreements grows, trade barriers come down and C... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
FIN2303
Course Name:
Introduction to Finance
Course Description:
Building a solid understanding of personal finance is crucial for students who intend to choose the Finance major in the Business Administra... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT2320
Course Name:
Material and Operations Management
Course Description:
Operations managers make tactical decisions in support of carrying out the vision and strategies for businesses in the supply chain and/or i... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT2381
Course Name:
Human Resources Management
Course Description:
Human capital is a critical organizational resource contributing to the organizational strategy and operational success through progressive ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MKT2317
Course Name:
Marketing
Course Description:
Students are provided an overview of the marketing functions used in an organization, which serves to support them in their chosen business ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT1111
Course Name:
BUAD - Approved Reach Ahead - Major
Course Description:
This is a substitute course designed for students registered in the Business Administration (BUAD) core program who are approved to reach ah... + Read More
Hours:
60.0
Code:
MGT1112
Course Name:
BUAD - Approved Reach Ahead Elective
Course Description:
This is a substitute course designed for students registered in the Business Administration (BUAD) core program who are approved to reach ah... + Read More
Hours:
45.0
Students gain a broad skill set, which equips them to choose one of seven majors, allowing them to work in a variety of industries and career paths.
Learn more about the different majors you can select from: https://www.algonquincollege.com/business/school-of-business/advanced-diplomas-school-of-business/
Please note: There may be more pathways available for this program than are listed here. Please use our Pathways search tool to see every option.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
Not sure if you meet all of the requirements? Academic Upgrading may be able to help with that: https://www.algonquincollege.com/access/
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
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Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
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Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro
This program is also offered on a part-time basis and full-time online.
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Colin Kovacs received his Master of Arts from Queen’s University after completing his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Western Ontario. He has taught economics, statistics, and finance for over 15 years at both the DeVry College of Technology, in Toronto, and Algonquin College, in Ottawa.
His research papers have included Determinants of Labour Force Participation Among Older Males in Canada, and Minimum Wage – The Past and Future for Ontario. As well, he is a co-author of Exploring Microeconomics (Nelson, 2nd edition, 2010), and Exploring Macroeconomics (Nelson, 2nd edition, 2010)
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James has a B.Sc. Anthropology from Trent University. He has been teaching courses in various Microsoft Office applications for over 20 years at Algonquin College, and taught a variety of other applications before that in the private sector.
James is an early adopter of technology and is always interested to read about the next new thing, and to investigate new apps to see how to best use them. He is deeply interested in using technology to best help students learn. When not busy with academia James best enjoys cycling, astronomy, and history, among many other interests.
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Catrina McBride attained an M.A. in Professional Writing and spent eight years honing her strong communication and organizational skills as a consultant in government and the private sector.
She started Taekwondo and discovered a love of teaching after achieving her black belt. She brought this passion to her career when she started teaching communications in the School of Business and Hospitality at Algonquin College, where she has also been the chair of the Algonquin Reads Committee and a member of the See Earth Action Team for Sustainability.