Business - Management and Entrepreneurship
Algonquin College has partnered with CDI College, a private career college located in the Greater Toronto Area to deliver this program to international students at their campus in Mississauga, Ontario.
- Enjoy a more personalized learning environment with our small classes
- Benefit from supportive and experienced faculty who are active in their industry
- Gain the latest and best industry-specific knowledge and skills to be career-ready upon graduation
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Students who complete their Algonquin College program of study through CDI College will graduate with an Algonquin College credential.
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Overview
Algonquin College has partnered with CDI College, a private career college located in the Greater Toronto Area to deliver this program to international students at their campus in Mississauga, Ontario.
Students who complete their Algonquin College program of study through CDI College will graduate with an Algonquin College credential.
Thrive with a challenging and rewarding career as an entrepreneur.
The two-year Business - Management and Entrepreneurship Ontario College Diploma program provides you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career in management or ownership of a small or medium-sized enterprise.
This program has a strong focus on business trends, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, and innovation in a digital economy. It encourages your creativity, strategic thinking and originality, as you cultivate the skills to start up and run a small business.
Explore your talents and creativity through hands-on projects that can be customized to your interests. Learn about business concepts and how to:
- Develop a good business idea
- Create a business model
- Validate your business through market research
- Manage people and resources
- Understand financial information
- Gain customer attention and sell
- Create a digital presence
- Launch a business
Create a start-up idea that you develop and enhance throughout the program. Complete multiple team-based projects, including the creation of an online store as well as the presentation of a comprehensive business plan.
Our campus is the ideal place for an entrepreneur. Program faculty include entrepreneurs and business owners who continue to keep up with trends in their areas of specialization.
Upon graduation, you are ready for a variety of career paths. You may start a business, manage an existing business, continue your education or find a career in:
- eCommerce
- marketing
- digital marketing
- visual merchandising
- store planning
- professional sales
- social media
- marketing research
- purchasing
- retail
- customer service and management
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Want to control their destiny and start a small-to medium-sized business.
- Are interested in leveraging their entrepreneurial spirit to manage an existing business.
- Learn in an environment that encourages the generation of new ideas.
- Strive to become strategic thinkers and find better ways of doing things.
- Get the job done by being proactive.
- Are interested in being a part of a like-minded grop of students and faculty that helps them achieve their goals.
Courses
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 with a CDI email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
BUS2301Z
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:
ENL1813Z
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:
MGT2232Z
Course Name:
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Course Description:
In a world undergoing rapid and significant change, it is important to recognize the role, skills and characteristics associated with entrep... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
MKT0018Z
Course Name:
Marketing for Management and Entrepreneurship
Course Description:
An overview of the primary marketing functions used within an organization to successfully market products and services is provided. These f... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
QUA0002Z
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:
RET2221Z
Course Name:
Skills for Success
Course Description:
Students are focused on developing the essential skills needed to work in the rapidly changing environment of business management and entrep... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ACC0014Z
Course Name:
Accounting for Small Business
Course Description:
Students develop the ability to collaborate and work effectively with their accountant and bookkeeper through their business launch and oper... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL1823Z
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:
LAW1702Z
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:
MGT2202Z
Course Name:
Emerging Technology for Business
Course Description:
The use of new and existing technology and management tools are essential and a potential differentiator and advantage in today's business w... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MKT0019Z
Course Name:
Marketing Research
Course Description:
Students apply the theory of sound marketing research to understand its importance in the managerial decision-making process in today's comp... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
RET2213Z
Course Name:
Ecommerce
Course Description:
Setting up and managing e-commerce websites is an essential skill in today's multi-channel economy. Develop a broad understanding of all th... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED0242Z
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following four theme requirements: Arts in S... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT2203Z
Course Name:
Financial Management for Small Business
Course Description:
Students are introduced to financial statements and concepts that enable them to effectively partner with the financial professionals that t... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
MGT2204Z
Course Name:
Social Innovation
Course Description:
Social entrepreneurship and innovation is a rapidly developing field of business management where innovative thinking is applied towards sol... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT2225Z
Course Name:
Project Management for Business Start-Ups
Course Description:
Entrepreneurs must know how to successfully plan and execute projects on time and within budget. Students learn the basic concepts of projec... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MKT2218Z
Course Name:
Digital Marketing
Course Description:
Students focus on understanding and implementing digital marketing strategies using a broad range of online marketing tools. Establishing ke... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
RET2214Z
Course Name:
Retail Management
Course Description:
Students are introduced to retail specific strategies and best practices to adapt, navigate and manage in an ever-changing retail environmen... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
GED0242Z
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following four theme requirements: Arts in S... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT2008Z
Course Name:
Business Plan - Applied
Course Description:
This is the "cornerstone" course for the program. Students use key business management and entrepreneurial concepts to write and present a c... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
MGT2223Z
Course Name:
Career Preparation for Entrepreneurs
Course Description:
Students focus on planning and enhancing the skills required to pursue the next phase of their career and life preparation. The course conta... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT2224Z
Course Name:
Managing for Business Success
Course Description:
Today's business owners and managers must not only recognize but excel in achieving organizational objectives for long term business success... + Read More
Hours:
56.0
Code:
MGT2228Z
Course Name:
Global Entrepreneurship
Course Description:
Focus is on business entry into the international marketplace with special attention on identifying the barriers to entry. From a global ent... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
RET2223Z
Course Name:
Professional Selling
Course Description:
Students are able to support the critical role of trust-based relationship selling and it's increasing importance in the business environmen... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
GED0242Z
Course Name:
General Education Elective
Course Description:
Students choose one course, from a group of general education electives, which meets one of the following four theme requirements: Arts in S... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Small and medium-sized businesses are the fastest growing sector of the economy, locally and internationally. Graduates are sought after in all industry sectors for their entrepreneurial spirit, creative and problem-solving skills and their ability to successfully adapt to constant change in the business world.
Most graduates have chosen to open their own business or take over their family business. Others are gainfully employed in a wide range of business activities including visual merchandising, store planning, sales (both business-to-business and business-to-consumer), sales promotion, marketing, social media, marketing research, purchasing, customer service and management. Opportunities may be available with domestic and international retailing, manufacturing, service and wholesaling firms, and in government departments and agencies.
Pathways
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.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- 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.
- Develop strategies for the operation and management of entrepreneurial ventures and small business enterprises.
- Propose effective management, team-building, and leadership techniques that encourage innovation in an entrepreneurial setting.
- Create ecommerce-based business strategies appropriate to entrepreneurial ventures and small business enterprises.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute tothe local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2023/2024 Academic Year
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.
Please budget for books and supplies at approximately $1,000 per year. Supplies can be purchased through CDI College.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; 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). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- Mathematics, Grade 11 (MBF3C or equivalent).
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- 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, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
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.
Application Information
BUSINESS - MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Program Code 0242X01FXA
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
Additional Information
Program Resources
For more information regarding this program, please email ACsupport@cdicollege.ca.