Business Administration - General Business (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)

Explore a challenging and rewarding career in business.

  • Earn a comprehensive diploma that shows employers you are skilled in all key areas of business
  • Eligible graduates can take advantage of a partnership with Nipissing University to complete a Bachelor of Commerce degree with one additional year of full-time study right here at Ottawa campus
  • Small class sizes enable students to have stronger peer relationships, and closer contact with professors

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Program Summary

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma (3 Years)

Program Delivery

Program Code

Area of Interest

Business

School

School of Business and Hospitality

Campus

Ottawa

Work Integrated Learning

Earn a flexible diploma that shows you are skilled in all of the key business disciplines. General Business is one of the seven majors that Business Administration students can select in the second half of the three-year program. Develop a skillset with learning from areas of business that include accounting, finance, human resources, international business, marketing and supply chain and operations management.

Upon graduation, you earn a comprehensive diploma that shows employers you are skilled in all key areas of business. Upon graduation, you may pursue a variety of careers in diverse fields and industries....(read more)

Overview

Explore a challenging and rewarding career in business.

Earn a flexible diploma that shows you are skilled in all of the key business disciplines. General Business is one of the seven majors that Business Administration students can select in the second half of the three-year program. Develop a skillset with learning from areas of business that include accounting, finance, human resources, international business, marketing and supply chain and operations management.

Upon graduation, you earn a comprehensive diploma that shows employers you are skilled in all key areas of business. Upon graduation, you may pursue a variety of careers in diverse fields and industries.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note that admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

Upon completion of your diploma and with a minimum GPA of 2.9, (as calculated by the receiving institution), you can apply to Nipissing University and with as little as 12 months of additional study at the Woodroffe campus, complete a three-year Bachelor of Commerce degree.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This major is well-suited for students who:

  • Have good organizational and leadership abilities.
  • Are inquisitive, well-organized and have an analytical nature.
  • Enjoy working in a dynamically driven environment.

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 an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Careers & Pathways

Careers

The General Business major provides students with the breadth and depth of business knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in a wide range of business positions at an entry level. The course choices can also be used for a future role in general management.

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:

  1. Evaluate the impact of global issues on an organization`s business opportunities by using an environmental scan.
  2. Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization`s business initiatives.
  3. Assess and use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization`s business initiatives.
  4. Conduct and present research to support business decision making.
  5. Plan, implement and evaluate projects by applying project management principles.
  6. Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices.
  7. Apply human resource practices to support management objectives and the organization`s goals.
  8. Use accounting and financial principles to support the management and operations of an organization.
  9. Assess marketing and sales concepts and strategies and apply them to the needs of an organization.
  10. Outline principles of supply chain management and operations management and assess their impact on the operations of an organization.
  11. Participate in the development of a business plan.
  12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field.
  13. Outline strategies used to manage risks in an organization`s business activities.
  14. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the 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.

2024/2025 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.

Additional program related expenses include:

Admissions Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

Program Eligibility

  • Please apply to the Business Administration (Core) program - at OCAS under Program Code 0216X01FWO.

Application Information

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL BUSINESS (CO-OP AND NON CO-OP VERSION)
Program Code 0216E01FWO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

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

Additional Information

Program Resources

CO-OP INFORMATION:
All applicants apply directly to the non-co-op version of this program through OntarioColleges.ca or our International Application Portal. Students may elect to participate in the co-op version, two terms prior to the first co-op work term, subject to availability and academic eligibility.

Co-operative education (Co-op) allows students to integrate their classroom learning with a real-world experience through paid work terms. Two academic terms prior to the cooperative education work term, students are required to actively participate in and successfully complete the self-directed co-op course, readiness activities and workshops.

Students must actively conduct a guided, self-directed job search and are responsible for securing approved program-related paid co-op employment. Students compete for co-op positions alongside students from Algonquin College and other Canadian and international colleges and universities. Algonquin College`s Co-op Department provides assistance in developing co-op job opportunities and guides the overall process, but does not guarantee that a student will obtain employment in a co-op work term. Co-op students may be required to relocate to take part in the co-op employment opportunities available in their industry and must cover all associated expenses; e.g., travel, work permits, visa applications, accommodation and all other incurred expenses.

Co-op work terms are typically 14 weeks in duration and are completed during a term when students are not taking courses. For more information on your program`s co-op level(s), visit the courses tab on your program`s webpage.

International students enrolled in a co-op program are required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to have a valid Co-op/Internship Work Permit prior to commencing their work term. Without this document International students are not legally eligible to engage in work in Canada that is part of an academic program. The Co-op/Internship Work Permit does not authorize international students to work outside the requirements of their academic program.

For more information on co-op programs, the co-op work/study schedule, as well as general and program-specific co-op eligibility criteria, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/coop.

This program is also offered on a part-time basis.

Contact

Sean Wong

Program Coordinator

wongs@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6502

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Sean Wong

Program Coordinator

wongs@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 6502

Sean is an accomplished non-profit executive with an impressive background spanning over 20 years.
He has dedicated his career to leading teams, building strategy, and raising funds for a wide range of organizations across sectors such as healthcare, international development, education, and community and social services.
Currently, Sean is the executive director of a non-profit organization focused on developing technology and information management solutions to improve the experience of individuals navigating the healthcare system in Ontario.
Sean holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Carleton University.
He also earned a master’s degree in leadership from Trinity Western University.
Sean has been a professor at Algonquin College since 2018.

Erika Bryan-Clayton

Co-op Coordinator

bryance@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7340

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Erika Bryan-Clayton

Co-op Coordinator

bryance@algonquincollege.com

613-727-4723, ext. 7340

Erika is a Professor in Human Resources and is the School of Business Faculty Coop Coordinator.

Erika has over 11 years of teaching experience and over 8 years Coop experience at Algonquin College.

Her industry experience has been as a Human Resources Generalist for both public sector organizations and private enterprises.

Erika holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Ottawa with a double major in Human Resources Management and Marketing.

Erika enjoys guiding and supporting students through their academic journey to develop skills which will enable their success for their chosen career.

When she is not teaching Erika enjoys travelling and participating in a wide variety of sports.

Shawna Holmes

Student Success Specialist

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