FAQ

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 Resource, 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.

Are there placement opportunities?
Although there is no placement in this program students regularly work with local businesses and do class work and projects with industry representatives. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to try out for the OCMC (Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition) Team where they can meet top marketing students across Ontario and compete in front of representatives from sponsor companies.

Are there any certification that I can earn?
Graduates of the Marketing major earn a certificate from the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA).

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.