Choose Your Own Adventure: Business Edition
Are you analytical, decisive, organized, and ready for action? If that sounds about right, you should consider one of the many business programs Algonquin College has to offer!
Business Fundamentals
The business industry is always changing from one minute to the next. The same goes for the Business Fundamentals program. In as little as one year, you can learn how to manage your very own business. How’s that for fast-paced?
This program is all about exploring your passion for business and getting your career off the ground. If you aren’t sure which industry you want to immerse yourself in, this is the program for you. Get a taste of business basics. Develop a fundamental understanding of the business world. From key principles and practices to workplace technology, entry-level to your own start-up, this program will teach you the foundation of everything.
Get involved in the exciting world of Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing or Management and Entrepreneurship. This industry is so dynamic, no two days will ever be the same.
Business — Agriculture
You read that right. The agriculture industry is growing faster than ever (pun intended). This sophisticated and complex industry is always looking for detail-oriented professionals to get immersed in agribusiness. If you aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty, look no further.
There are so many different things to do when working in this environment. There’s never a dull moment. Make decisions about crop/herd selection and improvement, pest and soil management, equipment maintenance, farm safety and agricultural production. Whether you’re interested in entry-level farming or working as an entrepreneur, the Business Agriculture at our Perth Campus program will set you up for success.
Business Administration – Core
This three-year advanced diploma program allows students to develop a wide range of skills that are always in high-demand in the business community. Your career will take off in no time.
This program places a strong focus on the following professional disciplines: Accounting, Finance, General Business, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, and Supply Chain and Operations Management. If you know what you want to do (or want exposure to lots of areas to help you decide), this is the program for you. In Business Administration, you’ll learn the learn the skills you need.
It works like this: you enter first year into the program, study for 3 semesters in all the major areas of business, and then in your 3rd semester you “choose your major”. Your studies focus on this major area for the remaining 3 semesters (and when you graduate, you’ll finish with a Business Administration — Marketing diploma).
Students have the opportunity to develop a close relationship with real business professionals. This is an incredible chance to network and make lasting connections in the classroom and the field. The advanced three-year diploma can give you an edge on the competition that only has a two-year diploma when entering the workforce.
Other Options
If these programs don’t make the cut, why not consider the dozens of alternative business programs Algonquin College has to offer? If you’re hard-working, dedicated, and decisive, there’s something for you here. No matter what you choose, your can-do attitude, charm and driven nature will get you far. You got this!
