FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Program

NEW Multi-modal Delivery of the Business Program

Students are now able to attend classes either by zoom or face to face. The Pembroke Campus has implemented a multi-modal plan for its Business program that gives students the flexibility to come on campus or join remotely when classes are in session. Students can choose on a daily basis how they will access their classes, giving them more flexibility than they have ever had. This change also means out of town students can enroll without having to re-locate to Pembroke.

What are the added benefits of multi-modal delivery and how does it compare to a fully online or fully on-campus delivery?

Multi-modal delivery has some added benefits when compared to a fully online class! Students will have classmates, zoom lectures, and students always have the option to come to campus to attend face to face. If the weather is bad or students are ill, they can zoom in and will not miss any content.

Zoom lectures will still be recorded, so students can review content on their own time as needed. Students will also have access to professors in real-time to ask questions!

Can students still complete their program in 16-months?

Yes! In fact, with our flexible learner plan, you are able to customize your completion timeline so you can finish as quickly as 12-months (with no co-op) or extend it to a time frame that suits your needs, up to a maximum of 3 years.

The 12-month option is also a very good fit for anyone applying for Better Jobs Ontario Funding through an Employment Ontario service provider.

If you are interested in learning more about the multi-modal delivery of the Business program at the Pembroke Campus, please reach out to program coordinator Kim Drake and she will be happy to arrange a meeting at your convenience. You can reach Kim by phone at 613-735-4700 ext. 2769 or by email at drakek@algonquincollege.com.

How do students complete the program in 16 months?

Students who start the program in September will be done by December the following year, in only 16 months with a total of 42 weeks of studies. Each semester is four months long:

• First semester is September to December
• Second semester is January to April
• Optional Co-op term is May to August
• Final semester is September to December

Where do Business students get co-op placements and where do they work after graduation?

Students who participate in co-op placements gain valuable on-the-job experience, and the opportunity to build their contacts, and make a favourable impression on the employer. In the past, we have had co-op students complete their term in a broad range of employment settings in all sectors of business and industry including manufacturers, retailers, medical facilities, financial institutions, government offices, consulting firms, and other large and small businesses. As this program is general in nature, it is designed to offer the widest possible choice of career opportunities upon graduation. Many employers use co-op as a means to groom students for future employment with the company.

How does the optional paid co-op work?

Qualified students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 have the opportunity to apply for a Cooperative Education (Co-op) Work Term. The term is four months in duration and is completed during the summer term (May to August). To be eligible, students must have successfully completed the first two semesters of the program in good academic standing. Students are required to pay a co-op fee and complete at least 420 hours during their co-op work experience.

How do I apply for the co-op program?

Students apply to to co-op program when they make their application to college through the Ontario College Application Service. When enrolled in co-op, students are given access to the the college’s Hire AC platform where they complete a number of modules to support their readiness for a co-op placement.

For answers to more typical Student Co-op questions, please visit: www.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/coop

Is there a fee that students must pay to participate in the optional paid co-op?

Yes. Co-op fees are paid in three installments, by semester. More information on co-op fees is provided by the Admissions office when a student enrolls in co-op.

*Please note that co-op is optional, and not mandatory for program completion and is therefore not included in Program Tuition Fees.

I will be funding my studies in part with OSAP. How does the payment schedule work with this compressed program format?

You will receive your OSAP funding in two installments during your first year and two installments during your final semester:

First-Year

• 1st installment: When you begin your studies (e.g., September)
• 2nd installment: During your second semester (e.g., January)
• You will reapply for OSAP funding over the summer months after your first year in the program

Second-Year, Final Semester

• 1st installment: When you begin your final semester of studies (e.g., September)
• 2nd installment normally is deposited into your bank account in late October or early November