Prepare for career success in business and management
Business Administration Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op program
Be prepared for success in business and management. Focus on your area of interest. Be career-ready or pursue articulations to degree studies.
Program information
Program description
Students engage with topics that are as diverse as business itself. Students develop the fundamental knowledge and skillsÌýfor success in business and management. The broad range of choice in the third yearÌýprovides students with the opportunity to tailor the diploma to unique career goals, including optionsÌýin payroll, accounting, computers, advertising, marketing, logistics, human resource,Ìýentrepreneurship, international business management, leadership and the completionÌýof external certification requirements.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
| Summer 2026 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit ourÌýtuition and fees pageÌýfor detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
- You can afford this! ExploreÌýOSAPÌýas well asÌýawards, scholarships and bursariesÌýto help you pay your way to graduation.
Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your fiÂeld of study.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
What are the admission requirements for the Business Administration program?
Business Administration admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- any Grade 111 or 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U)
- 1
Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 College or University level Mathematics (MBF3C orÌýMCF3M)Ìý
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home schoolÌýapplicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicantsÌýwho have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Pathways
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondaryÌýinstitution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered forÌýadmission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
Additional information
It is strongly recommended that applicants complete the CPA to ensure properÌýplacement in their first communications course.
What career paths can I take in business administration?
Your Business Administration diploma gives you many career opportunities
Career opportunities may include, but are not limited to, management trainee/manager,Ìýsales/sales management, personnel officer/manager in addition to entrepreneurialÌýopportunities. Employers include banks, finance, trust and insurance companies,Ìýcomputer firms, government ministries and agencies, producers of consumer andÌýindustrial products, wholesalers, retailers, private companies and non-profitÌýorganizations.
Why study Business Administration at Georgian?
Because 51ÊÓƵmeans business! We’ll provide you with a solid business foundation while allowing you to explore a range of subject and career opportunities.
Job opportunities
Our grads finds careers in accounting, advertising, office administration, automotive, aviation, human resources, information systems, marketing or a combination of these areas.
Co-op experience
51ÊÓƵis a recognized leader in student work experience. You’ll get the hands-on experience you need to give you an advantage in the career marketplace.
Industry support
Honda of Canada Mfg.
Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM)Ìýis one of the largest employers in Simcoe County, with 4,200 associates. Established in Alliston in 1986, it’s a premier manufacturing facility best known for producing the Honda Civic and CR-V.
Georgian’s $1.8-million multi-faceted partnership with HCM supports leading-edge equipment, innovative research and development, collaborative program support and newly-established scholarships for 51ÊÓƵstudents.
HCM is a proud employer of 250 51ÊÓƵalumni in diverse roles, and provides valuable co-op work experiences to students each semester through its Technical Development Program (TDP). HCM also provides a suite of to help students reach their goals, each valued up to $2,500.
Toronto Hydro
Toronto HydroÌýplays an important role in Ontario’s electricity sector, servicing approximately 785,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Canada’s largest city. The company has 1,270 employees and is dedicated to investing in its people and in the future by giving back to the community.
Toronto Hydro offers a to support 51ÊÓƵstudents with achieving their educational goals, as well as expanded opportunities around corporate training, research, and employee engagement.
Partnering with 51ÊÓƵsince 2012, Toronto Hydro proudly supports enhancements to the student learning environment throughÌýfunding for new state-of-the-art equipment. A proud co-op employer, the company has offered co-op work terms to more than 171 51ÊÓƵstudents since 2017, often leading to full-time employment after graduation. The partnership has significantly impacted alumni like Jessica Bloomfield who’s building an inspiring career at a workplace she loves.
What courses are included in the Business Administration diploma program?
Course overview
20 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
9 Program Option Courses
5 General Education Courses
3 Co-op Work Terms
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the
- ACCT 1000 – Financial Accounting Principles 1
- BUSI 1001 – Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
- COMP 1003 – Microcomputer Applications
- MATH 1002 – Mathematics of Finance
- MKTG 1000 – Introduction to Marketing
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
In-person and hybrid option
In this program, some courses will provide an option to choose fully in person or fully online. You’ll choose one delivery method, that fits your circumstances, for the duration of the semester.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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