Business Administration

Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 6 semesters | Barrydowne Arm yourself with the necessary skills in human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, and operations in order to play an important role in any small- to large-sized business, as well as entrepreneurial ventures. In your third year, you can choose a specialization in one of two key areas: marketing or management, and will put your skills to work in a field placement in your final semester. Program Highlights:

3 years - 6 semesters

Industry experienced professors provide real-world connections to learning

Flexible learning options (traditional classrooms, online options, and virtual classes)

Opportunities for experiential learning through clubs and competitions

7 to 8-week unpaid placement provides valuable real-world experience and connections to the business world

Course options allow you to build specialized skills in marketing, management, and/or business planning

Opportunities to earn a degree through articulation agreements with various universities

This is a Northern College's Collaborative Delivery program

Program Delivery: 2018-2019 This program will be delivered in the following terms: Winter Term Start: 1. SEMESTER 1 Winter 2019 2. SEMESTER 2 Summer 2019 3. SEMESTER 3 Fall 2019 4. SEMESTER 4 Winter 2020 5. SEMESTER 5 Fall 2020 6. SEMESTER 6 Winter 2021 2019-2020 This program will be delivered in the following terms: Fall Term Start: 1. SEMESTER 1 Fall 2019 2. SEMESTER 2 Winter 2020 3. SEMESTER 3 Fall 2020 4. SEMESTER 4 Winter 2021 5. SEMESTER 5 Fall 2021 6. SEMESTER 6 Winter 2022 Winter Term Start: 1. SEMESTER 1 Winter 2020 2. SEMESTER 2 Summer 2020 3. SEMESTER 3 Fall 2020 4. SEMESTER 4 Winter 2021 5. SEMESTER 5 Fall 2021 6. SEMESTER 6 Winter 2022 For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule posted on our website. Program of Study: Semester 1: ACC 1100: Introduction to Financial Accounting 4 BUS 1104: Introduction to Business Concepts 3 BUS 1100: Business Mathematics 4 ENG 1002: College Communications 3 HRP 1000: Introduction to Human Resources 3 MKT 1004: Marketing I 3 ISP 3026: Computer Applications for Business I 3 Credits 23 Semester 2: ACC 1310: Financial Accounting II 4 BUS 1200: Financial Math 4 ECN 1101: Microeconomics 3 ENG 2205: Business Reports and Presentations 3 MKT 1200: Marketing II 3 BUS 1035: Computer Applications for Business II 3 The following General Education course: 3 PSY 1125: Positive Psychology Credits 23 Semester 3: ACC 2310: Managerial Accounting 4 BUS 2040: Organizational Behavior 3 BUS 3500: Operations Management 4 ECN 1201: Macroeconomics 3 MKT 3680: Professional Selling 3 One of the following General Education Courses: 3 POL 1500: Canadian Political Studies SSC 1000: Media and Current Events FIT 1115: Health & Wellness MUS 1009: Rock Music, Culture & Technology SOC 1010: Cross-Cultural Understanding Credits 20 Semester 4: BUS 1037: Project Management 3 BUS 1053: Corporate Social Responsibility 3 BUS 2320: Business Law 3 BUS 3585: Entrepreneurship 3 BUS 1033: Statistics 4 BUS 1117: Business Simulation 4 One of the following General Education Courses: 3 MUS 1009: Rock Music, Culture & Technology POL 1500: Canadian Political Studies SSC 1000: Media and Current Events FIT 1115: Health & Wellness SOC 1010: Cross-Cultural Understanding Credits 23 Semester 5: ACC 1116: Management Information Systems 4 BUS 1144: Business Research and Plan 4 MKT 3550: Marketing Management 3 QMM 1003: Business Analytics 4 One of the following groups of Elective courses: HRP 1001: Human Resources for Managers & FIN 1001: Corporate Finance MKT 1007: Retailing & MKT 1002: Digital Media and Marketing Credits 22 Semester 6: BUS 1046: Work Placement 7 BUS 1145: International Management 3 One of the following groups of Elective courses: MKT 2480: Consumer Behaviour & MKT 1003: Campaign Strategies FIN 1005: Financial Planning & BUS 1040: Supply Chain Management Credits 16 Total Credits 127 Graduate Options: Employment Opportunities: Graduates may seek employment in:

Retail organizations

Investment firms

Insurance companies

Commercial development firms

Municipal, provincial, and federal governments

Manufacturing firms

Advertising agencies

Financial institutes

Marketing agencies

College/University Degree Opportunities: Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education. Refer to College/University Agreements for further information. Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.