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Business Administration

Business Administration

The Business Administration Diploma is designed to prepare students for the demands of today’s fast-paced business environment. Its objective is to expose students to a vast array of business knowledge, management and administration skills, and practical tools that will assist them in dealing with situations within a business-related career.

Courses focus on professional skills required by today’s employers, including knowledge of how businesses utilize technology, e-commerce, business correspondence, office procedures, project management, and employment success strategies.

This program provides students with:

  • A solid foundation in basic principles of a business environment, including current computer applications, marketing, accounting and business law.
  • An introduction to the most relevant aspects of business management and administration.
  • Professional skills in high demand by employers. These skills include: teamwork, communication, customer service, leadership, research and problem solving.
  • A solid knowledge of business practices and principles. It also develops the student’s ability to relate and apply this knowledge to current social and economic conditions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and accounting.

Please note that the focus of this program is to train individuals for entry-level support and/or management trainee positions. It will also provide the skills to progress into management-level careers, given the proper combination of skills, experience, and personal attributes.

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status.

Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions.

An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program.

Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.

Part-time students may set their own schedules to a minimum of two training sessions per week. These times may be scheduled during the day, evening, or on weekends.

Program Prerequisites

Candidates must be able to keyboard at a minimum speed of 25 wpm.

*Not all programs are offered at each location.

Program Locations

Location Address
Barrie #3-18 Cundles Road East Barrie, ON L4M 2Z5
Toronto - Albion & Islington #201-1123 Albion Road Rexdale, ON M9V 1A9
Belleville #16-470 Dundas Street East Belleville, ON K8N 1G1
Toronto - Bay & Bloor 6th Floor - 1255 Bay Street Toronto, ON M5R 2A9
Brampton 350 Rutherford Rd South Plaza 2, Ste 110 Brampton, ON L6W 4N6
Cornwall 225 Pitt Street Cornwall, ON K6J 3P8
Guelph #9-226 Speedvale Avenue West Guelph, ON N1H 1C4
Hamilton Lower 401 Main Street East Hamilton, ON L8N 1J7
Hamilton Upper 1632 Upper James Street Hamilton, ON L9B1K4
Kingston 1469 Princess St. Kingston, ON K7M 3E9
Mississauga East #205-1310 Dundas Street East Mississauga, ON L4Y 2C1
Newmarket 18 Main Street South Newmarket, ON L3Y 3Y2
Niagara 50 Niagara Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 4K9
Ottawa West #217-1600 Merivale Road Ottawa, ON K2G 5J8
Owen Sound Suite B-1077 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound, ON N4K2H8
Richmond Hill 10235 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B4
Thunder Bay 416 East Victoria Avenue Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1A5
Toronto - Downtown East 702 Pape Avenue Toronto, ON M4K 3S7
Toronto - Downsview #112-1280 Finch Avenue West Toronto, ON M3J 3K6
Toronto - Lawrence 3585 Lawrence Avenue East Scarborough, ON M1G 1P4
Toronto - Warden & Sheppard Unit G4-2190 Warden Avenue Scarborough, ON M1T 1V6

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