Business Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career in Business

Studying business is a great way to set yourself up for a number of career paths. Whether you’re entrepreneurial and would like to start up your own small business or you want to join forces with a pre-existing company, you’ll find opportunities are plentiful for those with diplomas from business programs at Ontario colleges.

If you have an interest in business operations and want to get your career started in the field, here’s what you need to know. More

Business Courses

Many Ontario colleges offer business programs that will teach you the basics of business ownership and management in your first year, with courses like business law, communications, finance, statistics and more. From there, you’ll have the opportunity to choose electives that target specific areas of business to customize your training.

You’ll also find that some colleges feature a “School of Business,” allowing you to choose from a number of specialized business programs. These could include (but aren’t limited to):

Business Management
Business Accounting
Business Administration
International Business Administration

You’ll also find varying levels of certification in many Ontario college business programs. Diploma programs, continuing education certificates and conjoined Bachelor Degree programs with an Ontario university are all options.

General Business Program Requirements

Requirements in a business diploma program include an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, as well as a grade 12 English and mathematics credit. Additional mathematics credits from grade 11 and up may also be required.

Business Jobs and Salaries

Business jobs are really only limited by your desires and interests. Whether you’re interested in marketing, accounting, finance, human resources or another area, there will be open opportunities. Positions you will qualify for with your diploma include (but aren’t limited to):

Administrative Assistant
Entrepreneur
Merchandiser
Marketing Assistant

Depending on your position and your level of experience, salaries will vary. Some entry level positions start between $25,000 and $30,000 per year, while others could start as high as $40,000 per year. Experience and professionalism will help you move up the salary ladder.

Ontario Colleges Offering Business Programs

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Business Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career in Business

Business Courses

General Business Program Requirements

Business Jobs and Salaries

Ontario Colleges Offering Business Programs

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BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT

DESIGN MANAGEMENT

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

EVENT MANAGEMENT

EVENT MANAGEMENT

FASHION MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION

FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

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Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations (Full-time Online)

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Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations (Full-time Online)

GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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