Business

Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:

• Fall Start (September): 0207
• Winter Start (January): 0237
• NOTE: this program is also available via Distance Education

CIP Code: 52.0101

Discover Your Path in Business: A Comprehensive Foundation for Success

Are you ready to explore the diverse world of business and find your niche? Confederation College’s Business program offers a two-year Ontario College Diploma designed to provide a well-rounded education across all key business areas. This program equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in various business roles, preparing you for a dynamic career.

You'll delve into finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, human resources, and organizational behaviour, gaining a broad understanding of these essential fields. Most importantly, the Business program offers flexibility, with a common first year shared with the Accounting, Human Resources, and Marketing programs, allowing you to specialize if you choose.

Top Highlights

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers all major business areas to help you discover your interests
• Flexible Pathways: Option to transfer to Accounting, Human Resources, or Marketing after the first year
• Certification: Receive your Business Fundamentals Certificate after completing the first year
• Career Versatility: Prepares you for a wide variety of business careers

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organization’s business opportunities by using an environmental scan.
2. Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization’s business initiatives.
3. Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization's business initiatives.
4. Apply basic research skills to support business decision-making.
5. Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects.
6. Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices.
7. Explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organization.
8. Use accounting and financial principles to support the operations of an organization.
9. Describe and apply marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization.
10. Outline principles of supply chain management and operations management.
11. Outline and assess the components of a business plan.
12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The Business program is ideal for you if you are:

• Curious: Interested in exploring different facets of business
• Ambitious: Eager to build a strong foundation for a successful career
• Adaptable: Open to discovering and pursuing new interests
• Analytical: Skilled at understanding complex business concepts
• Entrepreneurial: Considering launching your own business or venture

Graduates of the Business program are well-prepared for careers in:

• Retail Sales
• Wholesale/Commercial Sales
• General Administration
• Business Management
• Retail Trade
• Customer Service

With a solid foundation in business, you can work across various industries, including retail, B2B, resource sectors (mining, forestry, transportation, energy), government, banking, and non-profit organizations. Additionally, this program provides the skills necessary to launch your own business or entrepreneurial venture.