In the Business program, you will learn how to support organizational success using real-world case studies, team projects, and applied computer skills.
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
Ideal Candidate Profile
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
Bonus Credential Opportunity
Upon successful completion of the first year of this diploma program, you would qualify to also receive a one-year Business Fundamentals certificate.
For more information please contact your Program Coordinator.
Get detailed information about program requirements, courses, and student resources.
Admission Requirements
Fall · Winter
The following 5 intakes share the same admission requirements:
Fall (0507)Fall (0207)Winter (0237)Fall (0207)Winter (0237)
Admission Requirements for Domestic Students
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels with Grade 12 English (C/U) Level.
or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
or successful completion of the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development Test (GED), prior to May 2024.
or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE).
Graduates from these programs may be eligible to apply for programs in the Business and Media Arts streams.
Student Accessibility and Essential Program Requirements
Confederation College is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive learning environment and will provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and College policy.
Students who require accommodations are encouraged to engage with Student Accessibility Services and are responsible for initiating and participating in the accommodation process. Accommodation is a collaborative process involving the student, Student Accessibility Services, faculty, and the Academic School. Requests for accommodation are considered on an individual basis, and the College will work with students to identify reasonable accommodations that provide equitable access to learning while maintaining the integrity of the program.
Students are expected to demonstrate the essential knowledge, skills, professional behaviours, learning outcomes, and competencies required to successfully complete their program. While the manner in which these requirements are demonstrated may be accommodated where appropriate, the essential requirements themselves must still be achieved.
For programs involving laboratories, field work, clinical placements, aviation environments, trades training, equipment operation, simulations, community placements, or other environments where health and safety are critical, accommodations must also be consistent with applicable legislation, professional standards, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and workplace safety obligations.
In some circumstances, a requested accommodation may not be reasonable or possible where it would:
Fundamentally alter an essential program requirement, competency, or learning outcome.
Compromise the health or safety of the student or others.
Conflict with provincial or federal legislation.
Conflict with the requirements of an external regulatory, licensing, accreditation, or professional body.
Prevent the student from demonstrating competencies required for safe and effective professional practice.
Note
Where a particular accommodation cannot be provided, the College will work collaboratively with the student to identify whether an alternative accommodation can appropriately address the student’s disability-related needs while maintaining essential program requirements.
Tuition & Fees
Fees for Domestic StudentsProgram Code: 0207
Year 1
Total: $6,240.00
Fee Breakdown
Academic Fees
Total Tuition Fees:$2,740.00
College Service Fee:$863.00
Health Fee:$305.00
Bus Fee:$332.00
$4,240.00
Program Fees
Books & Supplies:$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Year 2
Total: $5,830.00
Fee Breakdown
Academic Fees
Total Tuition Fees:$2,740.00
College Service Fee:$853.00
Health Fee:$305.00
Bus Fee:$332.00
$4,230.00
Program Fees
Books & Supplies:$1,600.00
$1,600.00
Fees for International StudentsProgram Code: 0207
Year 1
Total: $20,252.25
Fee Breakdown
Academic Fees
Total Tuition Fees:$15,280.00
College Service Fee:$863.00
Health Fee:$652.25
Bus Fee:$332.00
$17,127.25
Program Fees
Books & Supplies:$2,000.00
$2,000.00
Ancillary Fees
Municipal Levy:$75.00
Student Fees:$300.00
Recovery Fee:$750.00
$1,125.00
Year 2
Total: $19,842.25
Fee Breakdown
Academic Fees
Total Tuition Fees:$15,280.00
College Service Fee:$853.00
Health Fee:$652.25
Bus Fee:$332.00
$17,117.25
Program Fees
Books & Supplies:$1,600.00
$1,600.00
Ancillary Fees
Municipal Levy:$75.00
Student Fees:$300.00
Recovery Fee:$750.00
$1,125.00
Note
Please note that fees are estimated and are subject to change.
Fees shown on this page are for full-time students attending the main Thunder Bay campus for Fall 2026.
Costing for Regional Campuses & Distance Education Students:
If this program is available at Regional Campuses, or to Distance Education students, see the following links for costing information.
In this course, students will be introduced to the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial statements. Topics include: preparing journal entries to record transactions and adjustments; preparing worksheets; preparing financial statements; accounting for merchandising activities; and valuing inventory.
In this course, students will be introduced to academic writing styles with a thematic focus on current issues. This course will help students to express themselves clearly and correctly in written form. Students will critically analyse assigned readings and express their thoughts. The course will also focus on the development of an academic paper utilizing the APA style of documentation.
In this course, students will begin with a review of basic arithmetic and algebraic manipulations, continuing with the following topics: ratios and proportions, percentages and the percentage formula, discounts, mark-ups and markdowns, payroll scenarios, break-even analysis and simple interest.
In this course, students will be provided an overview of the decisions that face Marketers in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. Students will become acquainted with current Canadian marketing concepts, terminology and practices, examine strategies to apply them to contemporary marketing situations, and gain an understanding of how they affect an organization's profitability. This is a highly interactive course where students will participate in a variety of hands-on practical activities and projects to immerse themselves in the fundamentals of marketing.
Students will apply accounting principles to select assets and liabilities as well as the capital/equity transactions involving individuals, partnerships, and corporations. In addition, students will learn the purpose and compute common types of financial statement analysis.
In this course, students will have exposure to a comprehensive windows-based financial spreadsheet package to enhance their problem solving abilities. The package used will be Microsoft Excel for Windows. The student will use this as a tool to prepare calculations, reports, and presentations which are commonly performed in the modern office.
In this course, students will enhance their writing skills to produce routine workplace correspondence in a business setting. Students will be exposed to handling instant messaging and texting professionally. They will also prepare different types of informal reports and business documents. Students will combine collaborative methods with advanced research, written and oral skills to produce and present an infographic.
In this course, students will develop their skills and understanding of business mathematics involving interest calculations, compound interest, annuities, loan financing, bonds and investment decision making.
This course builds on the foundation of Introduction to Marketing. Students will continue to examine current Canadian material on marketing and determine strategies for developing new products and services that are consistent with evolving marketing needs and principles of sustainability. Students will apply their knowledge in producing a marketing plan where they will set marketing objectives, develop a marketing mix and select marketing channels while examining the elements of integrated marketing communications and the communication process. Budgetary considerations will be taken into account and evaluation criteria identified. Students will also contribute to the development of pricing strategies and participate in conducting market research to provide information needed to make marketing decisions. The further development of analytical marketing skills will be emphasized through the use of problems and case studies. This is a highly interactive course where students will continue to participate in a variety of hands-on practical activities and projects to immerse themselves in the fundamentals of marketing.
Students will examine issues concerned with the conversion of inputs into goods and services by business and industry. Students will gain insights into how goods and services are provided and will learn how to solve some of the problems that are involved in the field of operations management.
In this course, students will be introduced to business in Canada, focusing on introductory topics for those interested in employment in a business management role. Topics of study will include the relationships between the areas of finance, human resources, marketing, and operations within an organization, business ethics and social responsibility, management concepts and practices, and an exploration of the entrepreneurial spirit.
Organizations depend on the effective management of its human resources to achieve optimum results. In this course, you will learn how proper recruitment/selection strategies and training and development methods maintain an organization's competitive advantage. The integral role of job design and analysis in affecting compensation management and performance appraisal decisions will be examined. You will investigate a variety of employment, and health and safety laws as they relate to managing a diverse workforce. In addition, the fundamental principles of the union-management framework will be explored.
In this course, students will discuss small-scale economic phenomena. Students will examine the behaviours of individuals, households, firms, industries, and resource owners. Further, they will review the explanations for such things as prices and output of firms, and the choices of consumers in buying goods and services. Finally, they will examine technological change, costs, competitions and adjustments of markets to new conditions.
This course presents a practical study of Canadian business law. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of the Canadian legal system and how legal disputes are resolved within it. Students will expand their understanding of key areas in business law, including tort law, contract law, employment law, labour law and property law, and apply their knowledge through a series of legal case studies.
In this course, students will discuss large-scale economic phenomena. Students will examine the behaviours of individual nations in a global economics context. Further, they will review the explanations for such things as prices and output in aggregate for an entire economy. Finally, they will examine technological change, money and banking, and international trade.
In this course, students will assess the impacts of human behaviour on organizational performance through the study of personal values and perceptions, motivational techniques, effective utilization of teamwork, conflict resolution options, negotiation processes, leadership styles, approaches to decision making, options for organizational structure, and change management. Students will learn to predict potential impacts of human resources policies and practices on employee behaviour as well as recommend management practices to effectively address specific employee behaviours.
In this course, students will learn how to effectively use the accounting information that is required by managers to plan, direct, and control the operations of their business organization. Students will gain an understanding of managerial accounting data pertaining to cost systems, cost behaviour, cost-volume-profit relationships, decision-making, and budgeting.
This course will explore the world of building relationships in the sales field with an emphasis on virtual sales and strategies in today’s current market. Students will examine the steps in the preparation, presentation and the follow-up of a professional sale, both face to face and in a virtual context. This course deals with a hands-on approach to developing the tools to be successful in most selling situations. Emphasis is placed on building a relationship based on rapport and trust. Students learn and practice the fundamentals of the sales process, including needs analysis, preparing sales presentations, handling objectives, confirming and closing the sale, the strategic importance of follow-up and providing exceptional customer service. Throughout the course, role playing and case studies will be utilized to allow students to apply sound reasoning skills to solve sales challenges. Students will also have the opportunity to explore digital certifications available in sales and obtain digital badges towards professional sales training.
Students will develop the necessary mathematical skills for conducting descriptive and inferential statistical analyses with business applications. Topics will include data description and presentation, probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.
In this course, students will study the impact which corporations have on the environment, employees, communities, and stakeholders and will examine related ethical issues and concerns in these areas. Students will define "good corporate citizenship" and will look at government and private legislation/regulations which aim to make corporations socially accountable. Various approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and CSR policies will be reviewed and assessed.
This course introduces students to the nature of business and entrepreneurship. Students will obtain an overview of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process and then expand into key concepts, including business types, customers, marketing, financials and human resources. The options of franchising and purchasing existing businesses are also covered in this course. Students will outline and assess the components of a Business Plan.
In this course, students will develop managerial skills to propose, plan, secure resources, budget, and lead project teams to successful completion of projects. Students will also learn why organizations have developed a formal project management process supported by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and its Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to gain a competitive advantage. The case study approach will be used along with an investigation of software and collaboration tools that aid in carrying out activities of project planning and project execution.
Students will apply the business knowledge gained in the previous three semesters to develop a winning strategy for their respective companies in a computerized business simulation. While managing a simulated business, students will gain an understanding of the interdependence of business operations and how they are critical to operating a successful business.
Organizations depend on the effective management of its human resources to achieve optimum results. In this course, you will learn how proper recruitment/selection strategies and training and development methods maintain an organization's competitive advantage. The integral role of job design and analysis in affecting compensation management and performance appraisal decisions will be examined. You will investigate a variety of employment, and health and safety laws as they relate to managing a diverse workforce. In addition, the fundamental principles of the union-management framework will be explored.
In this course, students will be provided an overview of the decisions that face Marketers in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. Students will become acquainted with current Canadian marketing concepts, terminology and practices, examine strategies to apply them to contemporary marketing situations, and gain an understanding of how they affect an organization's profitability. This is a highly interactive course where students will participate in a variety of hands-on practical activities and projects to immerse themselves in the fundamentals of marketing.
In this course, students will be introduced to the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial statements. Topics include: preparing journal entries to record transactions and adjustments; preparing worksheets; preparing financial statements; accounting for merchandising activities; and valuing inventory.
In this course, students will be introduced to business in Canada, focusing on introductory topics for those interested in employment in a business management role. Topics of study will include the relationships between the areas of finance, human resources, marketing, and operations within an organization, business ethics and social responsibility, management concepts and practices, and an exploration of the entrepreneurial spirit.
In this course, students will be introduced to academic writing styles with a thematic focus on current issues. This course will help students to express themselves clearly and correctly in written form. Students will critically analyse assigned readings and express their thoughts. The course will also focus on the development of an academic paper utilizing the APA style of documentation.
In this course, students will begin with a review of basic arithmetic and algebraic manipulations, continuing with the following topics: ratios and proportions, percentages and the percentage formula, discounts, mark-ups and markdowns, payroll scenarios, break-even analysis and simple interest.
Students will apply accounting principles to select assets and liabilities as well as the capital/equity transactions involving individuals, partnerships, and corporations. In addition, students will learn the purpose and compute common types of financial statement analysis.
In this course, students will enhance their writing skills to produce routine workplace correspondence in a business setting. Students will be exposed to handling instant messaging and texting professionally. They will also prepare different types of informal reports and business documents. Students will combine collaborative methods with advanced research, written and oral skills to produce and present an infographic.
In this course, students will discuss small-scale economic phenomena. Students will examine the behaviours of individuals, households, firms, industries, and resource owners. Further, they will review the explanations for such things as prices and output of firms, and the choices of consumers in buying goods and services. Finally, they will examine technological change, costs, competitions and adjustments of markets to new conditions.
In this course, students will develop their skills and understanding of business mathematics involving interest calculations, compound interest, annuities, loan financing, bonds and investment decision making.
This course builds on the foundation of Introduction to Marketing. Students will continue to examine current Canadian material on marketing and determine strategies for developing new products and services that are consistent with evolving marketing needs and principles of sustainability. Students will apply their knowledge in producing a marketing plan where they will set marketing objectives, develop a marketing mix and select marketing channels while examining the elements of integrated marketing communications and the communication process. Budgetary considerations will be taken into account and evaluation criteria identified. Students will also contribute to the development of pricing strategies and participate in conducting market research to provide information needed to make marketing decisions. The further development of analytical marketing skills will be emphasized through the use of problems and case studies. This is a highly interactive course where students will continue to participate in a variety of hands-on practical activities and projects to immerse themselves in the fundamentals of marketing.
In this course, students will assess the impacts of human behaviour on organizational performance through the study of personal values and perceptions, motivational techniques, effective utilization of teamwork, conflict resolution options, negotiation processes, leadership styles, approaches to decision making, options for organizational structure, and change management. Students will learn to predict potential impacts of human resources policies and practices on employee behaviour as well as recommend management practices to effectively address specific employee behaviours.
In this course, students will have exposure to a comprehensive windows-based financial spreadsheet package to enhance their problem solving abilities. The package used will be Microsoft Excel for Windows. The student will use this as a tool to prepare calculations, reports, and presentations which are commonly performed in the modern office.
In this course, students will discuss large-scale economic phenomena. Students will examine the behaviours of individual nations in a global economics context. Further, they will review the explanations for such things as prices and output in aggregate for an entire economy. Finally, they will examine technological change, money and banking, and international trade.
Students will examine issues concerned with the conversion of inputs into goods and services by business and industry. Students will gain insights into how goods and services are provided and will learn how to solve some of the problems that are involved in the field of operations management.
This course will explore the world of building relationships in the sales field with an emphasis on virtual sales and strategies in today’s current market. Students will examine the steps in the preparation, presentation and the follow-up of a professional sale, both face to face and in a virtual context. This course deals with a hands-on approach to developing the tools to be successful in most selling situations. Emphasis is placed on building a relationship based on rapport and trust. Students learn and practice the fundamentals of the sales process, including needs analysis, preparing sales presentations, handling objectives, confirming and closing the sale, the strategic importance of follow-up and providing exceptional customer service. Throughout the course, role playing and case studies will be utilized to allow students to apply sound reasoning skills to solve sales challenges. Students will also have the opportunity to explore digital certifications available in sales and obtain digital badges towards professional sales training.
In this course, students explore their many career options and continue to work on their own personal brand. As the business world makes a virtual paradigm shift, business professionals’ ability to communicate ideas, create their personal brand and network, and develop interpersonal skills has become more challenging. This course provides tools and techniques designed to enhance personal communication styles, while challenging students to step outside their comfort zone to adapt to the needs of a virtual world through developing persuasive and motivating messages to lead a professional career upon graduation. In this course, students will be exposed to mock interviews to better prepare them for the future. Students will also build their marketable skills through involvement with a volunteer organization. Employers and graduates will interact with students as various career paths are investigated.
This course presents a practical study of Canadian business law. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of the Canadian legal system and how legal disputes are resolved within it. Students will expand their understanding of key areas in business law, including tort law, contract law, employment law, labour law and property law, and apply their knowledge through a series of legal case studies.
This course introduces students to the nature of business and entrepreneurship. Students will obtain an overview of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process and then expand into key concepts, including business types, customers, marketing, financials and human resources. The options of franchising and purchasing existing businesses are also covered in this course. Students will outline and assess the components of a Business Plan.
Students will develop the necessary mathematical skills for conducting descriptive and inferential statistical analyses with business applications. Topics will include data description and presentation, probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.
In this course, students will study the impact which corporations have on the environment, employees, communities, and stakeholders and will examine related ethical issues and concerns in these areas. Students will define "good corporate citizenship" and will look at government and private legislation/regulations which aim to make corporations socially accountable. Various approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and CSR policies will be reviewed and assessed.
Students will apply the business knowledge gained in the previous three semesters to develop a winning strategy for their respective companies in a computerized business simulation. While managing a simulated business, students will gain an understanding of the interdependence of business operations and how they are critical to operating a successful business.
In this course, students will develop managerial skills to propose, plan, secure resources, budget, and lead project teams to successful completion of projects. Students will also learn why organizations have developed a formal project management process supported by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and its Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to gain a competitive advantage. The case study approach will be used along with an investigation of software and collaboration tools that aid in carrying out activities of project planning and project execution.
In this course, students will be introduced to the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial statements. Topics include: preparing journal entries to record transactions and adjustments; preparing worksheets; preparing financial statements; accounting for merchandising activities; and valuing inventory.
In this course, students will be introduced to academic writing styles with a thematic focus on current issues. This course will help students to express themselves clearly and correctly in written form. Students will critically analyse assigned readings and express their thoughts. The course will also focus on the development of an academic paper utilizing the APA style of documentation.
In this course, students will be introduced to business in Canada, focusing on introductory topics for those interested in employment in a business management role. Topics of study will include the relationships between the areas of finance, human resources, marketing, and operations within an organization, business ethics and social responsibility, management concepts and practices, and an exploration of the entrepreneurial spirit.
Organizations depend on the effective management of its human resources to achieve optimum results. In this course, you will learn how proper recruitment/selection strategies and training and development methods maintain an organization's competitive advantage. The integral role of job design and analysis in affecting compensation management and performance appraisal decisions will be examined. You will investigate a variety of employment, and health and safety laws as they relate to managing a diverse workforce. In addition, the fundamental principles of the union-management framework will be explored.
In this course, students will begin with a review of basic arithmetic and algebraic manipulations, continuing with the following topics: ratios and proportions, percentages and the percentage formula, discounts, mark-ups and markdowns, payroll scenarios, break-even analysis and simple interest.
In this course, students will be provided an overview of the decisions that face Marketers in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. Students will become acquainted with current Canadian marketing concepts, terminology and practices, examine strategies to apply them to contemporary marketing situations, and gain an understanding of how they affect an organization's profitability. This is a highly interactive course where students will participate in a variety of hands-on practical activities and projects to immerse themselves in the fundamentals of marketing.
Students will apply accounting principles to select assets and liabilities as well as the capital/equity transactions involving individuals, partnerships, and corporations. In addition, students will learn the purpose and compute common types of financial statement analysis.
In this course, students will enhance their writing skills to produce routine workplace correspondence in a business setting. Students will be exposed to handling instant messaging and texting professionally. They will also prepare different types of informal reports and business documents. Students will combine collaborative methods with advanced research, written and oral skills to produce and present an infographic.
In this course, students will discuss small-scale economic phenomena. Students will examine the behaviours of individuals, households, firms, industries, and resource owners. Further, they will review the explanations for such things as prices and output of firms, and the choices of consumers in buying goods and services. Finally, they will examine technological change, costs, competitions and adjustments of markets to new conditions.
In this course, students will develop their skills and understanding of business mathematics involving interest calculations, compound interest, annuities, loan financing, bonds and investment decision making.
This course builds on the foundation of Introduction to Marketing. Students will continue to examine current Canadian material on marketing and determine strategies for developing new products and services that are consistent with evolving marketing needs and principles of sustainability. Students will apply their knowledge in producing a marketing plan where they will set marketing objectives, develop a marketing mix and select marketing channels while examining the elements of integrated marketing communications and the communication process. Budgetary considerations will be taken into account and evaluation criteria identified. Students will also contribute to the development of pricing strategies and participate in conducting market research to provide information needed to make marketing decisions. The further development of analytical marketing skills will be emphasized through the use of problems and case studies. This is a highly interactive course where students will continue to participate in a variety of hands-on practical activities and projects to immerse themselves in the fundamentals of marketing.
In this course, students will assess the impacts of human behaviour on organizational performance through the study of personal values and perceptions, motivational techniques, effective utilization of teamwork, conflict resolution options, negotiation processes, leadership styles, approaches to decision making, options for organizational structure, and change management. Students will learn to predict potential impacts of human resources policies and practices on employee behaviour as well as recommend management practices to effectively address specific employee behaviours.
In this course, students will have exposure to a comprehensive windows-based financial spreadsheet package to enhance their problem solving abilities. The package used will be Microsoft Excel for Windows. The student will use this as a tool to prepare calculations, reports, and presentations which are commonly performed in the modern office.
In this course, students will discuss large-scale economic phenomena. Students will examine the behaviours of individual nations in a global economics context. Further, they will review the explanations for such things as prices and output in aggregate for an entire economy. Finally, they will examine technological change, money and banking, and international trade.
Students will examine issues concerned with the conversion of inputs into goods and services by business and industry. Students will gain insights into how goods and services are provided and will learn how to solve some of the problems that are involved in the field of operations management.
In this course, students will assess the impacts of human behaviour on organizational performance through the study of personal values and perceptions, motivational techniques, effective utilization of teamwork, conflict resolution options, negotiation processes, leadership styles, approaches to decision making, options for organizational structure, and change management. Students will learn to predict potential impacts of human resources policies and practices on employee behaviour as well as recommend management practices to effectively address specific employee behaviours.
This course will explore the world of building relationships in the sales field with an emphasis on virtual sales and strategies in today’s current market. Students will examine the steps in the preparation, presentation and the follow-up of a professional sale, both face to face and in a virtual context. This course deals with a hands-on approach to developing the tools to be successful in most selling situations. Emphasis is placed on building a relationship based on rapport and trust. Students learn and practice the fundamentals of the sales process, including needs analysis, preparing sales presentations, handling objectives, confirming and closing the sale, the strategic importance of follow-up and providing exceptional customer service. Throughout the course, role playing and case studies will be utilized to allow students to apply sound reasoning skills to solve sales challenges. Students will also have the opportunity to explore digital certifications available in sales and obtain digital badges towards professional sales training.
In this course, students explore their many career options and continue to work on their own personal brand. As the business world makes a virtual paradigm shift, business professionals’ ability to communicate ideas, create their personal brand and network, and develop interpersonal skills has become more challenging. This course provides tools and techniques designed to enhance personal communication styles, while challenging students to step outside their comfort zone to adapt to the needs of a virtual world through developing persuasive and motivating messages to lead a professional career upon graduation. In this course, students will be exposed to mock interviews to better prepare them for the future. Students will also build their marketable skills through involvement with a volunteer organization. Employers and graduates will interact with students as various career paths are investigated.
This course presents a practical study of Canadian business law. In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of the Canadian legal system and how legal disputes are resolved within it. Students will expand their understanding of key areas in business law, including tort law, contract law, employment law, labour law and property law, and apply their knowledge through a series of legal case studies.
This course introduces students to the nature of business and entrepreneurship. Students will obtain an overview of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process and then expand into key concepts, including business types, customers, marketing, financials and human resources. The options of franchising and purchasing existing businesses are also covered in this course. Students will outline and assess the components of a Business Plan.
Students will apply the business knowledge gained in the previous three semesters to develop a winning strategy for their respective companies in a computerized business simulation. While managing a simulated business, students will gain an understanding of the interdependence of business operations and how they are critical to operating a successful business.
Students will develop the necessary mathematical skills for conducting descriptive and inferential statistical analyses with business applications. Topics will include data description and presentation, probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.
In this course, students will study the impact which corporations have on the environment, employees, communities, and stakeholders and will examine related ethical issues and concerns in these areas. Students will define "good corporate citizenship" and will look at government and private legislation/regulations which aim to make corporations socially accountable. Various approaches to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and CSR policies will be reviewed and assessed.
In this course, students will develop managerial skills to propose, plan, secure resources, budget, and lead project teams to successful completion of projects. Students will also learn why organizations have developed a formal project management process supported by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and its Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to gain a competitive advantage. The case study approach will be used along with an investigation of software and collaboration tools that aid in carrying out activities of project planning and project execution.
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.
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Pathways
Confederation College offers a variety of articulation agreements designed to help you advance your education and career. Whether you're coming to us from another institution or planning your next steps after completing your program, our pathways make your transition seamless and effective.
Pathway Out — Credits recognized by another institution
Okanagan College — Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree
Qualified graduates of Confederation College Business and Business Administration programs may receive block transfer credit toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Okanagan College, with entry into either the third or fourth year depending on the completed credential.
Minimum Admission Average
Minimum grade average of 67% and appropriate prerequisite qualifications.
Entry Point
Year 3 or Year 4
Institution: Okanagan School of Business
Agreement Type: MOU - Block Transfer Agreement
Okanagan College agrees to facilitate a block transfer to qualified graduates of Confederation College’s two-year Business diploma programs in Accounting, Marketing, and Human Resources to enter the third year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program.
Successful completion of a Business diploma program with a minimum grade average of 67% or greater and appropriate prerequisite qualifications will receive:
60-credit (20-course) block transfer into the third year of the 120-credit (40-course) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program
Okanagan College also agrees to facilitate a block transfer to qualified graduates of Confederation College’s three-year Business Administration advanced diploma programs in Accounting, Marketing, and Human Resources to enter the fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program.
Successful completion of a Business Administration advanced diploma program with a minimum grade average of 67% or greater and appropriate prerequisite qualifications will receive:
90-credit (30-course) block transfer into the fourth year of the 120-credit (40-course) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program
Eligible Confederation College Programs
Business and Business Administration Programs (Accounting, Human Resources, and Marketing)
Royal Roads University — Bachelor of Administration in Sustainability and International Business degree
Graduates of eligible Confederation College Business programs may qualify for full block transfer into the third year of Royal Roads University’s Bachelor of Administration in Sustainability and International Business degree, subject to admission requirements and space availability.
Minimum Admission Average
Minimum “B” (3.00/4.33) Grade Point Average.
Entry Point
Year 3
Institution: Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia
Agreement Type: Memorandum of Understanding
Royal Roads University has agreed to facilitate the block transfer of students from Confederation College with appropriate prerequisite qualifications into the third year of the Bachelor of Administration in Sustainability and International Business degree.
Applicants who meet the stated requirements will be eligible for admission into Royal Roads University with full block transfer, provided all other entrance criteria are met and space remains available in the program.
Eligible Confederation College Programs
Business
Business - Accounting
Business Administration - Accounting
Business - Human Resources
Business Administration - Human Resources
Business - Marketing
Business Administration - Marketing
Entrance to all programs at Royal Roads University is on a competitive basis.
Royal Roads University — Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management degree
Graduates of eligible Confederation College Business programs may qualify for full block transfer into the third year of Royal Roads University’s Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management degree, subject to admission requirements and space availability.
Minimum Admission Average
Minimum “B” (3.00/4.33) Grade Point Average.
Entry Point
Year 3
Institution: Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia
Agreement Type: Memorandum of Understanding
Royal Roads University has agreed to facilitate the block transfer of students from Confederation College with appropriate prerequisite qualifications into the third year of the Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management degree.
Applicants who meet the stated requirements will be eligible for admission into Royal Roads University with full block transfer, provided all other entrance criteria are met and space remains available in the program.
Eligible Confederation College Programs
Business
Business - Accounting
Business Administration - Accounting
Business - Human Resources
Business Administration - Human Resources
Business - Marketing
Business Administration - Marketing
Additional prerequisites may be required according to the program admission requirements listed by Royal Roads University.
Entrance to all programs at Royal Roads University is on a competitive basis.
