About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 2 Year Diploma
  • Campus: Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Code: 0470 P0470
  • Delivery Length: 2 Years
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Overview

Are you interested in an exciting and rewarding career in business and want to explore your entrepreneurial and industry options?

As a Business graduate, you are ready to lead an entrepreneurial venture, take charge of the family business or improve the operational efficiency of an organization.

Highlights
  • Develop fundamental skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced, complex business world.

  • Maximum flexibility in transferring courses from Business at Niagara College to other more specialized Niagara College business programs and/or to other postsecondary institutions.

  • Courses encompass many aspects of the business world including Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, Operations, and Accounting.

  • Pathways into select degree and advanced diploma programs at Niagara College.

Career Opportunities
  • Business analyst
  • Customer, corporate, or financial services service representative
  • Entrepreneur
  • Enterprise administrator
  • Front-line production supervisor
  • Government or non-profit role
  • Marketing specialist
  • Retail trade manager
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Courses

Term one (2024 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
COMM1133 Writing Strategies 3
INTL1100 Fundamentals of International Trade 3
MKTG1301 Principles of Marketing 3
PERS1301 Human Resources Management 3
OPER1401 Operations Management I 3
MICR1493 Computer Applications 3
Term two (2024 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
ACCT1198 Financial Accounting Concepts 3
COMM1340 Business Communications 3
ECON1441 Macroeconomics 3
MATH1206 Mathematics of Finance 3
MICR1583 Spreadsheet Applications 3
MKTG1320 Professional Selling I 3
Term three (2025 Spring)
Code Course Name Credits
ACCT1300 Managerial Accounting 3
MGMT1141 Organizational Behaviour 3
MATH1310 Statistical Concepts 3
OPER1503 Supply Management 3
MGMT1510 Project Management Fundamentals 3
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

Term four (2025 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
BUSN1155 Canadian Business Law 3
PERS1607 Recruitment, Selection and Interviewing Techniques 3
SOCL1430 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canada 3
ENTR1252 New Venture Development 3
Elective Information

Completion of additional General Education elective 1 course required

AND Completion of additional elective 1 course required

Elective Options
Code Course Name Credits
BUSN1247 Business Ethics 3
MICR1422 Introduction to E-Business 3
Program Outcomes Term: 1242
  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.

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Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
  • English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Recommended Courses and/or Skills:

These courses and skills may help you succeed academically in this program, but they are not required for admission.

  • Mathematics – any Grade 12 (C) or (U)
Selection and Ranking

Applications are evaluated based on the published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Computer/Technology Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows 10 based desktop or laptop system that meets or exceeds the following general personal computer technology requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop system running on an updated Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.
  • Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory.
  • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone and speaker system.
  • Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities (a minimum download speed of 5 Mbps) is recommended.

Niagara College will not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications. Any provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses (supported under the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system) will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.

Note: There is no support for Chromebooks or Apple products for this program. (learn more)

Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.

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Availability

Domestic Applicants Apply
International Applicants Apply
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Open

Accepting applications

Waitlisted

Eligible applications will be placed on a waiting list

Closed

Not accepting applications

Suspended

No longer offered this term

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Pathways

Explore your pathway options What are pathways? for the Business program below.

  • To NC from
    Toronto School of Management Business Administration (Co-op) Diploma Canada
  • To NC from
    Toronto School of Management Business Management (incl. Co-op) diploma Canada
  • To NC from
    Toronto School of Management Digital Business Management Co-op (diploma) Canada
  • To NC from
    Toronto School of Management Digital Marketing Specialist (diploma) Canada
  • To NC from
    Toronto School of Management Various business diplomas Canada
  • From NC to
    Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce (Post-Diploma) Canada
  • From NC to
    Athabasca University Bachelor of Human Resources & Labour Relations (Post-Diploma) Canada
  • From NC to
    Athabasca University Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) 3 Year Canada
  • From NC to
    Griffith University Bachelor of Business Australia
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Management (Human Resources Concentration) United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Management (Integrative) United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Management (International Concentration) United States
  • From NC to
    Niagara University Bachelor of Science in Management (Supply Chain Concentration) United States
  • From NC to
    Royal Roads University Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management Canada
  • From NC to
    Seneca College Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management Canada
  • From NC to
    Seneca College Honours Bachelor of Commerce - International Business Management Canada
  • From NC to
    Seneca College Honours Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Canada
Did you know?

Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from their previous institution. There is no fee for this service.

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Tuition

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McDonald's Partnership

McDonald’s and Ontario Colleges have partnered to offer educational opportunities for McDonald’s employees to pursue postsecondary education in Business programs at colleges throughout Ontario.
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How does it work?

Niagara College will grant recognition for first year business credit into our Business Diploma to McDonald’s Second Assistant Managers who have completed the Management Development Program Level 2 (MDP), with the following additional requirements to complete the diploma program:

  1. Business Communications (WRIT) Assessment
  2. General Education Elective Course

Upon completion of McDonald’s Management Development Program Level 2 (MDP), successful applicants to Niagara College’s Business Diploma program can complete a 2-year Ontario College diploma in as little as 1-year!


Apply today!

  1. Declare interest in the McDonald’s Partnership by sending an email to [email protected]
  2. The Pathway Advisor will confirm your eligibility and inform you of when to apply through Ontario Colleges once you have provided the following documentation:
    • McDonald’s Canada Training Verification form (signed by McDonald’s manager, training must be completed within three years of the application)
    • High school transcript, and
    • Any additional post-secondary transcripts you may have.

For more information

Educational Pathways Advisor
Niagara College Canada
Email: [email protected]

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I thought at my age it was going to be difficult going back to school, however I feel very accepted at Niagara College and really enjoy all my General Business courses. The professors have been extremely supportive. Everyday I am very excited to get up and go to class and learn

Gilles Paillé, program graduate
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