Business (Part-Time, Online)
How To Apply
Program Details
- Program Code2718
- Credential NameBusiness
- Credential TypeOntario College Diploma
- SchoolSchool of Business
- Program TypePost-diploma program
- Program Length2 years/ 4 semesters
- Delivery ModeOnline - Asynchronous
- LocationOnline
- Emailbusiness@centennialcollege.ca
- Telephone416-289-5000
- PGWP AlignedNo
- Program Overview
- Courses
- Career Options and Education Pathways
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
The delivery mode of this program is asynchronous learning with a weekly scheduled touch base/office hour with the assigned Professor. There are no assigned lecture hours for this online program.
The Online Business program is for students interested in obtaining an education in multiple business disciplines or developing a foundation for an area of specialty, are well-organized, and can effectively work under tight timelines.
Students will gain knowledge and skills in contemporary concepts, theories and business practices that are related to the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, human resources, marketing and operations. To ensure students are ready for the modern business environment, they learn the essential business skills of effective communication, customer service, teamwork, using technology, demonstrating positive attitudes and behaviours, being adaptable and responsible, problem-solving, and continuous learning.
Courses in the Business Online program are offered asynchronously. Some courses may provide students an opportunity to meet synchronously online each week with their professor (optional attendance).
Completion of formal assessments in some courses may require proctoring. Proctoring methods vary based on course delivery mode and course objectives. Proctoring information and options will be shared in class.
Accreditation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
If you successfully complete the COMP106 and/or COMP126 course(s) at Progress Campus, you'll have an opportunity to acquire the MOS credential.
Program Overview
The delivery mode of this program is asynchronous learning with a weekly scheduled touch base/office hour with the assigned Professor. There are no assigned lecture hours for this online program.
The Online Business program is for students interested in obtaining an education in multiple business disciplines or developing a foundation for an area of specialty, are well-organized, and can effectively work under tight timelines.
Students will gain knowledge and skills in contemporary concepts, theories and business practices that are related to the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, human resources, marketing and operations. To ensure students are ready for the modern business environment, they learn the essential business skills of effective communication, customer service, teamwork, using technology, demonstrating positive attitudes and behaviours, being adaptable and responsible, problem-solving, and continuous learning.
Courses in the Business Online program are offered asynchronously. Some courses may provide students an opportunity to meet synchronously online each week with their professor (optional attendance).
Completion of formal assessments in some courses may require proctoring. Proctoring methods vary based on course delivery mode and course objectives. Proctoring information and options will be shared in class.
Accreditation
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
If you successfully complete the COMP106 and/or COMP126 course(s) at Progress Campus, you'll have an opportunity to acquire the MOS credential.
Courses
Career Options and Education Pathways
Program Highlights
- Gain a solid foundation in the functional areas of business.
- Hands-on experience using a variety of business software tools.
- Learning supported by technology both in and out of the classroom.
- Opportunity to work in a team-based environment that is reflective of the field.
- Participate in experiential learning activities through case studies, projects, hands-on applications, research, role-plays or simulations which are part of many courses.
- Learning experience guided by a team of professors with strong academic backgrounds and extensive business and management experience.
Career Outlook
- Customer Service Representative
- Procurement Assistant
- Administrative Generalist
- Marketing Assistant
- Assistant Service Supervisor
- Sales Representative
- Operations Assistant
Education Pathways
Education Pathways Start with a diploma, end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Business diploma program have the opportunity to apply learning achieved at Centennial for credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the credentials from partnering institutions that are available for this program. Please note that each partner has minimum admission requirements in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the receiving partner institution.
| Partner Institution | Degree/Program |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | |
| Bachelor of Arts in Accounting | |
| Honours Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors | |
| Athabasca University | Bachelor of Commerce post diploma |
| Bachelor of Commerce post diploma with major | |
| Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations post Diploma | |
| Bachelor of Management (3-year) post diploma | |
| Conestoga College | Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Management |
| Fanshawe College | Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Management |
| Georgian College | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Leadership |
| Griffith University | Bachelor of Business in all majors Guelph-Humber, University of |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration | |
| Humber College | Honours Bachelor of Commerce International Business University |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business and Technology | |
| Lakehead University | Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (3-year) | |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major | |
| Laurentian University | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Bachelor or Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors | |
| Nipissing University | Bachelor of Commerce (General Business) 3-year |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor or Honours | |
| Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors | |
| Ontario Tech University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies Honours |
| University of Ottawa | Bachelor of Commerce (bridge)Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Royal Roads University | Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation and Sustainability | |
| Seneca Polytechnic | Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management | |
| Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing | |
| Sheridan College | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration in multiple majors |
| Trent University | Honours Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | Honours Bachelor of Business in Technology Management |
| University of Windsor | Honours Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Arts |
| Honours Economics in Applied Economics and Policy Stream | |
| York University | Bachelor or Honours Bachelor degree in any major |
| Honours Bachelor of Administration Studies Honours | |
| Bachelor of Human Resources Management | |
| Honours Bachelor of Public Administration | |
| Honours Bachelor of Social Science |
Please visit our website for more information on articulation agreements.
For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please visit ONTransfer.
Areas of Employment
- Retail
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Service organizations
- International business
- Large corporations/small enterprises
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent; or mature student status (19 years or older)
- Grade 12 English College or University preparation course, or equivalent (minimum grade required); or take the Centennial English Admission Test
- Grade 11 Mathematics College, Mixed or University preparation course or Grade 12 Mathematics College or University preparation course, or equivalent (minimum grade required); or take a Centennial College Business Math Skills Assessment for Admission
Additional Requirements
How to Apply
1. Apply Online
Domestic Students
If you are applying through the Better Jobs Ontario Program, please work with an Employment Ontario service provider. For more information go to Better Jobs Ontario Program.
If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.
All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.
International Students
Apply directly to Centennial College here.
2. Submit Documents
Domestic Applicants
Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.
Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.
International Applicants
Please refer to the International Education Application Guide.
3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission
Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.
You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.
You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.
When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.
4. Pay Fees
Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.
You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.
5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)
Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.
Fall Registration begins mid-July
Winter Registration begins mid-December
Summer Registration begins mid-April
Your web-registration will not open if:
You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.
Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.
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