Business Administration
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
6 Semesters
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Key Details
Program Start Dates
January 2025
March 2025
May 2025
July 2025
September 2025
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Duration
2 Semesters / 1 YearProgram Contacts
Michael Wilson
Program Coordinator / Professor
michael.wilson@cambriancollege.ca
International Admissions
mailboxadmissions@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Manage projects on time and on budget
Turn your unique ability to plan and execute projects into a sought-after skill set with our project management program. Businesses and industries seek efficiencies and overall effectiveness to compete in global and domestic markets. Play a key role in the triumphs of an enterprise by honing your leadership and communication skills and highlighting your capable, collaborative nature.
Cambrian’s curriculum is closely aligned with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and its PMBOK® Guide, the foundation for the vast body of knowledge in the project management field. We provide you with the essential theoretical and practical knowledge to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate diverse projects and succeed in the workplace.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Delivered with a series of condensed seven-week courses
- Build specialized skills in as little as eight months
- Curriculum aligned with the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK® Guide
- Grads are prepared to work as a project manager, coordinator, leader, analyst, and more
Admissions
Admission requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the college to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
Learn moreProgram Delivery
Program delivery
2025-2026
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2026
November term start
SEMESTER 1: November 2025 – February 2026
SEMESTER 2: March – June 2026
Winter term start
SEMESTER 1: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 2: Spring 2026
March term start
SEMESTER 1: March – June 2026
SEMESTER 2: July – October 2026
Spring term start
SEMESTER 1: Spring 2026
SEMESTER 2: Fall 2026
July term start
SEMESTER 1: July – October 2026
SEMESTER 2: November 2026 – February 2027
Please note that courses may vary in the order they are offered depending on when you start the program. The sequence listed is based on a September 2025 intake. For more information about this sequence, please email the program coordinator.
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two seven-week blocks each semester. Students will take three courses in the first half of the semester and three courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block – SEP/OCT | ||
| PRM 1015 | Intro to Project Management | 1 |
| PRM 1212 | Project Integration Management | 3 |
| PRM 1011 | Project Management Resources | 3 |
| BUS 1183 | Prof Development Workshop | 1 |
| PRM 1005 | Project Risk Management | 3 |
| Second 7-week block – NOV/DEC | ||
| PRM 1008 | Agile Project Management | 3 |
| MOG 1004 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| PRM 1020 | Project Stakeholder Management | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block – JAN/FEB | ||
| PRM 1003 | Project Cost Management | 3 |
| PRM 1006 | Project Procurement Management | 3 |
| PRM 1114 | Project Stakeholder Management | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Second 7-week block – MAR/APR | ||
| PRM 1014 | Project Initiation | 3 |
| PRM 1013 | Project Management Tools | 3 |
| PRM 1112 | Project Scope Management | 3 |
| PRM 1016 | Project Quality Management | 1 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Work-integrated learning (WIL) resources
Your program may give you the opportunity to gain practical work experience through a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement. Before starting your program it’s important to understand the differences between the opportunities as well as the requirements.
Field of Study
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Cambrian’s Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business offers a wide range of programs designed to ignite your potential. Create your own narrative with programs that combine classroom knowledge with real-world experience. Cambrian gives you the tools to succeed in the compelling and fast-paced business sector.
Specific program pathways
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- PC with operating system Windows 10 OR 11(preferred), with 64-bit Intel OR AMD multicore processor, Intel i5 OR AMD equivalent at minimum
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 400
- RAM: 8 GB OR 16 GB (preferred)
- Storage: 16 GB – 32 GB SSD, 100 GB free with 10 GB minimum for software installs
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
Ready to take the first step?
Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!
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