Business Administration
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
6 Semesters
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Key Details
Program Start Dates
January 2025
May 2025
September 2025
January 2026
May 2026
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Duration
4 SemestersProgram Contacts
Jari Sundholm
Program Coordinator / Professor
jari.sundholm@cambriancollege.ca
International Admissions
mailboxadmissions@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Take your business management skills worldwide
Whatever your educational or cultural background, Cambrian prepares you to perform managerial roles in global organizations, as well as domestic businesses engaged in cross-border activities. Learn all the fundamentals of marketing, finance, and business strategy in a global setting. With an emphasis on leadership, critical analysis, and high-performance teamwork, you’ll gain decision-making skills to solve real-life problems in an international context.
Taught by industry experts, the program includes a full semester co-op with leading community and global businesses and the option of spending a semester abroad at a partner institution.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Gain industry-focused skill set
- Solve real-life business problems with case studies and simulations
- 14-week (full semester) co-op
- Opt for a semester abroad at a partner institution
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
2024-2025
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2025
- Semester 2: Spring 2025
- Semester 3: Fall 2025
- Semester 4: Winter 2026
Spring term start
- Semester 1: Spring 2025
- Semester 2: Fall 2025
- Semester 3: Winter 2026
- Semester 4: Spring 2026
2025-2026
Fall term start
- Semester 1: Fall 2025
- Semester 2: Winter 2026
- Semester 3: Spring 2026
- Semester 4: Fall 2026
Winter term start
- Semester 1: Winter 2026
- Semester 2: Spring 2026
- Semester 3: Fall 2026
- Semester 4: Winter 2027
Spring term start
- Semester 1: Spring 2026
- Semester 2: Fall 2026
- Semester 3: Winter 2027
- Semester 4: Spring 2027
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block – SEP/OCT | ||
| IBG 1018 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| PRM 1017 | Project Management | 3 |
| BUS 1183 | Prof Development Workshop | 1 |
| IBG 1000 | Global Financial Management | 3 |
| Second 7-week block – NOV/DEC | ||
| MOG 1003 | Managerial Communications | 3 |
| MOG 1004 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| MOG 1015 | Organizational Behavior HRM | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block – JAN/FEB | ||
| MOG 1010 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
| MOG 1019 | New Venture Creation | 3 |
| IBG 1016 | Global Marketing Management | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Second 7-week block – MAR/APR | ||
| LAW 1005 | Global Legal Issues | 3 |
| IBG 1019 | Managing Across Cultures | 3 |
| IBG 1009 | Global Technology in Business | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| First 7-week block – MAY/JUN | ||
| MOG 1012 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| MOG 1007 | Data Analysis Using Excel | 3 |
| Second 7-week block – JUL/AUG | ||
| IBG 1006 | Global Business Strategy | 3 |
| QMM 1001 | Statistics for Data Analytics | 4 |
| IBG 1017 | Global Market Research | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| IBG 1013 | Global Business Co-op | 12 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 71 | |
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.
Learn more about previous opportunities in this program!
PowerNorth Utility Contractors – During this mandatory co-op as a Project Administration student the responsibilities included:
- Assisting in gathering documents required for potential project bids
- Acting as in-office support for project administration
- Assisting with the arrangement of project-specific training and health and safety requirements
- Maintaining digital and physical records for all project administration
- Daily posting of project labour and equipment usage in the accounting system
- Answering general inquiries or redirecting them as appropriate
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The Top Media – This mandatory co-op offered students the opportunity to gain practical work experience with the following:
- Assisting in managing engaging social media content and maintaining brand consistency
- Strategizing to boost followers and engagement across various platforms
- Researching trends for strategic digital marketing enhancements
- Collaborating on business development initiatives and fostering partnerships
- Analyzing data for performance insights and actionable reports
- Contributing creative ideas for multimedia content and campaigns.
Toromont CAT – As a Compensation Expert Intern the students were expected to keep Toromont Cat competitive within their market, and analyze compensation and benefits that others within their industry have for packages to employees.
Additional details – If you have completed all courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher you will be eligible for a 14-week minimum co-op. You will also have the option to do a semester abroad with an educational partner of Cambrian College if you choose.
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
- 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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