Business – Finance
Ontario College Diploma
4 Semesters
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Programs
Organization Management
Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business
Key Details
Program Start Dates
No intakes currently available.
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Duration
2 SemestersCurrently not available for international students
Program Contacts
Brian Vendramin
Program Coordinator / Professor
brian.vendramin@cambriancollege.ca
International Admissions
mailboxadmissions@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Get ready to take the next step on the corporate ladder.
With a high rate of retirement projected for the workforce, now is the time to ramp up your executive talents to step into open opportunities. This executive learning-style program is designed to boost your organizational skills and maximize your leadership potential in preparation for career advancement into management roles.
Carefully selected business courses will build and sharpen your skills in financial decision-making, business ethics and corporate responsibility, organizational behaviour and human resources management, managerial communications, marketing strategies, new venture creation, and more.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Online (HyFlex) delivery lets you study full-time or part-time with the option to attend classes on campus, online, or a combination of both
- Complete in as little as 8 months
- Delivered with series of 7-week courses
- Enhance your skills in critical areas of management to prepare for career advancement
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).
Academic Upgrading
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Program Delivery
Program delivery
There are no new intakes currently available for this program.
Program of Study
Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block – SEP/OCT | ||
| MOG 1003 | Managerial Communications | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| MOG 1004 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| MOG 1015 | Organizational Behavior HRM | 3 |
| Second 7-week block – NOV/DEC | ||
| MOG 1010 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
| MOG 1019 | New Venture Creation | 3 |
| BUS 1183 | Prof Development Workshop | 1 |
| MOG 1011 | Legal Aspects of Business | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block – JAN/FEB | ||
| MOG 1016 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| MOG 1007 | Data Analysis Using Excel | 3 |
| MOG 1018 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| Second 7-week block – MAR/APR | ||
| MOG 1001 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| MOG 1012 | Financial Decision Making | 3 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
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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