About Business Administration - General Business (co-op And Non Co-op Version) in Algonquin College

Explore a challenging and rewarding career in business.

Earn a flexible diploma that shows you are skilled in all of the key business disciplines. General Business is one of the seven majors that Business Administration students can select in the second half of the three-year program. Develop a skillset with learning from areas of business that include accounting, finance, human resources, international business, marketing and supply chain and operations management.

Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op version of the program are subject to availability.

Upon graduation, you earn a comprehensive diploma that shows employers you are skilled in all key areas of business. Upon graduation, you may pursue a variety of careers in diverse fields and industries.

Upon completion of your diploma and with a minimum GPA of 2.9, you can apply to Nipissing University and with as little as 12 months of additional study at the Woodroffe campus, complete a three year Bachelor of Commerce degree.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This major is well-suited for students who:

• Have good organizational and leadership abilities.
• Are inquisitive, well-organized and have an analytical nature.
• Enjoy working in a dynamically driven environment.

Careers

The General Business major provides students with the breadth and depth of business knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in a wide- range of business positions at an entry level. The course choices can also be used for a future role in general management.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Evaluate 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. Assess and use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization`s business initiatives.
4. Conduct and present research to support business decision making.
5. Plan, implement and evaluate projects by applying project management principles.
6. Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices.
7. Apply human resource practices to support management objectives and the organization`s goals.
8. Use accounting and financial principles to support the management and operations of an organization.
9. Assess marketing and sales concepts and strategies and apply them to the needs of an organization.
10. Outline principles of supply chain management and operations management and assess their impact on the operations of an organization.
11. Participate in the development of a business plan.
12. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field.
13. Outline strategies used to manage risks in an organization`s business activities.
14. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

• Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent).

Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic). Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR
• TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading: 22; Listening: 22; Speaking: 22; Writing: 22.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.

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