Post-Secondary Program Business - Programa de Gestión Empresarial

The Business program at Centennial College was created for students interested in obtaining an education in multiple business disciplines. This diploma program is a perfect credential for:

Building a resume for application to most entry-level business positions.
Developing a foundation for a longer academic career in an area of specialty, such as management/leadership, marketing, human resources, international business or operations and supply chain.
Learning about a variety of industries and job sectors.
This business program allows you to develop a solid grounding in contemporary concepts, theories and business practices that are related to the functional areas of the business enterprise. You will study accounting, business communications, customer service, business computer applications, human resources management, marketing principles, organizational behavior, business ethics, Canadian business law, project management, microeconomics and operations management so you can discover your perfect career fit.

To ensure you are ready for the modern business environment, you will engage in experiential learning through teamwork, case studies or projects, hands-on use of business technologies, research and role-plays or simulations. This program will help you develop the transferrable employment skills employers seek, the abilities you need to enter, remain and progress in the world of work. You will develop your ability to communicate, manage information, use numbers, think and solve problems, demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, be responsible, be adaptable, work safely, learn continuously, work with others and participate in projects and tasks.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent
Mathematics Grade 11 or 12 C, M or U, or equivalent

Start Date:Fall, Winter, Summer

Semester 1
Fundamentals of Business
College Communication 1
Applied Business Software 1
Mathematics of Finance Part 1
Principles of Marketing

Semester 2
Financial Accounting Concepts
College Communication 2
Applied Business Software 2
General Education Elective
Human Resources Management
Mathematics of Finance II

Semester 3
Career Planning
Business Culture and Collaborative Practices
Professional Business Elective
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Organizational Behaviour
Management Principles
Introduction to Supply Chain and Business Operations

Semester 3 ELECT-B Options
Retailing
Digital Marketing

Semester 4
Management Accounting 1
Business Law
Principles of Microeconomics
Professional Business Elective
Customer-Centric Strategy
Project Management Principles

Semester 4 ELECT-B Options
International Business Concepts
Professional Selling

Customer service representative
Procurement assistant
Administrative generalist
Marketing assistant
Assistant service supervisor
Sales representative
Operations assistant