Diploma in Business

Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology

The Business program is for students interested in obtaining an education in multiple business disciplines or developing a strong foundation in a functional area of business; are well-organized, can effectively work under tight timelines, problem solve, enjoy collaboration, teamwork and continuous learning; along with using computer applications and working in an office environment.

Students will gain knowledge and skills in contemporary global concepts, theories and business practices that are related to the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, human resources, marketing and operations. To ensure students are ready for the modern business environment, they will learn the new essential business skills of effective communication, ethics, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, using technology to be digitally fluent, demonstrating personal and social responsibility, resiliency, adaptability, along with positive attitudes and behaviours necessary for a global environment.

Program Highlights

• Gain a solid foundation in the functional areas of business.
• Hands-on experience using a variety of business software tools.
• Learning supported by technology both in and out of the classroom.
• Opportunity to work in a team-based environment that is reflective of the field.
• Participate in experiential learning activities through case studies, projects, hands-on applications, research, role-plays or simulations which are part of many courses.
• Learning experience guided by a team of professors with strong academic backgrounds and extensive business and management experience.

Career Outlook

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

Education Pathways

Start with a diploma, end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Business diploma program will have the opportunity to apply their learning for credits toward further study at the degree level.