Diploma in Business (Co-op) (Accelerated) Algonquin College - Pembroke Campus, Canada

Develop valuable business skills - get the big picture and learn to think like a leader.

This accelerated two-year Business Ontario College Diploma program, delivered over three academic periods (semesters), provides you with a well-rounded education in multiple areas of business - from finance, accounting and marketing, to operations management and human resources.

Using a combination of theoretical and hands-on learning, you develop essential business skills, such as:

• persuasive presentation and communication skills
• standards of excellent customer service
• advanced business computer applications
• problem solving

Complete projects that reflect real business responsibilities, including participating in a mock trade show and completing a professional business plan.

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 work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.

This flexible diploma gives you many options after graduation. Graduates may find work in a broad range of employment settings in all sectors of business and industry, both domestic and international, including:

• manufacturers
• financial institutions and insurance
• government offices
• retailers
• non-profits
• medical facilities

Graduates may be employed as:

• entrepreneurs
• marketing assistants
• accounting support personnel
• management trainees
• sales managers

You may also choose to specialize your education after graduating, taking advantage of several articulation agreements that allow you to progress to advanced diplomas and degrees.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are well-organized and can work effectively under tight time constraints.
• Want to start a small business or use their entrepreneurial spirit to manage an existing business.
• Are team-oriented and enjoy working with others.
• Like using computer and technology applications and enjoy working in an office environment.