Algonquin College

What you'll study

Courses are delivered online with flexible access and no fixed class meeting time; course availability varies by semester. Sample courses and topics listed for the program include:

• Microeconomics (ECO1101)
• Macroeconomics (ECO2101)
• Principles of Business Management and Research Part 2 (MGT2156)
• Statistics (QUA2002)
• Computer Business Applications (BUS2007)
• Liberal studies electives (multiple levels)
• Risk Management (MGT2013)
• Professional Practice (MGT3500)
• Marketing (MKT3501)
• Managerial Accounting (ACC2003)
• Human Resource Management (HRM4101)
• Canadian Business Law (LAW2015)
• Project Management (MGT4602)
• Work-Integrated Learning / paid WIL (WKT2001)

Entry requirements

This pathway is available to graduates of the Building Renovation Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma; those graduates are granted advanced standing for 14 courses and enter the degree in semester 4. The program is part-time and fully online; applicants must complete the program application and be accepted before registering in courses. Course availability and scheduling vary by semester.

Career prospects

Graduates combine practical trades knowledge with business and management skills. Typical outcomes described include starting or managing a small-to-medium trades-related business, moving into supervisory or managerial roles in private or public sector organisations, or using the degree as preparation for further graduate study in business or management areas. The program highlights adaptability to change and leadership, entrepreneurship and managerial capacities valued by employers.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

As a part-time online degree-completion pathway for diploma holders, students should investigate college-specific bursaries, external scholarships for adult learners and trades-related employer or union supports. Because delivery is online and part-time, learners often balance work while studying and may explore workplace sponsorship, paid work-integrated learning opportunities, and financial aid offered by their institution.