General Arts & Science - Pre-Business Profile

Prepare to study business as you earn college credits

Faculty:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Code:
PGASB
Duration:
1 Year
Designation:
Ontario College Certificate
Campus:
Davis Campus
Start Date:
September
Sheridan’s General Arts and Science – Pre-Business Profile Program is a great beginning to your business education because it acquaints you with a wide variety of potential business majors and career options, while you also earn college credits. If you know you want a business education, but are unsure of the exact discipline you wish to study, this is the program for you.

The pre-business curriculum earns college credit in:
  • Accounting
  • Mathematics
  • Computer applications
  • Communications
  • Human relations

You will:

  • Develop writing, math, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
  • Build proficiency and confidence to succeed in postsecondary education
  • Get an introduction to key academic disciplines
  • Work with an academic adviser and career counsellor to chart your course
  • Receive personalized attention in a small classroom setting


In order to provide you with the most beneficial curriculum that fully prepares you for rigorous business college coursework, Sheridan will place you in appropriate courses based on your past academic record or proficiency test results.


Transfer Opportunities

 

Upon completing the Pre-Business Profile, you can apply to the University Profile, or Business diploma or certificate programs.  If you begin a Sheridan Business program, you may transfer up to four courses. Some credits are transferable to other certificate and diploma programs at Sheridan and at other colleges.

Outstanding Professors


Professors who are exceptional educators teach every course in the Pre-Business Profile. The focus is on equipping you with the skills you need to succeed in a business college program and acquainting you with the diverse possibilities within the business field. Your classes will include: 

  • Presentations by the professors
  • Collaborative group activities in class
  • Individual assignments


The Pre-Business College Profile program is located at the Davis Campus in Brampton, Ontario. 

 


Sheridan’s General Arts and Science – Pre-Business Profile Program is a great beginning to your business education because it acquaints you with a wide variety of potential business majors and career options, while you also earn college credits. If you know you want a business education, but are unsure of the exact discipline you wish to study, this is the program for you.

Program Eligibility

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
  • One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

or

Mature student status. (See “Admissions” section for details.) 

Applicant Selection

Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.

Code
 Title  Credits
TERM 1


BUSM 10123 Introduction to Business  3
 MATH 10261 Mathematics for Business 1  3
 COMM 19997 Basic Communication Skills  3
 ACCG 14049 Accounting 1  3
HUMN 16693G Human Relations  3
 LIFE 15291 College Success 1  1
Total:

16



TERM 2


APPL 19402
Computer Applications for Business
3
MATH 16859 Mathematics for Business 2
3
COMM 19999
Essential Communication Skills 3
ACCG 15892 Accounting 2
3
LIFE 12913 College Success 2 1
CCGE Cross College General Elective  3
Total:
16