Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
Hazel McCallion Campus
(Mississauga)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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Fees & Financial Aid
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FAQs
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Labs & Technology
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Transfer Opportunities
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Clinical Placements
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Articulation Agreements
For the Winter 2021 semester, this program will be delivered entirely through remote learning. View delivery modes for all programs.
A great overview of the business field and its possibilities.
Program Overview
Exceptional educators
Our professors are not only outstanding teachers, but also successful business people who are highly experienced in their respective fields. Through their connections in the business world, they are able to enhance your education by bringing in real-world examples of business issues.
Things you'll learn
Through practical, hands-on classroom activities, you’ll learn to make business decisions, plan, work with a team, use business computer applications and write effective business correspondence. The first year will provide you with a solid grounding in business fundamentals, and the second year will allow you to specialize, taking courses that meet your particular career interests and goals.
Sheridan Business Career Fair
You’ll have an opportunity to network with prospective employers, distribute your résumé and learn about local career opportunities at the annual Sheridan Business Career Fair. Recruiters from more than 50 top-level local and national employers regularly attend this event.
Your Business diploma program will cover such topics as:
- Analysis of the business environment
- Managing a business
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Human resources
- Finance
- Business Information Systems
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS ACCG 16971 Introductory Accounting 1 3 MKTG 19439 Marketing 1 3 HRMT 16127 Human Resource Management 1 3 MATH 16269 Business Mathematics 1 3 APPL 19402 Computer Applications for Business 3 General Education Course (Open) 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS ECON 13936 Microeconomics 3 FINA 11079 Finance 3 COMM 12423 Business Communications 3 INFO 10514 Using Business Information Systems 3 Business Elective 3 General Education Course (Open) 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS ECON 22358G Macroeconomics 3 COMM 28883 Reports and Presentations 3 MGMT 28081 Project Management in Business 3 Business Elective 3 Business Elective 3 Business Elective 3 Total: 18 -
Semester 4
CODE TITLE CREDITS BUSM 29845 Business Policy 3 BUSM 25436 Operations Management 3 BUSM 13551 The Professional Edge 3 Business Elective 3 Business Elective 3 Choose one of the following:
CODE TITLE CREDITS BUSM 14717 Marketing Ethics and Law 3 LAWS 20799 Finance and Investment Law 3 BUSM 25540 Accounting Law 3 Total: 18 -
Business Electives
CODE TITLE CREDITS ACCG 17937 Introductory Accounting 2 3 ACCG 20009 Fundamentals of Payroll Accounting 3 ACCG 20478 Cost and Managerial Accounting 1B 3 ACCG 21627 Intermediate Accounting 1A 3 ACCG 21646 Intermediate Accounting 1B 3 ACCG 23626 Cost and Managerial Accounting 1A 3 ACCG 29798 Human Resource Finance and Accounting 3 ACCG 34780 Taxation 1 3 ADVG 20905 Marketing Promotion Management 3 APPL 23727 Computer Application Fin Management 1 3 APPL 25360 Accounting Software Applications 3 APPL 30275 Taxation Software Applications 3 BUSM 14717 Marketing Ethics & Law 3 BUSM 24310 Business Creativity and Innovation 3 BUSM 25288 Leadership Development 3 BUSM 25540 Business Law for Accountants 3 BUSM 27721 Payroll Fundamentals 3 BUSM 34074 Entrepreneurship 3 FINA 20146 Introduction to Corp Responsibility 3 FINA 21048 Corporate Finance 1A 3 FINA 22289 Marketing Financial Analysis 3 FINA 23431 Professional Conduct and Practices 3 FINA 25444 Selling Financial Services 3 FINA 27017 Consumer Credit 3 FINA 28027 Corporate Finance 1B 3 FINA 30016 Insurance 3 FINA 30497 Investment 1 3 FINA 34780 Investment 2 3 FINA 36675 Financial Statement Analysis 3 HRMT 15655 Human Resource Management 2 3 HRMT 26367 HR Metrics 3 HRMT 30145 Occupational Health & Safety 3 HRMT 31606 Human Resource Research Methods 3 HRMT 31944 Fundamentals of Training & Development 3 HRMT 33111 Organizational Behaviour 3 HRMT 33166 Performance Management 3 HRMT 33258 Communication & Mediation 3 HRMT 35215 Topics in Employment Law & Diversity Management 3 HRMT 36717 Computer Applications in HR Management 3 HRMT 37560 Recruitment & Selection 3 INFO 31787 Accounting Information Systems 3 LAWS 20799 Finance and Investment Law 3 MATH 29875 Statistical Methods/Analysis 3 MKTG 10625 Marketing 2 3 MKTG 20261 Digital Platforms 1 3 MKTG 20480 Customer Relationship Management 3 MKTG 25586 Visual Communication Technology 3 MKTG 27583 Marketing Analysis & Planning 3 SALE 24565 Professional Selling 3 SALE 37725 Sales Account Management 3
Courses subject to change.
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%
plus
- Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) or mathematics, Grade 11 (M or U*) *MBF3C does not meet this requirement.
- Minimum 65% overall average
or
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.
Transferring from an Ontario College
Business students who have successfully completed one or two years of their program can easily transfer their credits to another college in the province. A system-wide agreement is in place at Sheridan and other colleges, permitting students to transfer among all college business programs across Ontario. The agreement means that business students in programs such as Business General, Human Resources, Accounting and Marketing will receive full credit for their completed courses. Given the high enrolment of business programs, these pathways provide additional flexibility for a significant number of students. Interested students should apply at ontariocolleges.ca using the appropriate program entry level at the new college. For more information, email infosheridan@sheridancollege.ca
Course Exemptions
Many courses within the Business programs are eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Students with experiential learning may be able to challenge certain courses. In addition, certain College or University credits may permit course exemptions. The Office of the Registrar can provide information on how to apply for course exemptions.
Program Duration
Program duration for September starts is two academic years. Program duration for January starts is 16 months continuous.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of our Business program, you'll be ready for a career in any number of businesses.
Graduates of this program typically pursue employment in the following fields:
- Entrepreneur
- Business Owner
- Managing family-owned businesses
- Sales Representative
- Customer Service Manager
- Office Manager
- Business Coordinator
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Co-op
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Degree Completion
If you have a diploma or advanced diploma in business, you may be eligible for one of our “Degree Completion” programs.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to apply your diploma credits toward a Sheridan degree.
Degree Completion allows you to:
✔ Build on your diploma
✔ Get your degree in less time
✔ Advance your career
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organization's business opportunities by using an environmental scan.
- Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization's business initiatives.
- Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization's business initiatives.
- Apply basic research skills to support business decision making.
- Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects.
- Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices.
- Explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organization.
- Use accounting and financial principles to support the operations of an organization.
- Describe and apply marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization.
- Outline principles of supply chain management and operations management.
- Outline and assess the components of a business plan.
- Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field.
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Internship
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
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Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2020–2021 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Fees for Canadian students
$4,213.05
Fees for International students
$17,054.05Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Frequently Asked Questions
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Labs & Technology
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Financial Planning Certification
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Professional Sales Certificate
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Program Transition
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Earn your Masters degree
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Transfer Opportunities
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Clinical Placements
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Articulation Agreements
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Faculty
Designation
Ontario College Diploma
Duration
2 yrs (4 semesters)
Location
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Helpful links
Program availability
Ontario College Diploma
Part-time Program code: PBUSP
| Start date | Campus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Jan 2021 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
| May 2021 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| May 2021 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
| Sep 2021 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Sep 2021 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
| May 2022 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| May 2022 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
Ontario College Diploma
Full-time 2 years Program code: PBUSS
| Start date | Campus | Status |
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| Jan 2021 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Jan 2021 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
| Sep 2021 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Sep 2021 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
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