Build a foundation in business and explore a range of careers
Business Ontario College Diploma, Co-op program
Build a solid foundation in business. Valuable hands-on experience to launch your career from here or take advantage of pathways to further studies.
Program information
Program description
Students acquire a foundational knowledge of the basics of business, with a focus on managing people and processes. Courses in economics, accounting, marketing, and human resources lay the groundwork for future careers and further studies. Individual courses provide the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to get to work. Upon graduation, students may launch their career or spring-board into further studies.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
| Winter 2026 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- Review additional program-specific fees for this program.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
What are the admission requirements for the Business (co-op) program?
Business admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- any Grade 111 or 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U)
- 1
Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 College or University level Mathematics (MBF3C or MCF3M)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Pathways
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take in business?
Your Business (co-op) diploma gives you many career opportunities
Career opportunities may include, but are not limited to, management trainee/manager, sales/sales management, personnel officer/manager in addition to entrepreneurial opportunities. Employers include banks, finance, trust and insurance companies, computer firms, government ministries and agencies, producers of consumer and industrial products, wholesalers, retailers, private companies and non-profit organizations.
Why study Business (co-op) at Georgian?
Because Georgian means business!
We’ll provide you with a solid business foundation while allowing you to explore a range of subject and career opportunities.
Co-op
Georgian is a recognized leader in student work experience. You’ll get the hands-on experience you need to give you an advantage in the career marketplace.
Faculty
Learn from experienced faculty who simplify complex content and provide relevant, real-world examples.
Pathways
Turn your Business diploma into a degree!
As a graduate of this two-year Business (co-op) diploma program at Georgian, continue your studies at the degree level.
Graduates with a minimum GPA of 70 per cent can receive up to 18 credits towards the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Management and Leadership) program at Georgian.
Georgian also has several articulation agreements with a number of university programs, offering many desirable options for our graduates. For more information on how you can use your credits to further your education, visit the Credit for Prior Learning webpage.
What courses are included in the Business (co-op) diploma program?
Course overview
18 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
1 Program Option Course
3 General Education Courses
2 Co-op Work Terms
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Business program outline.
- ACCT 1000 – Financial Accounting Principles 1
- BUSI 1001 – Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
- COMP 1003 – Microcomputer Applications
- MATH 1002 – Mathematics of Finance
- MKTG 1000 – Introduction to Marketing
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
In-person and hybrid option
In this program, some courses will provide an option to choose fully in person or fully online. You’ll choose one delivery method, that fits your circumstances, for the duration of the semester.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
Do you have questions about Business (co-op)? Contact us!
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