Ontario College Diploma in Business

Canada

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What will I learn?

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. 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

Earn your Professional Sales Certificate

As a Business student at Sheridan, you'll have the chance to earn a professional certificate from the Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA). If you complete five core courses that align with the CPSA Competency Framework, you'll be eligible to apply for the Professional Sales Certificate from the CPSA. Get access to resources from the Canadian Marketing Association

All Sheridan students can sign up for membership with the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) by using their Sheridan email address.

The CMA provides access to:

Exclusive events and member pricing.

Professional development opportunities.

Exclusive content, including guides, whitepapers and research reports.

Networking opportunities with the top marketing talent in Canada.

CMA NXT postsecondary career planning resources.

This program meets the educational prerequisite needed for entry to the CMA's Chartered Marketer program. Study in Brampton or Mississauga

All courses in our two-year Business diploma program are offered at both our Davis Campus in Brampton and our Hazel McCallion Campus (HMC) in Mississauga.

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

Pathway

If you have a two-year Ontario business diploma or a three-year Ontario business advanced diploma with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, 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.

Which department am I in?

Pilon School of Business

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$15,912.97 (9,65,066) per year
Co-op additional fee- 535 semester before each co-op work

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Hazel McCallion Campus

4180 Duke of York Boulevard,

Mississauga,

Ontario,

L5B 0G5, Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$15,912.97 (9,65,066) per year
Co-op additional fee- 535 semester before each co-op work

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Davis Campus

7899 McLaughlin Road,

Brampton,

Ontario,

L6Y 5H9, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

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

Mature student status.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS - overall score 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition (DI Code: 9117) - overall score 80 with no individual section below 20

iTEP Academic - overall score 3.7

PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) online or in person - overall score 58 with no individual section below 49

Duolingo English Language Test - overall score of 105 with no individual subscore lower than 85

Cambridge English Test Exams (B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency score) - overall Cambridge English Scale score 169 with no individual score below 162

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) online or in person - overall score 60 with no individual section below 50

Sheridan EPA test - Listening Band - 4.0 Reading Combined Band - 4.0 Writing - CLB 7

Sheridan's ESL program EAP level - A minimum score of 70% in listening and speaking and 70% in reading and writing. General Education courses and Navigating Digital Environments (INFO) minimum required grade of 50%.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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