This program is intended for students who wish to develop a basic level of competence in business. Students will study the principles of business organization, accounting, marketing, operations management, and business communications. Completion of the program will assist students to confirm their intentions and to define the business discipline they wish to study should they choose to continue with one of Conestoga's business or business administration programs. Graduates of this program are eligible to transfer directly into the second year of the Business or Business Administration - Management programs. Alternatively, they will receive credit transfers towards other Business diploma programs, resulting in advanced standing.
Which department am I in?
School of Business
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
CAD$15,026.00 (US$ 10,800)
per year
Administrative fee - $200.00
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Kitchener - Doon Campus
299 Doon Valley Drive,
Kitchener,
Ontario,
N2G 4M4, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status. Mature students must demonstrate their potential to work at the post-secondary level in one of two ways: by successfully completing equivalency testing in English; or by completing Conestoga College Preparatory Communications
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.