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Diploma of Business Fundamentals

Sault College

Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A one-year Ontario College Certificate that gives a common first year of business study at the Timmins Campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Business Fundamentals and interpret organisational evidence
Evaluate strategic options
And communicate informed business decisions.

Career outcomes

Administrative officer
Sales representative
Customer service representative
Entry-level business roles
Further study (Business diplomas)

Curriculum

Two semesters in the shared business first year. Semester 1: financial accounting
Human resources
Business concepts
Professional communications
Computer applications
Business maths
Marketing. Semester 2: accounting II
Organizational behaviour
Microeconomics
Workplace communications
Marketing II. Graduates can continue into Northern's two-year business diplomas.

Entry requirements

Academic

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent at college level (some programmes need Grade 12 English ENG4C and college math)
or mature student status; at least 18 by the end of the first semester; credentials in other languages need certified translations.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma at college-preparation level or higher (some programmes need further subjects, e.g. Grade 12 English and Foundations for College Math); at least 18 by end of first semester; Ontario College Graduate Certificate programmes need a prior diploma or degree and are not in this row

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 169
Duolingo 110
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,850 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sault Ste. Marie
Faculty or school	Business
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships and bursaries are advertised for qualified students; each award has its own eligibility criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.