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Diploma of Business Fundamentals

Northern College

Timmins, 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 (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

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

Senior high school diploma with Grade 12 mathematics (50% minimum) and/or a business or commerce stream
English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent senior high school diploma, With the programme's required subjects (Grade 12 English and, For many programmes, Math or sciences).

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and the intake (apply at least 8 months before start
Apply until classes begin) through the designated application portal. Apply online through OCAS International and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload your senior high school diploma or certificate
Transcripts and English test results. Receive the offer (Fall offers from 1 February) and confirm your seat by 1 May. Use the Letter of Acceptance to apply for the Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,716 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Timmins Campus
Faculty or school	Business and Office Administration
Department	Business Fundamentals
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Northern College publishes international scholarships including entrance and student-excellence awards, Eligibility and available intake cycles vary, And a Fall 2026 entrance award must not be assumed for Fall 2027.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.