Ontario College Diploma in Business

Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

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.