Business Administration
Develop professional expertise in Business Administration with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.
Credential
DIPLOMA
Duration
2 Years
Credits
60 Canadian CR
Campus Location
Ottawa, ON (Main)
Study Format
Full-Time & Co-op
Program Overview & Objectives
Develop professional expertise in Business Administration with our state-of-the-art curriculum, industry-led instruction, and hands-on training.
Offered through the Department of Business and Management within the School of Business, this program provides students with direct access to Cannoga’s state-of-the-art academic resources, experiential learning laboratories, and comprehensive Admissions Services.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Designed in collaboration with Canadian industry partners. View all Degree Programmes.
Hands-On Practicum & Co-op
Embedded terms providing direct workplace experience in Ottawa. See International Student Support.
Curriculum & Course Structure
Required core subjects, specialized courses, and capstone modules:
| Code | Area | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisite / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 1001 | Core | Business Foundations Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1002 | Core | Business Communications Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1003 | Core | Financial Accounting Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1004 | Core | Business Mathematics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1005 | Core | Marketing Principles Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1006 | Core | Organizational Behaviour Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1007 | Core | Microeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1008 | Core | Macroeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1009 | Core | Business Law Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1010 | Core | Management Accounting Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2011 | Core | Human Resource Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2012 | Core | Operations Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2013 | Core | Business Analytics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2014 | Core | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2015 | Core | Strategic Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2016 | Core | Digital Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2017 | Core | Supply Chain Management Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2018 | Core | Corporate Finance Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2019 | Core | International Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2020 | Core | Business Strategy Capstone Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1101 | Core | Business Foundations Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1102 | Core | Business Communications Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1103 | Core | Financial Accounting Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1104 | Core | Business Mathematics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1105 | Core | Marketing Principles Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1106 | Core | Organizational Behaviour Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1107 | Core | Microeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1108 | Core | Macroeconomics for Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1109 | Core | Business Law Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 1110 | Core | Management Accounting Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2111 | Core | Human Resource Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2112 | Core | Operations Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2113 | Core | Business Analytics Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2114 | Core | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2115 | Core | Strategic Management Semester 1 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2116 | Core | Digital Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2117 | Core | Supply Chain Management Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2118 | Core | Corporate Finance Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2119 | Core | International Business Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
| BUS 2120 | Core | Business Strategy Capstone Semester 2 | 3 CR | Open Enrollment |
Career Prospects & Industry Pathways
Graduates of the Business Administration are equipped for high-demand roles across public and private sector organizations in Ontario and Canada. Learn more about Tuition & Financial Aid Options or connect with our Career Advisory Team.
Target Roles & Career Positions
Business Administration Practitioner, Industry Specialist, Professional Assistant.
Average Starting Salary
$58,000 – $74,000 CAD
Graduate Employment Rate
94.2% within 6 Months
Work Permit Eligibility
Eligible (PGWP Pathway)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement:
Secondary school diploma or equivalent. English proficiency test results (IELTS 6.0+ or equivalent). Minimum average of 65% in required courses required.
Minimum Admission Grade:
65%
Language Proficiency:
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band under 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 80. See International Requirements.
Estimated Tuition (2026–2027)
Department Faculty
Stephen Sodhi
Professor
Elijah Chahal
Assistant Professor
Emma Lewis
Professor