Business Program (B125)

Program Description

Program Overview

The Business two-year diploma program will give you the tools you need to perform business functions at a local, national, and global level. As a graduate of this program, you’ll come away with a practical understanding of key business concepts and can look forward to exciting employment opportunities like a customer service representative, junior business analyst, or scheduling coordinator. 

Full Description

General in its nature, the Business two-year diploma program can lead to an array of career options. Whether a business is large or small, graduates from the program can contribute to many areas of an organization by offering expertise in accounting, finance, human resources, and marketing. 

Here are some skills you’ll be able to show off after completion of the Business diploma program: 

  • Using an environmental scan to identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organization's business opportunities 
  • Enhancing business performance through ongoing personal and professional development 
  • Implementing principles of corporate sustainability, social responsibility, and ethics 
  • Contributing to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects

This Centre for Business program is part of our School of Management.

ACBSP Global Business Accreditation logoEarn Your College Credential from a Business School Accredited by ACBSP

Fourteen programs at the Centre for Business have earned international recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Advanced diploma and diploma programs at the Schools of Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Management, and Marketing and the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) program at the School of Accounting and Finance have ACBSP accreditation. George Brown is now one of only two colleges in Ontario to have earned ACBSP accreditation.  

Your Field Education Options

Students have the option of earning a business elective credit with the Field Education Course (BUS 1067).

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates of the Business program find work in a broad range of employment settings in all sectors of business, including manufacturers, retailers, financial institutions, government offices, consulting firms and other large and small businesses. The program is general in nature and is designed to lead to a wide array of career opportunities such as:

  • customer service representative
  • junior business analyst
  • procurement assistant
  • project planning assistant
  • scheduling co-ordinator

Educational Pathways

This program has a pathway to the Business Administration B145/155 three-year advanced diploma program.

For information on future study options, see our transfer guide.

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

Latest alumni stories 

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Business Program (B125)

Program Description

Program Overview

The four-semester Business diploma program at George Brown College in Toronto prepares students to carry out a variety of business functions within local, national and global settings. Graduates will have demonstrated a practical understanding of key principles and practices necessary for success in the field of business. 

Full Description

The four-semester Business diploma program prepares students to carry out a variety of business functions within local, national and global settings. Graduates will have demonstrated a practical understanding of key principles and practices necessary for success in the field of business.

Students who graduate from this program are prepared to work in diverse team settings and contribute to projects with practical presentation and research skills. They can use their functional knowledge in many areas of an organization (including accounting, finance, human resources and marketing), to achieve strategies within cross-functional teams.

This learning experience will enable you to:

  • Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization's business initiatives.
  • Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices.
  • Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field.
  • Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization's business initiatives.

This Centre for Business program is part of our School of Management.

ACBSP Global Business Accreditation logoEarn Your College Credential from a Business School Accredited by ACBSP

George Brown College's Centre for Business programs has earned international recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Centre for Business diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degree programs, 14 in total, have been accredited globally at our Schools of Accounting & Finance, HR, Management, and Marketing. George Brown is now one of only two colleges in Ontario to have earned ACBSP accreditation. 

Note: George Brown College has adopted a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative. As a result, Centre for Business students registered in this program are required to bring their own laptops. Our Library Learning Commons offers open access computers, as well as equipment that can be borrowed on a short-term basis. For more information, please contact the Centre for Business at business@georgebrown.ca.  

Your Field Education Options

Students have the option of earning a business elective credit with the Field Education Course (BUS 1067).

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Graduates of the Business program find work in a broad range of employment settings in all sectors of business including manufacturers, retailers, financial institutions, government offices, consulting firms and other large and small businesses. The program is general in nature and is designed to lead to a wide array of career opportunities such as:

  • customer service representative
  • junior business analyst
  • procurement assistant
  • project planning assistant
  • scheduling co-ordinator

Educational Pathways

This program has a pathway to the Business Administration B145/155 three-year advanced diploma program.

For information on future study options, see our transfer guide.

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

Latest alumni stories 

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