DIPLOMA
Business Administration Co-op
Build the foundation for success in business and management with the skills and real-world training you need to excel in your future career.
- Duration
Co-op: 24 weeks (600 hours)
- Start Date
- Schedule
- Delivery Method
Program Description
Our Business Administration Co-op Diploma program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for success in today’s dynamic business environment.
This program seamlessly integrates academic learning with practical work experience, providing students with a well-rounded education that combines theoretical foundations with real-world application.
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Students will engage in a diverse range of courses covering key business disciplines, including accounting, marketing, human resources, finance, and operations management. This broad-based approach ensures a solid understanding of various business functions and their interrelationships.
- Co-operative Education Experience: The program includes a co-op component, allowing students to gain valuable hands-on experience. This enables students to apply classroom knowledge in real business settings, enhancing their practical skills and employability.
- Skill Development: Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Students will learn to analyze business challenges, develop strategic solutions, and effectively communicate their ideas.
- Career Preparation: Graduates are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the business sector, such as Human Resources Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Administration Officer, Project Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator. The combination of academic learning and co-op experience positions graduates for successful careers in diverse business environments.
Program objectives
- Gain a solid foundation in accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing, applying key concepts and theories effectively.
- Exhibit proficiency in written and oral communications, utilizing appropriate technologies for professional purposes.
- Integrate and apply knowledge from core business disciplines to solve complex problems.
- Understand and uphold ethical standards in business practices and decision-making.
- Conduct comprehensive research into business issues, demonstrating familiarity with diverse data sources, research methodologies, and analytical tools.
Program Overview
Each course is designed to be completed within 60 hours of instruction.
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This course provides a general introduction to many facets of business, covering topics such as economic systems, legal environments, ethics and corporate social responsibility, management, human resources, accounting, information systems and marketing.
The course addresses digital communication, social media, and the emerging impact of artificial intelligence. This course links the student to the vital connection between recent technological developments and modern business practices. It addresses essential changes in technology and how they impact the business world, while covering critical communication skills such as listening, presenting, and writing.
This course covers the essential concepts / principles of management by providing a solid foundation for understanding the key issues facing managers and organizations and applications.
This introductory course in finance (management) presents the key elements of related concepts and operations in business management. The course forges connections between ideas and applying them to real-world situations. The course makes finance interesting and accessible to students unfamiliar with this topic by relating it to their own personal experiences and exploring this field across may business disciplines.
This course introduces the student to theory and relevant skills and practices in Accounting. For example, recording and reporting of financial events for service and merchandising enterprises for the purpose of preparing financial statements. Topics include (among others) the accounting cycle, cash and receivables, inventory valuation, and the use of special journals and subsidiary ledgers.
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of marketing, including the components of product/service, price, distribution and promotion. Students develop an understanding of the role of marketing in modern organizations – theories and applications.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of information systems used by business firms today. Information systems are one of the major tools available to business managers for achieving operational excellence, developing new products and services, improving decision making, and achieving competitive advantage.
This course teaches theory and concepts related to how organizations behave and how to communicate and interact within organizations, through theory and real-world scenarios.
This course provides students with an introduction to the theories, daily tools and skills to effectively function as successful managers in both human resources and business in general.
This course allows students to acquire a general understanding of the law as it affects business operations; and a legal / ethical framework within which management decisions / actions take place.
This course provides an introduction to micro / macro economic theory and concepts. It addresses the functions of economic systems, including various approaches to the organization of production and allocation of resources, and of policies to achieve national economic goals. These include an overview of the determination of national income, inflation, recession, unemployment, taxation, labor unions, environmental pollution, energy and economic growth. From a micro perspective the course includes an emphasis on behavioral economics.
The course provides students with a comprehensive framework for addressing operational management and supply chain issues using a systemized approach. The course focuses on real-life practices and issues of current interest and provides students with ample opportunities to experience the role of a manager through hands-on problems, cases, and exercises
This course introduces the fundamentals of public relations management and practice with an emphasis on the role of effective communication strategies in the corporate environment. Students will focus on the role of public relations in the organization and the application of communication strategies and tools for communications planning.
This course introduces project management theory, terms and concepts. Students will learn about the project life cycle and how to build a successful project from pre-implementation to completion. The course will introduce project management topics such as resources, costs, time constraints and project scopes.
Career Opportunities
- Human Resources Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Administration Officer
- Marketing Coordinator
- Project Coordiator
- Office Manager Assistant
- Personal Service Clerk
- Receptionist
Tuition and Fees
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Tuition Fee | $12,500 |
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Registration Fee | $150 |
Material Fee | $1,750 |
Assessment Fee | $170 |
Total | $14,570 |
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Tuition Fee | $14,800 |
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Registration Fee | $350 |
Material Fee | $1,750 |
Assessment Fee | $170 |
Total | $17,070 |
Admission Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants aged 19 or older may apply
- Canadian Secondary School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (minimum 12 years of study)
- English proficiency through Grade 10 education or higher, or an English language testÂ
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTS ACCEPTED
- IELTS (Academic) 5.5+
- TOEIC 850
- TOEFL iPT 46-59
- TOEFL PBT 310
- CELPIP 6
- Duolingo 85-90
- Eiken Pre-1
- Cambridge FCE+
- CEFR (ie tracktest) B2
- PTE 43-50
- DEA College test 6.0+
FAQs
A Co-op Program combines classroom learning with practical work experience. You’ll spend one year studying business concepts and another year gaining paid work experience in the industry, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios.
No, prior work experience is not required. This program is designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful start in business.
Our dedicated career services team is here to support you every step of the way, providing guidance on resume building, interview preparation, and networking opportunities to help you secure a Co-op placement. While placements are not guaranteed, we are committed to equipping you with the tools to succeed.
Yes, most Co-op positions are paid, providing you with valuable industry experience and financial support.
Hear from Our Graduates
I’ve really enjoyed Lilly’s classes. She is incredibly knowledgeable and shares valuable insights from her experience working with kids in daycare.
These real-world examples have been especially useful for me, helping me better understand and apply the concepts we’re learning. Her practical approach makes the class engaging and relevant.
I had the pleasure of being a student at DEA Canadian College, and I want to commend my Early Childhood Education Assistant teacher, Lilly Sadeghi.
She stepped in to substitute our original teacher midway through the course, and her teaching methods were fantastic. Lili’s classes were not only engaging and practical but also prepared us for real-time situations we will face in our daycare jobs. Her approach was hands-on, and she made sure we were well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. I truly enjoyed her class and highly recommend her!
I ‘ve found that staff at DEA College have always been very friendly and helpful. Whether it be registering in courses, online portal.
I am extremely grateful to Mrs. MITRA as the College admin assistance because waiting period was never too long and regarding emails. I usually got response back within a day. I’ve completed the management course here and I was able to improve my job. I recommend the practical courses if you are looking for a new chapter of your life