COURSE CURRICULUM

The Diploma in Commerce and Business Administration requires completion of 60 credits, featuring a mix of foundational business, economics, computing, and humanities courses designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of commerce and related fields. Students choose between Principles of Accounting II (ACCT 1210) or a combined Principles of Accounting I & II course (ACCT 1235), followed by a choice between Management Essentials (BUSN 1210) or Introductory Marketing (MARK 1120). Computing options include Introduction to Programming I (CSIS 1175) or Database I (CSIS 2300). Economics electives offer a selection from Money and Banking, History of Economic Thoughts, Environmental Economics, Canadian Microeconomic Policy, or Canadian Macroeconomic Policy, ensuring a broad understanding of economic principles and policies. English courses range from Academic Writing (ENGL 1130) to literary studies like Reading Literature and Culture or Reading Poetry, while mathematics options include Calculus I or Calculus for the Social Sciences. Philosophy choices such as Critical Thinking or Values and Contemporary Issues complement the program by enhancing analytical skills. Required courses include Business Statistics (BUSN 2429), Introduction to Computers (CSIS 1110), Systems Analysis and Design (CSIS 2200), Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 1150), Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 1250), and Behaviour in Organizations (SOSC 2140). Students must also complete university-transferable electives, including one Economics and one English course, plus five additional transferable courses, with ACCT 2320 and ECON 2350 recommended. This diverse curriculum equips students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for success in various business disciplines, preparing them for further education or entry-level roles in commerce and administration.