General Business

Program Description

This two-year diploma program prepares students for careers in the global business market. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals, including an appreciation of the marketing and accounting processes, and the conceptual thinking required by management in a changing social and business environment.

The General Business program is identical to the first two years of the three-year Business Administration programs. Upon successful completion of the GBS program, students may enrol in one of the Business Administration three-year diploma programs for semesters five and six. Please contact the Student Advisor for specific details.

Note: Students starting in January must take semester two during the summer.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
• Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

Applicant Selection:

• Applicant grades in pre-requisite subjects (or their equivalents) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates.

Desirable:

• Basic proficiency in word processing, preferably Microsoft Word.

Your Career

The General Business Diploma is designed to provide you with the basic knowledge required to start and build your business management career. This program will provide you with an understanding of management functions and general managerial skills. The general nature of this program provides graduates with a great deal of flexibility in career options. Graduates generally secure employment in a variety of manufacturing, sales and service industries.

Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA)

Graduates will have completed all requirements and can make application to CPSA to receive a Certificate of Professional Sales from the Canadian Professional Sales Association. Graduates will have also met all the educational requirements for the CPSA’s professional designation - Certified Sales Professional CSP.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

Toronto

Ontario

Canada

U.S.

International

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject (from any category) for which EAC150 is a pre-requisite.

The Importance of Learning Skills

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Curriculum

Professional Options

The subjects listed below are a representative sample of those which may be available. Students will be advised during semester two which options will be offered for semester four.

Note: Professional option subjects not having a minimum of 30 students enrolled may be cancelled at the discretion of the School. Not all professional options are offered every semester.

Educational Pathways

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