Supply Chain Management
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
2 Semesters
School of Business
Key Details
Program Start Dates
September 2024
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates
Credential
Degree
Program Duration
9 SemestersProgram Contacts
Jenna Guse
Program Coordinator (Year 1 & 2)
jenna.guse@cambriancollege.ca
Craig O'Neill
Program Coordinator (Year 3 & 4)
craig.oneill@cambriancollege.ca
International Admissions
mailboxadmissions@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Leverage your BBA to specialize in accounting, analytics, or marketing
This Honours Bachelor’s degree program is designed to give you solid foundational knowledge in general business administration while building toward a specialty in one of three areas: accounting, business analytics, or digital marketing. Through both theoretical and practical learning, you’ll explore all aspects of the business field and discover what specialized area interests you most.
Choose to continue in general business administration or customize your degree based on your interests and career goals with interactive courses taught by industry experts. A mandatory full-semester paid internship with businesses in the provincial, national, and global community provides real-world decision-making experience.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Complete your degree as a business generalist or specialize in either accounting, analytics, or digital marketing
- Paid 14-week internship with businesses
- Gain real-world experience with an Applied Learning Project in the final semester
- Accounting courses are recognized by the Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario) prep courses for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)
- Opportunity for general business and business accounting diploma holders to earn a degree in as little as two years through specialized workshops and courses (additional cost may apply)
- Chance to study abroad for one semester at partner universities in locations such as Austria, Finland, or Ireland
Admissions
Admission requirements
To be eligible to enter the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration program, graduates of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSS; 30 credits), or equivalent or mature student status, must complete at least six grade 12 U/M courses with a minimum overall average of 65%, and must qualify to obtain their OSSD. Ontario High School applicants require the following Grade 12 credits:
- Any grade 12 English (U)
- Any grade 12 mathematics (U) *
- Any 4 additional grade 12 courses (U) or (M)
* Students who have not completed grade 12 mathematics (U) but have grade 11 mathematics (C) or (M), must complete BUS1211 – Business Mathematics with a passing grade of 65% or greater to meet admission requirements.
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
Learn moreAdditional admission requirements
Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
Program Delivery
Program delivery
2024-2025
Fall term start
SEMESTER 1: Fall 2024
SEMESTER 2: Winter 2025
SEMESTER 3: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 4: Winter 2026
SEMESTER 5: Fall 2026
SEMESTER 6: Winter 2027
SEMESTER 7: Spring 2027 (Internship)
SEMESTER 8: Fall 2027
SEMESTER 9: Winter 2028
Business Accounting and General Business Pathways Students
Business Accounting and General Business pathways students receiving direct entry into Year 3 of HBBA in Fall 2024 will progress through the following terms:
SEMESTER 5: Fall 2024
SEMESTER 6: Winter 2025
SEMESTER 7: Spring 2025 (Internship)
SEMESTER 8: Fall 2025
SEMESTER 9: Winter 2026
Specializations
During the degree program students will be exposed to general business education through core courses, knowledge in other domains through non-core degree breadth courses, and specialized business education in a chosen discipline.
The specializations will allow students to receive exposure to more complex theory in their chosen field starting in semester 5. The specializations will reflect current needs in the workforce so that students will graduate ready to meet the needs of industry and fill gaps in the current market.
1. Accounting
Students wishing to graduate with a specialization in Accounting must choose the following electives. Assuming they have met the minimum grade requirement, will have completed the preparatory courses required for admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP)
FIN 3720 Corporate Finance
ACC 3721 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 3723 Audit and Assurance
ACC 3722 Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 3724 Personal Taxation
ACC 3725 Management Accounting
ACC 4720 Advanced Financial Reporting
ACC 4721 Management Control
ACC 4722 Corporate Taxation
ACC 4723 Case Analysis in Accounting
2. Data Analytics
Students wishing to graduate with a specialization in Data Analytics must choose the following electives from the Data Analytics stream.
ANA 3720 Discrete Math
ANA 3721 Data Programming for Analytics
ANA 3722 Responsible Data Management
ANA 3723 Database Design
ANA 3724 Applied Data Cleaning
ANA 4721 Intro to Machine Learning
ANA 4720 Data Visualization
ANA 3725 Data Mining
ANA 4722 Statistical Modelling
ANA 4723 Prescriptive Analytics
3. Digital Marketing
Students wishing to graduate with a specialization in Digital Marketing must choose the following electives from the Digital Marketing stream.
MKT 3720 Intro to Digital Marketing
MKT 3721 Marketing Research
MKT 3722 Social Media Marketing
MKT 3723 E-Commerce Strategies
MKT 3724 Campaign Strategies
MKT 3725 Marketing Communications
MKT 4720 Trends in Consumer Behaviour
MKT 4721 Digital Brand Management
MKT 4722 Professional Selling
MKT 4723 Marketing Metrics and Analysis
4. General Business
Students wishing to graduate with a General Business degree, without a specialization, can select electives from any of the areas listed above to develop a more rounded skill set.
Program of Study
Program of study for 2024-25 Academic Year
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ACC 1720 | Intro to Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1720 | Intro to Business Management | 3 |
| COM 1901 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ECN 1720 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MKT 1720 | Marketing Essentials | 3 |
| MTH 1720 | Business Math | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACC 1722 | Intro to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 1722 | Business Professionalism | 3 |
| BUS 1723 | Spreadsheets for Business | 3 |
| BUS 1726 | Case Analysis Workshop | 2 |
| FIN 1720 | Financial Math | 3 |
| IND 1725 | Indigenous Business Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ACC 2720 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 2720 | Business and Commercial Law | 3 |
| BUS 2721 | Statistics for Business | 3 |
| ECN 2710 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| MKT 2720 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MTH 3720 | Data Literacy Workshop | 2 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BUS 2722 | CSR and Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 2723 | Intro to Business Analytics | 3 |
| FIN 2720 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| HRP 2720 | Managing Human Resources | 3 |
| SCM 2720 | Logistics and Operations | 3 |
| One Degree Breadth Elective Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| ACC 3720 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| BUS 3721 | Business Strategy | 3 |
| BUS 3722 | Decision Models | 3 |
| One Degree Breadth Elective Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Two Elective Courses. 2 | 6 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| BUS 3724 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| BUS 3725 | Career Fundamentals Workshop | 2 |
| BUS 3726 | New Venture Creation | 3 |
| BUS 3728 | International Business | 3 |
| PRM 3720 | Project Management | 3 |
| Two Elective Courses. 2 | 6 | |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| SUMMER INTERNSHIP SEMESTER. | ||
| BUS 3727 | BBA Internship | 12 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 8 | ||
| BUS 4720 | Applied Research Methods | 3 |
| BUS 4723 | Seminar Series in Business | 3 |
| One Degree Breadth Elective Course. 1 | 3 | |
| Three Elective Courses. 2 | 9 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 9 | ||
| BUS 4721 | Workshop on Leadership | 2 |
| BUS 4722 | Applied Learning Project | 6 |
| Three Elective Courses. 2 | 9 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 155 | |
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Students must select a total of three (3) degree breadth electives from at least two (2) different categories as part of the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration program. Two (2) breadth electives must be an advanced/upper-level course (represented by course codes beginning in 39xx). These upper-level courses are only available in Year 3 or 4 of the program. For more information regarding degree breadth electives, click here.
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Students must take a total of ten (10) elective courses as part of the program. These electives are divided into three specializations: Accounting, Data Analytics and Digital Marketing. Students can take all ten (10) of their electives in a specific area and receive a specialization with their degree. Conversely, they can take a variety of electives from different areas and graduate without a specialization. For more information on specializations, click here.
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Students must complete a paid internship prior to commencing Year 4. This internship will be delivered in semester 7 in the Spring (between semester 6 and semester 8). For more information on program delivery, click here.
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Work-integrated learning (WIL) resources
Experiential Learning/Work Experience – As part of the HBBA degree, students will explore work-integrated learning experiences with local, provincial, national, or global businesses and organizations. Students will contribute to analysis and solutions for a variety of real-world business problems, team-building events, and departmental projects. Students will also obtain valuable hands-on experience through:
- Various workshops designed to build decision-making skills
- A mandatory 14-week paid internship/co-op
- An Applied Learning Project
Before starting your program it’s important to understand the differences between the opportunities as well as the requirements.
Field of Study
School of Business
Cambrian’s School of Business offers a wide range of programs designed to ignite your potential. Create your own narrative with programs that combine classroom knowledge with real-world experience. Cambrian gives you the tools to succeed in the compelling and fast-paced business sector.
Specific program pathways
Students graduating from a Business-Accounting diploma or a Business Administration – Accounting advanced diploma within the past 5 years and obtaining a 2.5GPA are eligible for an advanced standing in the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration program (HBBA). Applicants should apply to HBBP at OCAS. Graduates from a Business Administration – Accounting could be eligible for further transfer credits that will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants accepted for advanced standing under this pathway will receive direct entry into Year 3 and must complete the following requirements.
Students graduating from a General Business diploma or Business Administration advanced diploma within the past 5 years and obtaining a 2.5GPA are eligible for advanced standing in the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration program. Applicants should apply to HBBP at OCAS. Graduates from a Business Administration advanced diploma could be eligible for further transfer credits that will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants accepted for advanced standing under this pathway will receive direct entry into Year 3 and must complete the following requirements.
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- PC with operating system Windows 10 OR 11(preferred), with 64-bit Intel OR AMD multicore processor, Intel
- i5 OR AMD equivalent at minimum
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 400
- RAM: 8 GB OR 16 GB (preferred)
- Storage: 16 GB – 32 GB SSD, 100 GB free with 10 GB minimum for software installs
Some software for Apple computers may not have all of the features required to complete coursework and therefore are not recommended.
Required software will be provided by Cambrian College. Instruction on how to obtain software will be provided to you. Some software that you may access as part of your program may not be compatible with every device. If you have any questions about these technology requirements, please email info@cambriancollege.ca or call (705) 566-8101, ext. 7303.
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input.
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
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