Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
Start Dates:
September 2021
January 2022
Open the door to a career in business management. This applied learning experience leads you directly to Business Degree programs around the world.
Important program information for the 2020/2021 academic year
The chart below indicates the status of delivery for this program in upcoming academic terms. Please note that program delivery is subject to change based on government and public health requirements and the college's admissions policies.
Program Highlights
Start here to acquire core business skills and knowledge. You can then choose to go on to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce in as little as one to two years in the United States, Australia, Ireland, or right here in Peterborough.
Core fundamentals are augmented through applied project-based learning. Learn the “how-to” of business functions including finance and accounting, human resources management, operations management, logistics, marketing, sales, international trade, international business, economics, law and more. Graduate with the skills and knowledge that lead to employment.
Understand the global issues that inform decision making in today’s business environment. Be part of the international sustainability evolution driven by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Benefit from our team-based management skills focus, leading-edge business simulation software and Ivey School of Business case study methodology. With a final year of hands-on experience in our award-winning Applied Projects program, become one of the young, in-demand business leaders.
Be part of something bigger than yourself and create a career with meaning: form partnerships with classmates that will last a lifetime; try out your ideas on a professor committed to your development; experiment and take chances in our supportive classrooms and build a community of life-long learning and success with the relationships you create on our Enactus team.
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
Work Experience
You will gain direct, hands-on experience during two semesters of Applied Project-based learning. You will be encouraged to consider entrepreneurship and the pursuit of your dreams.
Choose the type of business or industry you want to work in, and your coordinator will help you make it happen.
Prove yourself and become part of the network of faculty and past-grads who will create opportunities for you. There is a lot more than a diploma waiting for you here at Fleming.
Career Opportunities
With your solid business background, you can consider a broad range of options.
Our graduates have rewarding careers in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Sales and Sales Management, Marketing and Media Management, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Financial Management, Banking, Insurance, Investment Management, Real Estate, Municipal Administration, Project Management, Retail Management, Non-profit Administration, and numerous forms of Social Enterprise.
Great careers await you. – Our proof? Fleming College’s President is a graduate of our program and went on to earn a BAA from Lakehead University and an MBA from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business.
“You show up and do the work. Take a chance. Take a risk. We will do everything in our power to make it happen for you.”
Les Smith, Program Coordinator
PATHWAYS
Start here and go anywhere. Specialize in an industry-specific career with one of our post-graduate certificates in Supply Chain Management, Project Management or International Business Management.
Complete your business degree by choosing from dozens of transfer agreements with universities here in Canada, or abroad.
This program shares a common first year with other core business programs. If you discover what you love and want to specialize, you can seamlessly transfer to any of our diploma programs – all of which have pathways to degrees at international schools.
Advance to your career sooner – start in January and study straight through the first summer semester to complete your diploma faster. *
“I am loving my experience at Fleming. My professors really care, and I can explore my dream of having my own business. My professors are supportive and motivating. My classmates are amazing!”
Madison Forbes - Class of 2021
MAKE YOUR CREDITS COUNT
Already have a degree or diploma? You may be able to transfer credits, earn your diploma in less than three years, and get the applied marketing experience to start your career. Contact the program co-ordinator for more information.
Fleming College Business School Memberships
Member of ACBSP, a leading specialized global accreditor of business education recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and uniquely focused on teaching excellence and student outcomes.
Member of AACSB International, a global non-profit association that connects educators, students, and business to create the next generation of great leaders.
Additional Costs
Approximately $1,000 per year for books and supplies.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students applying to Business Administration must meet the following requirements:
- OSSD including Gr 12 C English and Gr 11 C Math
OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated.
Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed.
Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.
Recommended (but not required for admission)
- Gr 12 C Math
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
Technology Requirements
PC / Windows
- Operating System:Windows 10
- Processor:Core i5 - 1.6Ghz minimum
- Memory:8GB minimum
- Hard Disk:160GB minimum
Internet Connection: 2.5 Mbps Download and 3.0 Mbps Upload (minimum)
Students are required to have their own computer, internet access, webcam and microphone.
Some required software applications are not available for MAC OS or Chromebook.
Tuition Detail
Tuition and ancillary fees are subject to change without notice. The fees presented below reflect Fall start programs only for the current academic year. For details about the fee differences for other program start dates please refer to the Tuition Details chart below.
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Domestic Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health Plan | $280.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,106.70 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,106.70 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $7.38 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health Plan | $280.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $1,917.53 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,106.70 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $7.38 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health Plan | $280.00 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $1,917.53 |
| Semester 6 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health Plan | $203.50 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $1,290.38 |
| Total | $2,106.70 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for domestic students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Integrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $203.50 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $148.50 | $142.35 | May to August |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,169.14 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,169.14 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $7.38 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $7,962.23 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,169.14 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $7.38 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $7,962.23 |
| Semester 6 | Amount |
|---|---|
| *Alumni Fee | $14.90 |
| *Student Administrative Council Clubs | $2.80 |
| *Student Administrative Council Governance | $8.00 |
| *Student Administrative Council Provincial Advocacy | $5.00 |
| *Student Food Bank | $1.25 |
| Academic Supports | $33.44 |
| Athletics and Recreation | $14.75 |
| Career Services | $13.70 |
| Health and Counselling | $49.89 |
| Information Technology Fee | $101.81 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| Student Achievement & Records | $11.78 |
| Student Building Fee | $48.00 |
| Student Building Fund | $42.00 |
| Student One Card Fee | $10.00 |
| Tuition | $6,910.50 |
| Total | $8,169.14 |
The fees above are for the current academic year for international students. Please note that the fees reflect the Health Plan and Integrated Transportation (Sutherland Programs only) charges for the fall entry point. These charges are applied up front and provide service coverage for a full year September to August. The charges for the winter and spring terms are as follows:
| Health Plan | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $645.82 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $263.60 | $142.35 | May to August |
Transfer Agreements
You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized below.
Athabasca University
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 75 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 90 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 75 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 90 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Requirement
- Successful completion of program.
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to the articulation statement for further details.
To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.
For more information
Carleton University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 5 to 7 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Conestoga College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
- Successful completion of the Conestoga College bridging module consisting of 3 or 4 online courses during the Spring term (May - August) before beginning Year 3 full-time studies in September.
Transfer Credit
- 24 to 25 out of a 45 course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Fanshawe College
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Successful completion of the Fanshawe College bridging courses.
Transfer Credit
- 6th semester standing in a 8 semester program.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Griffith University
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Humber College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
- Must possess ENG4U (Grade 12 University English) or equivalent with a course grade of 70%.
- Must possess a Grade 12 University Mathematics course or equivalent with a course grade of 70%.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Institute of Technology Carlow
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th year studies of a 4-year program.
- Must complete self-study in Business Research Methods prior to beginning dissertation.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th year studies of a 4-year program.
- Must complete self-study in Business Research Methods prior to beginning dissertation.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Lakehead University
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 15 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Laurentian University
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 72 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Limerick Institute of Technology
Requirement
- Minimum 60% cumulative program average.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th year studies of a 4-year program.
To apply please see the Limerick Institute of Technology's international website.
For more information
Nipissing University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 72% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Ontario Tech University
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
- Successful completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge program.
Transfer Credit
- 45 out of a 120 credit degree.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 18 credit diploma.
- Note: No transfer credits awarded.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
Robert Gordon University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Suitable reference from a Fleming College program faculty member.
- Where the applicant's first language is not English, satisfactory evidence that the applicant meets the general English language requirements.
- Must be eligible to obtain the requisite visa to enter the United Kingdom.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 4th year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
Royal Roads University
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Royal Roads University's admissions website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies of a 4-year program.
- Refer to the articulation agreement for further details.
To apply please see the Royal Roads University's admissions website.
For more information
Seneca College
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 29 out of a 43 course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 20 out of a 41 course degree
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 24 out of a 43 course degree
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Sheridan College
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 11 out of a 42 course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 16 out of a 42 course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 13 out of a 42 course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 42 course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 14 out of a 42 course degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
Trent University
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
University of Guelph-Humber
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
University of Windsor
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA).
Transfer Credit
- 7.5 out of a 15 credit degree.
- Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
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