Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
Start Dates:
January 2019
September 2019
This three-year Business Administration program provides an extensive overview of all the core functions, tasks and positions in the business world. Gain fundamental knowledge and acquire the business, management and communication skills to be successful.
Program Highlights
You'll take courses in key business functions including accounting, human resources management, operations management, logistics, marketing, sales, international trade, international business, economics and more. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Fleming's International Learning Experience, a unique global learning trip. This course culminates in a three-week excursion to various cultural, political and historical sites, as well as business enterprises, in different parts of the world. Students have visited Europe and future trips are planned for South America and Asia.
Our focus on team-based management skills will give you the skills employers are seeking. You will learn on the latest business simulation software and use the Ivey School of Business case study methodology.
With a strong foundation in business administration, you can focus on your career interests and specialize in a specific discipline of business like human resources, marketing or finance.
Want to fast-track into the working world? Begin your studies in January and you can study straight through the first summer semester to complete your diploma faster and be out in the workforce ready for your new career.
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
Work Experience
As part of your studies, you will complete a minimum of 140 hours of work placement. Work placement provides an opportunity to gain direct, real-world experience while you complete your studies. You'll arrange your mandatory work placements with the support of your program co-ordinator. This experience in a business or industry will also provide you with valuable contacts and a network for future employment, students have obtained positions with their work placement employers after graduation.
Career Opportunities
Choose the career direction you want to pursue - since you will have an excellent overview of business, you will be a good candidate for diverse potential careers including management, finance, human resources, marketing and sales, operations management, or international business, logistics or industrial relations. You can work for a wide variety of for-profit organizations, large or small enterprises, non-profit or launch your own enterprise.
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.
Two Gr 11 courses will be accepted in lieu of a Gr 12 course requirement.
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.
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 | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,568.31 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,390.81 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,568.31 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,390.81 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $248.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,568.31 |
| Semester 6 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Health Plan | $180.50 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Assistance (Tuition) | $121.79 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Tuition | $1,311.97 |
| Total | $2,390.81 |
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 | Intergrated Transportation | Coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | $180.50 | $255.50 | January to August |
| Spring | $129.50 | $142.35 | January to August |
International Students
| Semester 1 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,365.63 |
| Semester 2 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,197.37 |
| Semester 3 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,365.63 |
| Semester 4 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,197.37 |
| Semester 5 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $365.00 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $704.58 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,365.63 |
| Semester 6 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alumni Fee | $14.33 |
| Information Technology Fee | $97.85 |
| Integrated Transportation Fee | $255.50 |
| International Education Fee (Tuition) | $1,800.00 |
| International Health Plan | $645.82 |
| International Tuition | $4,975.00 |
| Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre | $85.83 |
| Student Activity Fee | $91.50 |
| Student Administrative Council Transition Fee | $3.50 |
| Student Athletic Fee | $52.02 |
| Student Building Fee | $42.00 |
| Student Centre Renovation Fund | $40.00 |
| Student Services Support Fee | $94.02 |
| Total | $8,197.37 |
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 | January 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.
Algoma University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Algoma University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Athabasca University
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 75 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Commerce in e-Commerce
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (General)
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 90 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 75 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Management (General)
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 90 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Management in Human Resource Management
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Management in Indigenous Nations and Organizations
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Management in Marketing
Requirement
- Successful completion of program
Transfer Credit
- 66 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Carleton University
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 5 to 7 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Carleton University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business Management
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
- Must successfully complete a Conestoga College bridging module consisting of 3 to 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;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Conestoga College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Commerce in Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Successful completion of Bridging courses
Transfer Credit
- 6th semester standing in a 8 semester program;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Fanshawe College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Griffith University
Requirement
- Minimum 65% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Griffith University website for further articulation and program information.
Humber College
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
- Must possess ENG4U or equivalent a grade of 70%
- Must possess grade 12U mathematics or equivalent a grade of 70%
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Humber College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Administration (General)
Requirement
- Minimum 70% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 15 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Nipissing University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Requirement
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Nipissing University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Robert Gordon University
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Suitable reference from a Fleming College program faculty member
- Where the applicant's first language is not English, satisfactory evidence that the student 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;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply please see the KOM Consultants website.
For more information
- Visit the Robert Gordon University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainability and International Business
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management
Requirement
- Minimum B cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd year studies;
Visit articulation agreement for details
To apply contact the institution's Admissions Office
For more information
- Visit the Royal Roads University website for further articulation and program information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Ryerson University
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 16 to 22 out of a 40 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Ryerson University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Technology Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- Visit ONTransfer.ca for details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Ryerson University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Seneca College
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 23 of a 45 course degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Seneca College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
- See the official articulation agreement
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Services Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- Entry into 3rd out of a 8 semester program;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Seneca College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 11 out of a 42 course degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Sheridan College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 16 out of a 42 course degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Sheridan College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 13 out of a 42 course degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Sheridan College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 42 course degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Sheridan College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 14 out of a 42 course degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the Sheridan College website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Trent University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
University of Guelph-Humber
Bachelor of Business Administration
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 10 out of a 20 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the University of Guelph-Humber website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Requirement
- Minimum 75% cumulative average
Transfer Credit
- 60 out of a 120 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.
For more information
- Visit the University of Guelph-Humber website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts (General) in General Labour Studies
Requirement
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Transfer Credit
- 7.5 out of a 15 credit degree;
Visit ONTransfer.ca for further details
To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.
For more information
- Visit the University of Windsor website for further articulation and program information.
- Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.
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