Business Diploma (Co-op)

Students acquire a foundational knowledge of the basics of business, with a focus on managing people and processes. Courses in economics, accounting, marketing, and human resources lay the groundwork for future careers and further studies. Individual courses provide the student with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to get to work.

Upon graduation, students may launch their career or spring-board into further studies The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organization’s business opportunities by using an environmental scan
• Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization’s business initiatives
• Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization’s business initiatives
• Apply basic research skills to support business decision making
• Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects
• Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices
• Explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organization
• Use accounting and financial principles to support the operations of an organization
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field

 

Working in Canada – Application for Permanent Residence

Full-time students who qualify are permitted to work off-campus part-time during their study component and full-time during their Post-Graduation Work Permit Program at the end of their studies, which may grant the student the possibility to apply for a Permanent Residence in Canada through the Canadian Experience Class.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities may include, but are not limited to, management trainee/manager, sales/sales management, personnel officer/manager in addition to entrepreneurial opportunities. Employers include banks, finance, trust and insurance companies, computer firms, government ministries and agencies, producers of consumer and industrial products, wholesalers, retailers, private companies and non-profit organizations. Students can work part-time during the course of their studies.

 

Admission Requirements:

Prospective students will need to provide the following documents if they wish to apply to this program:

• ILAC Pathway 3.2, or IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (same for SDS program)
• Other language proficiency tests accepted include Duolingo until December 31st, 2023
• Any Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C, M or U) is desirable

Application Process

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Postsecondary education is an investment in your future. We know many students find it tough to make ends meet, which is why we offer a few options to help you pay your way to graduation. Georgian at ILAC offers scholarships to students – international, full-time first year, and returning students. You can afford this!

Types of Scholarships

The Georgian@ILAC Entrance Scholarship is worth $2,000 in the first semester and is awarded to new students joining Georgian@ILAC. Limited number of scholarships available.

The Georgian@ILAC Returning Student Scholarship is worth $2,000 and is awarded to returning students who have demonstrated academic success. Limited number of scholarships available.

Application Requirements:

The following requirements are a convention of the Georgian@ILAC Entrance Scholarship and The Georgian@ILAC Returning Student Scholarship.

• Students must be admitted to a Georgian@ILAC program and they must apply for a scholarship by the respective intake deadline
• Recipients should have an above average GPA (B equivalent or higher) and successfully have met the English Language Proficiency requirements
• Personal statement of interest, resume and other documents provided when applying for admission may be used for evaluation
• Recipients must pay their full tuition deposit before scholarship deadline
• Scholarships will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis
• Successful recipients will be notified via email shortly after an offer letter has been issued
• Returning students must submit an application by the submission deadline