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Diploma in Business

Centennial College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Business is a diploma in Business Administration programme taught at Centennial College in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,005 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,775 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,005 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

You may also be interested in the Online option: Business (Online) The Business program is for students interested in obtaining an education in multiple business disciplines or developing a strong foundation in a functional area of business; are well-organized, can effectively work under tight timelines, problem solve, enjoy collaboration, teamwork and continuous learning; along with using computer applications and working in an office environment.  Students will gain knowledge and skills in contemporary global concepts, theories and business practices that are related to the functional areas of business: accounting, finance, human resources, marketing and operations. To ensure students are ready for the modern business environment, they will learn the new essential business skills of effective communication, ethics, customer service, collaboration and teamwork, using technology to be digitally fluent, demonstrating personal and social responsibility, resiliency, adaptability, along with positive attitudes and behaviours necessary for a global environment.  The Business School offers will be offering a variety of course delivery modes for new students in all programs, including .  These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, which may be scheduled days, and/or weekends. Completion of formal assessments in some courses requires proctoring. Proctoring methods vary based on course delivery mode and course objectives. Proctoring information and options will be shared in class. Most colleges offer the following proctoring options. Students attend on campus with the professor as scheduled Students attend online synchronously with the professor as scheduled (no fee, unless otherwise stated)  Students schedule proctoring for assessment at another institution as approved by Centennial College (students pay a proctoring fee).  Students schedule and use a third-party proctoring service online to complete assessment as approved by Centennial College (students pay a proctoring fee) .    Accreditation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification If you successfully complete the COMP106 and/or COMP126 course(s) at Progress Campus, you'll have an opportunity to acquire the MOS credential. The Business School operates a Certiport Authorized Test Center for students, graduates, employees or community members who may elect to pursue Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: This diploma requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or mature-applicant status at 19 or older, plus a Grade 12 English College or University preparation course (or Centennial's own English Admission Test) and Grade 11 Mathematics at the College, Mixed, or University level or Grade 12 Mathematics at the College or University level, or Centennial's Business Math Skills Assessment for Admission. The program page defers its English-proficiency standard to Centennial's institution-wide requirement, which for certificate and diploma programs sets IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 67 with Reading at least 16 and Writing at least 23, and PTE Academic 51. Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca; international applicants apply directly to Centennial. No minimum admission GPA is published, and the program's availability table does not currently list an open intake term.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Centennial publishes no application deadline for this program; what follows is the Ontario college cycle that governs it. Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for a program starting in Fall 2027 the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and applications arriving after it are still assessed, but first-come first-served while places remain. Across the Ontario college system the application opened on 26 September 2026, offers may be issued from 1 November 2026, and an offer must be accepted by 1 May 2027. One $150 fee covers up to five program choices. International applicants apply directly to Centennial through its own international application process and are assessed on a rolling basis across the Fall, Winter and Summer intakes; the college publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Centennial College

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1966
Programs: 154
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Business award?

Centennial College awards a Diploma in the field of Business Administration on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Business take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Business cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 18,005 per year (CAD 2,775 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Business be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Centennial College.

What language is Diploma in Business taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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