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Diploma in Marketing, Business

Sheridan College

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

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Offered by Sheridan College in Oakville, Canada, Diploma in Marketing, Business is a diploma in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,953 per year (CAD 4,830 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Business Administration
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,830 / year
International tuition: CAD 16,953 / year

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

Program details

Overview

Gain core skills you need to excel in fast-paced marketing organizations.Program OverviewShape the future of marketingCreated for driven individuals ready to make their mark, this two-year program is led by faculty renowned for their industry insight and engaging instruction. The curriculum is continuously refreshed to reflect the latest marketing trends, technologies and tools, ensuring you'll graduate with practical, career-ready skills that align with today's evolving business landscape.Learn marketing by doing — not just listeningAt Sheridan, marketing comes to life through hands-on experiences that go far beyond the classroom. Collaborate on creative campaigns and tackle industry challenges through hands-on activities, assignments, simulations and case studies. You'll build confidence as you apply your skills in areas like analysis, planning, strategy, selling, social media, promotion, graphics and presentations. By the time you graduate, you won't just understand marketing — you'll know how to do it.Build digital confidence and career flexibilitySharpen your digital edge with hands-on experience using the tools and platforms that drive today's marketing world. With built-in, industry-recognized certifications, you'll graduate with credentials that boost your resume and your confidence. Specialized courses such as Managing Market Opportunities prepare you for diverse career paths — from employment and contract work to entrepreneurship.Unlock entrepreneurial and changemaking skills as part of your career toolkit All students enrolled in Pilon School of Business programs get a free student membership to Sheridan EDGE, an entrepreneurship hub for impact entrepreneurs to grow their ventures, collaborate and develop new skills. The membership includes: Learning modules that explore entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, ideation and innovation and changemaking. Access to exclusive events. Collaboration with faculty advisers who provide personalized guidance. And more. Connect with Canada's marketing community through the Canadian Marketing Association All Sheridan marketing students receive free membership to the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) — your gateway to exclusive events, professional development, industry insights and networking with top marketing talent across the country. Sheridan's Business Marketing program is also recognized by the CMA as an accelerated pathway to the Chartered Marketer (CM) designation, giving you a head start on your professional credentials.Launch your future in marketingSheridan's two-year Business Marketing diploma is your launchpad to a dynamic career in marketing. The program blends cutting-edge curriculum with hands-on learning, giving you practical experience to thrive in today's fast-paced marketing world. Complete your diploma sooner If you're interested in fast-tracking your studies, you can choose to complete all four semesters back-to-back by beginning your studies in January. How this works: The duration of this program is different depending on when you start. 16-month accelerated format (January start) If you begin this program in the Winter term, you'll complete it in a 16-month accelerated format. Your four academic semesters will be consecutive — with no breaks — allowing you to complete the program faster. 2-year format (September start) If you begin this program in the Fall term, you'll complete it in the traditional two-year format, with a break in the Spring/Summer term. PBUMK

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent carrying English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U) and Mathematics, Grade 12 (C or U) or Grade 11 (M or U, with MBF3C not accepted). Applicants aged 19 or over who lack these may apply as mature students; those missing the math requirement are directed to Sheridan's free Academic Upgrading program, and applicants who fall short of the listed requirements may be invited to sit pre-admission tests in mathematics and English. Selection is based on the average of an applicant's six highest senior-level credits, including the required courses. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements, published for this diploma as IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (no section below 20), PTE 58 (no section below 49) or Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 85).

Application Details

Start Date: September and January
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and offers can go out from 1 November 2026, with portfolio- and audition-based programmes deciding later in March; accepted offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2027. Winter and Spring/Summer 2027 entry use the same portal but Sheridan publishes no fixed equal-consideration date for them and reviews those on an ongoing basis. International applicants apply directly through Sheridan's own International Application Portal, not ontariocolleges.ca; the college publishes no fixed international deadline and admits on a rolling, space-permitting basis, so early application is advised for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Sheridan College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Students: 26,500
Programs: 194
Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Marketing, Business award?

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

How long does Diploma in Marketing, Business take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Marketing, Business cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 16,953 per year (CAD 4,830 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Marketing, Business be studied online?

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

What language is Diploma in Marketing, Business taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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