Business Administration
Accounting and business management skills for corporate, small business, and financial services roles.
- Length
- 8 to 12 months
- Cost to you
- Funding and payment plans available
- Leads to
- Accounting Assistant, Finance Clerk, Payroll Administrator
The work itself
Business administration covers the money side: where it goes, how payroll runs, how a budget gets built and defended. It suits people who want office work with numbers in it, and it is the program on this list most likely to end in a job title with accounting or finance in it.
What you study
- Accounting principles and reporting
- Payroll and budgeting
- How a business actually runs
Paying for it
This program runs longer than PSW, so the gap between what funding covers and what you pay is worth working out carefully before you commit. We do that with you in writing.
What you need to start
The common minimums. The college sets the final bar, and we confirm it with them before you pay an application fee.
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You live in Ontario
Or you are moving here before your start date. Funding is provincial, so where you live decides what you can get.
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You are 18 or older
Most programs take you at 18. A few placements set their own minimum age, and we flag that before you apply.
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You have status in Canada
Citizen, permanent resident, protected person, or a work permit that allows study. We read your specific permit rather than guessing from the category.
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High school, or a mature student assessment
No Ontario diploma is not the end of it. Most colleges run a mature student test instead. It is short, and we tell you what is on it.
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Enough English for the classroom
Some colleges test this, some do not. We tell you which ones test and what the test looks like before you commit to anything.
Ask about Business Administration
We will check what funding you qualify for and which colleges have seats, then call you back with a straight answer.
Got it. We will call you back.
If you would rather not wait, call (424) 479-7335 and ask for whoever is on funding checks today.
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Questions about funding and colleges
These apply to every program on the site, including this one.
What does 1800 College cost me?
Nothing. Our advice, your application, and the funding paperwork are all free to you. Colleges pay us a commission when a student we refer enrols. That is how we make money, and we think you should know it up front.
Does that commission change which program you recommend?
It should not, and here is how you can check us. Ask what the commission is on any program we suggest. We will tell you. If a cheaper or shorter program is the better fit for you, we will say so, because a student who drops out earns us nothing and costs you a year.
Can you promise me free tuition?
No, and be careful with anyone who does. Government funding depends on your status, your income, and how much money is left in the program that year. What we can promise is a straight answer about your odds before you apply.
Do I need experience or Canadian education?
No. Every program we work with is built for beginners. Most of our students are changing careers or starting over after moving to Canada.
How good does my English need to be?
Enough to follow a class and talk with clients or patients. Some colleges test this, some do not. We will tell you which ones test, and what the test looks like, before you commit.
Is a student loan the same as a grant?
No, and the difference matters. A grant is money you keep. A loan is money you pay back with interest after you finish. OSAP can include both. We break down exactly which part of your offer is which so you know what you are signing.
Are these real colleges?
Yes. We only work with career colleges registered with the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities. You can look up any college we name on the Ministry website, and we encourage you to.
What if I start and it is not right for me?
Talk to us early. Most colleges have a withdrawal window where you owe little or nothing, and funding rules change depending on when you leave. Leaving quietly is the expensive option.
A ten minute call tells you where you stand
We will ask about your status in Canada, your schedule, and the kind of work you want. By the end of it you will know what funding you can realistically get and which programs are open to you.
Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Saturday, by appointment.