Students who have completed the two-year business diploma program can continue for a third year to earn this business administration management advanced diploma. Students will explore subject matter including strategic planning, leadership principles and practices, performance management, social responsibility, sustainability, organizational change, global business and creativity and innovation in business. Additionally, students foster the decision-making skills that are in demand in today's economy. Experiential learning is integral to the program, allowing students to explore management in practice and apply their skills.

Graduates of this program will have earned all the education credits required for the Certified in Management (CIM) designation from the Canadian Institute of Management.

Graduates who meet admission requirements are also eligible for transfer to the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management) degree. You can also be eligible to complete a degree at many other post-secondary institutions or complement your advanced diploma with a graduate certificate offered at Fanshawe.

Business Administration - Leadership and Management is a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program (laptop required). Students complete the two-year Business Diploma program and then proceed on to this advanced diploma program. The Business Administration - Leadership and Management curriculum builds on the hands-on skills obtained in the two-year Business diploma program by focusing on the critical skills and knowledge central to the advancement of any business professional. Students explore subject matter including strategic planning, leadership principles and practices, performance management, social responsibility, sustainability, organizational change, global business, and creativity and innovation in business. Additionally, students foster the decision-making skills that are in demand in today's economy. Opportunities for experiential learning are integral to the program, allowing students to explore management in practice and apply their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Graduates of this program are well-positioned to leverage their knowledge and skills to move into management positions and leadership roles in a wide variety of organizations. Students also can earn all the education credits required for the Certified in Management (CIM) designation from the Canadian Institute of Management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Administration - Leadership and Management program are prepared to enter the business world on a management career path in large and small businesses, industry, the not-for-profit sector and government. Graduates are suited to a variety of intermediate-level positions, including management trainee, store manager, office manager, general manager, branch manager, operations manager, sales manager, production manager and plant manager. Graduates will also be well positioned to launch and manage their own small business.