This hands on business course brings together the theory and practical components to modern business education. Students are left with the soft and hard skills that are required for success in business and industry in Canada.
Full Time Study: 1 Year
Full Time Work: 1 Year
17 Core Modules
Rolling Intakes:
Every 8 Weeks
Awarded by Ontario Ministry of Colleges & Universities
Stepping Stone to
Bachelor Degree
Earn & Learn
The Diploma of Business management Co-Op is a two-year course that offers student the opportunity to work full time in the 2nd year. We organize 20 hours/week of guaranteed paid work experience during the Co-Op. This totals a minimum of 1000 hours of paid work experience. Earn and Learn is an opportunity for students to get even more value through learning outside the classroom, and subsidising their living expenses in Canada.
Practical, Work-Related Courses
We teach a total of 17 modules over the space of 48 weeks. Each module covers the essential building blocks for a successful business administrator and entrepreneur. Not only do you just assess case studies from theoretical material, but you get to put this knowledge into practice and gain industry specific work experiences. Putting you on the path to success.
Flexible Learning
Holmes Institute Canada seeks to create an environment where student can thrive. In our business program we are offering flexible learning opportunities with our hybrid in-person and online learning model.
Career Growth
Are you looking to take your career to the next level?
This is the perfect course for you!
With our practical modules and the right amount of work can focus, you can see results almost immediately.
For example, in our Business Management Co-Op preparation, you will sharpen your resume, interview skills, and ultimately become a more productive and professional team member.
Students can expect to learn business skills and acumen to work in a wide range of areas within this multifaceted industry. Those areas include marketing, sales, and financial analytics. Students can expect to learn about all aspects of works and this industry through small classroom lessons and discussions, through field trips to local businesses, through speaker events and finally through practical paid work experience during the co-op. Overall students can expect to have an extremely hand-on experience that will catalyse student’s learning and help them become successful professionals in the industry.
Holmes Institute Canada generally requires the completion of secondary school or an equivalent qualification. Mature candidates are welcome to apply. The minimum English language requirement is IELTS 5.0 - 5.5 or equivalent.
Duration: 2 years - Year 1 Classwork + Year 2 Co-Op Work Experience.
Students are allowed to work part time up to 20 hours/week during their first year.
Students are allowed to work full time up to 40 hours/week during their co-op component in the second year
This study time with be in hybrid format, where 60% of the hours will be completed face to face at the college, and 40% will be completed remotely to allow students more flexibility with different learning styles.
17 Core Modules
There are seventeen core modules to complete.
Students focus on ethics, corporate responsibility, and how corporate integrity plays a fundamental role in business sustainability and social stability
This course offers practical training in Microsoft Office 2019, covering Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint to support business tasks.
Students will study how the economy behaves and performs, including economic growth, business cycles, interest rates, and inflation, along with the actions of government, households, and businesses.
Students will learn how to communicate effectively in business contexts, both in written and spoken English. They will improve their research and report writing skills and their essential job seeking skills: resume building and interview preparation
Students will study the basics of Canadian business law, covering legal systems, torts, contracts, employment, property, and business structures.
Students will study market behaviour, strategic planning, the marketing mix, and marketing trends.
Students will cover accounting fundamentals, transaction analysis, financial statement preparation, merchandising, inventory valuation, and managing cash and receivables.
The course includes basic math and algebra, merchandising math, linear equations, various interest calculations, loan amortization, and investment decision-making.
Students will study financial management, including its goals, financial analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting, long-term financing, and broader corporate finance perspectives.
Students will study business management fundamentals, emphasizing strategy, entrepreneurship, and leadership, incorporating essential principles across the course.
The course addresses strategic human resource management, including planning, recruitment, development, evaluation, motivation, performance maintenance, and global HR issues.
Students will study entrepreneurship and small business roles in Canada, covering opportunity evaluation, business planning, acquisitions, financing, and marketing management.
Students will cover the basics of interpersonal communication and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and cross-cultural communication. They will practice and develop their communication skills in written, verbal and nonverbal business contexts.
Students will study operations and supply chain management principles in Canada, focusing on demand forecasting, system design, quality management, and supply chain logistics.
Students will learn about the customer service profession, including service culture, communication skills, handling customer behaviors, service recovery, diversity, technology use, and fostering customer loyalty.
Students will study globalization, international trade, investment, the global financial system, and market competition, linking theory with practical international business insights.
Students will study project management, including strategy, project selection, definition, cost estimation, planning, risk management, and resource scheduling.
students will review the Business Management Co-op Field Placement Orientation and Skills Passbook. Students will also learn to write a cover letter, resume along with tips, tools, and resources to be successful in their Co-op Field Placement.
Have a question? See our common queries below or feel free to contact us for help with any other question you may have.
What are the start dates for my programme?
Here are the start dates for the Hospitality Operations Co-Op 2024/25:
- September: 2 September 2024
- October: 28 October 2024
- January: 6 January 2025
- March: 3 March 2025
- May: 5 May 2025
- June: 30 June 2025
- September: 1 September 2025
- October: 27 October 2025
- January: 5 January 2026
What are the advantages of joining this programme before an undergraduate programme?
The main advantage is that it gives student academic and work experience before deciding if they wish to get a bachelor's degree. If student wishes to join a bachelor's degree, we work with a number of representatives (agents) who will assist them in applying for a bachelor's degree in Canada.
If I do not meet English language requirements or do not feel confident in my language skills, then what support can I receive?
We offer a range programs and more info on this can be found here
I have more questions about the programme. Who can I contact?
Kindly contact a Holmes regional manager closest to you. Contact information can be found here.
Can I work whilst I study?
Yes - you can work unlimited hours in the year of 2023. This is subject to change based on government policy.
Holmes Institute Canada is a pioneer in dynamic hospitality education that gets graduates results. Over 30 years of experience delivering education excellence have taught us what students need to succeed. Interactive classes, expert educators and a strong community culminate in a learning experience that is second to none.
