Meet Cristina Italia
Executive Dean, Faculty of Business & Information Technology
The world of business is rapidly changing, and all of our programs are developed and delivered to ensure we are at the forefront of that change.
Students will learn from our expert faculty and staff, and have access to state-of-the-art facilities, resources and services that support academic success and personal growth. Our range of programs offer hands-on experiences and opportunities to connect and work with industry partners to foster career-readiness.
In the Faculty of Business & Information Technology, you’ll find a rich and dynamic learning environment filled with challenges, have access to new experiences, and gain new knowledge and understanding that will equip you for success.
Experience the DC Difference
Faculty Features
DC’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology provides exclusive offerings to help you get the most of your education. Discover the DC difference with the following opportunities:
Chambers of Commerce/Boards of Trade:
- All Faculty of Business and Information Technology students receive a student membership in all seven (7) Durham Region Chamber of Commerce/Boards of Trade for the length of their program, plus one year.
Human Resources:
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) Designation: Academic Requirements
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) Designation: Academic Requirements
Supply Chain:
- Student Membership with the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
- Student Membership with National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders
- Student Membership with the National Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP)
See more details about the accredited agreement here.
Accredited agreements:
- National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) (formerly Supply Chain Management Associate - Ontario SCMAO), please use this link for more details: Pathway for Durham College graduates - NISCL
- With Supply Chain Canada
Certifications:
- Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Associate
- Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Expert
- Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint Associate
- Microsoft Office Specialist Word Associate
- SAP-UA Student Recognition Award
- SAP-UA Student Recognition Award (3-year only)
- Lean Yellow Belt
- Lean Green Belt (3-year only)
- Fresh Connection – Supply Chain Simulation
Preparation to challenge the following exams:
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- CPB (Canadian Professional Bookkeepers) Apprentice Exam (Accounting)
- Xero certification (Accounting)
- Mutual Funds License Exam (Finance)
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) Designation (Human Resources)
- Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) Designation (Human Resources)
- Certified Sales Associate Exam (Professional Selling)
- Canadian Institute of Financial Planners (CIFP) Annual Case Competition (Finance)
- HRPA Annual Student Case Competition (Human Resources)
- Ontario Tech HRA Case Competition (Human Resources)
- Skills Ontario (Multiple programs)
- Durham College Marketing Competition (Marketing)
- Durham College Sales Competition (Marketing)
- Ontario College Marketing Competition (Marketing)
- Vanier Marketing Competition (Marketing)
- Prime Time Sports Competition (Marketing)
- Case Study Student Competition Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
- ERPSIM Challenge
- Global Supply Chain Challenge – Fresh Connection
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What students are saying
What I enjoy most about being a DC student is the structure of this program and the caliber of professors. They have extensive real-world experience and bring a wealth of practical knowledge to the classroom, and the weekend delivery format has been an absolute game-changer.
Coming out of this program there are many options for a career path. This program does a great job of giving you a very well-rounded education. There are many courses that contribute to you finishing the program with a thorough understanding of business as a whole.
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