Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)

Program Overview

This joint Durham College and Ontario Tech University diploma-to-degree program will enable you to earn both credentials in only four years. Experience the best of both learning environments while on the journey to a rewarding career in business. Entrepreneurship and small business development are vital components of economic growth in Canada with 75 per cent of all new jobs being created in the small business sector. Entrepreneurs build their own enterprises and live their lives doing what they love. Keen to create their own business concepts, they possess the personality of someone who is willing to do anything to succeed

Please note that while the Entrepreneurship major has been suspended at Ontario Tech University, students in this university transfer program are able to complete a Bachelor of Commerce and choose from other major options.

Diploma-to-degree

Mentorship

Hands-On-Learning

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Open
January 2021	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

As a graduate you will be prepared to pursue self-employment as an entrepreneur or small business owner or gain employment in a small business.

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Program Details

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

This program was created by DC and UOIT for individuals who plan to take UOIT’s Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree program. The bridging courses required for admission to the degree program are embedded in the curriculum and if you achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in each semester of your DC courses and no grade below C in your UOIT courses, you can apply directly to the third year of the degree program. This opportunity allows qualified candidates to major in Entrepreneurship at UOIT; however, acceptance is based on UOIT approval with higher marks required. The UOIT embedded courses are flexible and subject to change by UOIT. Academic planning assistance will be offered to you by a Durham College student advisor representative.

As a student participating in this program, you will be registered at DC and at UOIT. UOIT offers classes in the evenings and the annual calendars including reading week are generally different. Students are expected to attend all classes that are scheduled. In addition, the two institutions use different learning management systems.

For more information please visit the UOIT’s Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Frequently Asked Questions.

Please note: You will apply to the Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business – Transfer to UOIT Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) program at www.ontariocolleges.ca using the BETU application code. Upon meeting the selection criteria and achieving the required grades, you will be eligible to complete the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree at UOIT.

This program enables students to complete the Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business diploma at DC and the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) at UOIT in four years for qualifying students, and at less cost than a typical Bachelor degree program.
This program provides students with the option of proceeding in second year with the college-only curriculum to complete the Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business diploma, or proceeding to complete the university transfer, which will include five university credits.
This unique pathway is available on a shared campus with exposure to college and university faculty, information and opportunities. Students can transfer to the first-year of any other business program at DC after the first semester; leave after the first year with a Business Fundamentals certificate; or leave after the second year with an Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business diploma.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSDD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic
Tuition	$2,722
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337
Program Incidental	$15
Total Fees:	$4,074

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

As a graduate you will be prepared to pursue self-employment as an entrepreneur or small business owner or gain employment in a small business.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

Laptop: Personal computer (PC) not a Mac
Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 (if available)
Processor: Intel Core i5 or better (Not AMD)
Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
Other features: 2 USB ports

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Microsoft Office 2016
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Acrobat Reader
Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in

OPTIONAL

AVG
Avira

COVID-19 Information

Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Costs

Career Options

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

OPTIONAL

Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]