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Business Fundamentals at Conestoga College
Ontario College Certificate · Business · Online; Kitchener: Doon campus
Program code: 1187
What do you need to get into Conestoga Business Fundamentals?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Ontario high school diploma (OSSD) or mature student status, no set courses
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required? Ask the school
- Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.
- Required? Ask the school
- Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
How much does Conestoga Business Fundamentals cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $2,800 first year
- Student fees
- $1,600 first year
- Residence and meals
- $8,000 to $8,800 first yearFirst year
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario college certificate graduates in business, management, marketing and related support services earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's.
What careers does Conestoga Business Fundamentals lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.$84kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Marketing SpecialistGet people to notice, want and buy a product. A diploma or degree, a portfolio, and results you can measure.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Human Resources SpecialistHiring, pay, policies and the hard conversations. A degree, an exam, and a designation that carries weight.$85kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Affiliate MarketerYou earn a small commission when people buy through your links. Most earn little, and the few who earn a lot built an audience first.$1kTypical income1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AI Automation Agency OwnerYou build AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots, voice agents and automations for small businesses. A new market that needs real technical and sales skill.$3kTypical income1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study business, law and office?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AccountingSeneca, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Accounting & FinanceSeneca, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Accounting, BusinessSheridan, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $4,830 |
| Accounting: BusinessDurham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,776 |
| Accounting: Business Administration (Co-op option available)Durham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,776 |
| Adjoint juridiqueBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,758 |
| Administration publiqueBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,758 |
| Advertising & Marketing Communications ManagementSt. Clair, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: conestogac.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: conestogac.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Conestoga College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.