The Business School will be offering a variety of delivery modes for new students in all programs.  These can include, asynchronous learning, synchronous learning, hybrid, and on-campus deliveries, including evenings and weekends.

The Business Administration, Leadership and Management program focuses on helping students identify and develop their leadership potential in management and leadership practices through industry and competitive analysis and by helping students to become confident in decision-making; resilient and adaptable when change is required, and along with the ability to develop their personal and social responsibilities to stakeholders.

Students will enhance their ability to manage projects, find efficiencies, identify the best hires, and leverage their financial knowledge into smart, innovative and strategic business decisions. Through experiential learning and practical assignments that will simulate real business situations, they will focus on their growth as leaders and decision-makers. Experienced and knowledgeable professors will help students fine-tune their business expertise and new essential skills.

Additional benefits will include program opportunities for experiential learning through clubs and competitions, articulation agreements with various universities, and flexible learning options such as traditional classroom settings, blended and online offerings.

A Program Advisory Committee, consisting of a team of employers, provides input to ensure the program is up-to-date on business trends, new technologies, and employer expectations.

Accreditation

Canadian Institute of Management

The Canadian Institute of Management has approved the program as meeting the academic requirements within the Institute’s Chartered Management Program (CMP), which can be used towards the Certified in Management (CIM) or Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.) professional designations. For more information, please visit the Canadian Institute of Management website or speak with your success advisor at The Business School.

Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA)

Courses within the Business Administration Leadership and Management program may map to the CPSA competency framework. As a graduate of the program, you may submit an application to the CPSA through the Student Program for a Professional Sales Certificate. For more information regarding CPSA certification, please visit the Canadian Professional Sales Association website.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification

If you successfully complete the COMP106 and/or COMP126 course(s) at Progress Campus, you'll have an opportunity to acquire the MOS credential. The Business School operates a Certiport Authorized Test Center for students, graduates, employees and community members who may elect to pursue MOS certification. For more information regarding MOS certification, please contact your success advisor or visit the Centennial College, Certiport Authorized Test Centre.

Program Highlights

• Leadership and Management courses ensure you gain comprehensive, value-added knowledge of all areas of business and management.
• The use of extensive case analyses, directed research and experiential learning prepares you for a smooth transition to the workplace.
• You expand your interactive and online skills with technology-supported learning.
• Small class environments give you ample opportunities to work on team projects that will stimulate your innovative thinking.
• This Business Administration program develops your skills portfolio as you become familiar with the management practices of leading global companies and organizations.
• You learn from a team of professors with strong academic backgrounds, deep subject matter expertise and extensive business and management experience.

Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E)

Employers are increasingly expecting candidates to become job-ready, able to skillfully navigate across multiple identities, cultures and countries in a globalized economy. At the same time, the public is insisting on greater social accountability and environmental sustainability from businesses, governments and service providers. Centennial’s Signature Learning Experience (SLE) integrates the principles of Global Citizenship & Equity (GCE) Education into the curriculum and provides co-curricular and global education opportunities to support students to excel in a diverse world. For more information on Global Citizenship and Equity, the GC&E Portfolio, opportunities for international travel and the available supports, please visit the Centre for Global Citizenship, Education & Inclusion.

Career Outlook

• Office coordinator/manager
• Business officer
• Small business owner
• Franchise manager
• Project coordinator
• Service or sales manager
• Management trainee/assistant manager
• Claims administrator/investigator

Education Pathways

Start in a diploma program, end with a degree! Successful graduates of this Business Administration - Leadership and Management program have the opportunity to apply their credits toward further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.