- Overview
- Domestic & International Admission Requirements
- Ontario College Diploma Pathway Courses
- Graduate Certificate Pathway Courses
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Program Length and Credential
Ontario College Diploma: 2 Years/4 Semesters (B303W PC 2019)
Graduate Certificate: 1 Year/2 Semesters (B313 PC 2020)Delivery Full Time
Program Status Open
Program Codes
B303W PC 2019 – Timmins Campus
B313 PC 2020 – Timmins Campus
B304 CK
B304W CK
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2021 – 2022 Tuition and Fees
Ancillary Fees
1st Year Tuition and Fees
2nd Year Tuition and Fees
3rd and 4th Year Tuition and FeesInternational Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees for International Programs
Program Description
The acceleration of technology will continue to transform how organizations operate and how individuals in the economy interact to create value. The skill set needed by business professionals in the age of digital transformation is the focus of the two-year Diploma program on Global Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (GBET). Knowledge and skills from these three specialty areas will enable graduates to assume key roles in business management and new venture creations. The first year of the two-year diploma program begins with the Business Fundamentals certificate courses, which form the common core of all Northern College’s Business programs. In the second year of the program students will begin their specialty studies in the programs three specialty areas. Student having completed the business fundamentals program may complete the second year of the GBET program to earn their diploma.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Business Entrepreneurship Technology (GBET) program are employed in both the private and public sectors as agents of digital transformation. They also succeed as entrepreneurs, leaders and planners of startups and technology ventures.
Transfer Agreements
Download the complete Articulation Agreement list for Universities and Colleges (PDF, 113KB). You can also visit OnTransfer, which provides information and resources to help students and potential students find their way through Ontario’s postsecondary system.
Bring Your Own Device
The BYOD initiative allows you to have access to tools and resources. Review BYOD information prior to the start of your program to ensure you have a system that meets requirements.
Contact Information
Timmins Campus
Rose-Marie Deacon, Program Coordinator
Tel: 705-235-3211 ext. 2243
deaconr@northern.on.ca
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 11 Math (C, U)
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Or equivalent
Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details. Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading.
International Students – Admission Requirements and Information
Option 1 – Ontario College Diploma: 2 Years/4 Semesters (B303W-PC)
1. English Proficiency, we will require one of the following:
- IELT Academic International English Language Testing System
o a minimum overall score of 6.0 must be achieved with no individual band score under 6.0; however, we will accept one band at 5.5. - TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Computer-based overall minimum score of 79
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic – Graduate Diploma: 58+
NOTE: If your country of citizenship has English as its official language, we may accept alternate proof of English Proficiency
2. Proof of senior high school Diploma/Certificate with an equivalent Grade 11 Mathematics (50% min.) or Business/ Commerce Stream.
****All educational documents must be submitted in English and will be dependant on the country of citizenship.
For more information, contact the international admission office directly at INTLapply@northern.on.ca
International Students – Admission Requirements and Information
Option 2 – Graduate Certificate: 1 Year/2 Semester (B313-PC)
1. English Proficiency, we will require one of the following:
- IELT Academic International English Language Testing System
- a minimum overall score of 6.0 must be achieved with no individual band score under 6.0.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – Computer-based overall minimum score of 80+
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic – Graduate Diploma: 60+
NOTE: If your country of citizenship has English as its official language, we may accept alternate proof of English Proficiency
2. Plus, one of the following credentials: Diploma or Degree in the Business or Commerce field of study or equivalent.
****All educational documents must be submitted in English and will be dependant on the country of citizenship.
For more information, contact the international admission office directly at INTLapply@northern.on.ca
Ontario College Diploma
Duration: 2 Years/4 Semesters (B303W PC 2019)
Courses
Semester 1
Same as Business Fundamentals.
Semester 2
Same as Business Fundamentals.
Semester 3
BU3103 Macroeconomics
BU3163 Emerging and Exponential Technologies
BU3183 Design and User Experience
BU3193 Cross Cultural Competency and International Business
BU3233 Technical Entrepreneurship
BU3173 Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
BU3223 Global Digital Collaboration and Decentral Organizations
Semester 3
BU3153 Business Planning
BU3213 Global Politics, International Law and Markets
BU3203 Organizational Strategy and Adaptive Execution
BU3243 Innovation and Disruption
BU3253 Management of Technology
BU3263 Introduction to Computer Science for Technology Managers
SW2023 Conflict Resolution/Mediation – General Education Course
Course Descriptions
Semester 1
Same as Business Fundamentals.
Semester 2
Same as Business Fundamentals.
Semester 3
BU3103 Macroeconomics
In this course, students will discuss large-scale, economic phenomena to gain an understanding of the role and relevance of economics in business studies. Students will examine the behaviours of individual nations in a global economics context. This course will present the Economic Problem and discuss such concepts as scarcity, choice, opportunity cost as well as efficiency & unemployment. You will examine demand & supply and understand how and why economists measure the economy, while learning about GDP, national income and inflation. Further, students will explore business cycles and the aggregate expenditures model. They will review explanations for such things as prices and output in aggregate demand and supply from a macroeconomics perspective. And finally, students will consider federal government’s fiscal policy, examine technological change, global trade and the effect of tariffs.
BU3163 Emerging and Exponential Technologies
The world of the next decade will be shaped irreparably by the invention and democratization of emerging and exponential technologies. The business professional of the future will require a high level of understanding about the trends of technological development in order to help their organization act and re-act to fundamental changes. The theory of accelerating returns to technology and the nature of exponential change will form the guiding principles for an understanding of the following topics: artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, genetic manipulation, robotics, nanotechnology, block chains, cryptocurrency, and quantum computation.
BU3173 Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Solving business problems in the next decade will require a range of thinking skills including: the ability generate and apply creative solutions, think laterally about problems, and applying engineering thinking to complex business situations. This course teaches the fundamental creative and critical thinking skills while emphasizing the discovery of novel approaches to real world business problems.
BU3183 Design and user Experience
In the evolving business world of today design thinking is of special importance. This course explores the principles of design as it applies to the creation of new products, services and technologies. It explores design as both a conceptual framework and in terms of practical implementation. The process and importance of crafting user experiences will be discussed in detail.
BU3193 Cross Cultural Competency and International Business
Societies worldwide have never before been so interdependent or interconnected. Further, our societies are becoming increasingly multicultural. This course provides the learner with essential knowledge about a variety of world cultures and their business practices so that the learners can develop fluency in the conduct of business across national borders in both meet space and online.
BU3223 Global Digital Collaboration and Decentral Organizations
The way in which modern organizations conduct business is becoming increasingly mediated by advanced telecommunications technology and online tools. Further, the very nature of organizations is dematerializing and being replaced at least partially by networked individuals and teams operating as decentralize organizations. This course provides the learner with the skills to utilize advanced tools for collaborating in teams large or small.
BU3233 Technical Entrepreneurship
Technical entrepreneurship is the form of entrepreneurship practiced by those leading technology focused companies. These companies are often involved in developing new technologies but they may also be selling a technology product or service. Due to the highly technical nature of such ventures the skillset required of these individuals is distinct from traditional entrepreneurship. This course will cover some traditional entrepreneurial skills but will focus on the key skills needed for those wanting to found and lead companies of a technical nature. The skills taught can also be applied as an intrapreneur inside an existing organization, for the purpose of digital transformation.
Semester 3
BU3153 Business Planning
Entrepreneurs starting new enterprises or entrepreneurs working to establish new projects within larger organizations require the essential skill of business planning to create effective strategic and operational plans, for both internal and external stakeholders. In this course the learner will be instructed in the business planning process in detail, with the goal of creating business professionals who can rapidly produce high quality plans.
BU3203 Organizational Strategy and Adaptive Execution
The ability of companies to implement effective corporate strategies on ever shrinking time-scales differentiates wining companies of all sizes. This course provides the learner with both a theoretical overview of corporate strategy formulation and a practical skill set to execute strategy quickly while adapting to changing circumstances.
BU3213 Global Politics, International Law and Markets
With the context of business becoming increasingly global and multinational the modern business professional needs an understanding of the broader political forces, the operation of law on an international basis, and the impact of world markets. This course will survey global political systems and their impact on business. Legal considerations for doing business across boarders will also be considered. Finally, the function of markets with global importance will be discussed.
BU3243 Innovation and Disruption
Business history of the last half-century has revolved around fundamental changes to society caused by innovation in technology and the disruption of old business models and markets. This trend is sure to continue well into the next decades. The course provides the learner with an understanding of the process of innovation and knowledge to apply innovative thinking to new problems. Further, the context of industry disruption will be discussed in detail with a look through the historical data and trends for the future.
BU3253 Management of Technology
Modern business professionals are often required to manage projects with some form of technological implementation or technological development effort. This course provides the framework by which projects of a technological nature can be managed effectively. The course will discuss systems thinking, technology readiness level, technology forecasting, technology scouting, and engineering management.
BU3263 Introduction to Computer Science for Technology Managers
The importance of understanding the basics of computer science and programming is today as important as reading, writing and arithmetic. This course is split into two parts: The first is a focus on computers and information technology from a systems perspective; The second is a practicum whereby learners will be exposed to the basics of the python programming language and run their code on a Raspberry Pi.
Graduate Certificate
Duration: 1 Year/2 Semesters (B313 PC 2020)
Courses
Semester 1
BU3163 Emerging and Exponential Technologies
BU3173 Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
BU3183 Design and User Experience
BU3193 Cross Cultural Competency and International Business
BU3223 Global Digital Collaboration and Decentral Organizations
BU3233 Technical Entrepreneurship
Semester 2
BU3153 Business Planning
BU3203 Organizational Strategy and Adaptive Execution
BU3213 Global Politics, International Law and Markets
BU3243 Innovation and Disruption
BU3253 Management of Technology
BU3263 Introduction to Computer Science for Technology Manager
Course Descriptions
Semester 1
BU3163 Emerging and Exponential Technologies
The world of the next decade will be shaped irreparably by the invention and democratization of emerging and exponential technologies. The business professional of the future will require a high level of understanding about the trends of technological development in order to help their organization act and re-act to fundamental changes. The theory of accelerating returns to technology and the nature of exponential change will form the guiding principles for an understanding of the following topics: artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, genetic manipulation, robotics, nanotechnology, block chains, cryptocurrency, and quantum computation.
BU3173 Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Solving business problems in the next decade will require a range of thinking skills including: the ability generate and apply creative solutions, think laterally about problems, and applying engineering thinking to complex business situations. This course teaches the fundamental creative and critical thinking skills while emphasizing the discovery of novel approaches to real world business problems.
BU3183 Design and user Experience
In the evolving business world of today design thinking is of special importance. This course explores the principles of design as it applies to the creation of new products, services and technologies. It explores design as both a conceptual framework and in terms of practical implementation. The process and importance of crafting user experiences will be discussed in detail.
BU3193 Cross Cultural Competency and International Business
Societies worldwide have never before been so interdependent or interconnected. Further, our societies are becoming increasingly multicultural. This course provides the learner with essential knowledge about a variety of world cultures and their business practices so that the learners can develop fluency in the conduct of business across national borders in both meet space and online.
BU3223 Global Digital Collaboration and Decentral Organizations
The way in which modern organizations conduct business is becoming increasingly mediated by advanced telecommunications technology and online tools. Further, the very nature of organizations is dematerializing and being replaced at least partially by networked individuals and teams operating as decentralize organizations. This course provides the learner with the skills to utilize advanced tools for collaborating in teams large or small.
BU3233 Technical Entrepreneurship
Technical entrepreneurship is the form of entrepreneurship practiced by those leading technology focused companies. These companies are often involved in developing new technologies but they may also be selling a technology product or service. Due to the highly technical nature of such ventures the skillset required of these individuals is distinct from traditional entrepreneurship. This course will cover some traditional entrepreneurial skills but will focus on the key skills needed for those wanting to found and lead companies of a technical nature. The skills taught can also be applied as an intrapreneur inside an existing organization, for the purpose of digital transformation.
Semester 2
BU3153 Business Planning
Entrepreneurs starting new enterprises or entrepreneurs working to establish new projects within larger organizations require the essential skill of business planning to create effective strategic and operational plans, for both internal and external stakeholders. In this course the learner will be instructed in the business planning process in detail, with the goal of creating business professionals who can rapidly produce high quality plans.
BU3203 Organizational Strategy and Adaptive Execution
The ability of companies to implement effective corporate strategies on ever shrinking time-scales differentiates wining companies of all sizes. This course provides the learner with both a theoretical overview of corporate strategy formulation and a practical skill set to execute strategy quickly while adapting to changing circumstances.
BU3213 Global Politics, International Law and Markets
With the context of business becoming increasingly global and multinational the modern business professional needs an understanding of the broader political forces, the operation of law on an international basis, and the impact of world markets. This course will survey global political systems and their impact on business. Legal considerations for doing business across boarders will also be considered. Finally, the function of markets with global importance will be discussed.
BU3243 Innovation and Disruption
Business history of the last half-century has revolved around fundamental changes to society caused by innovation in technology and the disruption of old business models and markets. This trend is sure to continue well into the next decades. The course provides the learner with an understanding of the process of innovation and knowledge to apply innovative thinking to new problems. Further, the context of industry disruption will be discussed in detail with a look through the historical data and trends for the future.
BU3253 Management of Technology
Modern business professionals are often required to manage projects with some form of technological implementation or technological development effort. This course provides the framework by which projects of a technological nature can be managed effectively. The course will discuss systems thinking, technology readiness level, technology forecasting, technology scouting, and engineering management.
BU3263 Introduction to Computer Science for Technology Managers
The importance of understanding the basics of computer science and programming is today as important as reading, writing and arithmetic. This course is split into two parts: The first is a focus on computers and information technology from a systems perspective; The second is a practicum whereby learners will be exposed to the basics of the python programming language and run their code on a Raspberry Pi.
BU3253 Management of Technology
Modern business professionals are often required to manage projects with some form of technological implementation or technological development effort. This course provides the framework by which projects of a technological nature can be managed effectively. The course will discuss systems thinking, technology readiness level, technology forecasting, technology scouting, and engineering management.
BU3263 Introduction to Computer Science for Technology Managers
The importance of understanding the basics of computer science and programming is today as important as reading, writing and arithmetic. This course is split into two parts: The first is a focus on computers and information technology from a systems perspective; The second is a practicum whereby learners will be exposed to the basics of the python programming language and run their code on a Raspberry Pi.