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Program description - September 2025
This program is intended for students who wish to develop a basic level of competence in business. Students will study the principles of business organization, accounting, marketing, operations management, and business communications. Completion of the program will assist students to confirm their intentions and to define the business discipline they wish to study should they choose to continue with one of Conestoga's business or business administration programs.
Upon completion of the program students will be able to transfer directly into the second semester of Business diploma programs: Business, Business Administration Management, Accounting and Supply Chain and Operations Management. Alternatively, students will receive up to 7 transfer credits towards other Business diploma programs. Students who achieve over 75% in their first semester can apply for an early transfer to Level 1 of Business or a Business Administration program should they choose to.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| *eText Fee | $287.00 | $314.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $5.46 | - |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| *Supply Fee (Taxed) | $42.00 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2417.96 | $1967.50 |
| Year Total | $4385.46 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7294.00 | $7294.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $530.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| *eText Fee | $287.00 | $314.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $5.46 | - |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| *Supply Fee (Taxed) | $42.00 | - |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9268.96 | $8288.50 |
| Year Total | $17557.46 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Online
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