Business Management

The Business Management diploma is designed for students who want desirable skills and business experiences they can apply immediately— whether they are new to business, changing careers, building a business or advancing in their current role. 

In the ever-changing global learning environment, this flexible diploma program is delivered full-time and part-time, either in-person or online (synchronous and asynchronous).

The program builds core capability across management, marketing, operations, finance and entrepreneurship within Canada’s evolving business environment. Students develop a strong understanding of how organizations operate while gaining the skills needed to make informed decisions, manage people, and contribute to business performance.

Courses are taught by experienced professionals and entrepreneurs and emphasize real-world business scenarios through hands-on projects, business simulations and opportunities to participate in managing real businesses. These experiences ensure students graduate with more than theory—they graduate with confidence and practical experience.

The program connects learning world-wide in the most active and diverse business markets, preparing students for employment and entrepreneurial opportunities locally and beyond.

In the final semester, students complete a required 84-hour work-integrated learning (WIL) experience that connects classroom learning directly to real business practice. With support from a dedicated field placement advisor, students secure a paid or unpaid opportunity aligned with their career interests and professional goals.

More than 15,000 Business Management graduates have gained hands-on experience through WIL, building industry connections and launching careers with leading organizations such as Google, Deloitte, Nike, Bell, BMO, Disney, Canadian Tire, and more — across over 25,000 placement and job opportunities available through Humber industry partnerships. For students who are already working in a related business field, current employment may be eligible to count toward the required WIL hours, allowing working professionals to integrate their existing experience into the program while continuing to advance their careers.

Business is global — and so is your learning experience at Humber. Students in the Business Management diploma have the opportunity to expand their education beyond the classroom by studying abroad through Humber’s network of international educational partners. These experiences allow students to earn academic credit toward their diploma while gaining firsthand exposure to global business practices, diverse cultures and international markets.

Through Humber’s Summer Abroad programs, eligible students may have the chance to study in exciting destinations such as: Croatia, Denmark, Finland, India, Japan, New Zealand, Peru and Vietnam. These immersive learning opportunities help students build global awareness, strengthen their resumes and develop the adaptability employers value in today’s interconnected economy.

To support access and affordability, eligible students may also qualify for Humber bursaries to help offset the cost of studying or working abroad. With Humber, your business education isn’t limited by borders — it’s designed to prepare you for opportunities anywhere in the world.

Graduates of this program are prepared for a wide range roles across industries including:

• marketing, social media, events, branding and communications management

• corporate sales, customer success and client service management

• retail, e-Commerce, and restaurant and hospitality management

• project, human resources, finances and operations management

• insurance, banking, real estate, logistics and supply chain, construction, and trade management

• digital creation, content business strategy, community and talent management

The program also supports entrepreneurial pathways, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to start, manage or grow a business, or contribute to the success of a family enterprise.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Humber is proud to be one of the first institutions in Ontario seeking accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Additional requirements may apply.

Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.