Willis College
Executive Business Administration
Earn Your Diploma in Executive Business Administration in One Year
Program Length:
46 weeks
Credential:
- ON Diploma
Program Hours:
990
Cost per Credit:
$
Online Learning:
Available
Start Dates
August 31, 2026
October 19, 2026
December 7, 2026
Job-Ready
July 30, 2027
September 17, 2027
November 5, 2027
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Earn Your Diploma in Executive Business Administration in One Year
The Executive Business Administration diploma program is our flagship business program! You’ll acquire business skills and knowledge for today’s dynamic global economy. Success in today’s business world depends on having capable, well-rounded employees who can multi-task to meet a variety of challenges. The Willis College online Executive Business Administration diploma program provides students with some of the best business/human resource management and accounting training in Canada.
Graduates find a broad base of employment with this diploma. It’s great for people fresh out of high school looking to enter the workforce, adults looking to obtain skills or make a transition in their careers, or anyone looking to start their own business.
$33.33
Average Wage/HR$49.00
High Wage/HRNational Occupation Classification (NOC) for this program: 1241/13110, 1311/12200, 1431/14200, 1432/13102
Source: noc.esdc.gc.ca & www.jobbank.gc.ca
Program Outline
Please click on the course title to see the course description.
This course will help the student develop the communication skills necessary to function in a professional business setting. There will be a review of grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation as they apply to business communication. Students will complete various exercises with an emphasis on improving basic skills in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, and apply these skills to writing assignments and tasks.
This course is designed to help students develop strategies that will make writing clear, concise, and efficient. These in-depth writing techniques are a continuation of Business Communications I - English Essentials. Students will learn to express themselves more easily and with more confidence by applying the principles of good writing. Throughout the course, there will also be an emphasis on developing effective writing and editing techniques.
This subject has three areas of study: Presentation Skills, Facilitative Management, and Interpersonal Communications. Students will learn how to create and deliver effective oral presentations. They will also be introduced to interpersonal problem-solving skills through effective listening and responding techniques.
This course will help students develop the skills necessary to function in the modern business setting. This course introduces the environment of Canadian business with an overview of various topics that serve as a foundation for further study of management.
Our Career Management program will introduce the most effective strategies that students can apply to achieve employment in the career of their choice. Topics covered include effective job search strategies, cover letter and strategic resume writing, effective interviewing skills and interview preparation.
Change management is a vital part of every organization. Understanding how change impacts people, how to manage anticipated and unexpected change, and supporting staff through those changes can define an organization. In this 40 hour course students will gain an understanding of the theories of change management, what change management could look like in an organization and the strategies to manage change.
Digital marketing has become the primary channel for businesses large and small to communicate with prospective customers. Digital Marketing Fundamentals lays the groundwork for students to understand how online and offline marketing methods work together to deliver results. Students will learn the terms and concepts used in the industry and how they are applied in practical situations.
This course will introduce students to accounting practices and their applications in business. Students will learn accounting terminology, fundamental accounting principles, and basic accounting functions such as using accounts and preparing basic financial statements.
This course builds on the accounting principles introduced in Financial Accounting I while introducing students to the completion of an entire accounting cycle. Students will learn how to set up and maintain special journals, including subsidiary Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledgers. Cash controls and accounting for GST/HST will also be introduced.
Using knowledge gained in Financial Accounting I and II, this course will focus on the practical application of accounting skills. Topics include the accrual method of accounting, the cash method of accounting, inventory systems, and the accounting cycle for merchandising business.
Using knowledge gained in Financial Accounting I, II, and III, this course will focus on the practical application of accounting skills. Topics include accounting for bad debts; accounting for property, plant, equipment; and intangible assets. Students are introduced to the Statement of Cash Flows and financial reporting analysis.
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of modern-day personnel and human resource management and will introduce the diverse components of Human Resource functions and its role in the current business environment. Topics covered include Business Environments, Job Analysis and Design, Human Resource Planning, Meeting Legal Requirements, Compensation and Benefits, Employees’ Rights, Employee Safety and Representation, and Challenges in Human Resource Management, both globally and domestically.
Marketing is an approach to business that puts the customer at the centre of its activities and focuses on discovering and satisfying customer needs and wants and building profitable relationships. While marketing is used by both profit and not-for-profit organizations to meet the demands of the marketplace, this course introduces students to the fundamental marketing concepts used by profit-oriented business organizations.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have achieved a core level competency of the Microsoft Excel application. Topics include creating worksheets, formulas, functions, charts, formatting, analysis, templates, and working with multiple worksheets and workbooks.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have achieved a basic level competency of the Microsoft PowerPoint application. Topics include creating slides, formatting slides, transitions, animations, and delivery.
This course provides students with the skills needed to work with the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft Outlook. Students will learn to use the tools and options available in the Windows operating system, manage folders and files, and work with some of the built-in applications. The Microsoft Outlook portion will provide students with the skills to compose and send emails, schedule appointments and meetings, manage contact information, and schedule tasks.
Students will be introduced to word processing using Microsoft Word. Topics include creating, saving, printing, opening documents, using reveal codes, formatting, mail merge, file management, and tables.
This course will introduce payroll fundamentals, including an examination of government legislation affecting payroll. Students will learn how to calculate and record gross pay, CPP deductions, EI deductions, Income Tax deductions, and net pay. Students will also learn how to calculate and record the employer’s share of deductions.
This course will continue to build on the concepts introduced in Payroll l. Topics include remittance requirements relating to CPP, EI and Income Tax, record of employment preparation, annual T4 and T4 summary filing requirements, and Workers’ Compensation obligations.
This course will help students develop the skills necessary to understand the fundamentals of Project Management. This course introduces the environment of Project Management with an overview of various topics that serve as a foundation for further study of Project Management.
In this course, students will be introduced to QuickBooks accounting software for small business activities. Students will learn how to set up new companies, use data files, set up new vendors and customers, and use QuickBooks lists. Students will also learn how to process transactions, create reports and graphs, and use the QuickBooks employee centre.
In the current competitive job market, it is essential for companies to effectively identify and select candidates who not only meet the knowledge, skills and abilities required, but also candidates that are a strong organizational fit. With heavy investments in training the right candidates, companies strive to create environments that retain and retrain.
In this course, students will learn how to set up and interact with different ledgers in Simply Accounting/Sage 50 to support small business activities. Students will be able to handle General Ledgers, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll transactions.
Website design is undergoing a radical change in how sites are built and how they are viewed. With a need to be viewable on everything from large screens to the smallest phones, newer methods to deliver and display increasingly complex sites have been created. Students will gain an understanding of these changes and how digital marketing professionals are adapting.
This course will introduce students to personal income tax preparation using taxation forms and schedules.
Upon successfully completing all academic and financial commitments of the program, students will be hosted by a private or public business environment, financial institution and/or non-profit organization which conducts typical Canadian business practices. During the practicum, each student could perform/job shadow a variety of skills that they have acquired in the program.
Job Market
Successful graduates of this business administration course may pursue a wide variety of interesting and rewarding professions, including:
- Executive Assistant
- Human Resources and Recruitment Officer
- Administrative Officer
- Bookkeeper
- Purchasing Agents and Officer
- Supervisor, General Office and Administrative Support Worker
- Accounting and Related Clerk
- Office Support Worker
- Administrative Clerk
- Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Clerks
Salary Information
Average Wage ($/hr) – $27.00
High Wage ($/hr) – $46.00
National Occupation Classification (NOC) for this program: 1241/13110, 1311/12200, 1431/14200, 1432/13102
Source: noc.esdc.gc.ca & www.jobbank.gc.ca
Admissions Requirements
Academic Admission Requirements:
Canadian High School diploma or equivalent. Willis College’s Admissions Team uses the Wonderlic assessment tool.
For Mature Students
Applicants without a high school diploma may qualify under Mature Student Status by meeting the following criteria:
- Age: Must meet provincial minimums (18 in ON; 19 in the rest of Canada), verified via government photo ID.
- Assessment: Achieve minimum cut-off scores on the securely proctored Wonderlic test.
- Prerequisites: Satisfy all program-specific and language proficiency requirements.
For full details, see the Willis College Mature Student Admissions Policy.
Please note that at this time, Willis College can only accept students who are Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Refugees. We are not able to issue the Post-Graduate Work Permits.
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This program is an excellent fit for:
- A person who is already working in business but is looking to expand their skills or move into a leadership role.
- Someone who is detail-oriented and works well collaboratively.
- An individual who wants to specialize in an emerging and in-demand business field.
Why choose the Executive Business Administration program?
- Gain experience in Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, and Administration.
- Open doors in countless industries and sectors - great for all types of businesses (and for entrepreneurs!).
- Lifetime career services!
Save time & money
- Finish most programs and become job-ready in less than a year!
- Get the skills you need to get hired with programs that cut the extras and give you the skills you need to get hired.
- With career support for life with Willis College, our experts will help find you employment no matter how long ago you graduated.
- You don't need three to four years of school to enter the workforce with the skills to start a great paying career!
Exceptional flexibility
- Learn online with instructor-led programs that will prepare you for the career of your dreams.
- On-Campus program availability is also an option for select programs in Ottawa.
- Start school NOW with most program intakes happening every six weeks (no need to wait!)
- No waiting lists, even in our most-popular programs. We'll get you the job training you need to start your career ASAP.
Career-relevant education
- Our programs are programs aligned with real-world, in-demand occupations. We will get you job-ready!
- Most Willis College programs include practicum experience so you can hit the job search running with a great education AND experience.
- Willis College has 160 years of skills training excellence.
- We have real relationships with employers who are waiting to hire qualified Willis College graduates!
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