Business Administration – Accounting (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

The Academic Requirements for the Business Administration – Accounting (Optional Co-op) program are as follows:

• Academic Requirements:
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent; or mature student status (19 years or older).
  • Grade 12 English College or University preparation, or equivalent (minimum grade required); or take the Centennial English Admission Test.
  • Grade 11 Mathematics College, Mixed or University preparation course or Grade 12 Mathematics College or University preparation course, or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Business Math Skills Assessment for Admission.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• Co-op Requirements:
  • Minimum of 80% of courses completed from semester one and two combined.
  • Completion of COMM-160/161 by the end of semester 2 with a C grade (60%) or higher.
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program).
  • Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • Students who meet the above prerequisites will submit their application for co-op to the Career Services & Cooperative Education Department in semester 2.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. We are here to help you navigate through the application process!

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All course work at Centennial College is taught in English, and success in our programs requires a high level of English language proficiency including communication, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing skills. As such, all applicants to Centennial College must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language proficiency to be admitted to their program of choice.

In order to meet the language proficiency requirement, applicants can demonstrate English proficiency through:

1. Previous education,
2. Recognized English upgrading, or
3. Recognized English proficiency tests or assessments.

Unless otherwise stated on a program’s webpage, English proficiency can be demonstrated by:

• Successfully completing two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication.
• Successfully completing a grade 12 college or university stream English course from a recognized Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) granting institution, or equivalent.

Please note: The following programs have additional English proficiency requirements. Please refer to the individual program pages for more information:

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Practical Nursing
• Practical Nursing Flex
• Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion

There are some diplomas and advanced diplomas that require a higher level of English (COMM 170/171).

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.