Business Management

The Business Administration and Management program (410.G0) is your gateway to a dynamic career in today’s evolving business world. Over three years, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of business disciplines.

You’ll develop essential skills in areas like human resources, accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and business law , while also gaining expertise in modern, job‑relevant subjects such as:

• Social Media Marketing
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Taxation
• Strategic Team Leadership
• Advanced Data Management
• Advertising & Visual Design

This blend of foundational and market‑focused training ensures graduates are future‑ready , with strong communication skills in English and French —a key asset in Quebec’s bilingual workplace.

Experiential learning and technology , including AI, are central to the program. Through projects, internships, and collaborative problem‑solving , students build adaptability, entrepreneurial thinking, and ethical decision‑making—skills essential in today’s global economy.

This Program is For You If…

Want a hands‑on education that prepares you for business or entrepreneurship

Enjoy real‑world learning through projects, internships, and business cases

Are interested in exploring management, marketing, finance, e‑commerce, or entrepreneurship

Value digital skills like Excel, social media, AI, web design, and data analytics

See bilingualism as a powerful career advantage in Quebec and beyond

Want to develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills , and benefit from paid ATE (Alternance Travail‑Études) internships build real‑world experience

Career & University Options

Job prospects for our graduates

Whether you want to work for a multinational, launch your own business, or pursue university studies, this program gives you the tools and versatility to succeed.

Our graduates step confidently into a wide range of careers in business. Career paths include work in areas such as:

• Business operations and process coordination
• Financial reporting and budgeting
• Marketing strategy and communications
• Social media management and digital content creation
• Human resources administration and talent support
• Client relations and service experience
• Supply chain and inventory coordination
• E‑commerce and online business support
• Sales strategy and retail planning
• Business development and outreach
• Office and administrative coordination
• Payroll and billing systems
• Procurement and vendor relations
• Event planning and brand promotion
• Entrepreneurship through start‑up creation or small business development

Many students choose to pursue university degrees in business, commerce, management, or related fields. John Abbott has existing agreements with Concordia University, Bishop’s University, and Athabasca University. These pathways may include course exemptions or accelerated options.

“I believe that this program will really help us with starting up a successful business whether it’s on our own or with someone else. So far, this has been a very good experience and I look forward to completing the next 5 semesters.”Claire‑Anne Ghazi, First‑year student

“The Business department is a great program where you will meet many people with the same interest as you which can lead to potential business partners.”Imran Wasaralli, Second‑year student

“Over the course of the three years, I had the chance to be taught by teachers with plenty of work experience in various fields. That’s what makes this program stand out from others!”Jean‑Philippe Leclerc, Third‑year student

Internships

In their fifth semester, students are required to participate in a job‑shadowing program exposing them to first‑hand experience in a real‑world work environment. All business students also have to complete a 1‑month, full‑time, credited stage in industry during the sixth semester.

Additionally, all business students have the option of two ATE/Co‑op (Alternance travail études) stages. After their second and fourth semesters, students can work at two, paid, 8‑14 week long summer stages that correlate with the competencies they have obtained in their courses. For selected candidates, second year international stage opportunities are possible in Annecy, France. Students do not apply to the ATE program separately, but must be accepted into the regular Business Administration and Management program (410.G0). They may then apply to the ATE program during their first year of study.

The Business Administration and Management program (410.G0) is registered with the Québec government as an ATE/Work‑Study program. All companies, partnerships, cooperatives and eligible individuals operating a business in Québec can take advantage of a refundable tax credit for practicums in the workplace.For further details from the Ministère de l’Éducation, éducation supérieur et recherche, about ATE click here. For details from Revenu Québec about the tax credit, click here or contact the Ministère du Revenu at . Employers need not apply for the tax credit to hire one of our ATE students, however the criteriaare the same.

• Students must be paid an hourly wage AND
• Stages must last a minimum of 224 hours over a minimum of 8 weeks AND
• Students must work a minimum of 28 hours/week AND
• Job descriptions must be approved by the ATE professor.

Our first and second year students are available for a maximum of 14 weeks in the summer (mid‑May to mid‑August—perfect for summer replacement).

Please click here for a list of the competencies our students have acquired during each semester.

As part of the business program, all third year students must work for academic credit, full time (150 hours) during the month of April. Students are available for jobs that allow them to put into practice the competences they have acquired during their studies. This stage is not necessarily paid.

A Secondary School Diploma which includes:

• Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
• Secondary 5 Second Language
• Secondary 4 Mathematics
• Secondary 4 Science and TechnologyOR Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology
• Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education

Program Prerequisites

This program has a specific prerequisite.

Secondary IV Mathematics Cultural, Social and Technical Option

OR a Secondary School Vocational Diploma which includes:

• Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
• Secondary 5 Second Language
• Secondary 4 Mathematics

Please Note

Applicants who have not studied in Québec must have education deemed equivalent by the College.

How To Apply

John Abbott College is affiliated with the Service régional d’admission du Montréal métropolitain (SRAM) and uses its online application service.

The application deadline is March 1.

Warning: The documents and payment must be submitted by the deadline.

Program start: Fall

To apply:

• Complete the online SRAM application
• Select John Abbott and the program of your choice along with the corresponding SRAM program number: 410.G0
• Upload any necessary documents directly to your online SRAM application

Students whose prerequisites are more than five years old should contact the Admissions Office.

You are interested in John Abbott College and would like spend a few hours on campus?

Please follow this link to fill out the form Student for a day , and someone will contact you to set up a time for you to come to JAC and discover our campus.

During the tour, you will visit our newly renovated library, our sports facilities, the campus store, the cafeteria, etc. You will also be shown all the services offered on “Main Street”. If you have questions about application and programs, you can speak to someone in Admissions.