Diploma of College Studies (DEC)

At Cégep de Maisonneuve, tuition is CAD 1,043 per year; applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on May 31, 2027.

This programme prepares students for university studies in business administration, marketing, finance, management, entrepreneurship, and related fields in the humanities. Core topics include accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, and economic analysis. The curriculum covers business operations, economic decision-making, and the social responsibilities of organizations. Students also study crime in economic contexts and the history of the United States economy.

The programme runs over four sessions with classes Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students take a mix of general education and specific courses. These include three business courses and two economics courses. Unique experiences are a business simulation, an entrepreneurial project, and a field trip to Peru. An observation internship in a company helps guide future academic choices.

Admission is available in the fall and winter sessions. Students must have completed secondary school or an equivalent qualification. Required prerequisites are successful completion of Mathematics Technico-sciences, Mathematics Sciences naturelles, or Mathematics 526 in the fifth year of secondary school. The programme is designed to prepare students for university-level study in business and social sciences.