Timmins Campus
Algoma U at Northern College offers a unique learning opportunity, providing diploma-to-degree and university transfer students with the opportunity to accelerate their career path and transform their college foundation into a university degree.
Whether you are currently residing in Timmins or wanting to move North, students are given the opportunity to accelerate their career path and put themselves on a journey to professional success in an environment that is right for them. Algoma University at Northern College offers small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, fantastic faculty, personalized instruction, a warm welcoming campus community, supportive learning experiences and a wonderful backdrop of Northern Ontario.
Below you can explore all of the many opportunities available to our Timmins students. Come take a closer look!
Contact Information
Main Phone: 705-235-3211 ext.2175
Toll Free: 1-888-ALGOMA-U
(1-888-254-6628)
Email: [email protected]
Northern College
Proud to be North. Proud to be Northern.
Northern College is Ontario’s postsecondary leader in student and employer satisfaction. Rooted in the Boreal forests of Ontario’s Northeast, Northern College is proud to offer the best skills-based, career-focused training to those with a mind for adventure and a drive for career results. For over 50 years, they’ve delivered the latest in-demand college courses to students across all four of its campuses, helping to shape the health and future of Ontario’s northeast.
Two great programs. One great location.
Algoma University offers both the Bachelor of Social Work and a BA in Community Development on the campus of Northern College in Timmins.
The method of course delivery is indicated in the course description. Some courses are delivered in-person by a qualified Algoma University instructor who travels to Timmins to teach the course. Some courses are delivered via interactive video conference from Algoma U’s home campus in Sault Ste. Marie. Some courses are taught by a qualified Algoma University instructor based in Timmins. All course instruction, examinations, and guest lectures will be available in Timmins.
Community development practitioners work alongside people in communities to effect change. They help communities identify common concerns and solutions, and build relationships with organizations and those in positions of power so that everyone can become involved in issues that affect their lives.
Want to learn more about this program? View the Community Development program page.
Empathy and understanding others intellectually, culturally, and emotionally is necessary to become a social worker. If you possess these skills, this program might be for you! The demand for social workers in Canada has risen significantly in recent years, and is even greater in northern Ontario as demand continues to outpace supply.
Want to learn more about our program? View the Social Work program page.
Transfers & Pathways
Turn your college diploma into a university degree
Algoma U is committed to ensuring that the transfer from college to university is as seamless as possible. Students have the opportunity to earn two credentials, combine theoretical and practical learning, gain experience at two institutions and achieve overall student success.
JOINT ADMISSION
Algoma University has a unique partnership with Northern College, Cambrian College & Confederation College which allows students to apply at any time during their studies for a conditional offer to their program of choice. Applying through the Joint Admission process allows students to avoid the application fee and reserves their spot in the program. On this page, you can view the general admission requirements, specific requirements for entry to your program as well as how to get started and apply.
2+2 AGREEMENTS
Qualifying students in eligible programs can complete their diploma studies at Northern College and move on to Algoma University to complete their degree in four years. Choose your program below and find out all you need to know about our pathway and transfers opportunities.
GPA Required: 3.00-3.29
Transfer credits awarded: 57
Credits required for completion: 63
Degree earned: BBA
Campus: Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton
Required Courses for Completion of Bachelor Degree:
| Fall [Semester 1] | Winter [semester 2] | Fall [semester 3] | Winter [semester 4] |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMN 1206 Management Skills and Secondary Research Methods | ADMN 2017 Managing the Not-for-Profit Organization | ADMN 4046 Operations Management | ADMN 4076 International Business |
| ADMN 1207 Quantitative Management Decision-Making | ADMN 2607 Introduction to Management Science | ADMN 4606 Business Strategy and Policy I | ADMN 4607 Business Strategy and Policy II |
| ADMN 2506 Business Statistics | ADMN 3127 Services Marketing | ADMN 4876 Management of Small Enterprises | ADMN 2406 Business Ethics |
| ADMN 3106 Cost Accounting I | ADMN 3107 Cost Accounting II | ECON 1006 Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 credits, general electives |
| ADMN 3116 Finance I | ADMN 3117 Finance II | 3 credits, general electives | 3 credits, general electives |
| 3 credits, general electives [recommended to complete during spring term] |
GPA Required: 3.30+
Transfer credits awarded: 60
Credits required for completion: 60
Degree earned: BBA
Campus: Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton
Required Courses for Completion of Bachelor Degree:
| Fall [semester 1] | Winter [semester 2] | Fall [semester 3] | Winter [semester 4] |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMN 1206 Management Skills and Secondary Research Methods | ADMN 2017 Managing the Not-for-Profit Organization | ADMN 4046 Operations Management | ADMN 4076 International Business |
| ADMN 1207 Quantitative Management Decision-Making | ADMN 2607 Introduction to Management Science | ADMN 4606 Business Strategy and Policy I | ADMN 4607 Business Strategy and Policy II |
| ADMN 2506 Business Statistics | ADMN 3127 Services Marketing | ADMN 4876 Management of Small Enterprises | ADMN 2406 Business Ethics |
| ADMN 3106 Cost Accounting I | ADMN 3107 Cost Accounting II | 3 credits, general electives | 3 credits, general electives |
| ADMN 3116 Finance I | ADMN 3117 Finance II | 3 credits, general electives | 3 credits, general electives |
GPA Required: 3.00 – 3.29
Transfer credits awarded: 57
Credits required for completion: 63
Degree earned: BBA
Campus: Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton
Required Courses for Completion of Bachelor Degree at Algoma U:
| Fall [semester 1] | Winter [semester 2] | Fall [semester 3] | Winter [semester 4] |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMN 1206 Management Skills and Secondary Research Methods | ADMN 2017 Managing the Not-for-Profit Organization | ADMN 4046 Operations Management | ADMN 4076 International Business |
| ADMN 1207 Quantitative Management Decision-Making | ADMN 2607 Introduction to Management Science | ADMN 4606 Business Strategy and Policy I | ADMN 4607 Business Strategy and Policy II |
| ADMN 2506 Business Statistics | ADMN 3127 Services Marketing | ADMN 4876 Management of Small Enterprises | ADMN 2406 Business Ethics |
| ADMN 3106 Cost Accounting I | ADMN 3107 Cost Accounting II | 3 credits, general electives | ADMN 3137 Management of Human Resources |
| ADMN 3116 Finance I | ADMN 3117 Finance II | 3 credits, general electives | 3 credits, general electives |
| 3 credits, general electives [recommended to complete during spring term] |
GPA Required: 3.30+
Transfer credits awarded: 60
Credits required for completion: 60
Degree earned: BBA
Campus: Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton
Required Courses for Completion of Bachelor Degree at Algoma U:
| Fall [semester 1] | Winter [semester 2] | Fall [semester 3] | Winter [semester 4] |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMN 1206 Management Skills and Secondary Research Methods | ADMN 2017 Managing the Not-for-Profit Organization | ADMN 4046 Operations Management | ADMN 4076 International Business |
| ADMN 1207 Quantitative Management Decision-Making | ADMN 2607 Introduction to Management Science | ADMN 4606 Business Strategy and Policy I | ADMN 4607 Business Strategy and Policy II |
| ADMN 2506 Business Statistics | ADMN 3127 Services Marketing | ADMN 4876 Management of Small Enterprises | ADMN 3137 Management of Human Resources |
| ADMN 3106 Cost Accounting I | ADMN 3107 Cost Accounting II | 3 credits, general electives | 3 credits, general electives |
| ADMN 3116 Finance I | ADMN 3117 Finance II | 3 credits, general electives | 3 credits, general electives |
Graduates of the Computer Engineering Technician program are eligible to Algoma University’s Collaborative Online Bridging Program.
OPTION 1
GPA Required: 3.00+
Transfer credits awarded: 45
Credits required for completion: 45
Degree earned: BA Computer Science (General)
OPTION 2
GPA Required: 3.00+
Transfer credits awarded: 45
Credits required for completion: 75
Degree earned: BA Computer Science (Honours)
Campus: Sault Ste. Marie and Brampton
Dual Credential in Computer Science
Starting in September 2021, a new dual credential option will be offered which provides secondary school graduates and other eligible students with an opportunity to complete both a Northern College Computer Engineering Technician diploma and an Algoma University Bachelor of Computer Science degree in just over three years of full-time study.
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Our other campuses
Sault Ste. Marie Campus
The opportunity to learn at a top-quality school in an environment and community that will inspire you to your core.
Classrooms, labs, residences, food, the gym, library, and more are all within a two-minute walk. Everything is at your fingertips ready for you to explore. You’ll be surrounded by the natural beauty and a caring community of learners.
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Brampton Campus
More than an academic experience, all within walking distance of Algoma's Brampton campus.
New and exciting things are happening in Brampton as Algoma University expands both its programming and campus student space. Brampton, a lively city in the Greater Toronto Area that is home to over 600,000 residents, is the 9th largest city in Canada.
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