Business Fundamentals
Description
OVERVIEW
Find your perfect fit in the world of business.
With a strong focus on developing the skills needed for today`s business environment, this one-year Ontario College Certificate program prepares you to carry out a variety of business functions within an organization. You develop practical understanding of key principles and practices necessary to pursue future studies in the field of business or for an entry-level position in business. This program may also appeal to those who have existing careers or credentials to enhance their fundamental business knowledge and skills.
In this program, you combine theory and hands-on learning to gain practical business knowledge in the areas of:
- business management
- marketing
- human resources management
- document production
- accounting/financial reporting
- professional communications
- business application software
Participate in simulations dealing with realistic business problems and solutions. Gain practical skills through applied activities supported by opportunities to examine current industry issues and find solutions based on an integrated approach.
Develop skills in the use of technology and foundational business practices with an emphasis on the practical demands of a job, including:
- preparing professional documents
- interacting with the workforce
- meeting timelines
- prioritizing activities
- working under pressure
- accepting responsibility
- demonstrating initiative
Graduates may apply their newly-developed skills and knowledge to improve their existing organization, gain an entry-level position in business, or pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
Graduates may find entry-level employment in a variety of business related industries such as:
educational institutions
educational institutions
- government ministries and agencies
- health care facilities
- large and small businesses and corporations
- not-for-profit organizations
- regional offices within government
- retail, hospitality and service sector
- insurance or financial institutions.
With advanced standing through shared core courses, graduates may choose to continue their business education in diplomas such as:
- Business - General, Accounting, Human Resources Management, Finance,
- Business Marketing, or
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship, or
- Business Administration
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Are well-organized and can work effectively under tight time constraints.
- Are team-oriented and enjoy working with others.
- Like using computer and technology applications.
- Have strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
- Have a collaborative style and good communication skills.
- Like to solve problems using analytical and critical thinking skills.
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
Program Eligibility
The following requirement is recommended to ensure success in the program:
The following requirement is recommended to ensure success in the program:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
- It is recommended applicants with international transcripts have the following IELTS or TOEFL scores to ensure success: IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
COURSES:
Series: 01
BUS2301 Business Computer Applications
ECO2305 Microeconomics
ENL1813B Communications I
MGT2319 Skills for Academic & Business Success
MGT2328 Introduction to Management Fundamentals
QUA0002 Business Mathematics
ECO2305 Microeconomics
ENL1813B Communications I
MGT2319 Skills for Academic & Business Success
MGT2328 Introduction to Management Fundamentals
QUA0002 Business Mathematics
Series: 02
ACC2310 Accounting Concepts I
BAI2300 Global Business Environment
ENL1823B Communications II
MGT2320 Material and Operations Management
MGT2381 Human Resources Management
MKT2317 Marketing
BAI2300 Global Business Environment
ENL1823B Communications II
MGT2320 Material and Operations Management
MGT2381 Human Resources Management
MKT2317 Marketing
General Education Elective: choose 1
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Accounting Concepts I
- Basic Business Mathematics
- Business Computer Applications
- Communications I
- Economic Issues
- Human Resources Management
- Introduction to Management Fundamentals
- Marketing
- Project
- Spreadsheet Applications (Oa)
- Digital Marketing
- Microeconomics
- Skills for Academic and Business Success
- Material and Operations Management
- Global Business Environment
- Communications II
- Business Mathematics
Overview
- Institution: Algonquin College
- Program type: Ontario College Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: 1457X07PAO
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.