Business Fundamentals (Full - Time)

 

 

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: 

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: 

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 

With advanced standing through shared core courses, graduates may choose to continue their business education in diplomas such as:

SUCCESS FACTORS
 

This program is well-suited for students who: 

• 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). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee  will be charged. 

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). 
• Mathematics, Grade 11 (MBF3C or equivalent).
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES). 
• ELTS-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.
• Not sure if you meet all of the requirements? Academic Upgrading may be able to help with that: