Business Fundamentals (One-Year Ontario College Certificate)
Description
DESCRIPTION
If you’re interested in entering the business world, the one-year Business Fundamentals Ontario College Certificate program will help you develop a solid foundation in business knowledge, skills and competences while also identifying which area of business suits your talents and interests for your future career.
Study all aspects of business, develop your skills and explore your options through courses that include accounting, business communications, finance, human resources, introduction to business management, marketing and supply chain management. A comprehensive study of each will help you discover your perfect career fit. This program also provides those already in the workforce with a foundation of business knowledge that can help them expand their career and business opportunities.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) including Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M or U) OR
- Grade 12 equivalency certificate achieved through College academic upgrading OR
- Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older) with Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M or U).
- Equivalent secondary school diploma from another province or territory in Canada (Please note: A recognized equivalent to an OSSD may be accepted if you meet the levels, subjects and overall averages required for admission to the college. Generally the requirement is successful completion of a Grade 12 diploma except in Quebec where the equivalent is Secondary V) OR
- Equivalent secondary school diploma from outside of Canada. Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have their documents evaluated by a credential assessment service (ICAS) and submit proof of educational qualifications in order to determine if their level of achievement is equivalent to an OSSD.
- You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate
- A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.
Required Courses (Suggested Sequence of Study)
- ACCT 1280 Accounting I
- COMP 1289 Business Computer Applications I
- FIN 1289 Financial Planning
- HRM 1283 Human Resources Management Principles
- MKTG 1280 Marketing I
- SCMT 1280 Supply Chain Management
- COMM 1884 Communication Foundations
- COMP 2289 Business Computer Applications II
- ECON 1280 Economics I (Macroeconomics)
- MGMT 1288 Business Management Introduction
- MATH 1282 Business Mathematics
- SPRD 2281 Excel Introduction
- HRM 1283 Human Resources Management Principles
General Education Elective
- Course 1 required
Plus One of The Following Courses (Choose 1)
- MKTG 2280 Marketing II
- SCMT 2280 Operations and Process Management
Related Courses
- Business Computer Applications I
- Business Computer Applications II
- Economics I (Macroeconomics)
- Human Resources Management Principles
- Business Management Introduction
- Marketing II
- Marketing I
- Communication Foundations
- Financial Planning
- Business Mathematics
- Supply Chain Management
- Operations and Process Management
- Excel Introduction
- Accounting I
Overview

- Institution: Durham College
- Program type: Ontario College Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code: BFND
- 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.