Business Foundations with Co-op

Program Overview

The Business Foundations with Co-op program is a 6-month certificate designed to equip students with essential business skills and knowledge. Through a combination of academic coursework and a paid co-op work experience, students develop their cognitive, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions in various business areas, including marketing, finance, human resources, and management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Business Foundations with Co-op

The Certificate in Business Foundations with Co-op is a 6-month program for students preparing for positions of responsibility in areas such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Management.

Objectives:

• Provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to be immediately effective within the business environment.
• Enhance cognitive and problem-solving skills, improve communication abilities, and foster effective teamwork.

Program Description:

The program introduces students to various concepts of business operations, structures, and functions required to run a business. It aims to develop students' conceptual and practical knowledge of tools and techniques used in a business environment, optimizing resource utilization.

Why Study This Program:

• Acquire essential skills and knowledge for immediate impact in the business environment.
• Develop cognitive and problem-solving abilities, enhance communication skills, and improve teamwork capabilities.

Outline:

Course Schedule:

• Academic: 12 Weeks
• Scheduled Breaks: 6 Weeks
• Co-op: 12 Weeks
• Graduation: 30 Weeks

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

Fundamentals of Business Communication

• Explores Windows and Microsoft Word and Excel for effective business communication.
• Covers Windows fundamentals, basic and advanced Word features for document creation, and basic and advanced Excel features for data analysis and reporting.

Managing Financial Resources

• Provides an understanding of accessing finance sources for businesses and utilizing financial information for decision-making.

Organizations and Behavior

• Examines individual and group behavior in organizations, exploring theories and their application in managing workplace behavior.

Marketing Principles

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Administrative Services Officer
• Office Administrator
• Administrative Services Coordinator
• Office Services Coordinator
• Office Administration Clerk
• Administrative Support Officer
• Administrative Technician
• Budget Analyst
• Business Services Officer
• Documentation and Projects Analyst
• Office Administrative Technician
• Operations Officer
• Project Administration Officer
• Records Administrator

Co-op Experience:

• The co-op work experience placement represents 50% of the total program duration (240 hours).
• Students apply their acquired skills within the industry through a guaranteed paid work experience.
• Develops skills and expertise for career advancement.

Intakes and Prices:

Intake Dates:

• Jan, March, May, July, Sep, Nov

Work + Study:

• International Tuition: $6,000 CAD
• Scholarship: $500 CAD
• Final International Tuition after Discounts: $5,500 CAD
• Domestic Tuition: $6,000 CAD
• Scholarship: $500 CAD
• Final Domestic Tuition after Discounts: $4,000 CAD

Textbook costs are not included.