Business Foundations with Co-op
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-11-01 | - |
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.