Business

Program Overview

Fanshawe College's Business program offers a comprehensive understanding of business aspects, including accounting, finance, marketing, and management. Delivered in flexible formats, the program equips students with the skills and knowledge for entry-level positions in various industries, including management, e-commerce, and finance. Graduates are also prepared to launch and manage their own businesses.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

The Business program at Fanshawe College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of various business aspects, including accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations and supply chain management, small business, and project management.

Structure:

The program is offered in both full-time and part-time formats, with start dates in September, January, February, and May. It is available in traditional in-class and fully online (asynchronous) modes.

Course Schedule:

Level 1:

• ACCT-1100: Principles of Accounting 1
• MATH-1052: Business Math
• BUSI-1060: Strategies for Success
• WRIT-1032: Reason & Writing Business 1
• MKTG-1012: Principles of Marketing 1
• BUSI-1005: Introduction to Business Processes

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

ACCT-1100: Principles of Accounting 1

• Introduces students to the principles of accounting, including the underlying concepts that guide the preparation of accounts for individuals and organizations.
• Teaches students the importance of net worth for business success and individual financial well-being.

MATH-1052: Business Math

• Reviews basic arithmetic and algebra.
• Provides students with mathematical tools and concepts needed for other college courses and future employment.
• Prepares students for later courses in Marketing, Business, Financial Planning, Accounting, Purchasing, and Insurance.

BUSI-1060: Strategies for Success

• Develops skills for academic and career success.
• Focuses on college resources, study skills, time management, academic integrity, emotional self-awareness, and social skills development.
• Emphasizes career readiness and preparation.

WRIT-1032: Reason & Writing Business 1

• Introduces students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level.
• Helps students identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings.
• Develops students' vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking skills through persuasive response essays.

MKTG-1012: Principles of Marketing 1

• Provides an overview of marketing decisions in today's business environment.
• Teaches students that marketing involves satisfying consumer needs and wants.
• Examines the information marketers require for effective decision-making and the basic elements of the marketing planning process.

BUSI-1005: Introduction to Business Processes

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

The program utilizes a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, group projects, and presentations.

Faculty:

The program is taught by experienced professors with expertise in various business disciplines.

Unique Approaches:

The program offers opportunities to earn education credits toward the Certified in Management (CIM) designation from the Canadian Institute of Management.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Graduates of the Business program can pursue careers in management, including:

• Administrative Assistant
• E-Commerce Coordinator
• Private Wealth Finance

Opportunities:

Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in large and small businesses, the not-for-profit sector, and government. They may also choose to launch and manage their own small businesses.

Outcomes:

Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario.