Business Fundamentals Ontario College Certificate program

Program Overview

The Business Fundamentals Ontario College Certificate program provides a comprehensive foundation in business principles, preparing students for entry-level roles in finance, HR, and marketing. Delivered online or in-person, the program offers flexibility and pathways to further studies in business diplomas. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in various industries, including banking, sales, and customer service.

Program Outline

Business Fundamentals Ontario College Certificate program:

Degree Overview:

This program equips students with the skills and knowledge required for entry-level positions in the business sector. It provides a solid foundation in business principles and exposes students to different areas like finance, HR, and more. Students can graduate career-ready or pursue pathways to further their studies.

Outline:

Program content:

• Financial Accounting Principles
• Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
• Microcomputer Applications
• Mathematics of Finance
• Introduction to Marketing
• Communication courses (2)
• General Education course (1)

Structure:

• Full-time or Part-time delivery
• Online delivery method

Schedule:

• Semester 1: ACCT 1000, BUSI 1001, COMP 1003, MATH 1002, MKTG 1000
• Semester 2: Select courses from BUSI 1002, BUSI 1030, BUSI 1050, COMP 1005, COMP 1030, COMM 1002, MATH 1025, ECON 1000

Teaching:

• Online delivery with synchronous and asynchronous learning modules.

Careers:

Career paths:

• Sales
• Marketing
• Customer service

Potential employers:

• Banks
• Finance companies
• Trust and insurance companies
• Computer firms
• Government ministries and agencies
• Producers of consumer and industrial products
• Wholesalers
• Retailers
• Private companies
• Non-profit organizations

Other:

• Students can complete the program on a part-time basis.
• The program has pathways to year two of Business diplomas at Georgian, including Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and General Business.
• The program can be completed fully online, fully in-person at the Barrie Campus, or through a mix of online and in-person learning.