Certificate in Business Foundations (Online)
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
CAD 2,721 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* tuition 2 semesters Canadian students; CAD 15,693 - tuition 2 semesters International students
Introduction
- Program Code: 2022
- School: The Business School
- Credential: Ontario College Certificate
- Program Type: Post-secondary program
- Program Length: 1 year/ 2 semesters
- Location: Online
Business Foundations is an alternate program intended for students who have applied to enter an offering at The Business School but may not currently meet the English communications admission requirements. If you're highly motivated to build on your existing English language skills and want to develop your understanding of Canadian business culture and practices, you'll benefit from Business Foundations' inclusive learning environment and academic support.
The program will include courses in:
- Communications
- Mathematics
- Microsoft Office
- Canadian and international business practices
- Strategies for business success
Upon successful completion of the two-semester program, you'll be eligible to transfer, with credits, to a diploma or advanced diploma business program at Centennial College.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semester 1
- BUSN-112 Basic Strategies for Business Success
- BUSN-117 Canadian and International Business Fundamentals 1
- COMM-142 Foundations 1: Developing College Communications Skills
- FNED-218 The Workplace of Canada - Part 1
- MATH-118 Mathematics of Finance I
Semester 2
- BUSN-118 Canadian and International Business Fundamentals 2
- COMM-162 Foundations 2: Building College Communications Skills
- COMP-106 Applied Business Software 1
- FNED-219 The Workplace of Canada - Part 2
- MATH-119 Mathematics of Finance II
Program Outcome
Program Highlights
- Smaller class sizes allow for more individualized attention.
- There is a carefully measured pace to the Business Foundations program delivery that ensures quality learning experiences.
- The program places a strong emphasis on the use of English in a supportive environment.
- Encouraging and experienced professors facilitate the courses.
- Business Foundations courses cover a variety of business-focused subject matter, preparing you for a number of diploma programs.
Completion of the Business Foundations certificate program can help you earn up to six-course credits that can be used towards required business courses in other Business School programs, depending on achieved grade levels.
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, within academic and business environments.
- Discuss the basic concepts of business, organization and business functions.
- Identify the economic, social and cultural variables that impact businesses.
- Use basic mathematical concepts in business applications.
- Apply the essential computer skills to be successful in academic and business environments.
- Apply personal success strategies in order to enhance career opportunities.
- Relate knowledge gained across a range of subjects to self and society.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques in the decision-making process.
Career Opportunities
Career Outlook
- Preparation for a Business certificate program
- Transfer to a Business diploma
- Transfer to an advanced diploma Business program
Education Pathways
Successful completion of the Pre-Business/Business Foundations program with the submission of a signed transfer application by Week 3 of Semester 2 guarantees students entry to The Business School Diploma or Advanced Diploma program of their choice. This agreement is subject to space and program availability.