Business Fundamentals

Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:

• Fall Start (September): 0249
• Winter Start (January): 0239
• Distance Education: 0690

CIP Code: 52.0101

A Great Place to Start Your Business Education

You’ve been told you have a mind for business, but what kind of business will that be? Find out what interests you most with Confederation College’s Business Fundamentals one-year certificate program. 

This program is ideal for business-minded students who are not quite sure what area of business they want to study. You will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of business with courses such as computer applications and business communications, as well as introductory courses in accounting, human resources, and marketing.

Top Highlights

• One-Year Program: Allows you to enter the workforce faster
• Comprehensive Overview: Touches upon all areas of business to help you find your niche
• Pathway Opportunities: Provides the pathway to our two-year diploma programs in Marketing, Human Resources, or Accounting
• Skill Development: Learn skills for an administration career as well

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Identify factors that have an impact on an organization’s business opportunities.
2. Explain the impact of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics on an organization’s business initiatives.
3. Use current technologies to support an organization's business initiatives.
4. Apply basic research skills to support business decision making.
5. Perform basic accounting procedures and financial calculations to support the operations of an organization.
6. Describe marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization.
7. Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
8. Outline the functional areas of a business and their inter-relationships.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The Business Fundamentals program is ideal for you if you are:

• Explorative: Eager to discover different areas of business
• Curious: Interested in gaining a broad understanding of business concepts
• Flexible: Open to various career paths within the business sector
• Ambitious: Looking to fast-track your entry into the workforce or further education

Completion of the Business Fundamentals program may help you find a job in several entry-level positions, including:

• Sales
• General Administration
• Customer Service

However, it is more of a stepping stone to other educational opportunities, including Confederation College’s two-year and three-year diploma programs in business.

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