Georgian College

The program This program is intended for students who wish to develop a strong educational and experiential base in business. Completion of the program will prepare you to establish and operate a small business. You'll study the functional areas of business (accounting, finance, marketing, information systems, human resources, production/operations and management). You'll acquire skills in acquisitions analysis; market research; selling; financial analysis and planning; various computer applications and systems; human resource planning and management. In addition, you'll learn to integrate the whole area of business principles and practice in the way that an entrepreneur must understand them to successfully operate/manage a business. Graduate career opportunities Key positions in private, public, or not-for-profit organizations; potential roles include business owner, business operator, department supervisor or business venture analyst Admission requirements OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Any Grade 11* or 12 mathematics (C, M or U) *Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 college or university level mathematics (MBF3C or MCF3M) Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/ Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/ Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 2 communications courses • 18 mandatory courses • 1 optional course • 3 general education courses to be chosen from the college list Future study options Graduates of this program may be granted credit toward degree studies at other institutions including Bournemouth University (U.K.), Davenport University (U.S.A.), Institutes of Technology Ireland (U.K.), Laurier Brantford, Nipissing University, Ryerson University, University of Guelph, University of New Brunswick, Saint John and University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Changes to articulation opportunities occur on a regular basis. For the latest information, please visit GeorgianCollege.ca/articulations. Students are also advised to check with the articulating/transfer institution for current information before applying to a program. Start: September, January Location: Barrie Length: 2 Years (4 semesters) Credential: Ontario College Diploma Articulation: Yes Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: BENT) Contact: 705.728.1968, ext. 1488 Communications courses To be chosen at time of registration Mandatory courses may include Financial Accounting Principles 1 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour Introduction to Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Opportunity Analysis Business Planning E-Commerce Small Business Operations Pitching the Plan Innovation and Creativity for Entrepreneurial Practice Microcomputer Applications Financing a Small Business Entrepreneurship Legal Issues Mathematics of Finance Production and Operations Management Principles of Management Introduction to Marketing Planning the Marketing Strategy Media Strategies for Entrepreneurs Optional courses may include Computerized Accounting Consumer Behaviour Recruitment and Selection Retail Management Project Management International Business Macroeconomics Intrapreneurship Managing the Family Owned/ Operated Business Aboriginal Small Business Management Human Resources Management Foundations Management of Not-For-Profits and NGOs Personal Selling International Marketing Foundations in Canadian Business Research Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $3,196.92 Student fees: $870.22 One-time fee: $112.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator BUSINESS - ENTREPRENEURSHIP BENT BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 42

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