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The program This program is intended for students who wish to develop the skills and knowledge appropriate for an entry-level position in business. Completion of the program will provide you with a solid business foundation. Exposure to core business courses will allow you to understand the different areas of business and better choose an area of focus. After successful completion of the program, you'll be eligible to enrol in a number of Georgian's Business diploma programs. Graduate career opportunities • Management trainee • Sales management • Personnel officer • Entrepreneurial opportunities • Employers may include banks, finance, trust and insurance companies, computer firms, government ministries and agencies, producers of consumer and industrial products, wholesalers, retailers, private companies and non-profit organizations 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 6 mandatory courses • 1 communications course • 4 optional courses • 1 general education course to be chosen from the college list Start: September, January Location: Barrie (January), Muskoka (September, January), Owen Sound (January), South Georgian Bay (September, January) Confirm January start with Office of the Registrar Length: 1 year (2 semesters) Credential: Ontario College Certificate Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: BSFN) Contact: Barrie: 705.728.1968, ext. 1470/Muskoka: 705.646.7629 South Georgian Bay: 705.445.2961/Owen Sound: 519.376.0840 Communications courses To be chosen at time of registration Mandatory courses may include Financial Accounting Principles 1 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour Microcomputer Applications Human Resource Management Foundations Mathematics of Finance Introduction to Marketing Optional courses may include Financial Accounting Principles 2 Computerized Accounting Advertising New Business Development Professional Business Practices Customer Service Microeconomics Taxation Occupational Health and Safety Business Law Retail Management Production and Operations Management Introduction to Project Management Planning the Marketing Strategy Personal Selling Managing Interpersonal Relations Foundations in Business Research Introduction to Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Opportunity Analysis Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $2,685.76 Student fees: $870.22 One-time fee: $112.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS BSFN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 48