The Business Foundations Certificate is a one-year program that focuses on students who can only attend classes for a short period of time or want to earn a business credential quickly to help them secure an entry-level accounting or administrative position or advance at work. It is expected that most graduates will continue their studies or return to school at a later date to complete a business diploma or degree either on campus or online.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Prepare effective business documents including memorandums and short reports.
• Solve business problems using basic quantitative techniques.
• Describe the environment that businesses operate in, the functions of management, and the role of different management disciplines.
• Maintain the financial records of a small business using computerized accounting software.
• Utilize spreadsheet and other application software in day-to-day work activities.
• Explain how effective management information systems can contribute to an organization’s success.
• Discuss how human and interpersonal behaviour theory can be applied to maximize organizational efficiency.