Business Administration
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Ontario College Advanced Diploma
September 2, 2008
$1,568.00 per semester *
* Tuition and fees subject to change.
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Many businesses are focusing on building and working in teams. A business generalist has a good overview of all the functions, tasks, and positions -- and can see both the big and small picture. As a generalist, you'll find yourself managing multiple tasks, projects, and people -- in whatever area of business you choose. Want to plan your own education in business, without specializing? The Business Administration program offers a wide variety of business and related courses to suit your career goals.
Word from the Workplace
"Fleming College provides students with an excellent education. I believe it is the professors and staff who make the difference. They take a keen interest in working with students to create an enjoyable learning environment." Ian Church, Program Graduate
Partner
Haultain Services, Woodview, Ontario
Why Choose Fleming?
Our focus on team-based management skills will give you the skills employers are seeking. If you decide, part-way through your program, that you really want to specialize in a specific business area, you can easily switch over to another business program of your choice without loss of credits.
Want to fast-track into the working world? Begin your studies in January and you can work straight through the first summer semester to complete your diploma faster and be out in the workforce ready for your new career.
UNIVERSITY GRAD?
With your degree (in a non-business discipline) you can fast-track this program:
- Start in May
- Study for 3 consecutive semesters
- Graduate in just 12 months
- Ready to start your new career in business!
Work Experience
As part of your studies, you will complete a minimum of 140 hours of field placement. Field placement provides an opportunity to gain actual work experience while studying and is mandatory for all business diploma programs. You'll arrange your field placements with the support of your program co-ordinator. This experience in a business or industry will give you the chance to put your education into practice - - and provide valuable contacts and a network for future employment.
What it Takes to Succeed
- curiosity about business
- problem-solving skills
- analytical and creative thinking ability
- an entrepreneurial spirit
Career Opportunities
Choose the career direction you want to pursue - since you will have an excellent overview of business, you will be a good candidate for general management positions. As a manager, you are expected to know enough about each area you supervise to be able to manage teams, individuals, and projects effectively. Salaries are varied, depending on whether you work for a non-profit organization, small or a large company, and are generally higher in larger cities.
Minimum Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of credits at the College (C) and Open (O) level, including:
- 2 College (C) English courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
- 1 College (C) Math course (Grade 11)
When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) or (U/C) courses are also accepted.
Recommended (but not required for admission):
- Grade 12 College (C) Math
Mature Students If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission.
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
Selection Process
Additional Costs
Approximately $1,000 per year for books and supplies.
University Transfer Agreements
Semester 1
Accounting Fundamentals
Course Number: ACCT001
Accounting Fundamentals introduces students to the principles and practices of the accounting process and finance management. The key objective of this course is to enable the student to use accounting information in a useful and informative manner. Students will acquire a basic understanding of how the activities of an organization are reflected in the financial statements as well as offering an understanding of the basic terms and content of financial statements. This will provide the background students require to study other areas of business or to pursue more advanced courses in accounting.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Business Essentials - A Survival Course
Course Number: BUSN002
This course will explore the nature of business and the role of the individual within the business context. The course will help to prepare the student for the world of business by developing an understanding of the major functional aspects of a successful business. The course will also focus on a number of important business trends that will continue to affect business into the future. These include the growth and influence of international business, the role of ethics and social responsibility in business decisions, the significance of small business, the growth of the service sector, and the influence of technology on business activities. This is an approved general education course.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Communications for Business
Course Number: COMM078
Successful business and administrative communication requires an understanding of both individual and organizational audiences and the ability to create effective messages for them. Communications for Business will introduce students to the critical-thinking, problem-solving and professional writing skills that are necessary to meet these communication challenges.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Introductory Computing
Course Number: COMP345
Working in the Windows XP environment, this computer course introduces the student to computer basics (computer terminology, e-mail, Internet, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Through the extensive use of hands-on activities, students will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to make productive use of computers as a tool in both college and workplace environments.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Marketing
Course Number: MKTG014
This is an introductory course in Marketing designed to provide an awareness and understanding of the role and function of marketing within an individual firm and throughout the total economy. The student is introduced to the principles and techniques of marketing and its various functional areas. The various marketing strategies utilized in product or service planning and development, pricing, distribution and promotion in response to the needs and wants identified in various markets are explored.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Math Fundamentals for Business Studies
Course Number: MATH011
The Math Fundamentals for Business Studies course was designed to be an integral portion of all programs offered by the School of Business at Sir Sandford Fleming College. This course is a one-semester study of the mathematics applicable to the business and financial community. Math Fundamentals for Business Studies places the significance of mathematics as a problem solving and decision making tool. Topics covered: manipulation of business formulae, break-even analysis, monetary conversion, mathematics of buying and selling, simple, compound interest and annuities.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 2
Business Teams
Course Number: SOCI125
Learn about the movement towards getting work done through teams in organizations, and develop the knowledge and skills to thrive in this area. This course meets the General Education requirements primarily in the areas of Work and the Economy and Social Understanding, as well as touching Civic Life, Personal Development, and Cultural Understanding.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Business and Contract Law
Course Number: LAWS004
Business people and consumers in Ontario are affected by a broad spectrum of federal, provincial and municipal laws and a variety of court-created legal principles. This course serves as an introduction to business and consumer law.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Communicating at Work
Course Number: COMM002
This course will enable you to continue to improve your general communication skills to meet the learning outcomes demanded by the assignments in this course, as well as the expectations of other subjects and eventual career employment. This course emphasizes concepts of critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they apply to processes fundamental to effective communication. You will continue to reinforce speaking, writing, reading, and listening techniques common to the expectations demanded by the work place of your career choice by applying, at a more sophisticated level, principles of style, structure, mechanics and techniques (for orals).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Human Resources Administration
Course Number: MGMT007
This course is designed to provide an overview of key human resources activities and the related legislation affecting today's workplaces. Topics of study include the strategic role of HRM, legal compliance and valuing diversity, designing and analyzing jobs, human resources planning, recruitment, selection, orientation and training, performance appraisal, compensation, employee benefits & services, labour relations, and occupational health & safety.
Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss legal compliance in the areas of human rights, pay/employment equity, employment standards, labour relations, and health & safety. Applied learning opportunities include case study analyses, identification of Human Rights Code violations on an employment application form, development of a job description/specification and a recruitment ad, critique of managerial performance on videotape, web-based research pertaining to employment practices, and completion of a journal article summary and explanation of its relationship to the course material.
Note: This course has been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as a credit in the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' (CCHRA's) national certification program. To qualify to write the National Knowledge Exam, it is necessary to attain an overall average of 70 percent in the nine subjects covered, with no grade of less than 65 percent.
Prior to enrollment in this course, it is recommended that learners have attained the learning outcomes of Communications for Business (COMM78).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
International Trade
Course Number: MTRL008
This course provides students with an overview and understanding of international trade, its history, process, and current applications.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Operations Management
Course Number: BUSN020
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the functions of business operations. Students develop an understanding of the important factors and some of the analytical tools that can be used to improve productivity and customer service. Emphasis is placed on the cost benefit relationship.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 3
Contemporary Management Skills
Course Number: BUSN006
In this course, both theoretical and practical fundamentals of managerial work are explored and experienced. Through self-assessments, skills workshops, discussions, and lectures, students will learn management competencies in interpersonal and leadership strategies, the dynamics of power and innovation, as well as organizational strategies to enhance performance and productivity.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Effective Problem Solving
Course Number: MGMT002
This is an advanced course in problem-solving techniques. Personal factors and group characteristics will be examined as they relate to the problem-solving and decision-making process. A range of strategies and techniques will be explored and students will have opportunities to employ these strategies in addressing 'real' problems.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Human Resources Administration
Course Number: MGMT007
This course is designed to provide an overview of key human resources activities and the related legislation affecting today's workplaces. Topics of study include the strategic role of HRM, legal compliance and valuing diversity, designing and analyzing jobs, human resources planning, recruitment, selection, orientation and training, performance appraisal, compensation, employee benefits & services, labour relations, and occupational health & safety.
Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss legal compliance in the areas of human rights, pay/employment equity, employment standards, labour relations, and health & safety. Applied learning opportunities include case study analyses, identification of Human Rights Code violations on an employment application form, development of a job description/specification and a recruitment ad, critique of managerial performance on videotape, web-based research pertaining to employment practices, and completion of a journal article summary and explanation of its relationship to the course material.
Note: This course has been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as a credit in the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' (CCHRA's) national certification program. To qualify to write the National Knowledge Exam, it is necessary to attain an overall average of 70 percent in the nine subjects covered, with no grade of less than 65 percent.
Prior to enrollment in this course, it is recommended that learners have attained the learning outcomes of Communications for Business (COMM78).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Macroeconomics
Course Number: BUSN013
Macroeconomics is the study of the overall performance of the economy. Fluctuations in the level of national output, incomes, prices and employment are analyzed along with government policies to control these fluctuations.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Occupational Health and Safety
Course Number: MGMT015
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the broad and dynamic field of occupational health and safety and to develop an awareness of and appreciation for the value of these areas in terms of their contribution to effective cost control and improved productivity. The multiple dimensions of the technical, managerial, legislative, political, and personal aspects of safety are examined in detail. Occupational health cannot be separated from these issues because of the many overlapping requirements and because an employee's well-being must be the first consideration.
Note: This course has been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as a credit in the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' (CCHRA's) national certification program. To qualify to write the National Knowledge Exam, it is necessary to attain an overall average of 70 percent in the nine subjects covered, with no grade of less than 65 percent.
Note: It is recommended that students have attained the learning outcomes of Communications, Human Resources Administration (MGMT 7), or Human Resources for H.R. Specialists (MGMT 4) before enrolling in this course.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Customer Service Management
Course Number: BUSN062
The essential marketing ingredient that enables any business to remain profitable...CUSTOMER SERVICE. This management course enables the learner to develop and execute customer service strategies that will increase revenues and profits as well as lay the foundation for long term customer relationships. Specifics include understanding what customers and staff expect and how they will likely respond, how to hire and train service employees, leadership for service and methods for evaluating service strategies. Team focus and interaction is expected in this course and the learner will be required to work in teams.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Introduction to Materials Management
Course Number: MTRL011
This course gives the student an understanding of the problems associated with materials flow in a business enterprise and an understanding of the organizational and analytical tools available for their solution. Methods used include Forecasting, Master Scheduling, Materials Requirements Planning and Dynamic Lot Sizing.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Marketing Communications
Course Number: MKTG017
Pre-requisites
This course is designed to introduce the student to the marketing communications process and the role of the marketing communications mix as they apply to the marketing of goods and services.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Spreadsheets and Business Applications
Course Number: COMP087
This is an advanced course and will cover the most important aspects of Microsoft Excel 2002 and its applications in business. The topics include creating, editing, and formatting spreadsheets, charts, and lists: integrating Excel with other applications: working with multiple worksheets: Solver: importing data: and auditing and sharing workbooks. This course will prepare students to write the Microsoft Office User Specialist test.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 4
Advanced Computers
Course Number: COMP103
Pre-requisites
This course builds on the common functions of File Management, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Database to enhance skills for a business environment. The use of tables, multi-page documents and graphics will be covered in Word Processing. Spreadsheet skills in the use of functions and formulas, formatting, conditions, lists, graphics and multiple worksheets will be developed. The integration of word processors, spreadsheets and databases will be included, particularly mail/merge.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Business Statistics and Quantitative Methods
Course Number: MATH046
Pre-requisites
The understanding and application of basic statistical analysis to business related problems will be examined. The calculation and interpretation of statistical measures will be thoroughly covered. Once the basic measures are mastered, probability and probability distributions will be discussed. Statistical measures, data collection and probability distributions will be brought together to perform statistical inference with confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Then, simple linear regression will be developed. The calculation and interpretation of statistical measures will be learned within a format of class time practice, specific course assignments and use of the Excel? computer spreadsheet.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Consumer Behaviour
Course Number: MKTG005
Pre-requisites
This course focuses on the significance of an analysis of the consumer in many dimensions and the marketing implications of those findings. Studying the sociology and psychology of the buying process will enable students to understand better their role as business leaders, whether working in large or independent organizations. The exchange of goods and services is the basis of our economy, and understanding the needs and wants of our customers helps us to be more effective in carrying out our tasks.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Negotiating Skills
Course Number: MGMT014
Effectiveness in negotiating and mediating is an important part of survival in our society, either on behalf of organizations or for personal reasons. Students in this course will develop skills that can be applied in various negotiation situations, such as getting a job, getting a raise, purchasing, selling, managing employee performance, and industrial relations. Note: It is strongly recommended that students not take this course until at least their second semester or later.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
New Ventures
Course Number: BUSN061
This course is designed to develop an understanding of planning the start-up of a business, its ongoing management and strategies for growth. Students learn about the legal forms of business ownership, the importance of financial analysis as a success indicator for the business and appropriate marketing tactics for promoting small business. The student will develop an actual business plan for their own business idea.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Principles of Buying
Course Number: MKTG022
This course is an introduction to the purchasing function and how it forms a necessary segment of any modern organization. Many aspects of purchasing will be covered including objectives and organization, quality description, price determination, evaluating suppliers, contracts and the legal aspects of purchasing.
Note: There are no pre-requisite courses, however, students should have a general knowledge of sound business practice. Operations Management BUSN 20 and Intro to Materials Management MTRL 11 are recommended.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 5
Communications - Report Writing
Course Number: COMM006
Pre-requisites
In this course, you will learn how to plan, organize, illustrate, edit, and present written and oral material in both an informational and analytical style to businesses, service and technological industries, and government agencies.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Career Search
Course Number: BUSN027
Set yourself apart from the crowd. This course builds on students' existing knowledge of job search techniques. It focuses on the preparation of a personal resume, cover letter and career portfolio relevant to their field of study. Emphasis will be placed on interview and presentation skills appropriate for the workplace. Participants will complete this course confident in their ability to match their skills to the demands of the workplace.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Effective Sales Techniques
Course Number: MKTG008
Pre-requisites
This course demonstrates to students the vital role of sales in the business world. Without an effective sales effort, businesses perish. Similarly, without a well-planned, professional, and deliberate sales approach, graduates will not achieve appropriate employment situations. Students will examine their current level of self-presentation and work toward enhancing their image through practical, applied course work.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Management Accounting
Course Number: ACCT022
This is a survey course that relates to the uses of accounting information for decision-making purposes. Students will begin with an understanding of fundamental cost concepts as they relate to a manufacturing environment, as well as an understanding of cost behaviour. Then they will apply various techniques to analyze and interpret information as it relates to different decision situations faced by managers.
Note: This course has been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as a credit in the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' (CCHRA's) national certification program. To qualify to write the National Knowledge Exam, it is necessary to attain an overall average of 70 percent in the nine subjects covered, with no grade of less than 65 percent.
Note: It is recommended that students have completed Math Fundamentals for Business Studies (MATH 11) and Accounting Fundamentals (ACCT 1).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Organizational Theory, Structure and Design
Course Number: BUSN021
Human resources specialists need a basic understanding of organization theory, both to assess the likely impact of human resources policies and practices, and to understand how the process of human resources management meshes with the broader management function. Organizational theory is concerned with understanding, explaining, and predicting how to best structure an organization to fulfill its goals. Since human resources considerations are an essential element of every structural decision, the subject involves an in-depth study of people from two perspectives: 'micro' - as individuals or small groups, and 'macro' - focusing on the whole organization or major units thereof.
Topics of study include individual behaviour and motivation, applied motivation practices, perception and personalities, work attitudes and values, decision making, team processes, power and politics, conflict and negotiation, leadership, organizational change and development, organizational culture, and organizational structure and design.
Note: This course has been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as a credit in the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' (CCHRA's) national certification program. To qualify to write the National Knowledge Exam, it is necessary to attain an overall average of 70 percent in the nine subjects covered, with no grade of less than 65 percent.
Note: Prior to enrolment in this course, it is recommended that participants have attained the learning outcomes of Human Resources Administration (MGMT 7) or Human Resources Administration for Human Resource Specialists (MGMT 4). It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with or following Communications - Report Writing (COMM 6).
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 6
International Business
Course Number: BUSN011
This is a survey course in international business. It provides students with the understanding of the functions, responsibilities, advantages, problems, and operations of international corporations in a global marketplace.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Communications - Report Writing
Course Number: COMM006
Pre-requisites
In this course, you will learn how to plan, organize, illustrate, edit, and present written and oral material in both an informational and analytical style to businesses, service and technological industries, and government agencies.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Corporate Social Responsiblity: Ethical Conduct of Business
Course Number: MGMT066
We live in the age of globalization. Due to many recent events, corporate business is under fire to manage their activities in a culturally sensitive and ethical manner. Moreover, many corporations are learning that it is good business to do good. In this case-based course we will examine various specific ethical dilemmas in the conduct of domestic and international business. We will discuss the structure of the corporation and the various contemporary ethical issues it presents. Finally we shall discuss the best practices of many leading companies to conduct their business in a socially responsible way.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Internet Marketing
Course Number: MKTG043
Pre-requisites
This course is designed to give students an understanding of, and experience with, the Internet and other new technologies as business-building tools, within a marketing context. The focus of this course is on strategic and management principles versus technical aspects (e.g. code-writing). Starting with a history of Silicon Valley, the dot.com period, through to current interactive marketing trends, students learn to see technology as a resource for achieving marketing goals, as opposed to an end onto itself. Students develop an understanding of the key e-solutions components and strategies available to marketers and, through numerous cases studies, develop experience in making business-building decisions using the Internet and other new technologies.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
New Ventures
Course Number: BUSN061
This course is designed to develop an understanding of planning the start-up of a business, its ongoing management and strategies for growth. Students learn about the legal forms of business ownership, the importance of financial analysis as a success indicator for the business and appropriate marketing tactics for promoting small business. The student will develop an actual business plan for their own business idea.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Principles of Buying
Course Number: MKTG022
This course is an introduction to the purchasing function and how it forms a necessary segment of any modern organization. Many aspects of purchasing will be covered including objectives and organization, quality description, price determination, evaluating suppliers, contracts and the legal aspects of purchasing.
Note: There are no pre-requisite courses, however, students should have a general knowledge of sound business practice. Operations Management BUSN 20 and Intro to Materials Management MTRL 11 are recommended.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Quality Management
Course Number: MTRL015
Through lectures and laboratories, students will apply problem-solving techniques as applied to productive processes. They will be introduced to statistical techniques and their use in identifying variables in a process.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Spreadsheets and Business Applications
Course Number: COMP087
This is an advanced course and will cover the most important aspects of Microsoft Excel 2002 and its applications in business. The topics include creating, editing, and formatting spreadsheets, charts, and lists: integrating Excel with other applications: working with multiple worksheets: Solver: importing data: and auditing and sharing workbooks. This course will prepare students to write the Microsoft Office User Specialist test.
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00