Business Administration
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| Location: | Peterborough |
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| Program Status: | Accepting applications |
| Program Code: | BAD |
| Co-ordinator: | Wayne Bonner |
| Credential: | Ontario College Advanced Diploma |
| Classes Start: | September 7, 2010 |
| Tuition/ Fees: |
$1,629.00 per semester *
* Tuition and fees subject to change. |
Program Highlights
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.
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.
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?
This program will prepare you for a career in today's ever-changing world. The EDGE focus within the School of Business, Computing and Hospitality is founded on 4 principles:
Environmental Responsibility: Learn how to contribute to a sustainable future. Ensure your career leaves a green footprint.
Diversity: Work with a variety of people from faculty, administration, students and members of the community. Learn how to be creative and innovative.
Global Perspective: Learn to compete on a level playing field in the global market.
Experience: Gain real experience in your field through case studies, simulations, placements and applied projects.
Develop your EDGE at the School of Business, Computing and Hospitality.
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!
Please note that changes regarding admission requirements for university graduates and curriculum for advanced standing entry to this program are pending and will be in effect for admission to the program as of January 2010.
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. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be neccessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
Additional Costs
Approximately $1,000 per year for books and supplies.
University Transfer Agreements
Semester 1
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
Financial Statements and the Finance Environment
Course Number: ACCT071
This course offers business students 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. The student is then required to apply that basic understanding of concepts along with analytical techniques to reach financial decisions in business organizations. Practical applications of financial concepts to the operation of the business are emphasized. Specific topics include understanding of the Balance sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings and Statement of Cash flows. Other topics include financial planning, working capital management, the capital budgeting process, financial statement analysis and break even analysis. Note: This course has been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as a half credit in the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' (CCHRA) 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.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, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software using Microsoft Office 2007. 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. Students will have the opportunity to attain the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Start Certification if they attain 75% or more on each of the four ICDL Start Certification tests.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
College Math Skills
Course Number: MATH099
Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00
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 for Business and Hospitality Professionals
Course Number: COMM148
In this course you will continue to develop your communication skills with a focus on how communication and the written word works in business and hospitality professions. This course is designed to help you better understand the communication demands of your eventual career employment. 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
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
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
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
Introductory Accounting
Course Number: ACCT072
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Basics of Importing
Course Number: MTRL002
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic principles of importing goods and services into Canada. Since importing is a two-way process that involves an exporter in a foreign land, some basic export principles will also be covered. Note: It is strongly suggested that students have completed or also be enrolled in Customs for Trade (MTRL 3).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
Effective Sales Techniques
Course Number: MKTG008
Pre-requisites
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
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 for Business (COMM78), Communicating at Work (COMM2) and Human Resources Administration (MGMT 7) before enrolling in this course.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 4
Advanced Computers
Course Number: COMP103
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Business Statistics and Quantitative Methods
Course Number: MATH046
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Field Placement I (BAD/GBE)
Course Number: FLPL136
In order to graduate students must complete the prescribed placement component for their program. This course represents 70 hours towards the completion of the field placement component. Placement hours may involve a block of hours either during the semester or at the end of the semester. Or can be scheduled as weekly hours during the semester as timetable permits. To obtain the placement credit students must work in an environment that contributes to the application of their formal learning in a business or organizational environment.Units: 70.00
Hours: 70.00
Microeconomics
Course Number: BUSN018
This course provides an introduction to the economic behaviour of consumers and firms in the marketplace. Microeconomics studies the way that individual markets work and how regulations and taxes affect trade, consumers, and producers.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
Marketing Communications
Course Number: MKTG017
Pre-requisites
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
Retail Marketing Management I
Course Number: MKTG027
This course is designed to give the student an overview of the Canadian retail industry as well as retail in general. Topics will include positioning strategy for the market place, fundamentals of management planning and the growing business of Franchising. Students will look at setting buying budgets, sourcing product, buying and merchandising, and other associated strategies.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Speaking Effectively to Groups
Course Number: COMM031
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 5
Communications - Report Writing
Course Number: COMM006
Pre-requisites
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
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). It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with or following Communications - Report Writing (COMM 6).Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Basics of Importing
Course Number: MTRL002
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic principles of importing goods and services into Canada. Since importing is a two-way process that involves an exporter in a foreign land, some basic export principles will also be covered. Note: It is strongly suggested that students have completed or also be enrolled in Customs for Trade (MTRL 3).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
Consumer Behaviour
Course Number: MKTG005
Pre-requisites
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 half 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 Financial Statements and the Finance Environment (ACCT71).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
Semester 6
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
Field Placement II (BAD)
Course Number: FLPL137
In order to graduate students must complete the prescribed placement component for their program. This course represents 70 hours towards the completion of the field placement component. Placement hours may involve a block of hours either during the semester or at the end of the semester. Or can be scheduled as weekly hours during the semester as timetable permits. To obtain the placement credit students must work in an environment that contributes to the application of their formal learning in a business or organizational environment.Units: 70.00
Hours: 70.00
Strategic Business Simulation
Course Number: MGMT132
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
Internet/Direct Marketing
Course Number: MKTG012
This course will study the impact of Internet/Direct on Marketing. Starting from a general strategic framework, we will focus in on how a company's existing marketing mix will be changed or complemented through the use of interactive technology.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Marketing Communications
Course Number: MKTG017
Pre-requisites
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
Retail Marketing Management I
Course Number: MKTG027
This course is designed to give the student an overview of the Canadian retail industry as well as retail in general. Topics will include positioning strategy for the market place, fundamentals of management planning and the growing business of Franchising. Students will look at setting buying budgets, sourcing product, buying and merchandising, and other associated strategies.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Training and Development
Course Number: MGMT018
This course is based on the premise that people are the most valuable resource of the organization. One of the mandates of the Human Resources Department is to develop and administer policies, practices and procedures will provide for the effective training and development of employees to ensure that the organization achieves its goals and objectives and that employees fulfill their maximum career potential. This course will provide participants with skills in the areas of assessing staff training needs, designing and administering staff training and development programs, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of such programs. 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) and Communications - Report Writing (COMM 6).Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Transportation
Course Number: MTRL016
This course is an intensive introductory examination of logistics, transportation, and documentation of the domestic and international movement of goods. Students will gain an understanding of various domestic and international methods of the physical distribution of goods by rail, road, water, air, and especially intermodal channels. Students will also become proficient at determining the chargeable weights, costs and liabilities for the foregoing modes and be able to document the movement of goods. Regulations controlling and guiding global transportation will also be covered in the course.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00