Business Fundamentals is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program that will help you identify which area of business suits your talents and interests for your future career! You will study all aspects of business, develop your skills and explore your options. Courses include accounting, business communications, human resources, marketing and supply chain management. A comprehensive study of each will help you discover your perfect career fit. This program also provides those already in the workforce with a foundation of business knowledge that can help them expand their career and business opportunities.
You can choose to graduate with your Business Fundamentals certificate after one year and start your career or continue your studies in the Business program of your choice—this program leads right into the second year of Durham College business diplomas.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.
This program is designed for individuals who want to develop skills and knowledge appropriate for an entry level position in a business setting.
You will study:
Accounting
Business communications
Human resource management
Marketing
Principles of a business organization
Supply chain management
All courses offered are available in the daytime, but also in the evenings and online through Centre for Professional and Part-Time Learning (additional fees apply).
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Costs
YEAR ONE FEES
Domestic
International
Tuition
$2,722
$13,322
Compulsory Ancillary
$1,337
$1,812
Program Incidental
$15
$15
Total Fees:
$4,074
$15,149
Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please
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Other fees to consider.
Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE:
Purchasing assistant
Sales representative
Bank teller
Accounting clerk
Human resources assistant
Marketing support
Where you could work:
Large and small businesses
Not-for-profit organizations
Educational institutions
Government ministries and agencies
Health care facilities
Financial Institutions
Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials
Upon successful completion of this program, you can opt to take one or two additional years in another Business program offered at Durham College in order to obtain a diploma or advanced diploma in Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources Management, Supply Chain Management or Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Qualified graduates can then go on to take the Durham College Human Resources Management graduate certificate program or may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.
Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.
Laptop Requirements
Minimum Recommended Hardware
Laptop: Personal computer (PC)
Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 (if available)
Processor: Intel Core i5 or better (Not AMD)
Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)