Business

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Description

Georgian's two-year, non-co-op, Business program is as diverse as business itself. Mandatory courses provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills for success in business and management. The broad range of choice provides you with the opportunity to tailor your diploma to your unique interests and career goals. You can choose from courses in accounting, payroll, finance, computers, advertising, marketing, human resources, small business and entrepreneurship, and international business.

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Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• communicate business-related information persuasively and accurately in oral, written, and graphic formats
• work in a manner consistent with law and professional standards, practices, and protocols
• develop customer-service strategies to meet the needs of internal and external customers
• apply knowledge of the human resources function to the management of an organization
• apply knowledge of the marketing function to the management of an organization
• apply accounting and financial knowledge to the management of an organization
• apply knowledge of operations management to the management of an organization
• apply computer skills and knowledge of information technology to support the management of an organization
• take into account the interrelationship among the functional areas of a business. work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and others
• apply research skills to gather, interpret, analyze, and evaluate data from primary and secondary sources
• apply creative problem-solving skills to address business problems and opportunities
• develop strategies for personal and professional development to manage job stress, enhance work performance, and maximize career opportunities
• apply time management and organizational skills to facilitate the completion of tasks and to meet deadlines in a business environment
• recognize the economic, social, political and cultural variables which impact on a business
• communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of audiences
• reframe information, ideas, and concepts using the narrative, visual, numerical, and symbolic representations which demonstrate understanding
• apply a wide variety of mathematical techniques with the degree of accuracy required to solve problems and make decisions
• use a variety of computer hardware and software and other technological tools appropriate and necessary to the performance of tasks
• interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals
• evaluate her or his own thinking throughout the steps and processes used in problem solving and decision making
• collect, analyze, and organize relevant and necessary information from a variety of sources
• evaluate the validity of arguments based on qualitative and quantitative information in order to accept or challenge the findings of others
• create innovative strategies and/or products that meet identified needs
• manage the use of time and other resources to attain personal and/or project-related goals
• take responsibility for her or his own actions and decisions
• adapt to new situations and demands by applying and/or updating her or his

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Progression

Fall Intake - Barrie

Sem 1 | Sem 2  | Sem 3 | Sem 4 
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Fall  | Winter | Fall  | Winter
2013  | 2014   | 2014  | 2015  

Winter Intake - Barrie

Sem 1  | Sem 2  | Sem 3 | Sem 4 
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Winter | Summer | Fall  | Winter
2014   | 2014   | 2014  | 2015  

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External Recognition

Certificate of Achievement in Human Resource
Georgian College offers a Certificate of Achievement in Human Resource Management. Business Administration students can work towards the Certificate of Achievement in Human Resource Management by choosing the right combination of courses. For complete details, please call the Program Manager at (705) 728-1968 extension 1140.

Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA)
Students interested in obtaining the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation through the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) must successfully complete nine courses before registering for the National Knowledge Exam (NKE). These academic course requirements comprise the core human resources competencies:
An average of 70% is required in the above nine courses with no individual course achieving lower than 65%.

As of August 2010 students wishing to obtain their CHRP, will need to further their studies to obtain a university degree. Students should also refer to Degree Required for Future Certification Candidates for more information, see HRPA's website at http://www.hrpa.org/HRPA/Certification/

HRPA Requirements Georgian Course Equivalencies
Human Resources Management HURM 1000 Human Resources Management
Foundations
Organizational Behaviour BUSI 1001 Organizational Behaviour
Finance and Accounting ACCT 1003 Finance and Accounting
Training and Development HURM 1006 Training and Development
Occupational Health and Safety HURM 1001 Occupational Health and Safety
Employee and Labour Relations HURM 1002 Labour Relations
Human Resources Planning HURM 1005 Human Resources Planning
Compensation HURM 1004 Compensation
Staffing HURM 1007 Recruitment and Selection

The Canadian Institute of Marketing (CIM)
The Canadian Institute of Marketing is the authorized professional organization representing marketing management in Canada. Providing you have completed the required courses and meet their eligibility requirements, you can acquire the professional designation of Graduate of The Canadian Institute of Marketing (G.C.Inst.M.). For further information, contact the Program Co-ordinator at (705) 728-1968, ext. 1488.
In order to be eligible for the CIM designation you must successfully complete the following courses:

CIM Requirements Georgian Course Equivalents
Marketing: An Introduction MKTG1000 Introduction to Marketing
MKTG1001 Planning the Marketing Strategy
Advertising & Sales Promotion ADVE1004 Advertising
Inter

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements to be eligible for admission to this program:
- OSS Curriculum: OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U); plus any Grade 11* or 12 College level Mathematics (MBF3C, MAP4C or MCT4C) or 11* or 12 University level Mathematics (MCF3M, MCV4U, MHF4U, MCB4U, MGA4U or MDM4U). (*Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 College or University level Mathematics MBF3C or MCF3M)
- Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program with Communications; Business, Apprentice or Technical Mathematics
- Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
- Mature applicant with standing in the required courses and/or mature student testing that meets the minimum standards for admission


Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counseling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Section 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

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Graduation Requirements

14 Mandatory Courses
2 Communications Courses
4 Optional Courses
1 Advanced Communications Course
3 General Education Courses

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Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

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Courses

Mandatory Courses

ACCT1000 Financial Accounting Principles 1
BUSI1001 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
BUSI1011 Professional Business Practices
COMP1003 Microcomputer Applications
ECON1000 Microeconomics
ECON2000 Macroeconomics
FNCE2000 Business Finance
HURM1000 Human Resources Management Foundations
LAWS2000 Business Law
MATH1002 Mathematics of Finance
MGMT2000 Production and Operations Management
MGMT2001 Principles of Management
MKTG1000 Introduction to Marketing
STAT2000 Statistics 1

Communications Courses

To be selected at time of registration from the College list, as determined by testing.

Optional Courses

BUSI2015 E-Commerce
Advanced Communications Course
COMM1004 World Links: Wired Communication
COMM1006 Professional Writing
COMM1007 Oral Presentations: Say it with Success
COMM1012 Visual Analysis in Communication

General Education Courses

To be selected from College list

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Articulation Agreements

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/articulations/