Graduate Certificate in Business Management
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 34,422 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Business Management is a two-year program designed for international students only. The program will develop and enhance students' skills in general management, leadership, human resources, finance, and sales and marketing. Students will be prepared to enter the workforce by participating in case studies and a community consultancy project.
This program is available to international students only for 2023/24.
This two-year (four-semester) program is designed for international college or university graduates from any field or discipline.
Fanshawe's Business Management program will develop and enhance skills in general management, leadership, human resources, finance, and sales and marketing.
The program will provide opportunities for experiential learning through case study analysis as well as a community consultancy project.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- MGMT-6135 ---- Essential Skills for Mgmt Professionals
- FINA-6025 ---- Financial Analysis & Management
- MGMT-6136 ---- Principles of Management
- MGMT-6137 ---- Management in Human Resources
- MGMT-6138 ---- Leadership in Management
- DEVL-6025 ---- Canadian Workplace Preparation 1
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ACCT-6015 ---- Accounting for Managers
- LAWS-6042 ---- Canadian Business Law
- MGMT-6139 ---- Management & Leadership in Operations
- MGMT-6140 ---- Behavioural Management & Leadership
- MGMT-6141 ---- Management & Leadership in Sales
- COMP-6049 ---- Computer Applications
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- MGMT-6142 ---- Integrated Business Consultancy
- MGMT-6143 ---- Project Mgmt & Organizational Structures
- RSCH-6010 ---- Qualitative Research Methods
- RSCH-6011 ---- Quantitative Research Methods
Level 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- MGMT-6144 ---- Ethical Business Management
- MGMT-6145 ---- Value Chain Management
- MGMT-6146 ---- Global Perspective On e-Commerce
- MGMT-6147 ---- Trends in Management & Leadership
- DEVL-6034 ---- Canadian Workplace Prep 2
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 23 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
- Interpret, record, and apply financial information to the preparation of basic financial statements and support financial decision-making.
- Select and utilize appropriate tools and technologies to complete a range of management analyses and practices.
- Research and analyze business situations to develop business solutions and policies, practices, or procedures that respond to the needs of the organization.
- Formulate and apply strategies for leadership and personnel management based on best practices in human resources and organizational behavior to establish and maintain effective workplace environments.
- Analyze a marketing situation and develop appropriate advertising recommendations and sales promotion strategies.
- Compare and contrast various pricing strategies and their effects on sales and profits.
- Conduct meetings and make formal presentations employing effective public speaking skills and techniques.
- Complete all work according to relevant and accepted business ethics and legislation and within the scope of corporate responsibility.
- Planned, implement, and evaluate projects using project management principles and tools.
- Engage in research activities to critically assess current management practices and trends.
- Develop and use strategies for ongoing professional development to enhance work performance and explore career opportunities in a Canadian and global workplace.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe's Business Management program are prepared for a variety of positions within any organization in need of a management role. Students will graduate with the skills necessary for leadership roles.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Business Management program:
Office Manager
Organize business operations, procedures, and overall maintenance. An office manager might have an administrative team to which they assign duties and manage tasks.
Community Manager
Help organizations build and grow their online presence. Analyze online usage using analytical tools that look at what current clients are saying about the company. Community managers help to develop a strategic plan for starting or increasing online community usage through social media.
Account Executive
Acquiring new clients and maintaining relationships through customer service. Build and maintain relationships by providing excellent customer service on behalf of the organization. The account executive is often the point of contact between the team and the client.
Business Consultant
Provide strategic advice to small/medium and large businesses or community organizations to improve financial outcomes, operational efficiencies, and future outlook. A business consultant is highly engaged and helps organizations meet the needs of multiple stakeholders: customers, employees, managers, suppliers, and governmental agencies.
Marketing Manager
In this leadership position, the marketing manager oversees many aspects of the marketing discipline including advertising, sales, product/service launch, distribution channels, etc. The marketing manager utilizes networking opportunities to create win-win relationships.
HR Manager
The HR manager is responsible for the recruiting, performance management, and succession planning of employees/managers in various organizations. Today’s employers have ever-changing needs, and the HR manager helps to create an innovative workforce capable of adapting to any business climate.
Project Coordinator
Whether it is a small-scale project or an enterprise-wide initiative, the project coordinator leads cross-functional teams to successfully implement change in an organization. The project coordinator obtains the necessary budget, resources, and support from employees and managers at all levels of the organization to carry out transformational projects.
Business Systems Analyst
The business systems analyst has proficient technical skills to help organizations gather large quantities of data. The analyst evaluates the data and provides user-friendly reports with relevant information to help managers and directors make the most optimal decisions for their organizations.
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