Business Foundations Certificate

Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 16,331/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

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Canada, British Columbia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1970

Total Students: 25,000 +

Int. Students: 4,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1250 Western Ave, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7, Canada

Business Foundations Certificate

Program Overview

The Business Foundations Certificate is a one-year program that focuses on students who can only attend classes for a short period of time or want to earn a business credential quickly to help them secure an entry-level accounting or administrative position or advance at work. It is expected that most graduates will continue their studies or return to school at a later date to complete a business diploma or degree either on campus or online.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

  • Prepare effective business documents including memorandums and short reports.
  • Solve business problems using basic quantitative techniques.
  • Describe the environment that businesses operate in, the functions of management, and the role of different management disciplines.
  • Maintain the financial records of a small business using computerized accounting software.
  • Utilize spreadsheet and other application software in day-to-day work activities.
  • Explain how effective management information systems can contribute to an organization’s success.
  • Discuss how human and interpersonal behaviour theory can be applied to maximize organizational efficiency.