Business Fundamentals Program with Co-op

The Sprott Shaw College Business Fundamentals diploma program is designed to provide the essential skills necessary to work in an office environment. This program is well suited for an individual that is looking for the shortest training to develop the core set of skills necessary to work in an office environment. People entering this fundamentals of business program often have experience in another field or are entering the workforce for the first time.

People planning to work in this competitive field require strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Those who have developed skills in these areas will be better prepared to compete for jobs. With additional experience or training, progression to management positions is possible.

Learning Objectives

Mastering the Fundamentals of Business will allow students to:

• Productively use MS Office including Word and Excel
• Communicate effectively using various communication channels
• Provide professional and efficient customer service
• Perform accounting activities and analyze financial statements

This program includes a co-op placement. This experience within a workplace enables Instructional staff to observe the student in a practice situation while providing the student with the opportunity to gain direct exposure to applying the fundamentals of business in practice.

Why Study the Fundamentals of Business at Sprott Shaw? 

• Lifetime access to dedicated Employment Services Specialists (ESS) who can help you with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and the overall job search after graduation 
• Lifetime tuition-free access to course refreshers if you ever need to retrain and update your skills 
• Practicum opportunities with recognized organizations across BC
• Multiple start dates so you can start your education when you want to without the wait 
• Career and professional development success courses to help create a career development marketing plan, learn the cardinal rules of professionalism, and identify the target markets and employment resources in the counselling field 
• Preparation and orientation courses to teach you how to find credible research, write papers, create proper citation formats including APA, and study effectively for exams 
• All-inclusive program costs where what you see is what you pay. Our costs include registration fees, assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, supplies, course materials, uniforms, certificates, graduation fees, practicum fees, and much more