Business Operations with Co-op

Business Operations with Co-op

Business Operations with Co-op
Diploma Program
Total Program Hours:
960 Hours
Full-Time Program Length:
48 Weeks
Delivery Methods:
  • In-Class Instruction
  • Distance Education / Online
  • Combined Delivery (Both In-Class and Distance)
Includes holidays and professional days.
Program content is subject to change.

Program Overview

Online and On-Campus Delivery Options may be available!

The Sprott Shaw College Operation diploma program provides a foundational understanding of business operations which equips graduates to manage activities in a wide variety of industries.

You will be trained in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, sales and marketing, business communications and supervisory skills. These skills will give you the competence and ability to thrive in a business environment.

After successful completion of your core courses you will complete a paid 22 week business co-op. You final week of learning will focus on your Career & Professional Development course that will prepare you to write an effective cover letter and resume, to develop job interview skills and to learn how to search for job opportunities.

This program will be delivered online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. It is therefore important that you have access to a computer and working environment with the following characteristics:

  • Recommended hardware – Dual core 2.64 GHz processor with 2 GB RAM
  • Microsoft 7 operating system or newer
  • High speed internet connection – cable or ADSL
  • Web camera/High Definition video camera – MS LifeCam series, Logitech C500 or 900 series
  • Headset with microphone
  • MS Office Suite preferred.

Instructors are available at all times for scheduled classes and by email (response within 24 hours). Additionally, students can usually access instructors before or after class.

Career Opportunities

  • Business Dev. Coordinator
  • Business Manager
  • Accounting Assistant

Learning Objectives

Graduates of the Sprott Shaw College Business Operations Diploma Program will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the office environment and the technological side of the workplace.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of business operations in terms of communications and human relations.
  • Use MS Office, including Word, Excel and Access.
  • Perform accounting activities and analyze financial statements.
  • Communicate effectively using various communication channels.

Why Study 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 
  • Grant and scholarship opportunities are available to help you save on tuition. Up to $4000 in scholarships and grants are open to recent high school graduates, Sprott Shaw alumni, military veterans, and more! Click here to browse our full list of grants and scholarships.

Where Are Sprott Shaw Graduates Working? 

Our Business, Marketing, and Cybersecurity graduates can be found working throughout the province. Graduates of our business & marketing programs can be found working for a diverse range of businesses from law and real estate offices to positions with the Government of Canada and Canada Post. 

Click below to learn more about where our graduates are currently working. Please note that these lists do not cover every single business that has hired a Sprott Shaw graduate, but they do provide a good representation of the sort of industries that Sprott Shaw graduates are working in. 

Program Details

Admission Requirements: 

Applicants must meet all of the pre-requisites listed below, meet their financial obligations to the college at registration, and acknowledge their understanding of SSC’s policies and procedures provided in the Student Handbook, prior to starting classes.

NOTE: Students are provided with a detailed list of books, e-resources, workshop/lab supplies, and lab/tool kits that are included in the program’s fees and will have the opportunity to opt in or out of purchasing from Sprott Shaw College or any other specific source any of these items at the time of registration.

ADMISSION INTERVIEW(S)

  • Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY POLICY:

All programs at Sprott Shaw College (SSC) are conducted in English, making proficiency in the English language a requirement for enrollment.

The required proficiency can be demonstrated through 1) completion of secondary or post-secondary education where English is the language of instruction and is also one of the country’s official languages, or 2) An approved English Language Assessment, 3) For mature (≥ 19 years) students who are facing barriers and cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education.

SSC programs that have a higher English language level, require additional years of secondary or post-secondary education where English is the language of instruction, or where language proficiency is to be otherwise demonstrated, are identified within the relevant program outlines.

For all other SSC programs, English language proficiency is demonstrated by:

1. Education

a) Secondary Education

i) Showing two (2) years, if all Grades successfully completed are 10, 11, or 12, or

ii) Showing three (3) years if the successful Grades are 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12

iii) Showing validation of both language of instruction and credential level is provided by WES, ICES or IQAS

OR

b) Post- Secondary Education

Evidence of 2 years of Fulltime Post-Secondary Education Completion*, where English is one of the principle languages of instruction. Language development courses (i.e. ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.

*This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program, or providing validation of both language of instruction and credential level is provided by WES, ICES or IQAS.

Countries where English is the language of instruction: American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Helena, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, United States Virgin Islands, Zambia, & Zimbabwe.

OR

2. Assessment

By achieving a recognized standardized language test/assessment.

Approved English language assessment options:

· IELTS. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Minimum overall score of 5.5.

· TOEFL. Test of English as a Foreign Language IBT: Minimum overall score of 46

· CAEL. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment. Minimum overall score of 40

· CELPIP. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program: Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5 and Writing 5.

· DET. Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 95

· PTE. Pearson Test of English Academic: Minimum overall score of 43

· Cambridge English Qualifications: Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”

· Cambridge Linguaskill: Minimum overall B2 level

· LANGUAGECERT Academic: Minimum overall B2 level

· MET. The Michigan English Test: Minimum overall B2 level

· iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 3.5

· EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

OR

3. Accuplacer

For mature (≥ 19 years) students who are facing barriers and cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education.

Applicant must be 19 years or older at the start of the program and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time secondary or post-secondary instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages (please refer to Countries where English is the language of instruction).

Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation) and achieves the following minimum scores required:

· Reading: 230

· Writing: 230

· WritePlacer: 4

For more information on our English language program-specific requirements and English equivalencies please click here: Sprott Shaw College English Language Requirements and Equivalents

 

Diploma Requirements:
  • 60% average upon successful completion of all courses, including courses given a complete

 

Students can expect to complete 1 – 3 hours of homework per day

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Courses List

This 48 week Diploma program requires the student to complete the following courses.

  • Utilize most modules of Sage to record business transactions (order entry, inventory, AP, AR and payroll)
  • Produce reports including financial statements

  • This course focuses on the fundamental principles of accounting with full online courseware that includes the digital textbook and learning materials.

  • 22-week co-op (440 hours)

  • This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamental features and functions of word processing, and a widely used word processing software application.
  • Students will learn how to create, edit, format, and manage documents efficiently using Word's powerful tools and capabilities. Topics covered include document creation and navigation, text formatting, paragraph and page layout, working with tables and graphics, document collaboration, and advanced features such as mail merge and templates.
  • By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the essential skills and proficiency needed to create professional-quality documents for various purposes, including reports, letters, resumes, and presentations.

  • This course equips students with fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to proficiently navigate and utilize spreadsheet applications.
  • Students will learn to create, edit, analyze, and visualize data using a wide array of features and functions. Topics covered include spreadsheet navigation, data entry and formatting, formula and function creation, data analysis and visualization, and spreadsheet management techniques. By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently manipulate and analyze data, create professional-grade spreadsheets.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of how databases work and how to use the MS Access database program for business, course work, as well as personal use. The topics covered in this course broadly include MS Access Databases and Database Objects, Querying a Database, Maintaining a Database, Creating Reports and Forms, Multiple-Table Forms etc.

  • Learn effective study skills, time management, and goal setting.
  • Understand college policies, technology, and expectations.
  • Apply organization, writing, and citation techniques.
  • Develop self-care and stress-management strategies for success.

  • Research, prepare and deliver presentations
  • Apply proper use of grammar principles
  • Overview of processes of communication in the workplace
  • Use MS Office PowerPoint

  • Interview techniques
  • Create a Career Development Marketing Plan
  • Apply aspects of professionalism
  • Identify target markets and employment resources
  • Specialty program coverage in this shortened version

  • Effective presentations using MS Office PowerPoint

  • Analysis of job descriptions
  • Recruitment, orientation and training
  • Regulation and legislation

  • Strategic workplace management
  • Ethics, planning, job design, organization structure

  • Effective problem solving and decision making
  • Leadership and managerial roles and skills

  • Current marketing terminology
  • Strategic planning
  • Market research, sales, promotion and group dynamics

Career Opportunities

Accounting Assistant
Business Development Coordinator
Business Manager
* Business Operations with Co-op was reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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