Business Fundamentals (BFPG)

Ontario College Certificate | 2 semesters | Barrydowne Campus

Let's get down to business! Business touches every single aspect of our lives. Everything we do, touch, see, and hear has a business associated with it. Your career in business starts with the Business Fundamentals program at Cambrian College. 

Explore traditional business careers by gaining a solid introductory foundation in accounting, finance, management, and marketing, and apply that knowledge in your current career or use it to pursue your passions.

This program is a common year for all business and accounting students, so graduates will be eligible for direct entry into the second year of the following diploma programs at Cambrian: Business, Business - Accounting, Business - Accounting (Online), Business - Finance, Business - Hospitality Hotel and Restaurant Management,  Business Administration, and Business Administration - Accounting.

This program offers the ultimate flexibility! With multiple program delivery options (synchronous and asynchronous), full-time or part-time study options, and start dates three times a year, this program allows you to begin your career in business your way. Have a discussion with your program coordinator to learn more!

Program Highlights

• 1 year – 2 semesters

• All courses are delivered through synchronous teaching (courses scheduled at a pre-determined day and time) at Cambrian College's Barrydowne Campus in Sudbury, Ontario.

  • Online asynchronous delivery option available (see BFPO program)

• Successful graduates can enter directly into the second year of Cambrian's diploma and advanced diploma Business, Accounting, or Finance programs

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How to Apply

Business and Information Technology

Admission Requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

• Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)

• Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)

Recommended

• Computer competency in relevant software

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Program Delivery

2023-2024

This program will be delivered in the following terms:

Winter Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Winter 2024
2. SEMESTER 2 Spring 2024

Spring Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Spring 2024
2. SEMESTER 2 Fall 2024

2024-2025

This program will be delivered in the following terms:

Fall Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Fall 2024
2. SEMESTER 2 Winter 2025

Winter Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Winter 2025
2. SEMESTER 2 Spring 2025

Spring Term Start

1. SEMESTER 1 Spring 2025
2. SEMESTER 2 Fall 2025

For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule posted on our website.

Program of Study for 2024-25 Academic Year 

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credits
ACC 1045	Introduction to Accounting	3
BUS 1125	Business Professionalism	3
BUS 1146	Introduction to Business Management	3
BUS 1211	Business Mathematics	3
ECN 1101	Microeconomics	3
ENG 1002	College Communications	3
ISP 3026	Spreadsheets for Business	3
	Credits	21
Semester 2
ACC 1050	Financial Accounting	3
BUS 1111	Business Research Methods	3
BUS 1153	CSR and Ethics	3
BUS 1212	Financial Mathematics	3
ECN 1202	Macroeconomics	3
MKT 1204	Foundations of Marketing	3
One General Education course. 1		3
	Credits	21
	Total Credits	42

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Fees

Tuition and Ancillary Fees

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Graduate Options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in:

• Sales

• Wholesale

• Insurance

• Government departments

• Customer service

• Retailing

• Manufacturing

• Service industries

• Financial institutions

Furthering Your Studies

Graduates will be eligible for direct entry into the second year of the following diploma programs at Cambrian College: Business, Business - Accounting, Business - Accounting - Online, Business - Finance, Business Administration, and Business Administration - Accounting.

College/University Degree Opportunities

Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.

Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.