Courses
Semester 1
- Business Essentials - A Survival Course ORGB0003
Units/ Hours: 45
This course will explore the nature of business and the role of the individual within the business context. The course will help to prepare the student for the world of business by developing an understanding of the major functional aspects of a successful business. The course will also focus on a number of important business trends that will continue to affect business into the future. These include the growth and influence of international business, the role of ethics and social responsibility in business decisions, the significance of small business, the growth of the service sector, and the influence of technology on business activities.
- College Communications for Business and Hospitality Professionals COMM0078
Units/ Hours: 37
This first semester course will introduce students to the essential communication skills required to be successful in their chosen post-secondary program. These skills include reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking. Through a series of written assignments, in-class discussions based on readings, and lab activities, students will improve their overall communication skills. Students of COMM78 will engage in a series of activities and assignments designed to provide the essential language skills required for academic success.
- Introductory Accounting ACCT0072
Units/ Hours: 45
Gain a solid foundation of theory and practice of accounting and prepare for more advanced studies in the field. This course, combined with Accounting II, if you achieve an average of 70% or greater in both courses, will qualify you for an exemption from the Certified General Accountants course Financial Accounting I (FAI).
- Introductory Computing COMP0345
Units/ Hours: 45
Working in the Windows environment, this computer course introduces you to computer basics (computer terminology, e-mail, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software using Microsoft Office. Through the extensive use of hands-on activities, you will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to make productive use of computers as a tool in both college and workplace environments.
- Marketing MKTG0014
Units/ Hours: 45
This is an introductory course in Marketing designed to provide an awareness and understanding of the role and function of marketing within an individual firm and throughout the total economy. The student is introduced to the principles and techniques of marketing and its various functional areas. The various marketing strategies utilized in product or service planning and development, pricing, distribution and promotion in response to the needs and wants identified in various markets are explored.
- Math Fundamentals for Business Studies MATH0011
Units/ Hours: 45
The Math Fundamentals for Business Studies course was designed to be an integral portion of all programs offered by the School of Business at Sir Sandford Fleming College. This course is a one-semester study of the mathematics applicable to the business and financial community. Math Fundamentals for Business Studies places the significance of mathematics as a problem solving and decision making tool. Topics covered: manipulation of business formulae, break-even analysis, monetary conversion, mathematics of buying and selling, simple, compound interest and annuities.
Semester 2
- Cash and Investment Decisions MGMT0159
Units/ Hours: 45
This course offers business students a basic understanding of how the activities of an organization are reflected in its financial statements. The student is then required to apply that basic understanding of concepts along with analytical techniques to reach financial decisions in an organization. Practical applications of financial concepts to the operation of an organization are emphasized. Topics covered include cash flows and the cash flow statement, working capital management, financial statement analysis, and the capital budgeting process. Project costing and evaluation and the concept of quality earnings will also be included in the topics covered.
Pre-Requisites
- Communicating at Work for Business and Hospitality Professionals COMM0148
Units/ Hours: 45
Successful communicators use knowledge, skills and strategies to create effective messages for a range of audiences and delivery channels. This course emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving to meet communication challenges in today's workplace. Students will refine business writing, communication skills and presentation techniques through a variety of assignments, assessments and hands-on practice.
- Human Resources Administration MGMT0007
Units/ Hours: 45
This course is designed to provide an overview of key human resources activities and the related legislation affecting today's workplaces. Topics of study include the strategic role of HRM, legal compliance and valuing diversity, designing and analyzing jobs, human resources planning, recruitment, selection, orientation and training, performance appraisal, compensation, employee benefits & services, labour relations, and occupational health & safety. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss legal compliance in the areas of human rights, pay/employment equity, employment standards, labour relations, and health & safety. Applied learning opportunities include case study analyses, identification of Human Rights Code violations on an employment application form, development of a job description/specification and a recruitment ad, critique of managerial performance on videotape, web-based research pertaining to employment practices, and completion of a journal article summary and explanation of its relationship to the course material. Note: This course has been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as a credit in the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' (CCHRA's) national certification program. To qualify to write the National Knowledge Exam, it is necessary to attain an overall average of 70 percent in the nine subjects covered, with no grade of less than 65 percent. Prior to enrollment in this course, it is recommended that learners have attained the learning outcomes of Communications for Business (COMM78).
- Operations Management BUSN0020
Units/ Hours: 45
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the functions of business operations. Students develop an understanding of the important factors and some of the analytical tools that can be used to improve productivity and customer service. Emphasis is placed on the cost benefit relationship.
- Developing Effective Teams ORGB0013
Units/ Hours: 45
Teams are a critical component of our personal, educational, organizational and societal lives. Successful teams don't just happen. This course teaches the formula for team success. Students will use effective tools and strategies to help any team become high performing which will better prepare students to achieve successful team membership in voluntary, public or private organizations.
Semester 3
- Contemporary Management Skills ORGB0007
Units/ Hours: 45
In this course, both theoretical and practical fundamentals of managerial work are explored and experienced. Through self-assessments, skills workshops, discussions, and lectures, students will learn management competencies in interpersonal and leadership strategies, the dynamics of power and innovation, as well as organizational strategies to enhance performance and productivity.
Semester 4
- Business Statistics and Quantitative Methods MATH0046
Units/ Hours: 45
The understanding and application of basic statistical analysis to business related problems will be examined. The calculation and interpretation of statistical measures will be thoroughly covered. Once the basic measures are mastered, probability and probability distributions will be discussed. Statistical measures, data collection and probability distributions will be brought together to perform statistical inference with confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Then, simple linear regression will be developed. The calculation and interpretation of statistical measures will be learned within a format of class time practice, specific course assignments and use of the Excel? computer spreadsheet.
- Intermediate Accounting: Assets ACCT0076
Units/ Hours: 60
This is an intermediate level financial accounting course focusing on the asset side of the balance sheet. Students will cover financial reporting for external users, accounting concepts, income statement and balance sheet presentation, the cash flow statement, and revenue and expense recognition. The valuation of both current and long-term assets will be studied. Students will use computer software to produce financial statements and to demonstrate accounting concepts.
Pre-Requisites
- Intermediate Computer Applications COMP0103
Units/ Hours: 45
Through the use of business-related projects, this course builds on the common functions of file management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic presentations to enhance skills relevant to a business environment. The integration of these applications through sharing, embedding and linking data is a major component of this course.
Pre-Requisites
- Management Accounting I ACCT0022
Units/ Hours: 45
This is a survey course that relates to the uses of accounting information for decision-making purposes. Students will begin with an understanding of fundamental cost concepts as they relate to a manufacturing environment, as well as an understanding of cost behaviour. Then they will apply various techniques to analyze and interpret information as it relates to different decision situations faced by managers. Note: This course has been approved by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) as a half credit in the Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations' (CCHRA's) national certification program. To qualify to write the National Knowledge Exam, it is necessary to attain an overall average of 70 percent in the nine subjects covered, with no grade of less than 65 percent. Note: It is recommended that students have completed Math Fundamentals for Business Studies (MATH 11) and Financial Statements and the Finance Environment (ACCT71).
- Payroll Administration MGMT0020
Units/ Hours: 45
This course provides an introduction to payroll practices and procedures. An overview of the payroll function, employment standards, earnings, taxable benefits, Canada/Quebec Pension plans, employment insurance, net pay, and record of employment are presented. Materials used in the course are produced by the Canadian Payroll Association. Those wishing to receive certification as a payroll administrator will be required to write the exam set by the Canadian Payroll Association and successfully complete an introductory course in computer systems. Note: Although not required to fulfill Fleming's Human Resources Management Certificate Program requirements or to qualify for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, taking this course will enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of human resources practitioners wishing to pursue their designation, individuals aspiring to move into the human resources management or industrial relations field, and those in general management/supervisory positions with key human resources responsibilities. It is for that reason that this course is mandatory for those enrolled in the Business Administration Human Resources Management Diploma Program.
Semester 5
- Finance I ACCT0077
Units/ Hours: 45
This is the first of two courses in corporate finance, with a focus on the financing decisions of organizations. Building on knowledge gained in financial accounting, economics, and statistics, students consider the role of the financial manager and the environment for financial decisions, examining issues such as interest rate structure, security valuation and capital budgeting decisions. The concept of risk management as it pertains to investment portfolios will also be reviewed.
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
- Intermediate Accounting: Liabilities and Owner's Equity ACCT0080
Units/ Hours: 60
This intermediate level financial accounting course focuses on the liability and equity sections of the balance sheet. Topics covered include the legal and financial aspects of corporations, shareholders' equity, complex debt and equity instruments, leases, accounting for income taxes, pensions and other employee future benefits, accounting changes and error analysis and financial statement analysis. Computer software will be used to give students hands-on experience and to demonstrate accounting concepts.
- Management Accounting II ACCT0023
Units/ Hours: 45
This course explores cost-accounting techniques as they relate to the valuation of inventory in a manufacturing operation. Students will apply analytical skills to determine unit product costs, measure production process costs, and allocate resources efficiently within the firm in order to maximize profits while maintaining the ability to meet long-term strategic objectives. Terminology and concepts learned in Management Accounting are expanded on in this course.
Pre-Requisites
Semester 6
- Auditing ACCT0005
Units/ Hours: 45
This course serves as an introduction to the auditing principles and procedures that are applicable to both internal and external audits. Topics include reporting, the ethical and legal environment, audit objectives, audit evidence, audit planning and analytical review, materiality and risk, internal control, and audit sampling. Particular attention is paid to the audit of the sales and collection cycle.
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
- Field Placement II (BAB) FLPL0139
Units/ Hours: 70
In order to graduate students must complete the prescribed placement component for their program. This course represents 70 hours towards the completion of the field placement component. Placement hours may involve a block of hours either during the semester or at the end of the semester. Or can be scheduled as weekly hours during the semester as timetable permits. To obtain the placement credit students must work in an environment that contributes to the application of their formal learning in a business or organizational environment.
- Finance II ACCT0081
Units/ Hours: 45
Building on knowledge acquired in Finance I (ACCT 77), students will continue to examine issues facing the financial executive. Students will study the characteristics and features associated with various sources of financing. Capital budgeting techniques will be employed to analyze choices between different projects as well as alternative capital sources. Students will examine investment decisions as they relate to the operation of the firm. Topics include working capital management, credit and receivables management, cash management, and financial planning and analysis.
Pre-Requisites
- General Education Elective
Course Number: GENED
All graduates of diploma programs require general education credits. These courses allow you to explore issues of societal concern by looking at the history, theory and contemporary applications of those issues.
Your program has designated some required general education courses. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose from a list of electives each semester.
Many of these courses and some other general education courses are also available through evening classes, by distance education, or on-line. See our Part-Time Studies Calendar for these opportunities.
You may already possess general education equivalencies from other colleges or universities. Please see the General Education Co-ordinators at the Peterborough and Lindsay locations for possible exemptions.
See this page for a list of approved General Education Courses at Fleming College.