Courses
Semester 1
- Basic Bookkeeping ACCT0069
Units/ Hours: 45
In this course, students will learn the basics of finance such as ledgers and balancing accounting books using basic mathematics. Students will organize, manipulate and graph numeric data. Topics include the use of formulas and functions, using templates and recording macros. Students will learn to perform basic tasks such as formatting work sheets, creating and modifying charts and working with lists.
- 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.
- Mathematics Fundamentals MATH0096
Units/ Hours: 30
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to master the skills of basic mathematics. The topics covered will include calculator skills and the fundamental operations of mathematics with whole numbers, fractions, ratio and proportion, and percent. Students will use mathematics to solve a variety of applied problems.
- Professional Office Administration Procedures I BUSN0109
Units/ Hours: 60
This course is designed to introduce students to skills fundamental to the pursuit of a successful career in the field of office administration. Specific skills covered include time management, communications, customer service skills and reception. Professionalism, ethics, and proper communication skills in the office environment will be reinforced as part of a successful business environment. Students will be introduced to various functions of Microsoft Office software to produce a variety of office documents. During this course, students will start their professional portfolio to demonstrate their skills and abilities for future employment and educational opportunities.
- Word Processing I COMP0377
Units/ Hours: 45
This course will give students the opportunity to use initiative and judgment to produce professional documents of a simple nature using Word. Topics covered include: creating, printing and editing documents including formatting, tables and charts. Students, using proper keyboarding technique, will achieve a minimum speed of 30 net words per minute. Grammar, spelling and writing style will be emphasized.
Semester 2
- Advanced Spreadsheets and Databases COMP0413
Units/ Hours: 45
Students learn to use the advanced features of the spreadsheet program Excel to create business lists, forms and charts. Various Excel tools for analysis of spreadsheet data will also be used. Students learn to use advanced features of the database program Access to create and manage a database, produce reports and create charts.
- Computerized Bookkeeping ACCT0070
Units/ Hours: 30
Students will be able to keep a complete set of books using a small business accounting software package. The adjusting and closing entries and financial statements will be completed at the end of the accounting cycle. Cash control procedures will be undertaken and selected transactions recorded in a journal.
Pre-Requisites
- Professional Office Administration Procedures II BUSN0110
Units/ Hours: 45
This course builds upon the skills and knowledge gained in the first course on office administration procedures. Students learn how to prepare for meetings, arrange travel, perform scheduling, manage contacts and record meeting minutes. Business etiquette and customer service is also discussed. Students will also learn about the various professional associations and accreditations available to them. Students will continue to learn about professional portfolios and continue to add to their professional portfolio.
- Transcription Basics BUSN0111
Units/ Hours: 30
Using transcription equipment and word processing software, students will learn how to produce general business-related documents. Emphasis will be placed on the student's ability to produce mailable documents within specific timelines that are accurate with regard to spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, numbers, and abbreviations.
Pre-Requisites
- Word Processing II COMP0378
Units/ Hours: 30
The more advanced functions available in MS Word will be studied for the production of more complex documents. Topics covered include: Managing multiple documents, macros, forms and advanced formatting. Students will utilize various keyboarding techniques to improve their keyboarding speed, accuracy, and proofreading skills to achieve a minimum speed of 40 net words per minute. Grammar, spelling and writing style will be emphasized.
Pre-Requisites
- Work Placement FLPL0116
Units/ Hours: 80
Work placement is a non-paid experience that provides an opportunity for students to integrate theory and practice in a business work environment. The work placement experience enables students to explore their chosen field and assess and apply individual knowledge, skill and aptitude in a professional environment.
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.