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About Business Fundamentals in Fanshawe College

The Fanshawe Business Fundamentals will give you a taste of the business world, introducing you to skills needed for future success.

Business Certificate Program

This business certificate program will cover basic principles of business organization, business communications, business mathematics, accounting, and marketing. In the first semester, you'll take courses in customer service and business communication while improving your computer and math skills. This business certificate program will provide a solid foundation for those looking to enter the business world or continue on to other academic business programs. Available in a traditional in-class format with September, January, or May admissions.

There are options to transfer directly into the second semester of any business diploma program. Or, you can enter the workforce in various entry-level positions.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Fundamentals program are prepared to enter the workforce in a variety of different sectors including, but not limited to, in the retail, hospitality and service sectors. Graduates are suited to a variety of entry-level positions, ranging from sales associates, to customer service representatives to trainee positions. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
• All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
• Final minimum average of 65.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

IELTS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 5.5  - 7.0 with no score less than 5.0 - 6.5 in reading and listening and a score of 7.0 in writing and speaking, with test results within the last two years
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence. 

TOEFL iBT :Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 60 - 100for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years

PTE: Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 40 - 65, with test results within the last two years

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Fanshawe College Tuition fee/Cost of Attendance

To provide prospective students an indication of the minimal account balance required before applying for admission to Fanshawe College, the anticipated cost of expenditures is as follows:

Tuition fee

The cost of tuition varies depending on the length and difficulty level of each programme offered at Fanshawe College. However, the average anticipated cost is as follows:

International Applicants: 2,135 to 12,450 USD.

Domestic Applicants: 1,035 to 4,590 USD.

Other Expenses including textbooks, housing, food, entertainment, among others: 7,600 to 9,120 USD.8

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