Business (Co-op) Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout this Business (Co-op)  Graduate Diploma from Fanshawe College you’ll study and collaborate with future colleagues, networking with experienced professors. Your concepts of leadership, whether with a small business, in entry-level management, in the not-for-profit sector, or within corporations, will be nurtured and challenged. You’ll also gain valuable work experience during a paid co-op work term and develop real business skills. 

If you have an interest in all aspects of business, the Business (Co-op) program of Fanshawe College is for you. You’ll explore ethical and sustainable business practices as well as individual areas of business that are of greater interest to you. You’ll be exposed to business that meets the needs of a career in management, whether in a large organization or a family business.

This business co-op program will also provide you with the opportunity to earn education credits toward the Certified in Management (CIM) designation from the Canadian Institute of Management.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Business program enter the workforce on a management career path in large and small businesses across industries, as well as the not-for-profit sector and government. Graduates are also suited for a variety of entry-level positions, including management trainee, store supervisor, office supervisor, operations supervisor and production supervisor. Graduates may also choose to launch and manage their own small businesses.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Business program:

• Administrative Assistant 

Work with business units, write and edit communications and documentation, assist client meetings, print and handle orders and documents for employees and clients.

• E-Commerce Coordinator 

Support a fast-paced start-up business working in the fashion, art, lifestyle and technology sectors by connecting customers to brands and building brand affinity. 

• Private Wealth Finance 

Deliver private investment counselling and banking services to high net worth clients. 

Graduates who meet admission requirements are also eligible for transfer to the Business Administration - Leadership and Management Advanced Diploma or the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management) Degree.

Accreditation

• This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada.