Program Overview
DELIVERY
- In-Person (88 West Pender Campus)
- Tuition amounts shown are from the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change
LEARNING JOURNEY
Business Essentials
Our Business Essentials Program provides a comprehensive introduction to key business concepts. This course equips you with essential knowledge from workplace communication and marketing strategies to human resources management.
By enrolling in the Business Essentials course, you’ll also gain valuable insights into Canada’s geography, economy, and workplace culture, along with understanding Canadian business laws and ethics. This knowledge will prove invaluable in your job search, enabling you to craft a standout resume and make a lasting impression on potential employers.
What is a Business Essentials Program​?
The Business Essentials program serves as an introductory gateway to the Canadian workplace, making it an ideal choice for individuals aspiring to enter the North American job market. This program offers students a robust foundation in essential communication skills, equipping them with the tools necessary to secure employment opportunities in Canada.
Program Objectives
- Developing effective job interview techniques
- Enhancing business communication proficiency
- Cultivating problem-solving abilities for customer interactions
- Building skills in people management
- Mastering professional presentation techniques for the business
Admission Requirements
- Must complete high school or be a mature student 17 years and above.
- Must reach an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent or complete IH Level 4 Lower Intermediate (B1.1)
- Successful completion of interview with qualified instructor, either online or in person.
Upon completion of the programs, students will
- Develop oral and written skills in the business environment
- Be introduced to Canadian workplace standards
- Develop work readiness attitudes
- Learn creative problem-solving approaches
- Practice essential customer service skills relevant to the hospitality and retail sector
- Demonstrate awareness about serving alcohol in British Columbia
- Learn about skills related to food handling
- Understand retail marketing strategies
International House Career College has designed its business courses to provide students with the language and cultural knowledge required in today’s modern workplace.
Our instructors have had years of experience working in the industry. These courses give students both the important information and hands-on knowledge needed for success.
Upon completion of their study, students will work in
Entry-level positions in the following fields:
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Tourism
Career opportunities include:
- Marketing Specialist
- Marketing Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Coordinator
- Project Coordinator
- Office Manager
- Office Coordinator
- Executive Assistant
Program Information
Start Dates 2024
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January 8
- February 5
- March 4
- April 1
- April 29
- May 27
- July 8
- August 6
- September 3
- October 1
- October 28
- November 25
Regular Course Fee:
- C$ 7,600
Course Length
- 6 months
Delivery
- On-campus Lessons/Classes per week
Intakes
- Every 4 weeks
- 12 intakes per year
How to Apply
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Program Duration
300 hours of academic study + 300 hours of Co-op
- 12 weeks of academic study
- 12 weeks of study break
- 12 weeks of Co-op
Courses
| Week | Content |
| 1 | Introduction to Working in Canada |
| 2 | Human Resource Management |
| 3 | Communication Skills in Customer Service Part 1 |
| 4 | Communication Skills in Customer Service Part 2 |
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| Week | Content |
| 1 | Introduction to Business Communication and Cross-Cultural Understanding |
| 2 | Spoken Business Communication-Using the telephone, participating in Meetings |
| 3 | Written Business Communication -Memos and Emails |
| Week | Content |
| 1 | Contemporary Marketing |
| 2 | Consumer Behaviour and Advertising |
| 3 | Product Life Cycle and Market Research |
| 4 | Branding and Public Relations |
Accreditations
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