About Business - Entrepreneurship And Management in Fanshawe College

We know that you see a world of limitless business potential. You see opportunity where others see barriers. You're also realistic about your business dream. You know it will take support and guidance. You don't have to do it alone.

That's what Fanshawe's two-year Ontario College Diploma Business – Entrepreneurship and Management program will do for you. Through our entrepreneurship and management courses, you'll leave the program with a comprehensive business plan, work-shopped with your peers and Professors. You'll also get information and guidance on conducting market research, feasibility studies, business plans, computer use, and advertising and marketing development.

Your business dreams won't become a reality inside a bubble. That's why you'll also partner with a business mentor whose coattails you'll ride on your way to networking events, and when experiencing real business situations. Plus, you'll be able to let your dreams dictate your course selections. Customize your business management certification and explore your own interests, choosing projects that excite you.

Perhaps you want to join an established team upon graduation. Through our entrepreneurship courses, you will leave the program with hands-on knowledge of management principles, with courses in marketing strategies, and business ethics. Blazing your own business trail, or as part of a team, you need to take that first step. Are you ready?

Career Opportunities

Labour Market Research revealed the following information:
• A small or medium enterprise (SME)  is 500 employees or fewer (Industry Canada)
• 99.7%  of employer businesses in Ontario in 2009 were SMEs (Ministry of Economic Development and Trade)
• Over one-third of all SMEs in Canada are located in Ontario (Ministry of Economic Development and Trade)
• SMEs employ more than 2.8 million Ontarians (Ministry of Economic Development and Trade)
• Only 55% of small businesses with $30,000 or less in revenue survived for 5 years (Industry Canada)
• Almost half of the businesses in Canada that fail, do so because of the lack of management capability (Statistics Canada)

Graduates of this program could embrace any number of occupations from the service industry to manufacturing to retail.  Their role could include owner, manager or employee in a variety of 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