Diploma in Business - Supply Chain and Operations

at Fanshawe College - London Campus Canada

Business - Payroll and Bookkeeping is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program. The program provides graduates with knowledge of 1) payroll and human resources practices including compensation and benefits, and 2) bookkeeping practices and related accounting software applications. Graduates will have met the educational requirements for the Payroll Compliance Practitioner designation and will have three advanced standing credits towards completion of the Certified Payroll Manager designation with the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA). In addition, graduates will have also completed the academic requirements for the Certified Bookkeeper designation with the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB). Graduates will be well prepared for self-employment or for entry-level careers in accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and payroll administration in a variety of industries.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Maintain paper and electronic accounting records and prepare financial statements for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Employ management accounting techniques in the planning, directing, and controlling of an enterprise.
• Prepare routine tax returns for individuals ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Support the financial management of a business organization including the preparation of financial information by using relevant and current mathematical techniques.
• Support the accounting functions including maintaining records and preparing financial statements and reports and processing payroll through the application of current and relevant computer skills and knowledge of accounting information systems.
• Recognize the impact of the operations of functional areas of an organization on its financial performance.
• Recognize, within the context of the Canadian business environment, the impact of factors such as economic variables, legislation, and ethics on business operations.
• Support the accounting, human resource and payroll functions of an organization through the application of contemporary business communication practices and effective interpersonal skills.
• Prepare, maintain, and communicate accurate information related to pensions administration.
• Plan personal professional development to enhance knowledge of current issues, trends, and practices in the payroll profession.
• Prepare, maintain, and communicate accurate information in compliance with all relevant employment legislation, law, policies and procedures for payroll, pensions, compensation and benefits.
• Use current payroll legislation to prepare individual pay including remuneration and deductions to net pay.
• Prepare payroll remittances and year end documentation for federal, provincial and third party stakeholders.
• Process payroll and accounting source documents to complete an accounting cycle using appropriate technology.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan for a payroll or bookkeeping business.

The program provides training in the skills required for on-site general carpentry and construction work, including the safe operation and maintenance of hand, portable, and stationary power tools. Students will study the layout and construction of a residential build from footings through roof framing. Emphasis is placed on developing and practicing the hands-on skills needed in the field.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Identify and use strategies to enhance work performance and continued learning to keep pace with industry changes.
• Identify and adhere to established health and safety practices that apply to specific job sites, in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
• Perform building construction and renovation tasks in compliance with contracts, the Ontario and/or National Building Codes, applicable laws and industry's ethical practices.
• Work in accordance with established sustainability practices.
• Communicate and collaborate with diverse clients, supervisors and tradespersons to complete projects on time and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Assist with maintaining accurate project documents and use computer technologies to support building construction and renovation projects.
• Solve on-site trade-related building and renovation problems by applying principles of basic technical mathematics and building science.
• Select, maintain and safely operate hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools, to efficiently complete building construction and renovation tasks.
• Assist with the completion of building and renovation stages, from site layout and footings to the application of interior and exterior finishes, according to specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of material estimations according to building construction and renovation project documents.

In this one-year graduate certificate program, students will study analytical chemistry lab techniques, cannabis crop science, and microbiology in order to apply their scientific knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the emerging cannabis industry. The program prepares students to analyze cannabis for quality, safety, and stability, and contribute to research and development, including the development of new cannabis products. In addition to scientific techniques, students will study the regulatory context of the cannabis industry, and develop their scientific communication and project management skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Collect, analyze and summarize data on cannabis cultivation to optimize yield and quality in a variety of production models;
• Perform all tasks in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and security measures for legal cannabis production and processing;
• Evaluate current research to apply best practices for sustainability and innovation in the cannabis industry;
• Use laboratory procedures to conduct quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of cannabis products to test product quality, safety and stability;
• Write, follow, validate and optimize standard operating procedures to extract and analyze cannabis products;
• Apply business principles to manage resources effectively in a cannabis lab;
• Evaluate product safety using quality assurance programs and processes;
• Design, plan, and manage projects to meet industry demands;
• Communicate scientific data from lab procedures and scientific literature effectively to licensed producers and stakeholders.

This one-year Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide students with a holistic approach to information systems security as it applies to business.  The program will provide a broad understanding of security concepts and concentrate on industry best practices for information security.  Students will gain the knowledge required to manage both the strategic and operational aspects of information security.  The focus will be on addressing the following questions:

• What business assets need protection?
• What are the vulnerabilities and threats to the business and the assets?
• What safeguards need to be implemented to protect the business?
• Did the protection measures or safeguards work?

The students will develop the skills to identify vulnerabilities to business and implement effective safeguards to minimize risks to acceptable levels.  They will learn detailed practical aspects of security such as risk analysis, vulnerability testing, writing security policies, implementing access controls and performing security audits.  An emphasis will be placed on interpersonal, organizational, technical, communication and problem solving skills applied to enhance the effective implementation of security in a business environment.

A Mandatory Mobile Computing (Laptop) Program

Learning Outcomes:
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Apply knowledge of computer operating systems, networking, and various application software to the simulation of business processes.
• Develop best practices to protect business resources through the application of knowledge of vulnerabilities and exploits.
• Develop security strategies for the deployment of security procedures and protective devices.
• Integrate information technology strategies that support business functions by employing knowledge of best practices of business processes and systems.
• Develop security plans and strategies to include acceptable use of business information and systems by internal employees, contractors, consultants, business partners and customers.
• Develop security plans and strategies to ensure the integrity of information in compliance with best practices, relevant policies, standards, and regulations.
• Apply project management principles in the deployment of security policies and strategies.
• Perform security audits to ensure compliance with security plans, policies, standards, regulations and best practices.
• Develop and deliver a corporate training program to communicate both orally and in writing the security requirements for compliance with security policies.
• Prepare security documentation for approval by senior management and present results of security audits.

The program provides the technical knowledge and skills required to manage the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings from the planning stage through to completion. Studies include construction materials and methods, construction equipment, surveying, project management, scheduling, estimating, building economics, and construction contracts. Twelve months of co-operative work experience is an integral part of the program.

Co-operative Education
This three-year program has three co-operative work terms.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction engineering field.
• Comply with workplace health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
• Complete duties and assist in monitoring that work is performed in compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction engineering field.
• Promote and carry out sustainability practices in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
• Facilitate the collaboration and interaction among project stakeholders to support construction engineering projects.
• Collect, process, analyze and coordinate technical data to produce written and graphical project-related documents.
• Coordinate and facilitate the collecting, processing, interpreting and application of survey/geomatics and layout information* to implement construction projects.
• Select and use industry-specific electronic and digital technologies to support the design and construction of projects.
• Analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of construction projects by applying engineering concepts, technical mathematics and building science.
• Schedule, coordinate and monitor the progression of construction projects by applying principles of construction project management.
• Prepare estimates of time, cost, quality and quantity, tenders and bids.
• Perform, coordinate and facilitate quality control* testing and monitoring of equipment, materials and methods involved in the implementation and completion of construction projects.
• Apply teamwork, leadership, supervision and interpersonal skills when working individually or within multidisciplinary teams to complete work on construction projects.

This three-year program provides students with a sound basic knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, and emphasizes the principles and performance of standard laboratory practices, procedures, and techniques for biological, chemical and physical analyses.

Co-operative Education
This three-year program has four co-op work terms. Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma. More information about Co-operative Education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Apply mathematical, physical, and chemical concepts to tasks, such as the analysis and synthesis of chemical compounds and samples and to develop approaches and techniques for the solution of problems.
• Conduct and interpret accurately manual* quantitative and qualitative analyses using prescribed laboratory procedures.
• Prepare organic and inorganic compounds using standard synthetic* and purification procedures.
• Perform statistical calculations to report and evaluate the results of analyses.
• Perform instrumental chemical analysis and interpret, evaluate, and report the quantitative/qualitative results.
• Apply computer skills relevant to the chemical laboratory technology field.
• Maintain and troubleshoot* laboratory equipment according to the manufacturers' guidelines.
• Perform relevant Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures to ensure that processes remain within designated limits.
• Use interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate project management in the chemical laboratory technology environment.
• Ensure that all assigned work is performed in compliance with relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental law, legislation, and regulations; established policies and procedures; and in accordance with ethical principles.
• Apply problem-solving skills to chemical laboratory technology problems.
• Develop a plan for continued professional growth.

This program, as the name implies, shall give Engineering students a one-year, intensive training in the practical elements associated with their profession, such as CAD, Blueprint Reading, Machining and Welding.  The program has been created to complement the theoretical skills that they presently obtain in their formal studies.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to :

• Solve complex technical problems related to mechanical environments and evaluate solutions according to accepted engineering principles.
• Design and analyze mechanical components, processes, and systems through the application of complex engineering principles and practices.
• Create graphics and other technical documents and evaluate these documents against appropriate engineering standards.
• Utilize current and relevant hardware and software to support the mechanical engineering environment.
• Design components using knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to manufacturing operations andprocesses as required.
• Select and utilize various machinery, tools, and other equipment used in manufacturing processes as required.
• Coordinate, conduct and analyze quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Create a relevant project document including the creation of a risk management strategy, incorporating the environmental, economic, legal, safety, and ethical implications inherent in mechanical engineering projects.
• Produce, maintain and utilize documentation, and inventory and records systems.
• Participate in the management of an engineering product.
• Develop and implement strategies and plans to improve job performance and work relationships.

Business - Finance (Co-op) is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program. This program is designed to develop the skills needed to work in the growing personal financial services sector, from customer service to wealth management and financial planning. Students will learn to work with clients, evaluating their needs and offer advice on personal financial management, tax and retirement planning, insurance, investments, and estate planning, as well as customer relations and providing product to clients. Qualified graduates will have completed all the educational requirements leading to the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner®) designation awarded by the Financial Planning Standards Council www.fpsc.ca. and the Registered Retirement Consultant® RRC® designation awarded by CIFP.

Students are also prepared to write the Canadian Securities Course® and Life Licensing Qualification Program examinations as prerequisites to securities and life insurance licensing. Students will also have completed the Mutual Funds Licensing course.

Co-operative Education
In order to be eligible for co-op, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and be academically complete at the commencement of their co-op work term.
This is a two-year co-operative education program.  Students who fulfill both the academic and co-op requirements of the program will be eligible to graduate with a Co-op Endorsed Diploma.  More information about co-operative education can be found at www.fanshawec.ca/co-op
Applicants seeking a non Co-op Endorsed Diploma should apply to the Business - Finance program, Program Code BFN4.

Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

• Process and maintain financial records in compliance with relevant policies, procedures and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
• Prepare and present financial information in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations for individuals and/or organizations.
• Generate financial reports for individuals and/or organizations by applying financial mathematics and statistics.
• Contribute to the development and the implementation of a financial plan to meet individuals' and/or organizations' needs and objectives.
• Contribute to the development and the implementation of marketing strategies to promote financial products and services and to enhance customer service.
• Develop and implement strategies to establish and maintain professional networking and business relationships in the finance sector.
• Analyze, within a Canadian context, the impact of economic variables, legislation, ethics, technology and the environment on individuals' and/or organizations' operations.
• Develop and implement ongoing strategies for personal and professional development, highlighting ethics, values and standards in the finance sector.

This program will provide the student a better understanding of the use of Information Technology as it relates specifically to the Healthcare Information Technology domain. Global advancements in the use of technology in digital health, automated voice transcription, digital imaging concepts, electronic health records, continuum of care, healthcare workflow, HIPPA/PIPEDA/Security, billing, and similar technologies.

Learning Outcomes

• The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
• Assess organizational requirements for health information system technologies (HIST) and evaluate the impact of HIST on business/clinical processes, and on health services delivery to inform change in necessary.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate health information management practices, policies and processes to support client care, organizational goals, operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Synthesize relevant local, national and global health care and health information management issues, trends, technologies and standards to support health information systems and processes.
• Ensure compliance with the legal health obligations, as well as with the professional, ethical and organizational standards that ensure privacy, security and confidentiality in the access, retention, storage and disposal of personal health information.
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness and integrity of health information throughout the management of its lifecycle.
• Work professionally, ethically and collaboratively with stakeholders and as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team, to enhance the collection, distribution, use, security and awareness of quality health information and its impact on client care.

The Plumbing Techniques program is an Ontario College Certificate program designed to prepare graduates for entrance into a plumbing career through the understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of the plumbing trade and the associated tools and materials. Students will participate in the practical application of fundamental plumbing activities in labs on site at the College in addition to the theory learned in a face-to-face web-enhanced environment. This is an entry level credential and students are not required or qualified to become members of a professional or regulatory body upon completion.

Learning Outcomes:-

• Work according to contractual obligations; the project manual; applicable laws, standards, bylaws, and codes.
• Execute plumbing projects effectively and accurately by interpreting graphics, drawings and written documentation.
• Work responsibly and effectively with others and in accordance with appropriate practices, procedures and in compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Use tools and equipment for basic installation manufacture, and repair of components to required specifications.
• Contribute to the organizing and planning of plumbing installation projects.
• Solve routine plumbing issues using a variety of problem solving approaches.