Highlights

• Flexible monthly start dates to suit your study needs, certification goals, and schedule
• Programs taught by industry professionals and highly qualified instructors
• Completion of the program qualified you for certification by the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)

Program Description

Business Administration programs:

Graduates of this 10 month program will receive a solid foundation in business administration. The program prepares students for the business world and future studies through a variety of courses. Learning is enhanced with classroom discussion, case studies, team projects and presentations.

The Business Administration program is comprised of five two-month certificates.

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the Certificate in Management and Administration from the Canadian Institute of Management.

Diploma in International Business Management:

Graduates will gain an excellent understanding of the essentials of business management. This program prepares students to enter the world of business management and looks at the current global business environment. Students will discuss global issues, prepare presentations, do team projects, and extend their research skills.

The International Business Management Diploma is made up of three two-month certificates. See chart below.

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the Certificate in Supervisory Management from the Canadian Institute of Management.

Diploma in Supervisory Management:

Graduates will receive a solid foundation in supervisory management. The program prepares students with the key business communication, leadership, and relational skills, as well as the foundational planning, organizing, and logistical skills and legal knowledge required for effective supervisory management. Learning is enhanced with classroom discussion, case studies, team projects, field trips and presentations.

The Supervisory Management Program is comprised of two two-month certificates. See chart below.

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the Certificate in Supervisory Management from the Canadian Institute of Management.

The Canadian Institute of Management is Canada’s senior management association. As a non-profit organization, the Institute is dedicated to the enhancement of managerial skills and professional development.

2013 Program Start Dates

Each certificate is 8 weeks in length, Monday to Thursday 9 am to 2:30 pm (with a lunch break from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm) and Friday 9 am to 12 pm. After successful completion of all five modules students will receive the Business Administration programs.

	Business Administration programs
	Diploma in International Business
	Diploma in Supervisory Management

Certificate	Diploma			Start Dates	Course Name
International Business & Trade				Jan 2, Jun 17 Dec 2	International Business
				Jan 28, Jul 15	Marketing
Business Communications				Feb 25, Aug 12	Organizational Behaviour
				Mar 25, Sep 9	Managerial Communications
Business Management				Apr 22, Oct 7	Introduction to Management
				May 21, Nov 4	Business Law
Human Resources				Feb 25, Jul 17, Oct 7	Human Resources
				Mar 25, Jul 15, Nov 4	Managerial Accounting
Financial Management and Planning				Jan 2, Apr 22, Aug 12, Dec 2	Financial Management
				Jan 28, May 21, Sep 9, Dec 30	Strategic Analysis

Completion of courses can be used towards application for certification from the Canadian Institute of Management.

View Start Date Calendar Start dates subject to change.

Entry Requirement

• Students who are interested in attending Greystone College must have completed (graduated from) their final year of general schooling.
• International Students must demonstrate advanced level of English with our online written test and arranged speaking interview.

Note: The online written test is exempt if iBT 75, or IELTS 6.5 is presented. The online written test is exempt if students have completed ILSC’s Business English Management Certificate, International Business English Certificate, or JOBS - Job Opportunity & Business Certificate.

If an applicant fails to meet the minimum requirements, they cannot be waived by either the institution or the student.

Course Details

Schedules will be modified to accommodate the December holidays.

Certificate in International Business and Trade

Marketing

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to marketing concepts and terminology. It examines the importance of marketing within organizations and society in general. Students will study the major components of a marketing plan, the marketing mix and consumer relationships. They will learn how to address the basic needs of companies in planning, developing, and managing products, distribution channels, promotion and pricing.

International Business

This course introduces students to globalization and to the value-adding activities of businesses in the current global economy. First we discuss the impact of national cultures on doing business globally. In addition, we examine the external forces that impact businesses, international organizations, legal and labor forces in the global context. Further, the course touches on strategic alliances and the impact of rapid environmental changes on strategic planning for international business.

Certificate in Business Communication

Organizational Behaviour

This course introduces students to the concepts of organizational behaviour and their application in today’s business environments. Students will develop insights into how the behaviour of individuals and groups impact on the organization. Further, they will learn to apply the theories and concepts to develop effective managerial competencies in such areas as teamwork, motivation, decision making and leadership.

Managerial Communications

The ability to communicate well is an essential requirement for all employees of an organization. In this course we explore the importance of communication in business and cross-cultural environments; students also compose various forms of written communication and prepare and deliver a formal business presentation.

Certificate in Business Management

Introduction to Management

This course introduces students to the concept of management by exploring the roles and functions of managers in a business environment. The purpose of the course is to enhance the students' understanding of the elements of the management processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling organizational activities. The course is designed to build a foundation of knowledge needed in future management courses.

Business Law

The course provides students with an overview of business law and an understanding of basic legal terminology. Since contracts form the heart of business operations, a significant portion of the course is dedicated to contract law and various legal issues arising from contract disputes. Class topics and discussions will draw on examples from current news media reports on legal cases. Knowledge of the court system includes field trips to the law courts.

Certificate in Human Resources

Human Resources Management

This course introduces theory, principles and applications of human resources from a managerial perspective. Operational issues such as HR planning, recruiting, job analysis, performance management and employee development are some of the practical issues covered. The course ends with a look at international issues in HR management for companies operating in the global environment.

Managerial Accounting

This course introduces the student to the theory, principles and applications of fundamental business accounting. The course begins by introducing the student to the standard, time-honoured accounting principles. The course will advance to apply accounting principles to specific financial statement, and detailed accounting transactions. The course finishes by familiarizing the student with the skills necessary to efficiently classify relevant business accounts culminating in the completion of the basic accounting cycle.

Certificate in Financial Management and Planning

Financial Management

This introductory course is designed to expose students to financial issues and concerns of general managers in modern business. Focusing on how to use financial management to make decisions, this course provides students with all of the practical skills needed to succeed in business. Content includes examples of how Canadian companies adapted financial policies to recent financial crisis; as well as coverage of such topics as break-even analysis, shareholder value and financial statement.

* Prerequisite: Accounting recommended

Strategic Analysis

This course is designed to expose students to the issues and concerns of general managers in modern business. The course content builds on foundation concepts from the Introduction to Management course. Using case studies, students will analyze corporate strategies focusing on opportunities and problems in the context of the external and internal environments of companies. Important element of the analysis is how managers make strategic decisions for the success of the organization.

* Prerequisite: Introduction to Management recommended