Business Fundamentals with Practicum
Develop Business Skills. Build Workplace Confidence. Launch Your Career.
The Business Fundamentals with Practicum program at Dunsmuir College is designed to prepare students with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience required to succeed in today’s business environment. Through classroom learning and industry-focused practicum training, students develop professional communication, customer service, administrative, and business support skills that employers value across multiple industries.
- Program Duration: 46 Weeks
Program Details
Curriculum and Program Structure
Practicum
280 Hours Workplace Training
Overview
Business Fundamentals with Practicum
The Business Fundamentals with Practicum program at Dunsmuir College equips students with the practical knowledge and professional skills needed for today’s business environment. The program combines classroom instruction with workplace experience to prepare graduates for careers in business administration, customer service, and office support.
Students develop strong communication, research, presentation, administrative, and workplace collaboration skills while gaining practical exposure through a structured practicum placement. Whether beginning a new career or strengthening existing skills, this program provides a solid foundation for professional success.
Students will learn fundamental skills to be successful in international business. They can be better equipped to work in a variety of industries that require both administrative and customer service support.
Career Opportunities
Students will be prepared to work as general Office Support Workers. In addition, they have opportunities to take on customer service roles. Graduates may pursue entry-level positions including:
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Support Worker
- Customer Service Representative
- Receptionist
- Front Desk Coordinator
- Administrative Coordinator
- Junior Business Assistant
- General Office Support
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Build and deliver boardroom-quality presentations
- Research and engage in formal and informal debates
- Complete a business resume
- Develop a market-ready strategy
- Complete business writing
- Contribute meaningfully to business conversations
- Administrative support
- Conduct market surveys
Program Information
Business Fundamentals with Practicum
Program Length
62 Weeks
Program Hours
920 Hours
Supervised Practicum
280 Hours
Delivery Modes
In-Class, Combined, Online
(Mon - Fri : 08.00-17.00)
Social Info :
Workplace Learning Experience
What You'll Learn
Students will develop practical workplace skills including:
- Business Communication
- Office Administration
- Customer Service
- Business Writing
- Presentation Skills
- Business Research
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Administrative Support
- Professional Resume Development
- Workplace Collaboration
- Business Case Analysis
- Professional Workplace Etiquette
Curriculum Overview
01
80 Hours | 4 Weeks
02
120 Hours | 6 Weeks
03
120 Hours | 6 Weeks
04
80 Hours | 4 Weeks
05
80 Hours | 4 Weeks
05
40 Hours | 2 Weeks
06
120 Hours | 6 Weeks
07
120 Hours | 6 Weeks
08
280 Hours | 14 Weeks
Total 46 Weeks 920 Hours
Program Evaluation
Student progress is evaluated through:
- Written Examinations
- Interview Skills Assessments
- Project-Based Assessments
- Assignment Submissions
- Course Attendance
Delivery Methods
Students may choose the study option that best fits their schedule:
- In-Class Instruction
- Combined Delivery (In-Class & Online)
- Distance Synchronous Learning
- Distance Asynchronous Learning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following educational qualifications:
- Successful completion of Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification, such as GED (General Educational Development) or Adult Basic Education (ABE), supported by either an original transcript or a certified true copy of academic records.
OR
- Qualify as a Mature Student, being 19 years of age or older and at least one year removed from high school at the time of application.
English Language Proficiency Policy
All programs offered at Dunsmuir College are delivered entirely in English. Therefore, applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency before admission.
English language proficiency may be demonstrated through one of the following pathways:
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1. Previous Education in English
Applicants may satisfy the language requirement by successfully completing secondary or post-secondary education where:
- English was the primary language of instruction, and
- English is one of the official languages of that country.
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2. Approved English Language Assessment
Applicants may also meet the admission requirement by achieving the minimum required score on one of the approved English language proficiency tests accepted by Dunsmuir College.
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3. Accuplacer Assessment (Mature Students)
Mature applicants who are 19 years of age or older, and who are unable to provide sufficient educational documentation due to exceptional circumstances, may qualify through the Accuplacer English Assessment, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements outlined below.
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Additional English Language Requirements
Certain programs at Dunsmuir College may require a higher level of English language proficiency. These programs may require additional years of education completed in English or alternative evidence of language competency. Any program-specific English language requirements will be clearly identified within the relevant program outline.
English Language Proficiency Through Education
Applicants may demonstrate English language proficiency by providing evidence of education completed in English through one of the following options.
Secondary Education
Evidence of successful completion of full-time secondary education, where English is one of the principal languages of instruction.
Applicants must provide evidence of either:
- Two (2) years of successfully completed secondary education if the completed grades are Grades 10, 11, and/or 12, or
- Three (3) years of successfully completed secondary education if the completed grades include Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, and/or 12.
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Post-Secondary Education
Evidence of two (2) years of full-time post-secondary education completed in English, where English is one of the principal languages of instruction.
Please note that English Language Learning (ELL) or language development courses cannot be included when calculating the required two years of post-secondary education.
Applicants may provide supporting documentation such as:
- Official high school transcripts
- BC Adult Graduation Program completion
- International academic credentials evaluated through recognized assessment agencies including WES, ICES, or IQAS
Countries Where English Is the Primary Language of Instruction
Applicants who have completed their education in any of the following countries or territories may use their educational qualifications to satisfy English language proficiency requirements, provided all other admission criteria are met.
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American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, United States Virgin Islands, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Accepted English Language Tests
Applicants who have not completed qualifying education in English may demonstrate proficiency by achieving the following minimum scores in one of the approved English language assessments.
- IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Minimum overall score of 5.5
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum overall score of 46
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): Minimum overall score of 40
- CELPIP General: Minimum scores of Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
- Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum overall score of 95
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Minimum overall score of 43
- Cambridge English Qualifications: Minimum overall score of 160 or Grade C
- Cambridge Linguaskill: Minimum B2 level
- LANGUAGECERT Academic: Minimum B2 level
- Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum B2 level
- iTEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 3.5
- EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1
Accuplacer Assessment (Mature Student Admission)
Applicants may be considered for admission through the Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation) if they meet all of the following conditions:
- Are 19 years of age or older at the start of the program.
- Are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Are unable to obtain educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education.
- Can attest to completing at least three (3) years of full-time secondary or post-secondary education in English within a country where English is one of the principal languages of instruction.
Applicants must achieve the following minimum Accuplacer scores:
- Reading: 230
- Writing: 230
- WritePlacer: 4
Why Dunsmuir College?
Program Highlights
Estimated Tuition Fees
Fees details
Domestic Students
- Tuition: $16,000
- Application Fee: $250
- Books & Supplies: $700
- Administration Fee: $8
- Total Estimated Cost: $16,958
International Students
- Tuition: $16,000
- Application Fee: $500
- Books & Supplies: $700
- Administration Fee: $8
- Total Estimated Cost: $17,208
Ready to Build Your Business Career?
Take the first step toward a rewarding future with the Business Fundamentals with Practicum program at Dunsmuir College. Gain industry-focused knowledge, practical workplace experience, and the confidence to succeed in today’s competitive business environment.
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- 120 Hours of Supervised Practicum
- 480 Hours of Co-operative Work Experience
Important Notice
Meeting the minimum admission requirements for a program at Dunsmuir College does not guarantee licensure, certification, professional registration, or admission approval. All applications are assessed in accordance with the College's admissions policies and program-specific requirements.