Georgian College ILAC

Students acquire a foundational knowledge of the basics of business, with a focus on managing people and processes. Courses in economics, accounting, marketing, and human resources lay the groundwork for future careers and further studies. Students acquire skills in managing processes and people. Graduates can enter the workforce or continue studies as the program provides multiple pathways into degree and post-graduate diploma programs.

Program Highlights
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify and discuss the impact of global issues on an organizations business opportunities by using an environmental scan
• Apply principles of corporate sustainability, corporate social responsibility and ethics to support an organization’s business initiatives
• Use current concepts/systems and technologies to support an organization’s business initiatives
• Apply basic research skills to support business decision making
• Support the planning, implementation and monitoring of projects
• Perform work in compliance with relevant statutes, regulations and business practices
• Explain the role of the human resource function and its impact on an organization
• Use accounting and financial principles to support the operations of an organization
• Describe and apply marketing and sales concepts used to support the operations of an organization
• Outline principles of supply chain management and operations management
• Outline and assess the components of a business plan
• Develop strategies for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance in the business field
• Employ environmentally sustainable practices within the business environment
• Apply basic entrepreneurial strategies to identify and respond to new opportunities

Learn to code using in-demand programming languages. Design and build applications for desktop, mobile and web. Be job-ready in two years.

In this program, students focus on computer programming, web development, and designing data-driven systems. Students learn how to write code in a variety of programming languages such as Arduino, ASP.NET, C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PHP and Swift. Students gain experience developing software for diverse platforms including embedded systems, desktop, mobile and mainframe systems. With a strong emphasis on business and entrepreneurial values, students gain experience in problem solving, troubleshooting and system building through a series of applied assignments, projects and co-op work terms.

In this program, students focus on networking, operating systems, system administration, virtualization, and security related to new computer networks and the maintenance of existing computer networks. As an official Cisco Networking Academy partner, certified instructors assist students preparing for industry recognized certifications such as the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching. Students gain experience in problem solving, and effective oral and written communications through examination of current industry trends and requirements. Students acquire professional and entrepreneurial skills for industry and self-employment, as well as real life experience through participation in co-op work terms.

Students acquire the knowledge and skills required to perform in the administrative health field. Students learn document production, medical terminology, transcription, electronic health records, human anatomy, as well as courses in communication and social sciences. Students have the opportunity for hands-on learning.

Initially, students in all Office Administration streams enroll in a common first semester. Eligible students in this program are offered the opportunity for office experience within the health services community.