BFC (Business Fundamentals with Co-op)
*This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. ** Graduating from this program does not make you eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
The Business Fundamentals with Co‑op (BFC) is an immersive 88‑week diploma offered by Gastown Business College. It’s designed to give students a deep foundation in business essentials through an equal split of academic instruction and paid, real-world co‑op experience.
Career Opportunities: Students will be prepared to work as general office Support Worker. In addition, they have opportunities to take on customer service roles.
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Build and deliver boardroom quality presentations.
- Research for and engage in formal and informal debates.
- Complete a business resume.
- Develop a market-ready strategy for a service or product.
- Complete a variety of work-related writing tasks including business letters, business reports, and emails.
- Contribute meaningfully to business conversations.
- Complete a range of tasks related to administrative support
- Conduct market surveys and various other research tasks
(excludes holidays and/or approved leave of absence)
Curriculum
Course Details
Fundamentals I (4 Weeks) |
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Essential Business (6 Weeks) |
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Business Development (6 Weeks) |
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Fundamentals II (4 Weeks) |
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Hospitality Fundamentals (Online & in- Class – 6 Weeks) |
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Pioneer (Online Classes – 2 weeks) |
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Business Case Studies & Advanced Communications (Online Classes – 4 weeks) |
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Work Experience (4 weeks) |
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* The above outline may be subject to change without notice.
Combined: 50% in-person and 50% distance
- 06-Jan-25
- 27-Jan-25
- 03-Feb-25
- 03-Mar-25
- 07-Apr-25
- 26-May-25
- 23-Jun-25
- 21-Jul-25
- 18-Aug-25
- 15-Sep-25
- 17-Nov-25
December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026
- High school graduate or 19 years of age or older at start of program
- English Language Proficiency (must meet one of the following):
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: minimum overall score of 46;
- Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction and is one of the country’s principal languages;
- Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum overall score of 95;
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: minimum overall score of 5.5;
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 56 overall with no band less than 50
Tuition Fees
Tuition: $16,500 Application Fee: $250 Course Materials: $700 Other: $8
Tuition: $16,500 Application Fee: $250 Course Materials: $700 Other: $8