- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 52.0101
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Business, Commerce, and Management
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The College Certificate - Business Fundamentals (BFS2) is a 1 year program at Fanshawe College’s London campus.
BFS2 compresses business literacy into one year — accounting fundamentals, marketing, communications and business software — for students who want employable office skills quickly or a credited ladder into Fanshawe's business diplomas. It is the low-risk way to test a business direction before committing two more years to it.
Nearly six decades of employer-shaped programming show in Fanshawe’s co-op scale and research standing, while London prices housing, transit and part-time work for its enormous student population.
For work-permit purposes the credential sits under CIP 52.0101 (field of study). Sub-degree graduates need an eligible field, so confirm this exact program on the live PGWP-aligned page and with IRCC before committing.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Completed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board with approximately 50% or better.
- IELTS: R-5.0, W-5.0, L-5.0, S-5.0, Overall 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: Total 61.0
- PTE: Overall 47
- Duolingo: 105
- GRE/GMAT: Not required.
Application fee $100 CAD. Apply well before the February 1 equal-consideration date for September entry — capped international seats mean popular programs fill early. An Ontario Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is arranged through admission. Ask an Apply Study Visa counsellor to verify current PGWP alignment and seats before applying.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
The foundation year opens practical business directions:
- Business Diploma Progression — laddering with credit
- Administrative & Operations Roles — entry employment
- Retail Team Lead pathway — the experience route
- Small Business / Family Venture — the entrepreneurship stream's aim
- Sales Associate Roles — revenue-side entry
- Specialisation Choice — deciding with evidence
Verify current PGWP field status for business-family certificates before planning around a work permit.
About Fanshawe College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.9
- World rank
- #5433
- Reference No.
- O19361039982
