18B 410.D0 Dawson College Business Management (Marketing)
The two Business Administration programs at Dawson College follow the same course of study in the first year to give you a solid business foundation in the fundamentals of accounting and marketing. P r o g ra m i n fo r m at i o n is a three-year career program that prepares students for direct entry into the workplace. Emphasis is placed on electronic marketing and international business to give you the tools and knowledge required to operate in a rapidly evolving global environment. students perform an observation stage in a retail environment in the fifth semester of the program and a hands-on stage in an authentic business setting during the last semester. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to: develop a well-structured and well-integrated marketing plan and an international marketing strategy appropriate to a number of environments plan, develop and provide customer service manage sales functions and activities contribute to business methods and management decision-making use computers and appropriate business software applications to respond to international and analytical requirements and to develop an e-marketing strategy use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to select, analyze and interpret information interact and communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, in both French and demonstrate responsible self-management and the ability to apply moral reasoning to personal, public and professional issues transfer acquired skills and knowledge across disciplines Every student must take four courses, two French courses, three courses, three courses and two complementary courses to receive a CEGEP Diploma. O b j ec t i v es o f t h e P r o g ra m Students are introduced to marketing concepts and various marketing research methods that provide a good understanding of the customers needs and the competitive environment in which firms operate. The field of consumer behaviour is also fully explored. Students further expand their knowledge with the study of the elements of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion and distribution). T h e Wo r k-st u dy O p t i o n Students in the program have the opportunity to complete their program in six terms or choose the Work-Study profile which allows them to have two paid work sessions. The Business Administration programs at Dawson have privileged relationships with large federal and provincial governmental agencies, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as with large multinational corporations. The Work-Study profile offers several advantages to students including: Acquisition of extensive, relevant and practical business experiences; Application the of acquired knowledge and skills in a real business setting; Identification of professional strengths; Acquisition of important skills such as communications, team work, cooperation, and interpersonal skills essential to today s work environment; Financial incentives given that the Work-Study program offers students the opportunity to earn an income during their studies. c a r e e r O p p o rt u n i t i es Business Marketing managers perform tasks related to planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion and distribution of products. Graduates may supervise a sales team and/or manage a business. Typically, they work for retailers, wholesalers or establishments specializing in the sale of products and services.
Course List Year 1 Term 1 Introduction to Economics Business Communications Introduction to Business Introduction to Computers Year 1 Term 2 International Business Introduction to Marketing Business Law Principals of Financial Accounting French Year 2 Term 3 Business Statistics Career Management Marketing Research Finance I Business Computer Applications Course List continued Year 2 Term 4 International Marketing Services Marketing Retail Marketing Integrated Marketing Communication Consumer Behaviour French Year 3 Term 5 Observation Retail Stage Advertising Human Resource Management & Supervision Sales Management e-marketing Year 3 Term 6 Marketing Strategy Operations & Inventory Management Negotiations Management Stage
Course List continued WORK STUDY OPTION Year 3 Term 5 Observation Retail Stage Advertising Human Resource Management & Supervision Sales Management e-marketing Stage Year 3 Term 6 (Fall Term) Marketing Strategy Operations & Inventory Management Negotiations Management A D M I SS I O N R EQ U I R E M E N TS Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including: Secondary V Language of Instruction Secondary V Second Language Secondary IV Science Secondary IV Mathematics Secondary IV History or academic background judged equivalent to the DES. Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses. Mathematics 563-404 * * For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre, the prerequisite is Mathematics 436. A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E March 1 (for Fall semester) The program begins in the Fall semester; it does not admit new students in the Winter term. FO R M O R E I N FO R M AT I O N Please contact (514) 931-8731, ext. 5126 Or visit: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Business Management (Marketing) A b o u t Daws o n Co l l eg e Dawson College is located in downtown Montreal in a historic building on 12 acres of green space. The first -language institution in the Quebec CEGEP network is today one of the largest with approximately 10,000 students enrolled in more than 50 programs and profiles of study. The College occupies an entire city block and is linked directly to the Atwater Métro station. F e es Tuition is free for Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with permanent residence in Quebec taking at least four courses per semester. A non-refundable $30 application fee and about $200 in student fees are charged. Books and supplies cost between $500 and $1,000 per year, although visual arts supplies are more costly. Financial aid is available; contact (514) 931 8731 ext. 1186 for more information. Fees are subject to change without notice. Dawson College 3040 Sherbrooke St. West Montreal Quebec H3Z 1A4 Canada T 514 933 1234 www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca