The School of Business is proud to create a supportive environment for our students. This section is your home base for academic resources, forms, services, technical support, job information, news and events. Start your program prepared! Congratulations on choosing Camosun College and welcome to the School of BusinessWhether you are enrolled in a certificate, diploma, or degree program, you can complete a credential that will lead you into an incredible career. You will find your time here full of new experiences, fresh insights, and new friends. It will also be a time of hard work, dedication, and commitment. Orientation informationThe School of Business has organized several orientation workshops to help you start your program confident and prepared. The workshops include a presentation with helpful resources, tips and tricks for success and a Q&A session at the end.Date/TimeTue. January 3 10:30am – 12pm CBA 219Wed. January 4 2 – 3:30pm CBA 219Thu. January 5 6 – 7:30pmOnline Sessions do not require registration. Please arrive or login 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Google Chrome is recommended for online sessionsMissed the live orientation session?Can't make the live session, we've got you covered. Download the orientation PDFWho can I contact if I want more information?Contact Cheri Hurtubise, Program Assistant, School of BusinessFeatured eventsApril 3, 2023 - April 6, 2023Community Volunteer Income Tax Program8:30 am - 12:20 pmInterurban, , Centre for Business & Access (CBA) 201April 12, 2023Connect with Camosun: Admissions & Financial Aid Joint Info Sessions6:00 pm - 7:00 pmOnline, , ZoomApril 26, 2023New Student Orientation - Interurban9:30 am - 12:00 pmInterurban, , Liz Ashton Campus Centre, room 124 - LACC124Featured news11Mar 2023Chargers men’s volleyball are golden again11Mar 2023Chargers women’s volleyball settle for silver 15Mar 2023Indigenous students leave for Māori cultural field school in New Zealand Student professionalism The School of Business launched the Student Professionalism project designed to support you as a student to meet standards of professionalism required by today’s practicing business and organizational professionals.In the School of Business, we demonstrate Professional ValuesThe project is based on giving you exposure to best practices and ensuring that you develop these important skills while you are launching your career.1. Accountabilitytaking personal responsibility for all actionsfollowing through on commitments for group workcoming to class prepared to learnattending class regularly and taking responsibility for any missed work/informationrequesting help when needed from faculty, Advising, Centre for Accessible Learning, Learning Skills, Counsellinglooking for solutions rather than placing blame2. Integritymaintaining academic honesty in all endeavourstaking credit only for my own work (not that of others)collaborating with others on assignments/projects only when authorized to do sousing classroom/lab resources wiselybeing respectful of lab policies3. Responsibilitycompleting all assignments on timearriving for all classes and program activities prepared and on timenotifying instructors of absences, late arrivals, early departuresusing time-management strategies-calendars, priority (to do) liststurning off cell phones and other personal electronic devices during class timeusing computers in an authorized manner4. Respecttreating peers, guests, instructors and staff with the appropriate level of respect whether in person, in writing or in electronic communicationsdemonstrating acceptance of diverse groupsnot disrupting/interfering with the learning of other students (not talking, texting, coming late, leaving early, doing off-task work)5. Professional behaviourusing language and terminology appropriate for learning environments (no foul language, minimal use of slang or abbreviations)dressing in a neat and appropriate manner for the environmentnot using strong scents, perfumes or colognescarrying ourselves in a manner that presents a positive image6. Professional attitudebeing positivecommunicating in a sincere mannerwillingly accepting constructive feedbackmaintaining composure under professional or personal pressure7. Adaptabilityadapting to changes in schedule and proceduresexhibiting an open attitude and being receptive to new ideasexperimenting with new techniques for completing tasks8. Continuous learningseeking out learning opportunitiesseeking clarification/asking relevant questionscontributing to class/online discussionsseeking new methods of learning tasks9. Teamworklistening to the views of othersgiving and receiving feedback in a positive mannermanaging conflict constructively and professionallybeing committed to tasksdoing my share of workcompleting assigned group tasks on timecontributing ideas to projectscommunicating with team members regarding tasks, due dates, and meetings10. Confidentialitymaintaining the confidentiality of classmates and clientsnot discussing items a person shared confidentially with menot gossiping in person or on social networking sites Programs & Courses Camosun offers more than 20 business programs, including degrees, post-degree diplomas, certificates, diplomas and university transfer courses.Learn MoreQuick linksBookstoreCo-op Career PortalD2LImportant DatesLibrarymyCamosunSchool of Business LinkedInStudent ServicesCPA2B