No matter your role or industry, understanding how different areas of business work together can help you see the bigger picture. From navigating decisions to collaborating across teams, a strong foundation in business can help you contribute more effectively and recognize opportunities beyond your day-to-day responsibilities.

Ivey Business Foundations brings together six essential areas of business: marketing, strategy, accounting, financial analysis, operations, and AI for business in one practical online program. Through real-world examples, applied activities, and flexible learning, you'll explore how organizations make decisions, manage resources, and create value. You'll build the knowledge and confidence to contribute to business conversations, make more informed decisions, and take on new challenges in your role or career. 

Who Should Join

You will benefit from this program if you are: 

• Working in a non-business role and looking to better understand how organizations operate 
• Taking on new responsibilities that require a broader understanding of business decisions 
• Collaborating with teams in finance, marketing, operations, or other business functions 
• Preparing for a management or leadership role without formal business education 
• Running or planning to start a business and looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge 
• A student or recent graduate from a non-business program preparing to enter the workforce 
• Looking to strengthen or refresh your business knowledge and apply new skills to your current role or future career opportunities. 

No prior business education or experience is required. 

What You'll Learn

Build practical knowledge across six essential areas of business and understand how they connect to support organizational success. You'll develop the skills and confidence to interpret business information, contribute to decisions, and apply what you learn in your work. 

Understand Core Business Fundamentals 

• Build foundational knowledge across marketing, strategy, accounting, financial analysis, operations, and AI for business. 

Interpret Business Information 

• Develop confidence working with financial information, spreadsheets, and business data to better understand organizational performance and decisions. 

Connect the Different Areas of Business 

• Understand how business functions influence one another and contribute to broader organizational goals. 

Apply Business Thinking to Real Challenges 

• Use practical frameworks and tools to analyze workplace situations, evaluate options, and approach business challenges with greater confidence. 

Understand How Organizations Make Decisions 

• Explore how businesses make choices related to growth, profitability, operations, and customer strategy. 

Contribute More Confidently at Work 

• Build the knowledge and vocabulary to participate in business conversations, collaborate across teams, and make more informed contributions. 

Choose Your Live Session Schedule

Program dates: February 4 – April 29, 2027

Choose the live session schedule that works best for you when you register. Both options include the same course content and four live online sessions.

Option 1 — Optimized for North American time zones

Option 2 — Optimized for Asia & Middle East time zones

Joining from another time zone? Participants can join from anywhere in the world. Simply ensure you account for the time difference when attending your live sessions.