Presents a practical study of Canadian business law, including the legal and administrative systems, torts, contracts, sale of goods and consumer protection, secured transactions, employment, agency and business organizations. Participation in this course, taught by lawyers, prepares you to recognize and feel comfortable with the legal aspects of doing business.

Introduces the external forces in the business environment and the resulting implications for organizations. Examines the place of business in BC and Canada. Focus is on the issues arising from government policies, economics, ethics, social environment, forms of businesses, and the basic components of business operations.

Presents both traditional and contemporary perspectives of modern management examining management and management roles in teams, projects, departments and the organization as a whole. Strategic planning, operational planning, leading, organizing and controlling for performance will be addressed. Through actual business scenarios, cases and exercises, participants gain experience in decision-making and applying theory to real world organizations.

Covers the accounting function and the services it provides to the manager. Topics include how to interpret statements, reports, budgets, etc., in managerial decision-making. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION: In response to the changes being implemented July 1, 2010, by the Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC), towards the CFP (Certified Financial Planner -TM) program, BCIT is introducing an updated Associate Certificate in Financial Planning program. The existing program, with the addition of FMGT 4911 - Capstone Course for CFP Certification, will complete the changes to the new Associate Certificate program. This change to the program will meet the updated CFP program academic requirements and is anticipated to commence in Fall 2010. Students pursuing the CFP program (who will be writing the CFP exam after June 2010) will be expected to take the additional Capstone Course for CFP Certification, (FMGT 4911), to meet the requirements of the CFP program changes. For further CFP information: https://www.fpsc.ca/cfp-certification

This course presents the study of factors that either influence or are influenced by people at work. Focuses on macro factors such as organizational structure, technology and environment; group factors such as group dynamics, leadership, conflict, change and decision-making; and individual factors such as personality, attitudes, perception and motivation.

Presents the influential concepts of both micro and macroeconomics and, in a student-based learning environment, assists you in applying these notions to your career. A professional economist will work with you in discovering the laws of supply and demand, consumer decision-making, producer profit maximization, competition and monopoly regulation in microeconomics. Use of fiscal, monetary and exchange rate policy to influence unemployment, inflation and economic growth is also covered. Familiarization with spreadsheets is strongly recommended for those intending to register in the Internet delivery section.

This course investigates economic analysis, focusing on fundamentals of markets, supply and demand, consumer and producer behaviour, and monopoly and competition. Optional areas of business application may explore labour markets, government intervention and environmental regulation. Prepares students to identify and evaluate the economic considerations they will undoubtedly encounter in business.

Presents a challenging overview of the workings of an economy. Stresses measurement and determination of national economic activity, the role of monetary and fiscal policy, and the understanding of inflation, unemployment and growth in an international environment. Prepares students to weigh political and economic issues as they relate to their business ventures.

This course explores the law pertaining to the Internet including copyright, trademark, online business method patents, domain names, online contracts, and jurisdictional issues. Liability issues related to linking, meta-tags, framing, and advertising and marketing will be examined. The course will focus on recent legal developments in various jurisdictions including Europe, the United States and Canada. Knowledge of law relating to the Internet and e-commerce will be conveyed in a lecture and workshop setting involving exercises, role-plays and case studies.

Provides an in-depth review of the skills required for a high performing team. This hands-on course allows students to participate in each of the stages of team development. Specific application of teamwork skills includes decision-making and conflict resolution, with real life application to a variety of organizations for performance improvement.

An exciting hands-on course which presents the stages and content in developing a strategic business plan in any organizational setting. Designed to complement other management topics, students learn how to integrate other skill sets in an actual business plan for their specific business unit.

Designed to provide an overview of all aspects of commerce and opportunity on the Internet. Topics include marketing products on the Internet, systems integration, virtual organizations, electronic payment systems, privacy and security concerns, intellectual property, customs and excise issues, emerging issues in telecommunications, and Internet issues where government regulation has been contemplated.

Develops an understanding of the significant human resource management programs and systems utilized in today's business and government organizations. Covers the major human resource management functions with some emphasis on practical application of the techniques studied. Recommended for all persons interested in management and/or supervision. ORGB 1105 is recommended

A necessary skill set in today's world - designed for those involved in, or associated with labour relations as management or union. Covers the collective bargaining process and day-to-day contract administration. Related laws, typical contract clauses, grievance procedures, responsibilities of the supervisor and the shop steward, and current activities in the labour relations field. Students will learn to approach their responsibilities for matters covered by collective agreements with more confidence and expertise. Prerequisites: ORGB 1105

A thorough explanation of collective administration, agreements, wage issues, economic supplements, arbitration, mediation, preparation for collective bargaining and collective bargaining techniques. Prerequisites: HRMG 3205

Designed to provide the student with an overview of the marketing concept and how it can be applied to any type of organization or service. Includes the controllable and uncontrollable elements of marketing, strategic planning, market characteristics, marketing research techniques, market segmentation, and target market selection.

Develops personal problem-solving skills, with emphasis on role playing, teamwork and analysis by students acting in a variety of supervisory/management situations. Participant have the opportunity to practice skills that will enhance their effectiveness in working with people. These skills include effective listening, assertive communication and conflict resolution. Upon completion of the course, students should have a clear appreciation of the interpersonal skills required for effective supervision and management.

Explore Office 2010. Appreciate the microcomputer as an aid to management. Introduction to basic business software which includes, MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, the Internet and the World Wide Web. Computer/Internet access outside class is recommended. Successful completion of this course would also meet the requirements for BUSA 1600, OPMT 1600 and BSYS 1000.

Explore MS Office Excel 2010 concepts covered in introductory computer application courses then explores advanced Excel commands commonly used in business applications and problems. Topics include: What-if modeling; Built-in functions; Charting and transferring data to and across applications. Prerequisite: A basic working knowledge of MS Excel 2003 or 2007.

Explore MS Access 2010 as an introduction to database management for the business environment. Students design completely functional databases, including tables, forms, queries and reports. Prerequisites: OPMT 1600 or BSYS 1001

Explores the law and practice surrounding the international trade in goods and technology transfer and looks at international organizations and agreements such as WTO, GATT and NAFTA. Students will develop real knowledge on how to do business in the modern international economy from a Canadian perspective. No prerequisite.

This course will explore the common law legal principles and statutory regimes governing the relationship between individual employees and employers in Canada. While the emphasis will be on the law of employment in the non-union context, comparisons will be made throughout the course between individual and unionized activity and the relationship between unions and employers in Canada. The course will involve a review of relevant statutes, analysis of decisions from the courts, practical exercises, discussion and student presentations. Students should take HRMG 3205 Labour Relations I to learn about employment law as it applies to a unionized workforce.

Designed for new supervisors or those seeking a higher level of leadership responsibility. The purpose of this course is provide students the opportunity to gain a level of self-understanding of the field that will assist them in correctly identifying their own strengths and areas for improvement with respect to leadership, team, conflict-management and communication skills. Study will include the performance side of supervision as the areas of performance appraisal, training and development and motivation are explored. Through the use of interactive cases and structured experiences, students will increase their self-confidence and leadership abilities and establish a foundation for further training in supervision and management.

This fully revised course is designed to provide professionals and small business owners with the skills to successfully manage their own businesses. In our rapidly changing economy, many individuals now offer their services on a contract basis. Success in this "new economy" will be significantly improved through the acquisition of the entrepreneurial skills developed.

This highly interactive course is designed to identify and manage conflict in the workplace. Case studies, role playing and student experiences will contribute to the development of a specific body of knowledge for contemporary managers.

Designed to provide participants with a conceptual framework for preparing and conducting negotiations and to give them hands-on experience in using this framework. After analyzing the negotiation concepts, the major focus of the course will be on negotiation exercises designed to highlight a range of important issues about the negotiation process. This course will be relevant to entrepreneurs, managers, lawyers, human and labour relations practitioners and individuals in government. Excellent supplement to either Certificate program.

A dynamic course for new or aspiring supervisors. Students develop strong interpersonal skills and increase their awareness of the importance of people skills in today's organizations. Develop critical core skills along with individual performance through group interactions, role playing, lectures and practice sessions.

Focuses on the leadership role of supervisors and managers at the front-line of organizational performance. Also, focuses on developing team performance, collaborating effectively with others, problem solving, managing change and fostering innovation. Prerequisites: BUSA 3105

Provides the skills required in organizations that are fostering a collaborative environment. Gives managers, supervisors, team leaders and individual contributors the skills they need to successfully interact with others and assist their organization in realizing their organizational goals while pursing continuous improvement and development. Prerequisites: BUSA 3105 and BUSA 3155

Designed to provide a management overview of E-commerce Systems and technologies including back end applications, middleware and other systems which managers will encounter while doing business on the Internet. Combines a series of lectures, individual, and team-based research projects and provides you with the skills necessary to function in an E-commerce environment. Prerequisites: BUSA 3455

This is a research and project course where students will prepare a business proposal for a new company that wishes to market products or services on the Internet. A complete strategy for online business will include market research, a cost-benefit analysis, coverage of technical and operational issues such as logistics and promotion, legal requirements, and human impact issues. Prerequisites: BUSA 3455

This exciting new course focuses on the appreciation of knowledge as a core competency for organizations in the 21st century. Starting with the concepts of the significance of the knowledge worker, the documentation of knowledge and acknowledgement of knowledge management as a philosophy, the course will incorporate contemporary articles and case studies which allow students to develop leadership strategies to optimize the development of knowledge capital in their own organizations.

A practical course for those responsible for safety and health in an organizational setting, including managers, supervisors, shop stewards, safety committee members, members of the labour relations or human resources department. Topics include: Workers' Compensation Act; rules and regulations, safety program elements; the role of the committee; claim and disability management; due diligence; and union/management cooperation; other ways and means of getting this important job done.

This highly interactive course involving the use of case studies, role playing and student experiences will contribute to enhancing the skill sets necessary for human resources personnel managers and supervisors to function successfully in today's business environment. This course will also be of interest to people who are committed to improving their communication and interpersonal skills. Using the Myer-Briggs Type indicator, students will gain an understanding of their personality type and how this affects their working relationship with others.

This is an advanced course for students specializing in human resource management. The learning outcomes address both the knowledge and skills to design and implement effective recruitment and selection processes and/or to critique and improve existing processes. The outcomes also address the specific skills to conduct selection interviewing. The course materials are designed to be relevant for a human resource professional in either an organzational or consulting capacity. Prerequisites: HRMG 3105

This course focuses on how to choose, implement and use best practice Human Resource metrics and analysis techniques that are aligned with organizational strategy. It looks at how to evaluate the financial impact of Human Resource initiatives and examines key metrics in areas such as engagement, absenteeism, recruitment and selection, performance management, health and employee development. Students will learn to show how investments in HR initiatives translate to bottom-line benefits. Prerequisites: HRMG 3105

A first line management course for people responsible for personnel training; members of personnel departments contemplating a training program, or who are involved with on-the-job training will be particularly interested. Develops a good grounding in current training methodology, techniques and aids. Topics include learning theory, determining training needs, writing objectives, designing training programs using outside resources and evaluation.

This course introduces systems, procedures, and project management methodologies associated with human resource information systems. Topics covered include information collection and storage, with emphasis on information use for strategic and organizational human resource planning purposes. Systems planning and implementation are also covered. Prerequisites: HRMG 3105 and (OPMT 1600 or BSYS 1000)

This course examines the critical role of human resource planning in creating effective organizations, how human resource planning supports the broader strategic planning process, and acquaints students with data collection and analysis techniques necessary for successful strategic human resource planning. Prerequisites: HRMG 3105

This course teaches students a variety of skills including project definition, WBS, SOW, activity development, network diagrams, three-time estimate method to assess risk and schedule a project, resource levelling, time cost trade-offs and estimating, earned value, reporting and progress measurement during project, project termination and the role of project personnel. Based on Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Presents a comprehensive study of elementary statistical methods as applied to objective decision-making in business and industry. You will be required to purchase a textbook and a pre-programmed statistical calculator. (Do not buy calculator until first class meeting). Prerequisite: Basic algebraic skills to at least the Grade 11 level. Students who do not have these skills should consider taking OPMT 0199. This course is deemed equivalent to OPMT 1130, OPMT 1121 and OPMT 1208.

This is an introductory course in Organizational Change. Students gain an understanding of the concept of change, the necessity for change and an awareness of the impact on change to organizations and individuals. The course also highlights the ways in which change can be successfully brought about in an organization and how to become a successful change agent.