Computers and information technology are the foundation of business today. This course provides an understanding of computer terminology, operating systems, and the most popular office software used in business. Students learn to use spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Google Spreadsheets), word processing applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Google Documents), and presentation and graphics programs (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Presentations, Keynote). Students also get an introduction to cloud computing and enterprise collaboration tools. The course also provides an overview of social media, Web-based collaboration, and publishing and productivity tools (e.g. WordPress, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube).

COMM 1100 is designed to give students basic listening, writing and speaking skills that will allow them to prepare written and oral reports for BCIT courses and to proceed to more advanced communication courses.

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.

This course covers the full accounting cycle for individuals with little or no accounting background. Topics include accounting as an information system; introduction to accounting theory; income measure; traditional record keeping; the accounting cycle; special journals; cash and financial statements.

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.

Operations management may be defined as the design, operation and improvement of the production systems that create the firm's products or services. Demand for quality, time-based competition, and international production has demonstrated the importance of operations management to the survival of the firm. This course will develop an appreciation for the challenge of operations, and an understanding of the impact of operations on corporate strategy.

Reviews basic mathematics applicable to business and industry. Topics include consumer and commercial credit, simple and compound interest, financial instruments and discounting, annuities, mortgages, loans, sinking funds, leases, depreciation methods, capitalized costs, cash flow analysis, NPV and IRR. Emphasis is on maximum use of pre-programmed calculator and practical applications from the field of Financial Management.

Every enterprise requires business analytics and decision support systems (DSS) in order to develop a competitive advantage. This course uses MS Excel, the foundational data analysis tool, to build on the skills and concepts covered in introductory computer application courses. This course covers advanced Excel formulae, concepts, and applications using larger and more professional worksheets and focusses on the data modeling approach using Excel vs. the calculator approach. Topics include if-then modeling, built-in functions, charting, transferring data across applications, and using the built-in tools such as PivotTables, Sparklines, Slicers, PowerPivots, and macros. Prerequisites: BSYS 1000 or BSYS 1005

In an information-based society, understanding data management is vital. The backbone of the Internet, Cloud Computing, and Business Intelligence, relational database management systems provide the key to utilizing business information to create a competitive advantage. This course provides an introduction to relational database management systems, data modeling, and the use of computer software to meet reporting and decision support needs within an organization. The student will use a relational database management system to create data tables, build table relationships, develop and modify custom forms, generate reports, and perform queries, while taking measures to ensure data validity, efficiency, and integrity. Subject to time available, additional topics will be included. Prerequisites: BSYS 1000 or BSYS 1005

A study of the basic concepts of the management process: planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling. Integrated with the concurrent first-term courses and using the case-study method, it creates opportunities for the students to develop analytical, problem-solving, teamwork and communications skills, by analysing and presenting solutions to typical business problems. Topics covered include: structuring organizations, decision making and an introduction to production, human resources, controlling and strategic and tactical planning. Prerequisites: ORGB 1100

This course provides further instruction and practice in the principles taught in COMM 1100. It concentrates on more sophisticated forms of written communication: the job application package, indirect correspondence, and reports. The course might also include modules on graphics, questionnaires, telephone techniques, and organizing and running meetings. Prerequisites: COMM 1100

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 is the second of two designed to provide first year students with a general understanding of the nature, purpose and general procedures of accounting. The course examines notes and accounts receivables; capital assets; liabilities; partnerships; corporations and consolidations; international transactions; financial statement analysis; cash flow statements; and a review of the budget process. Prerequisites: FMGT 1100 or FMGT 1105

Designed for persons interested in management and/or supervision. It develops an understanding of significant human resource management processes and systems utilized in today's business and government organizations. Employment-related legislation and current human resource management issues are surveyed. Topics cover human resource management processes with some emphasis on practical application of the techniques studied. Prerequisites: BUSA 2100 and ORGB 1100

Includes descriptive statistics, including numerical and graphical presentation of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, elementary probability, index numbers and time series. Introduction to inferential statistics through selected topics such as sampling, confidence limits of the mean, hypotheses testing and simple linear regression. Spreadsheets are used for calculations.

Introduces the fundamentals of project management. Includes the unique characteristics of projects and fundamentals of project planning using techniques such as WBS, Gantt charts, CPM, dealing with people and team issues, maintenance and control of projects using check points and milestones, communication, and common sources of difficulty in project management. Use of MS Project.

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

This course provides an overview of business law subjects normally studied by those seeking a career in business with emphasis on specific topics associated with the practice of human resources management. Subjects introduced include contracts, torts, the Canadian legal system, employment, human rights, Charter of Rights, and wrongful dismissal. Students will have some opportunity to study additional specific HRM topics such as freedom of information, harassment and privacy.

Introduces quantitative methods. Students will be introduced to some of the more common techniques in the Management Science field and will use microcomputer software to solve problems. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of problems and the interpretation of calculated results. Prerequisites: OPMT 1110 and OPMT 1130

Allows those with little or no knowledge of financial management to study the various methods of optimizing the economic position of a firm. Middle management people in business finance will learn to make the best decisions on the financing of a firm. Topics include control and financial management of the business firm, profit and cash-planning, the cost of capital and working capital management. Prerequisites: FMGT 2100 or FMGT 1152

Develops knowledge and skills at defining and describing workplace competencies, tasks and requirements and their links to other human resource management processes. Methods of job analysis, redesign/reengineering and position analysis are explored. Practical techniques for creating effective work assignment/descriptions and specifications are introduced. Prerequisites: HRMG 2150

Introduces systems and procedures associated with human resource information collection, storage with emphasis on use for strategic and organizational human resource planning purposes. Course presents an overview of management functions, H.R. information systems, and applied H.R. research techniques. Two hours a week of microcomputer laboratory time are included for preparation of course assignments that use computer applications. Prerequisites: BSYS 1000 and (ORGB 1100 or ORGB 1105)

This course will introduce students to the concepts of Industrial/labour relations in the current environment, with emphasis on the legal and practical framework in British Columbia. The fundamental facts and issues of labour-management relations will be explored. The legal framework of industrial relations will be examined in addition to the topics of collective bargaining, collective agreement administration, and grievance and arbitration processes. Additional topics will include labour-management collaboration and the nonunion workplace. Emphasis will be placed on how employers and trade unions can effectively manage their legal duties and obligations and their workplace relationships with one another. Prerequisites: ORGB 1100 and HRMG 2150 and BUSA 2100

This course examines the role of training and development within an organization and focuses on the contribution it makes to the success of the organization. Using a training and development model, students will explore the design, delivery and evaluation of training. The course examines the principles of adult learning and builds an awareness of the budgeting processes necessary to support the training and development function as well as the return on investment provided by a strong training and development program.

Presents the techniques for utilizing people potential within organizations. Topics include human resource demand and supply, analysis, future projections, sources of supply, identifying training needs, related strategic management objectives, budgeting and costing.

Analyses business strategy formulation to give the student practical experience and confidence in handling complex business situations. Comprehensive business cases will be selected in fields such as finance, control, personnel, production, marketing, and general management. Acquaints the student with management decision-making and effective verbal and written business analysis. Teamwork and organizational change are addressed as elements of strategy implementation.

Instructs students in raising capital to finance a firm. Topics include capital budgeting; short, medium and long-term financing; leasing; security analysis; the Canadian capital and money markets as they affect business decisions of Canadian firms. Prerequisites: FMGT 3560

Concentrates on the development of skills for building and maintaining effective relationships, including conflict resolution and team skills. Explore the contemporary issues facing HR practitioners and develop approaches for assisting managers and supervisors to resolve HR matters. The course provides a "learning lab" atmosphere, using role- play and small group work. Prerequisites: ORGB 1100 and HRMG 2150

This is an advance 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 organizational or consulting capacity. Prerequisites: HRMG 2150 and HRMG 3130

An introductory course on employee benefits planning and administration from a total compensation perspective. A review of various benefit plans including health, disability, insurance, retirement, paid time off and work schedule benefits. An exploration of new developments in the field of employee benefits, specifically emerging benefit plans, and contemporary issues such as flexible benefits plans, demographic changes, part-time workers and legislative initiatives.

This is an advanced course in the specialized field of managing the performance of individuals, teams and organizations. Major topic areas include: organizational performance, strategic performance leadership, multi-source assessment, and self development plans. A key focus throughout the course is the identification of relevant performance criteria and appropriate assessment methods. Prerequisites: HRMG 2150

Conflict management requires both skill and understanding of the situation as well as the people in order to achieve good outcomes. This course builds on conflict management principles introduced in Organizational Behaviour and Introduction to Labour Relations. It is designed to provide both theory and practice for use in the workplace, including collective bargaining, and stresses the role of the Human Resources Professional in the process.

Introduces wage and salary administration techniques including job analysis, job evaluation, compensation surveys, pay plan design and pay-for-performance systems. Contemporary issues such as pay compression, pay equity and confidentiality are addressed.

Designed to give students practical experience in completing a special human resource assignment in an organizational setting.

Introduces the field of occupational health and safety for Human Resource Professionals. Examines a broad range of safety topics and provides opportunity to participate in the application of several safety functions such as an inspection, accident investigation and safety committee meeting. Discusses the requirements for a successful safety program integrated into the company business plan; at the same time, explores the legal, economic and humanistic reasons for doing so. Covers additional topics including WHMIS, claims management, workers' compensation, fire protection and due diligence.