This communication course teaches business writing skills needed to write many types of business correspondence. It covers claim, bad-news and sales letters, job applications, and the writing of procedures and instructions. NOTE: Students scoring below "C+" in level 1 COMM are required to take COMM 2002 instead of COMM 2202. To make up for a full-time diploma program level 2 COMM course, students must take both COMM 2202 (or COMM 2002) and COMM 2203 (or COMM 2003). If you have BCIT full-time diploma program level 1 COMM course credit, email cecomm@bcit.ca to apply for approval to register. Prerequisite: Students must have one of the following: 1) a final grade of 70% or better in BCIT level 1 COMM (ie: COMM 1100 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or COMM 1120; or 2) a score of 70 or better in COMM 0015; or 3) an OFFICIAL transfer credit granted for BCIT level 1 or level 2 COMM course with a final grade of 70% or better (refer to http://www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/).

This communication course teaches the business writing skills needed to produce effective business and technical reports: inspection, trip, incident, and progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, formal reports, oral reports, summaries and graphics. NOTE: Students scoring below "C+" in level 1 COMM are required to take COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203. To make up for a full-time diploma program level 2 COMM course, students must take both COMM 2202 (or COMM 2002) and COMM 2203 (or COMM 2003). If you have BCIT full-time diploma program level 1 COMM course credit, email cecomm@bcit.ca to apply for approval to register. Prerequisite: Students must have one of the following: 1) a final grade of 70% or better in BCIT level 1 COMM (ie: COMM 1100 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or COMM 1120; or 2) a score of 70 or better in COMM 0015; or 3) an OFFICIAL transfer credit granted for BCIT level 1 or level 2 COMM course with a final grade of 70% or better (refer to http://www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/).

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

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

Educates the student on the importance of managing operations across all industries by presenting the fundamentals in productivity improvement based on a systematic, scientific problem solving methods. Includes economic feasibility, recording techniques, assembly and analysis of data, critical examination, the development and selection of alternative solutions. Case materials explore applications to manufacturing, warehouse, office, materials management and general management. Students uncomfortable with basic algebra applications are encouraged to take OPMT 0199 prior to the course.

Continues from OPMT 1197 by introducing computer software to perform basic descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and includes additional quantitative models such as decision-trees, multiple regression and the fundamentals of linear programming. Prerequisites: OPMT 1197 with a minimum grade of 65 per cent or an equivalent college-level business statistics course (with minimum B- grade), accessibility to and basic knowledge of personal computer. The CGA of B.C. allows exemption for Quantitative Methods 2 with a grade of 65 per cent or better in this course.

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

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

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.

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.

The course focuses on the process of internationalization and what is the Human Resources professionals’ role in dealing with the geographical, logistical and cultural challenges, operating in an increasingly interconnected and complex world, where people are the key source of sustainable competitive advantage. The central issues confronting HR professionals in multinational organizations include designing, coordinating and implementing critical global HR processes to support global business strategies as well as facilitating development of organizational capabilities that would accord strategic advantages. Other challenges related to International Human Resources Management include development of global corporate structures and processes that could facilitate cross-border employee transfers and team work, global leadership development, knowledge transfer, change management and managing cross-border mergers & acquisitions. Prerequisites: HRMG 3105

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

Are you in an HR role or a Management role with a large HR component? This on-line course uses a number of interactive, multi-media tools to teach students 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

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.

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.