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Course details

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.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Cost

$488.07 - $513.96 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are three offerings of ORGB 2505 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 54467

Duration

Wed Apr 05 - Wed May 10 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 54467
  • $513.96
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 05 - May 10 Wed 09:00 - 15:30 Downtown DTC Rm. 462
Instructor

Maureen Ewing

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$513.96

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. No class on May 20 (Victoria Day weekend). Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful.
Status

CRN 28716

Duration

Tue Apr 25 - Sun Jun 04 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 28716
  • $513.96
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 25 - Jun 04 N/A N/A Online
Apr 30 Sun 09:00 - 17:00 Downtown DTC Rm. 472
May 14 Sun 09:00 - 17:00 Downtown DTC Rm. 472
May 28 Sun 09:00 - 17:00 Downtown DTC Rm. 472
Instructor

Teresa Comey

Course outline

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Cost

$513.96

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Blended delivery format. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Some classes will be delivered synchronously online, which means that you are required to be available to log-on live to an online platform at all scheduled course days and times.
Status

CRN 67442

Duration

Tue Apr 25 - Sat Jul 15 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 67442
  • $488.07
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 25 - Jul 15 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Nilu Khakimova

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$488.07

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade.
Status

Learning Outcomes

The following is representative of the key skills we will be working on throughout the course:

  • Self Awareness
  • Listening Skills/Communication Skills
  • Group Dynamics/Teamwork
  • Goal Setting/Time Management
  • Politics/Negotiations
  • Assertiveness
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Stress Management

Role-playing, case studies and written assignments will play a major role in this course. Individual classes will include instructor presentations, videos, role-plays, group projects and the presentation and analysis of case studies.

Effective as of Fall 2003

Related Programs

Interpersonal Skills (ORGB 2505) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business + Media

  1. Fire Executive Management
    BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
  2. Leadership
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  3. Management Skills in Communication and Negotiation
    Statement of Completion Part-time
  4. Medical Office Assistant
    Associate Certificate Part-time

School of Health Sciences

  1. Advanced Safety Management
    Certificate Part-time

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