- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$521.06 - $531.98 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
To enhance existing communication skills and identify appropriate processes/techniques to prevent and/or manage conflict.
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify common sources/costs of conflict.
- Examine your own response to conflict and your colleagues’ responses to conflict.
- Develop effective communication in conflict situations.
- Describe effective/appropriate responses to the resolution of issues in the workplace.
- Develop confidence, in a group setting, in discussing and presenting difficult and sensitive issues including harassment and discrimination.
- Evaluate the necessity/requirement for third party intervention.
- Developing an environment for prevention.
- Describe/apply appropriate conflict resolution models to a variety of case studies.
- Design a communication/conflict resolution program.
- Relate corporate goals/planning in the union and non-union environment.
- Utilize a risk based approach to identify opportunities for prevention of conflict.
Effective as of Fall 2012
Related Programs
Managing Conflict in the Workplace (BUSA 2905) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- Leadership
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Leadership
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Management Skills in Communication and Negotiation
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Project Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
School of Health Sciences
- Advanced Safety Management
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are two offerings of BUSA 2905 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 60250
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 28 Loading
- CRN 60250
- $521.06 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Zena Merali
Course outline
Important information
- Internet 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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Status
CRN 57682
Dates
Apr 15 - Jul 05 Loading
- CRN 57682
- $521.06 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 - Jul 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Iren Heder
Course outline
Important information
- Internet 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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note there will be a final exam held online on July 5th, 2025 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
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of BUSA 2905 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 37951
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 37951
- $531.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Olga Smeeth
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet 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.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***** Please note that all classes will be held synchronously (live) online each week during. You will be expected to be available to be available and online during the above posted dates and times. There will be no on campus classes. ***** This is not a self-paced course. Important course information will be sent to you approximately 1 week prior to the course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. It is important that you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content, a working webcam, and a working microphone. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend between 7 to 10 hours per week on your studies starting Week 1. For further details on technology requirements, please refer to www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.