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Principles of Management BUSA 2005

Business Administration Course

Course details

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.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

4.0

Cost

$602.81 - $641.98 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Winter 2023

Below are eight offerings of BUSA 2005 for the Winter 2023 term.

CRN 41389

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Sat Apr 01 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 41389
  • $628.95
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 01 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Cheryl Bell-Gadsby

Course outline

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Cost

$628.95

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 e-mail 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. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. 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

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 85327

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Wed Mar 29 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 85327
  • $603.23
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Mar 29 Wed 18:00 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

Deacon Devlin

Course outline

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Cost

$603.23

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. *****Please note that all classes will be held online. There will be no on campus classes***** This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. 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 7-10 hours per week on your studies starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. For details on technology requirements, please refer to www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 86569

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Sat Apr 01 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 86569
  • $628.95
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 01 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Cheryl Bell-Gadsby

Course outline

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Cost

$628.95

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 e-mail 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. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. 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

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 87203

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Sat Apr 01 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 87203
  • $628.95
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 01 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Dennis MacDougall-Purnell

Course outline

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Cost

$628.95

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. Go to class website in D2L (learn.bcit.ca/) for pre-reading assignment and required preparation for your first class. Textbook: Williams Principle of Management 3rd edition. Students must submit e-mail 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. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 87397

Duration

Wed Jan 04 - Sat Apr 01 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 87397
  • $628.95
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 01 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Pierre Matthee

Course outline

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Cost

$628.95

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 e-mail 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. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 79957

Duration

Fri Jan 06 - Sat Apr 01 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 79957
  • $628.95
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 06 - Apr 01 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Kishore Anand

Course outline

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Cost

$628.95

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 attend the first day of class. Please note that this is a condensed version of the course. To be successful in our condensed online courses, plan to spend more than 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. 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

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 43310

Duration

Tue Jan 10 - Tue Apr 04 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 43310
  • $641.98
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 10 - Apr 04 Tue 13:30 - 17:00 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 209
Instructor

Juan Azmitia

Course outline

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Cost

$641.98

Important information
  1. Please note that this section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. Please direct any inquiries to the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway, at sarah_chanway@bcit.ca.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 82137

Duration

Wed Jan 11 - Wed Apr 05 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 82137
  • $629.12
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 11 - Apr 05 Wed 12:30 - 16:00 Downtown DTC Rm. 483
Instructor

Kishore Anand

Course outline

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Cost

$629.12

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 attend the first day of class
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are eight offerings of BUSA 2005 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 66573

Duration

Tue Apr 11 - Tue Jul 04 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 66573
  • $628.70
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Jul 04 Tue 17:30 - 21:00 Downtown DTC Rm. 830
Instructor

Dawne Bringeland

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$628.70

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.
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Status

CRN 23449

Duration

Wed Apr 12 - Wed Jul 05 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 23449
  • $602.81
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 12 - Jul 05 Wed 18:00 - 21:30 Online
Instructor

Deacon Devlin

Course outline

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Cost

$602.81

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. 1. Internet delivery format. 2. *****Please note that all classes will be held synchronously (live) online. There will be no on campus classes***** This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content, webcam, and 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 7-10 hours per week on your studies starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. For further details on technology requirements, please refer to www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf.
Status

CRN 64894

Duration

Sat Apr 15 - Sat Jun 10 (8 weeks)

  • 8 weeks
  • CRN 64894
  • $641.56
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 15 - Jun 10 Sat 09:00 - 15:40 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 209
Instructor

Svitlana Kominko

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$641.56

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. Class WILL NOT BE HELD May 20 (Victoria Day weekend).
Status

CRN 66575

Duration

Mon Apr 17 - Mon Jul 24 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 66575
  • $641.56
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 17 - Jul 24 Mon 18:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SE06 Rm. 209
Instructor

Olga Smeeth

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$641.56

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 22 (Victoria Day) or July 3 (Canada Day weekend).
Status

CRN 56762

Duration

Tue May 02 - Tue Jul 25 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 56762
  • $641.56
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 02 - Jul 25 Tue 14:30 - 18:00 Burnaby NE01 Rm. 405
Instructor

Olga Smeeth

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$641.56

Important information
  1. This section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. Please direct any inquiries to the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway, at sarah_chanway@bcit.ca.
Status

CRN 26294

Duration

Tue Apr 11 - Sat Jul 08 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 26294
  • $602.81
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Jul 08 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Cheryl Bell-Gadsby

Course outline

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Cost

$602.81

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. 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

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 54918

Duration

Tue Apr 11 - Sat Jul 08 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 54918
  • $602.81
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Jul 08 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Cheryl Bell-Gadsby

Course outline

View

Cost

$602.81

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. 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

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 62000

Duration

Tue Apr 11 - Sat Jul 08 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 62000
  • $602.81
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 11 - Jul 08 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Kishore Anand

Course outline

View

Cost

$602.81

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 log in on the first day learn.bcit.ca To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend more than 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the changing role and functions of management in business.
  • Critically evaluate the role of managers in today's business.
  • Assess the impacts of alternative management approaches on an organization.
  • Analyze and evaluate business situations involving management issues and develop appropriate responses to improve the situation by:
    • Researching and interpreting business situations
    • Applying commonly used models and methodologies for analysis
    • Developing appropriate alternatives and solutions
    • Presenting recommendations and an action plan.
  • Apply a decision-making methodology to improve the quality of management decisions.
  • Work effectively as a team member.
  • Make effective verbal and written presentations.

Effective as of Fall 2003

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Principles of Management (BUSA 2005) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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  3. Business Administration
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  4. Business Administration (General Option)
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  5. Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
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  6. Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
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  7. Business Administration (Management Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  8. Business Administration (Marketing Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  9. Business Management
    Certificate Part-time
  10. Finance
    Diploma Part-time
  11. Financial Management (Finance Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  12. Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  13. Financial Planning
    Diploma Part-time
  14. Fire Executive Management
    BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
  15. Human Resource Management
    Certificate Part-time
  16. International Trade and Transportation Logistics
    Certificate Part-time
  17. Leadership
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  18. Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  19. Marketing Management
    Certificate Part-time
  20. Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  21. Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  22. Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  23. Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
    Certificate Part-time

School of Health Sciences

  1. Advanced Safety Management
    Certificate Part-time
  2. Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners
    Associate Certificate Part-time

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