Course Overview
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
Domestic fees
$667.12 - $711.13 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Related Programs
Principles of Management (BUSA 2005) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Business Administration (General Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Management
Certificate Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- Human Resource Management
Certificate Part-time
- International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Certificate Part-time
- Leadership
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Marketing Communications Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management (Professional Sales Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Facilities Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
School of Health Sciences
- Advanced Safety Management
Certificate Part-time
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are six offerings of BUSA 2005 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 31308
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 31308
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 01 | Tue | 18:30 - 22:20 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 404 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Heidi Bachert-Burke
Course outline
Important information
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Confirmation
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CRN 31329
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 31329
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 09:30 - 13:20 | Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2825 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Dawne Bringeland
Course outline
Important information
- Courses completed in this program may be applied toward full-time BCIT programs, depending on the specific program requirements and transfer policies. At the same time, students can work toward an Associate Certificate, providing a flexible pathway to further studies. Requirements for this course include access to a personal computer (BYOD) and a reliable internet connection, knowledge of computer file management, and the ability to download and install software applications. This section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). The course is designed to support a diverse range of learners and will be delivered in a clear and accessible manner. If you have any questions, please get in touch with bfun@bcit.ca.
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CRN 31771
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 31771
- $667.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Cheryl Bell-Gadsby
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- 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.
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CRN 36141
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 36141
- $667.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Kishore Anand
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must sign in on the first day of class. 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.
Confirmation
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CRN 36433
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 03 Loading
- CRN 36433
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Deacon Devlin
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please note that all classes will be held synchronously (live) online and three mandatory in person days.***** This is a HYBRID course. Students must attend the first class. The following dates will be HELD IN-PERSON at the Burnaby Campus. First Class: Thursday, September 10th (18:00 – 21:50). Mid-Term Exam: Thursday, October 22nd (18:00 - 21:50). Mid-Term Exam De-Brief and Class: Thursday, October 29th (18:00 – 21:50). Final Exam: Thursday, December 3rd (18:00 – 21:50). This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) laptop course. Students are required to BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP to the in-person class and exam sessions. A desktop computer is not suitable for this course. Students will access their exams through their laptop. The laptop should be able to be used without the use of a charger, for a minimum of four (4) hours. 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.
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CRN 42228
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 03 Loading
- CRN 42228
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 03 | Thu | 18:30 - 22:20 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 230 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Kishore Anand
Course outline
Important information
- Students must attend the first class HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Confirmation
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Winter 2027
Below are five offerings of BUSA 2005 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 41389
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 03 Loading
- CRN 41389
- $694.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Apr 03 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Cheryl Bell-Gadsby
Course outline
Important information
- 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
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CRN 43310
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 43310
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 23 | Tue | 13:30 - 17:20 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 209 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Clayton Greenwood
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Courses completed in this program may be applied toward full-time BCIT programs, depending on the specific program requirements and transfer policies. At the same time, students can work toward an Associate Certificate, providing a flexible pathway to further studies. Requirements for this course include access to a personal computer (BYOD) and a reliable internet connection, knowledge of computer file management, and the ability to download and install software applications. This section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). The course is designed to support a diverse range of learners and will be delivered in a clear and accessible manner. If you have any questions, please get in touch with bfun@bcit.ca.
Confirmation
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CRN 79957
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 03 Loading
- CRN 79957
- $694.94 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Kishore Anand
Course outline
Important information
- PLEASE NOTE: Exam dates and times are fixed and are not changeable. Students must attend the first day of class. 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
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CRN 85327
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 31 Loading
- CRN 85327
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Deacon Devlin
Course outline
Important information
- This is a HYBRID course. Students must attend the first class. The following dates will be HELD IN-PERSON at the Burnaby Campus. First Class: Wednesday, January 6th (18:00 – 21:50), Mid-Term Exam: Wednesday, February 17th (18:00 – 21:50), Wednesday, February 24th (18:00 – 21:50), and Final Exam: Wednesday, March 31st (18:00 – 21:50). This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) laptop course. Students are required to BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP to the in-person class and exam sessions. A desktop computer is not suitable for this course. The laptop should be able to be used without the use of a charger, for a minimum of four (4) hours. 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.
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CRN 82137
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 82137
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 22:35 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 230 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kishore Anand
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Students must attend the first day of class HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Confirmation
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