- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Designed for new supervisors or those seeking a higher level of leadership responsibility. The purpose of this course is provide students the opportunity to gain a level of self-understanding of the field that will assist them in correctly identifying their own strengths and areas for improvement with respect to leadership, team, conflict-management and communication skills. Study will include the performance side of supervision as the areas of performance appraisal, training and development and motivation are explored. Through the use of interactive cases and structured experiences, students will increase their self-confidence and leadership abilities and establish a foundation for further training in supervision and management.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$510.65 - $537.76 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are five offerings of BUSA 1305 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 29788
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Sat Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 29788
- Domestic fees $510.65International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Leila Rahemtulla
Course outline
Domestic fees
$510.65
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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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
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 65287
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Sat Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 65287
- Domestic fees $510.65International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Olivia McIvor
Course outline
Domestic fees
$510.65
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. 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
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 67344
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Sat Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 67344
- Domestic fees $510.65International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Adrienne Petersohn
Course outline
Domestic fees
$510.65
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 three times the amount of domestic fees. 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
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 57593
Duration
Sat Apr 13 - Sat May 11 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 57593
- Domestic fees $537.76International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - May 11 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 795 |
Instructor
Olivia McIvor
Course outline
Domestic fees
$537.76
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful. 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.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 26366
Duration
Sun Apr 14 - Sun May 12 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 26366
- Domestic fees $537.76International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 - May 12 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 795 |
Instructor
Olivia McIvor
Course outline
Domestic fees
$537.76
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.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Due the intensive nature of this course it is recommended that students have completed at least English 12 or COMM 1103 to be successful. 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.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Understand the nature of supervision including the role of a supervisor and the competencies they are expected to possess and use.
- Learn the relationship between planning and controlling in organization, including the necessity to establish goals, set standards of performance and develop systematic methods to make certain organizational objectives are being accomplished as planned.
- Problem solving and decision making models will be examined and students will learn what tools are available to assist in the models, as well as what decision making styles are used, including their own.
- Appreciate (by experience) various management functions: planning, communications and change management.
- Understand their own motivation profile and leadership style as measured by commonly used testing instruments.
- Understand and appreciate group dynamics.
- Conduct marginal performance interviews.
- Communicate better, both orally and in report form.
- Understand the fundamentals of the case-study method.
- Be familiar with Provincial legislation as it relates to supervision in the workplace.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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