- 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
$499.07 - $551.93 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are four offerings of BUSA 1305 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 32310
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32310
- Domestic fees $499.07International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Leila Rahemtulla
Course outline
Domestic fees
$499.07
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 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 46241
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46241
- Domestic fees $499.07International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Olivia McIvor
Course outline
Domestic fees
$499.07
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 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 47034
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Sat Dec 02 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47034
- Domestic fees $499.07International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 02 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Teresa Comey
Course outline
Domestic fees
$499.07
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 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 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 48101
Duration
Thu Sep 14 - Thu Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48101
- Domestic fees $526.18International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Nov 30 | Thu | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 820 |
Instructor
Olga Smeeth
Course outline
Domestic fees
$526.18
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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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
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.
Winter 2024
Below are five offerings of BUSA 1305 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 49088
Duration
Sat Jan 06 - Sat Feb 10 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 49088
- Domestic fees $538.18International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Feb 10 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 795 |
Instructor
Teresa Comey
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$538.18
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 to the intensive and interactive nature of this course students are required to attend all classes 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
CRN 11565
Duration
Sun Jan 07 - Sun Feb 11 (5 weeks)
- 5 weeks
- CRN 11565
- Domestic fees $538.18International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Feb 11 | Sun | 09:00 - 17:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 795 |
Instructor
Olivia McIvor
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$538.18
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 to the intensive and interactive nature of this course students are required to attend all classes 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
CRN 86253
Duration
Mon Jan 08 - Mon Mar 25 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 86253
- Domestic fees $551.93International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 25 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:20 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3150 |
Instructor
Edith Kirkpatrick
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$551.93
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.
-
No Classes on February 19 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
CRN 44317
Duration
Wed Jan 03 - Sat Mar 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 44317
- Domestic fees $537.32International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03 - Mar 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Leila Rahemtulla
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$537.32
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 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
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 86254
Duration
Wed Jan 03 - Sat Mar 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 86254
- Domestic fees $537.32International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03 - Mar 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Olivia McIvor
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$537.32
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 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
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, 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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