This is a course in the application of consulting skills and problem solving. The intent of the course is to provide students with a set of tools that will help them solve unstructured business problems using the skills and knowledge learned in the program in a real world setting.
Prerequisite(s)
Student must be enrolled in the Business Administration program, and must have maintained a 65% average, and must have program head approval to enter the course.
The first meet and greet will be held in SW03 Rm.2605 on Oct 27 10:00 - 12:00. Registration is restricted to students enrolled in the Part-Time Business Administration Diploma Program. Student must have completed 90 credits of the program, with a 65% GPA to be considered. International students must obtain the “Co-op Visa” to take this course. Contact the International Student Centre at BCIT_International_Student_Centre@bcit.ca for more information. All registration must be approved through Pierre Matthee at Pierre_Matthee@bcit.ca or 604-451-6784. Requires Commitment to all dates (6 hours each) October 27, 2018 (Meet and Greet) (2 hours only) November 17, 2018 (Group Formation) (2 hours only) January 12, 26, February 9, 23, March 9, 2018 and 10 weeks of on-site work with the client.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
In Progress and Full
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the learner will be able to:
Apply business knowledge to solve a management problem in an organization.
Create a project plan using project planning tools.
Manage a complex project using appropriate tools such as GANNT and work breakdown charts.
Design and use primary research instruments; select and summarize secondary research.
Analyze data using appropriate diagnostic tools to develop alternative solutions, and determine a recommendation for the given management problem.
Demonstrate effective communication skills through written and oral presentations.
Apply relationship management skills in working with external clients, supervisory faculty, internal stakeholders and others.
Effective as of Winter 2017
Related Programs
BUSA 4950 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Interested in being notified about future offerings of BUSA 4950 - Business Consulting Projects for Part-time Studies?
If so, fill out the information below and we'll notify you by email when courses for each new term are displayed here.
Registration is currently open for the Winter 2019 term.
A sneak preview of Spring/Summer 2019 term courses is also now available here.
Students may register for Spring/Summer 2019 term courses online, by phone, mail or
in-person starting Wed, Feb 20 at 9:00 am (PST).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.