Business
Fundamentals of Business in Canada
Students will study and apply a broad range of business concepts in a Canadian context. They will learn the basic roles and responsibilities of managers in the major functional areas of business including human resources, industrial relations, information systems, operations, marketing, accounting and finance. Students will also get an overview of economic systems, forms of business ownership, general management principles, Canadian business law and ethics.
Supervisory Skills for Horticulture Technicians & Florists
Students will study basic supervisory skills for small work-groups (up to 20 co-workers) in horticultural businesses. They will learn interpersonal communication techniques to help resolve work-group issues and problems. Students will also learn motivation concepts, principles of working in culturally diverse work environments and how to conduct effective group meetings.
Supervisory Skills
This course is designed for students in programs other than business management. It is primarily intended for students in the Horticulture Technology program, but it may also be of interest to students in other disciplines who are preparing for supervisory positions in various fields. The role of supervisor is presented within the framework of the four functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Students will be introduced to contemporary supervision techniques, participative leadership and team concepts which can be applied at the supervisory level..
Business Management in Horticulture
Students in Horticulture will learn the basic concepts of business management needed to be successful in the industry, including: budgeting, cash flow management, working with financial statements, basic banking procedures and dealing with financial institutions. The students also learn basic record keeping and inventory management. Key government regulation affecting horticulture businesses and management of risk in British Columbia will also be covered.
Prerequisites: (Math 11 or Applications of Math 11 with a C or
HRTA 0096) and (English 12 or Technical and Professional Communications 12 with a C)
Essentials of Management
Students will learn the principles of management through an in-depth examination of the universal functions of management: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. They will explore the role of managers as decision makers responsible for achieving the strategic goals and objectives of organizations. Students will study contemporary management practices, concepts and issues including key contingency models, strategic analysis tools, quality control techniques and perspectives on managerial ethics.
Organizational Behaviour I
Students will learn how the behaviour of individuals and groups in work environments affect organizational performance. They will study individual attributes, worker motivation, reinforcement strategies, group dynamics, teamwork, organizational structure, job design, leadership, organizational culture and politics, communication, conflict, stress and change management, with special emphasis on diversity and ethical conduct in organizations.
Human Resources Management I
Students will learn basic human resources management, with special emphasis on current management practices relating to compensation, equity, diversity and employee rights. They will study and practise techniques and procedures such as recruiting, selection, employee discipline and performance appraisal.
Human Relations in Organizations
Students will study key concepts and applications of human behaviour in organizations, with in depth focus on the phenomena of communication, leadership, decision-making, conflict and change at the individual, group, and organizational levels. They will have opportunities to develop interpersonal skills that contribute to effective functioning in organizational settings. Students will assess their human relations strengths and weaknesses.
Prerequisites: Second year standing including
BUSI 1210 or
1215.)
Personal Management Skills for Success in Business
In this course students learn to develop effective interpersonal, leadership and personal organization skills. Topics include time management, personal goal management, values, attitudes, motivation, confidence development, group dynamics, corporate politics, stress management, leadership, conflict management and business negotiations.
Human Resources Management II
This course offers an opportunity to analyze the application of human resources techniques and practices. The processes of human resources management are analyzed including factors and influences affecting policies and organizational effectiveness. Current practices and research, and future trends in human resources management are appraised.
Union Management Relations
This is a survey of the Canadian labour scene: the historical evolution of Canadian Unionism; the impact of trade unions on industry and commerce; union objectives; employer organizations and labour unions as institutions; existing labour legislation and trends; labour-management relations; mediation and arbitration. The course is largely directed to current events, particularly in B.C.
Business Law
A review of the meaning, sources, and administration of commercial law, plus a more detailed examination of the law of contract with particular reference to business situations.
Operations Management
This course introduces students to the major concepts and issues of Production/Operations Management. Actual organizations with a variety of production and quality control processes, problems, and opportunities are analyzed. Techniques and strategies for improving production/operations are studied. Managing any organized activity involves production/operations principles; therefore, the study of Production/Operations Management is valuable to any business manager. There will be an emphasis on the analysis of the production process and the application of total quality management (TQM) in actual organizations..
Management Control
The main objective of the course is the acquisition of essential managerial skills for achieving overall organizational control. Major areas discussed are management control structures, management planning, and control processes.
Enterprise Development and Business Planning
Students utilize their knowledge of business principles to develop business plans, form companies, and actively manage their companies via a computer simulation. Students will apply several key concepts relating to the major functional areas of a business and will make realistic management decisions in a simulated competitive environment.
Development of Business Plans
This offering is designed for both mature business students and business practitioners having an interest in small and medium enterprise development. Participants should enter the course with advance knowledge and/or experience in Canadian business fundamentals, marketing concepts, and accounting principles. Topics range from strategic planning to survival and growth techniques, while the main focus is on the step-by-step approach to developing an effective business plan. A combination of lectures, readings, and case discussions are used in tandem with the week-by-week formulation of individual plans.
Business Simulation
Students will analyze business situations involving decision-making in various management aspects such as employee motivation, employee resistance to change, human resources, leadership, managerial controls and conflict, marketing or finance. The course is developed around a computerized business simulation and allows students to use knowledge accumulated in many business courses. The course focuses on building skills in four main areas: decision-making, report writing, individual and group presentations, and group discussions.
International Trade
This course is designed to provide students with a good grasp of the various aspects of international trade from a Canadian perspective. The emphasis is to learn the principles and practice of export/import marketing. Among the topics covered are the Canadian trade position and the institutional frameworks and procedures within which international trade functions; elements and analysis of international information systems, alternative exporting and importing methods; effective advertising and promotion overseas; packaging, shipping, documentation, and marine insurance; export pricing; quotations, and credit appraisal; financing and management of foreign exchange risk; government rules, policies, and assistance programs affecting international trade, and discussion of contemporary international trade issues.
Collective Bargaining
This is an examination of conflict resolution among management, workers, and government in the pluralistic environment of the firm. Contract formulation and collective bargaining are analyzed in the light of various theories of industrial and human relations. The course is developed around a Contract Negotiations Simulation.
Business Negotiations
Students will learn negotiation techniques that may be used to achieve a variety of business objectives. They will experience the negotiation process and apply the principles of distributive and integrative bargaining through a spectrum of role-plays and simulations, with special emphasis on the importance of developing pre-negotiation plans and establishing benchmarks.
International Business
Students will learn in this course to develop and operate a business in a competitive international environment. They will learn about the specific skills Canadian managers require in order to deal with international challenges with subordinates of multicultural backgrounds.
