This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Applied Business Technology
ABTY 1111 cr-2
Basic Keyboarding
The focus of this course is to develop touch control of the
keyboard and correct keyboarding techniques. This course is
recommended for students with minimal or no keyboarding skills.
ABTY 1115 cr-3
Bookkeeping Basics
Students will practise basic bookkeeping functions for a service
company. They will perform all functions of the complete
accounting cycle, reconcile bank statements and perform payroll
functions.
ABTY 1125 cr-3
Office Dynamics
Students will practice career and interpersonal skills necessary for
success in the workplace. They will work in teams to examine
administrative, ergonomic and efficiency functions of a business
office.
ABTY 1135 cr-3
Computer Competency
Students will produce databases, spreadsheets and reports using
Microsoft Excel® and Access®.
ABTY 1140 cr-3
Keyboarding and Word Processing for Academic Writing
Students will develop touch control of the keyboard and correct
keyboarding techniques and will learn word processing features for
writing research papers and reports.
ABTY 1141 cr-3
Keyboarding and Introductory Word Processing
Students will develop touch control of the keyboard and correct
keyboarding techniques. They will be introduced to Windows and
the Internet and they will learn basic word processing features and
basic file management.
ABTY 1145 cr-3
Word Processing
Students will produce business documents using specific features
of word processing software. Proper formatting, proofreading, and
attention to detail will be emphasized.
ABTY 1155 cr-3
Business Communications
Students will practise English language skills, applying the
mechanics of style, developing proofreading and editing skills and
using words effectively. They will apply these skills to a variety of
business communications.
ABTY 1202 cr-3
Legal Office Procedures - Corporate Law
Students will study the BC Company Act, and the terminology and
procedures relating to corporate law. They will prepare and process
the documentation required for incorporation of a company, for
post-incorporation, for annual requirements and for registration
and will file the appropriate documents with the Registrar of
Companies.
Students will apply the procedures and documentations related to
the transfer of real estate in British Columbia. They will focus on
the transfer of title of residential properties, including strata title
and mortgage financing.
Students will prepare and process wills, codicils, applications for
Letters Probate and Letters of Administration, correspondence
regarding estates, distribution and passing of accounts.
Students will study the process of civil litigation in BC. They will
learn the preparation and processing of civil litigation documents,
including trial procedures and collections procedures resulting
from court judgments.
Students will be introduced to the process of family law in BC.
They will learn the preparation and processing of family law
documents, including trial procedures and collections procedures
resulting from court judgments. Student centered instruction will
focus on the legal procedures and documentation related to
marriage agreements, separation agreements, division of family
assets and defended and undefended divorces. Students will
become familiar with the requirements of the Divorce Act and the
Family Relations Act.
Students will review accounting concepts and will use Simply
Accounting. They will use comprehensive simulation projects to
apply the accounting concepts.
Students will use advanced features of electronic spreadsheets and
databases as applied to business-based projects. They will
participate in the administration and design of data management
systems.
Students will gain experience in office systems that support
management success. They will set up meetings, create agendas,
take minutes and follow through with assigned tasks. Students will
use presentation software to create and deliver proposals, reports,
and presentations. Students will apply the rules of business
communication, format and presentation with the use of machine
transcription assignments.
Students will create and edit business documents using advanced
word processing features. They will participate in individual and
group projects, simulating a realistic office environment, with
emphasis on efficiency, problem solving, teamwork, and
knowledge of the versatility and advanced capabilities of word
processing software.
Students will participate in the desktop publishing process by
examining design principles and producing documents. They will
also design and produce personal and professional documents,
including letterhead, business cards, flyers, brochures, newsletters,
reports, and manuals. They will use advanced word processing
features to create and produce these documents.
Work Experience/Project - Administrative Assistant
Students will apply academic and practical knowledge and skills
through relevant experience in the work place or through the
completion of a comprehensive project. They will complete 30
hours of classroom activities to prepare for the two-week jobplace
experience or for the project.
Students will learn word processing features of Microsoft Word.®
They will be participating in realistic, practical keyboarding
simulations. Students will apply proofreading, editing and
formatting skills
Students will learn the fundamental duties of the legal secretary.
They will cover preparation of correspondence, basic legal
instruments, court documents, time keeping, diary systems, filing,
legal record keeping, legal terminology, sources of law, and court
systems.
Students will apply the procedures and documentations related to
the transfer of real estate in British Columbia. This course will
focus on the transfer of title of residential properties, including
strata title and mortgage financing.
Students will prepare and process wills, codicils, applications for
Letters Probate and Letters of Administration, correspondence
regarding estates, distribution and passing of accounts.
Students will be introduced to the process of civil litigation in
British Columbia. They will learn the preparation and processing
of civil litigation documents, including trial procedures and
collections procedures resulting from court judgments. Student
centered instruction will focus on the legal procedures and
documentation related to marriage agreements, separation
agreements, division of family assets and defended and
undefended divorces. Students will become familiar with the
requirements of the Divorce Act and the Family Relations Act.
Students will be introduced to the BC Company Act, and the
terminology and procedures relating to corporate law. Students will
prepare and process the documentation required for incorporation
of a company, for post-incorporation, for annual requirements and
for registration and filing with the Registrar of Companies.
Students will apply concepts and recording practices of financial
events. The concepts and procedures are applied to complete
accounting cycles for service and merchandising firms.
Students will convert financial data from a manual bookkeeping
system to AccPac's general ledger, accounts receivable, and
accounts payable ledgers. They will apply accounting concepts and
procedures to analyze and record current financial data in the
above ledgers.
Students will review accounting concepts using Simply
Accounting. They will use simulation projects to apply the
accounting concepts, along with comprehensive projects for
further practice.
Students will be introduced to the administrative duties of the
medical office which include: answering the telephone, making
appointments, typing letters, transcribing correspondence and
patient histories and office procedures manual.
Students will be introduced to the administrative duties of the
medical office which include: answering the telephone, making
appointments, typing letters, transcribing correspondence and
patient histories and office procedures manual.
This course is designed to introduce student to the basic concepts
of computer billing and collections, insurance processing, and
appointment scheduling.
Students will apply academic and practical knowledge and skills
through relevant experience in the workplace or through the
completion of a comprehensive project.
ABTY 2110 cr-3
Administrative Management
Students will become familiar with the core concepts necessary to
assume the role of an office manager or executive assistant. They
will learn key supervisory, organizational, supporting, and
management skills.
ABTY 2120 cr-3
Project Management
Students will learn the fundamentals of project management skills
to track progress, share information, and close a project. They will
examine the planning, creation, and development of a project, and
will apply the concepts learned to complete a project using
Microsoft Project.
Students will learn advanced written and oral communication skills.
They will use advanced writing skills to develop e-mails, letters,
memos, reports, and proposals and oral skills to make formal
presentations. Students will also develop note-taking skills, using
the ABC Stenoscript method.
