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570-817/440 Business Finance & Accounting (3 units) Register for this class.
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the concepts, language and uses of financial and management accounting in business. The course will cover: business financial statements, including basic accounting concepts, financial statements, financial statement analysis, and sources of finance; and business control emphasizing elementary financial management, cost and budgetary control systems, capital budgeting, profit planning and current developments in accounting.
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570-821/421 Organizational Behaviour (3 units) Register for this class.
The objective of this course is to provide a conceptual and empirical understanding of the structure and function of human behaviour in organizations. Students will study the behavioural influences which affect productivity, organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Topics to be discussed include perception, job and organizational design, decision-making and leadership. Individual and group exercises and the analysis of case material will be used to enhance a practical understanding of theoretical concepts.
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569-850/450 Business Communications (3 units) Register for this class.
The course focuses on the knowledge and skills associated with clearly receiving, transmitting and communicating information within the business environment. Using communication theory and practical application, students will develop effective writing, speaking, and presentation skills required to convey a business’ communication strategy. Issues such as diversity, ethics and technology will be discussed within the context of business communication. Independent and group work activities will be incorporated to the learning environment in order to apply the students’ communication skills and knowledge to topics of teamwork, customer relations and leadership.
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570-830 Basic Bookkeeping (1.5 units) Register for this class.
This hybrid course is intended to provide students with a thorough review and improved understanding of the fundamental bookkeeping concepts, theory and applications that are necessary for various CCE diploma and certificate programs. Through the use of a combination of self-guided on-line reading, discussions, exercises and quizzes that are coupled with in-class tutorials and a final exam, students will learn some of the basic principles and skills commonly associated with a senior high school level understanding of bookkeeping. Internet access required.
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570-847 Principles & Practices of Supervision (3 units) Register for this class.
The objective of this course is to acquaint students with an understanding of the behaviours that lead to effective supervision. This will include a combination of lectures and discussions which will convey supervisory and leadership concepts in the context of everyday work experiences. The focus of study will be related to the concept of Situational Leadership.
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974-897 Recruitment & Selection (3 units) Register for this class.
This highly interactive course covers topics such as the need to plan the acquisition of human resources based on anticipated corporate productivity needs, the provisions and impact of human rights, pay equity, employment equity and freedom of information measures, and different recruitment and selection techniques and their strengths and weaknesses.
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974-898 Compensation (3 units) Register for this class.
To provide an understanding of the process, issues and techniques involved in developing and administering a compensation system. The course should enable the student to gain knowledge of (a) both the theoretical and applied aspects of the compensation function, (b) the linkage between the compensation function and the organizational management process and (c) the compensation system design necessary to attract, retain and motivate the required workforce.
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974-899 Labour Relations (3 units) Register for this class.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of the institutions and processes (both regulatory and non-regulatory) that govern the relationship between employers and employees in Ontario. The emphasis will be on the process of collective bargaining and grievance resolution.
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974-901/401 Human Resources Management (3 units) Register for this class.
Using an experiential approach, the Human Resources Management course provides an overview of the fundamentals of human resource management and the importance and impact of human resource management on an organization. The course will focus primarily on seven major areas: strategic human resource management, planning human resources, attracting and selecting human resources, placing, developing and evaluating human resources, rewarding human resources, maintaining high performance and evaluating human resources strategies.
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974-902 Training & Development (3 units) Register for this class.
The primary objective of this course is to examine the functional roles of training and development in the organization. Working models will be analyzed through case studies to illustrate the critical importance of planning within an instructional systems approach. Topics to be discussed include: training and development in review; the psychology of learning, needs assessment and analysis; objectives; standards and performance; program design and evaluation; the management of training; group dynamics.
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974-921 Occupational Health & Safety (3 units) Register for this class.
The major objective of the course is to introduce those who are involved in human resource management to the broad and ever changing field of occupational health and safety. The multiple dimensions of technical, legislative, political and personal issues are a required part of the training for a professional.
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974-923 Human Resources Planning (3 units) Register for this class.
Students will learn the theory behind Human Resource Planning. Specific areas of discussion include, setting the foundation for Human Resource planning, Job Analysis, Manpower Planning and Forecasting, Management Development, HRIS and program implementation. Case studies and assignments will provide students with the opportunity for practical application.
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974-941 Wellness in the Workplace
This course will focus on health promotion concepts, program management strategies, interventions and perspectives of health promotions in the workplace. We will examine why health promotions make sense as a return on investment for employers and provide insight into the process of designing, managing, and evaluating a program. We will explore strategies that impact health promotions and identify the types of programs used to operationalize a health promotions program.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of:
The benefits of health promotion:
- The design, management, and evaluation of a variety of health programs
- A variety of interventions available to employers
- The challenges and opportunities facing workplace parties when considering a health promotions program
- Considerations for the fture of workplace health promotion