Level 1 Credits
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ACCT-1004 Principles of Accounting 1 4.00
- BUSI-1060 Strategies for Success 1.00
- MKTG-1012 Principles of Marketing I 3.00
- MATH-1052 Business Math 3.00
- BUSI-1005 Introduction to Business Processes 3.00
- WRIT-1032 Reason & Writing - Business 1 3.00
Level 2 Credits
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- FINA-1004 Finance I 3.00
- FINA-1018 Finance & Accounting for Non-Accountants 3.00
- MGMT-1017 Human Resources Management 3.00
- LAWS-3018 Ethics and Law 3.00
- COMP-1390 Software Appl. for the HR Professional 3.00
- COMM-3020 Professional Communication 3.00
- ECON-1019 Contemporary Issues in Economics 3.00
Level 3 Credits
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- MGMT-1196 HR Mentorship Foundations 3.00
- HLTH-1102 Occupational Health & Safety 3.00
- MGMT-3007 Organizational Behaviour 3.00
- MGMT-3048 Compensation & Benefits Administration 3.00
- MGMT-3042 Training & Development 3.00
- MGMT-4001 Human Resources Planning 3.00
Level 4 Credits
Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BUSI-1002 Work Issues and Ethics 3.00
- MGMT-1197 Human Resources Mentorship 2.60
- FINA-3034 Introduction to Payroll 3.00
- MGMT-3009 Recruitment and Selection 3.00
- MGMT-3043 Performance Management 3.00
- MGMT-1163 Labour Relations 3.00
Gen Ed - Electives
Take 3 General Education Credits -
Normally taken in Level 4
ACCT-1004 - Principles of Accounting 1
This course introduces the student to the subject of Accounting and is designed to teach the student an essential life skill. The course focuses on the concept of accounting and its connection to students’ financial well being. The student will learn a basic understanding of accounting and its importance to business success.
BUSI-1002 - Work Issues and Ethics
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the meaning, history, and organization of work. Topics include work ethics, challenges to balancing life, building competencies, accountability, employability, understanding the role of work in the employee's personal life, planning for lifelong learning, setting personal expectations of ethics and rewards, and reconciling expectations with the changing work environment.
BUSI-1005 - Introduction to Business Processes
The purpose of this course is to explore the various functional areas of business in Canada and to demonstrate the interrelationship among these areas. Students are introduced to many concepts, including major business trends, the role of government in business, marketing, operations, employee-management issues, financial resources management, business ethics, social responsibility and community-related philanthropy.
BUSI-1060 - Strategies for Success
This course presents and helps to develop some of the skills required to achieve college and career success. Areas of focus include: goal-setting, time management, note-taking from texts and lectures, study skills, test preparation strategies, and managing college life.
COMM-3020 - Professional Communication
This course develops students’ literacy and professional communication skills. Students focus on key issues and convey relevant meaning in oral and written formats. Main topics include writing in a variety of short report and other relevant business documents (like letters, memos, short reports); communicating in groups (including meetings); awareness of multicultural communication and diverse audiences; the job search (including résumés and cover letters); business rhetoric in speaking and writing; summarizing and evaluating current business-related readings; delivering oral presentations; researching and documenting research reports applying an acceptable documentation style to written material; and self-editing skills. Students use a computer lab for writing assignments throughout this course.
COMP-1390 - Software Appl. for the HR Professional
This course will serve as an introduction to computer software applications required by the Business Human Resources Professional. Fundamental computing concepts include file management, internet searches and sites, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and HRIS. Additional tools required by HR professional are included in this course, namely photocopiers (advanced functions associated with computers and document production) and phone systems.
ECON-1019 - Contemporary Issues in Economics
This course introduces students to the structure and function of our economic system. The course will develop an understanding of the principles of both micro and macroeconomic activity through modeling and analysis. Students will examine the role that households (consumers), industry (producers) and governments play in a modern economic system and how the decisions by these different levels affect all of our lives. The course is structured to provide insight through lectures, discussions and current events.
FINA-1004 - Finance I
A general education course developed to provide students with the fundamental financial life skills so that they can make educated financial management decisions over the course of their lifetime. The emphasis is on those financial life skills that are of particular relevance in the early stages of the financial management life cycle.
FINA-1018 - Finance & Accounting for Non-Accountants
FINA-1018 will provide you with an understanding of financial and management accounting, accounting reports and disclosure and the methodologies required to perform calculations as the basis for sound decision making. It is strongly recommended that you have some fundamental knowledge in accounting in order to be successful in this course. Recommend ACCT-1004 as an introductory course.
FINA-3034 - Introduction to Payroll
Students will learn the basics of payroll practices and procedures, including an overview of the payroll function, employment standards, earnings, taxable benefits, pension plans, employment insurance, taxation, calculating net pay, and all current periodic/annual reporting requirements. Payroll and Excel software will be used throughout the course.
HLTH-1102 - Occupational Health & Safety
This course will provide students with an overview of safety and risk management principles. Topics include responsibilities of firms and employees, economic impact of loss control, ergonomics, workplace hazards assessment, accident prevention, absenteeism, shift work effects, WHMIS, WSIB Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act of Ontario.
LAWS-3018 - Ethics and Law
An examination of the principles of Canadian business law with a focus on commercial purchasing issues including contract, personal and commercial liability and fiduciary obligations.
MATH-1052 - Business Math
This course provides a review of basic arithmetic and algebra as well as providing students with mathematical tools and concepts needed for other college courses and in future employment. This course is to prepare students for later courses in Marketing, Business, Financial Planning, Accounting, Purchasing and Insurance.
MGMT-1017 - Human Resources Management
This course will provide students with an overview of human resources issues in the current business world. Safety training will also be included as it relates to workers' rights and responsibilities with respect to occupational health and safety.
MGMT-1163 - Labour Relations
Through the study of the role of labour relations, this course provides an overview of management, union, and government relationships and of their impact on one another. Students will learn to develop strategies to contribute to an organization's success through effective employee and labour relations in both non-union and union environments. Legislation, collective bargaining, seniority concepts, wage structures, and contract negotiation will be covered as well.
MGMT-1196 - HR Mentorship Foundations
This course focuses on refining the students’ abilities, from a Human Resources (HR) workplace perspective, such that they prepare and demonstrate use of practical tools for the purpose of securing and succeeding in a mentorship. The tools will include cold calls, speaking and presentation skills, formal business report and research analysis, interview skills, dressing and dining skills, and compilation of a professional HR - specific career portfolio. Further, the students will facilitate a guest speaker's presentation on an HR - specific topic.
MGMT-1197 - Human Resources Mentorship
This course offers the next step in the Human Resources Mentorship process. With the successful completion of prerequisite, MGMT 1196, the student will bring the tools and skills learned, along with the knowledge from their other program courses to participate in their Mentorship placement. At the Mentorship, the students will shadow their HR Mentor observing and receiving hands-on experience in a human resources capacity. The mentorship will introduce students to daily functions of an entry level human resources office position and provide networking opportunities in the business community.
MGMT-3007 - Organizational Behaviour
Students in this course will learn the interrelation among functional areas of organizations, and how to apply leadership knowledge and skills when working with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Topics include theories of organizational behaviour; the impact on organizational outcomes; the impact of individual human systems such as perception, communication, motivation, and leadership; and the impact of the team approach on work and the organization.
MGMT-3009 - Recruitment and Selection
This course will assist the student in developing skills in recruitment, interviewing and orientation. Other topics will include learning the best methods for attracting potential employees, selecting people, establishing criteria for hiring, conducting the screening process, and evaluating application forms, letters and resumes.
MGMT-3042 - Training & Development
Students will learn how to identify training needs, develop and evaluate training programs, and training delivery techniques. In addition, students will learn about the importance of training programs and how they contribute to the corporate well being and development of an organization and its employees.
MGMT-3043 - Performance Management
Students in this course will be exposed to various types of performance appraisal strategies and processes. Topics include determining skill sets required for various jobs, performance indicators and measures, setting goals and objectives, facilitating performance improvements, addressing poor performance, wrongful dismissal, probationary review, progressive discipline, and termination.
MGMT-3048 - Compensation & Benefits Administration
This course will provide students with an understanding of the process, issues, and techniques involved in administering a compensation system. Students will learn both the theoretical and applied aspects of the compensation function; the linkage between the compensation function and the organizational management process; and the compensation system design necessary to attract, retain and motivate the required workforce.
MGMT-4001 - Human Resources Planning
Human Resources plays an integral role in the development of an organizational business plan and strategy. This course will provide an overview of the essential elements of the human resources planning process. Quantitative, as well as qualitative concepts, approaches and techniques will be discussed.
MKTG-1012 - Principles of Marketing I
This course is designed to provide an overview of the decisions that face Marketers in today's fast-paced and competitive business environment. Students will learn that marketing is not only advertising but a broad set of activities designed to satisfy consumer needs and wants. Students begin by examining the information Marketers require for effective decision-makingin order to develop effective marketing strategies. Students will then study product planning, channel system management, integrated communications and pricing policies.
WRIT-1032 - Reason & Writing - Business 1
This course will introduce business students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. This course will also introduce students to selected business terms.
