COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MGT2381 Human Resources Management

Human capital is a critical organizational resource contributing to the organizational strategy and operational success through progressive human resources management. Students are introduced to human resources management areas of practice including the role of human resources management within the organizational strategic context, human resources planning, employee recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee and labour relations. Furthermore, students are introduced to occupational health and safety, international human resources management, organizational behaviour, and relevant legislation.

MGT5164 Introduction to Project Management

Project management practitioners need to understand the established industry norms, methods, and practices for managing all stages of the project life cycle and its related processes. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of project management, such as project strategy, selection, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, performance measurement, audit and closure. By participating in discussions, analyzing readings, and conducting preliminary research, students acquire a working understanding of project management knowledge and theory.

LDS2010 Leadership in Organizations

Management is a dynamic discipline full of rewards and challenges. Students preparing for a management position need to understand the board dimensions that such a position will encompass. This introductory course is intended to better prepare the business student for the significant changes that are taking place while managing an organization in the 21st Century. This course will focus on the basic four-function approach of being a manager also incorporating the various aspects of organization theory.

MGT2040 Change Management

In the complex business world in which we all live and work, change seems to happen at the speed of light. Being able to effectively manage that change while executing strategic change initiatives can help propel a company forward or contribute to its demise. In order to be effective managers need an understanding of change management. This course examines change in organizations and the role and impact managers have in that change. Being an effective change agent through Appreciative Inquiry (AI) will also be analyzed in this course. AI is a widely recognized process for engaging people in change management. Students will analyze different change management initiatives and apply change management theory and techniques available to plan and manage their own change initiative.

MGT2050 Ethical and Legal Issues in the Trades

Operating a trades business involves many legal and ethical issues. Students gain a foundation for understanding and improving their ethical position as a trades business owner, including how to make tough yet ethical choices within the pressures of competition. Using current events, case studies, and discussions; students explore their personal integrity threshold, and determine the impact of their decisions on business results. Students further examine legal consideration in the operation of a trades business such as legislative, contractual and municipal obligation. Selected case studies from the trades are used throughout this course.

BUS2010 Emerging Trends and Innovation in Trades

Successful businesses not only respond to their current customer needs, but often anticipate future trends and use innovation to develop new ideas, products or services. The future of skilled trades will be shaped by emerging trends such as sustainability, new entrants to the skilled trades and applied research and development as well as skills shortages driven by demographics and economic factors. Leaders and entrepreneurs in the trades need to develop the capacity to leverage these trends and other changes that may arise in the future. Students develop the skills to be future leaders and entrepreneurs in the trades along with the ability to analyze and manage emerging trends and nurture a culture of innovation within their fields.