Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB)

Canadore College, in cooperation with the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB), offers a program leading to a career as a professional bookkeeper. CIB is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preparing Canadians for greater financial and job security in the bookkeeping field.

Practical experience is required before qualifying for certification. Upon completion of this program, students will be governed by a Code of Ethics that sets out professional responsibilities and conduct. A minimum grade of 70% (B) is required in each course for certification. Certain courses may be subject to a time limit under the Currency and Redundancy Policy. For more information, visit the CIB website www.cibcb.com.

Principles of Accounting I
ACC140

Sessions: 14; Hours: 45
This course provides students with basic introductory knowledge of how financial information is recorded, summarized and reported. Students will study each facet of the accounting cycle, from the preparation of source documents to the presentation of financial statements. Topics include specialized journals, bank reconciliations, preparing classified statements, and inventory. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 21405, 20938, 20992, 20851, 21732, 21733

Principles of Accounting II
ACC190

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
This course studies the accounting principles as they apply to the recording and presentation of assets, liabilities, and equity, and their consequent effect on income determination. Interpretation and analysis of financial results will be emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: ACC140
CRN# 2173420738, 20916, 20993, 21735

Simply Accounting
ACC154

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course is designed to add to your basic knowledge of accounting and to provide the automated skills necessary to set up and record accounting transactions. This course is specifically designed to build proficiency in Simply Accounting. Participants will set up and maintain books for a sample company.
Computer requirements (for online delivery only): Simply Accounting 2008 Pro. Students are responsible to supply their own copy of the software. The course textbook contains a CD-ROM with a free student version of the software.
CRN# 20681, 21736, 21737, 21738, 20626

General Taxation
ACC220

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
Develop an understanding of the underlying objectives and principles of taxation. The topics covered include the different forms of taxation, liability for tax, employment, business, and the goods and services tax. Software provided with the textbook. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs. Prerequisite: ACC140.
Computer requirements: Excel.
CRN# 21047

Payroll Administration
ACC232

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
A comprehensive study of federal and provincial legislation relating to the payroll function. Topics include maintaining records, taxable benefits, statutory and other deductions, WSIB and employment standards. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours. No manual required. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs. Prerequisite: ACC140.
CRN# 21048, 20634

Management Accounting
ACC235

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course covers the basic management accounting techniques. Students will review several cost behaviour analysis techniques used in setting standards and other budgetary control requirements. Students will also perform cost/volume/profit analysis and will develop both profit and cash flow projections and budget/actual analysis of performance. Prerequisite: ACC140.
CRN# 20739, 20852, 20994, 21739, 21407

Corporate Finance I
ACC216

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
Students will explore the background and goals of financial management in Canada. Topics include utilizing financial tools to evaluate financial performance, financial forecasting, operating leverage, working capital management, and short and long-term financing. Prerequisite: ACC190.

Computer requirements: Excel.
CRN# 21740

Intermediate Accounting I
ACC213

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
This is Part One of a two-part intermediate accounting course. Topics covered include accounting principles, financial statements, revenue recognition, cash, receivables and inventory. Prerequisite: ACC190.
Computer requirements: Excel.
CRN# 21741

Intermediate Accounting II
ACC214

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
This is the second part of a two-level course in intermediate financial accounting. Topics include investments, capital assets, intangibles, current and long-term liabilities, shareholders’ equity, cash flow statement, and accounting changes and errors. Prerequisite: ACC213.
Computer requirements: Excel.
CRN# 21742

Management Accounting II
ACC215

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
Students will explore the background, goals and methods of managerial accounting. This includes product costing, manufacturing statements, job order costing, and activity-based costing. Decision-making tools, including cost-volume-profit analysis, contribution analysis, and evaluation of business decisions will be extensively used. Prerequisite: ACC140.
Computer requirements: Excel.
CRN# 21743

Management Accounting III
ACC295

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
The students will continue to explore the background, goals and methods of managerial accounting. Specific topic areas include operating and capital budgeting, standard costing, responsibility accounting, transfer pricing, and numerous measures to evaluate and reward performance. Prerequisite: ACC215.
Computer requirements: Excel.
CRN# 21744

Computer Applications for Business
BCL155

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This is a hands-on computer applications course that provides the student with the intermediate and advanced word processing skills to produce professional business documents efficiently. Students will also develop expertise in electronic presentation software and spreadsheet applications. Prerequisite: Previous computer and Internet experience.
Computer requirements: Office 2007.
CRN# 21745

Communications
CMM125

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course helps students in all programs to develop their ability to communicate effectively. Students are required to meet first-year benchmarks for generic skills in researching, organizing, reframing, analyzing, and presenting information. Applies to several postsecondary diplomas.
Computer requirements (for online delivery only): Word and PowerPoint. Microphone required.
CRN# 21009

Quickbooks - Introduction
CEA511

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
QuickBooks is designed for the small to mid-sized business owner. Learn how this well-designed program can simplify the setup of a chart of accounts, reconcile your chequing account, create and print inventory and receivables, create estimates, and generate reports. Students require their own access to QuickBooks 2008 Pro (PC edition) or QuickBooks 2009 Pro (PC edition). Prerequisite: ACC140 or familiarity with financial accounting principles.
CRN# 21546

Quickbooks - Advanced
CEA653

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
This course will build on what was learned in the Introduction course and will include the following topics: purchasing, inventory management, units of measure, estimates and progress billing, job costing, customizing invoices and other forms, class accounting, multicurrency, budgeting and advanced reporting. Students require their own access to QuickBooks 2008 Pro (PC edition) or QuickBooks 2009 Pro (PC edition). Prerequisite: CEA511
CRN# 20915

Computer requirements: Office 2007.

Microcomputers - Microsoft Word
CIS130

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will introduce participants to one of the most popular word processing tools, Microsoft Word. Students will study the content associated with Microsoft. Specifically, entering and editing text, using tables and columns, styles and templates, outlines, headers and footers, file management, and print options will be studied.
CRN# 20746, 21482, 20861, 21007, 21746

Microcomputers - Microsoft Excel
CIS131

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will introduce participants to one of the most popular spreadsheet tools, Microsoft Excel. Specifically, entering and editing data, using formulas and functions, formatting worksheets, charts, graphic objects, file management, and print options will be studied.
Computer requirements: Office 2007.
CRN# 20747, 20947, 21008, 21747, 21748

Quantitative Methods
MTH175

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course, together with MTH205, will introduce the student to a variety of quantitative methods used in research and decision making. The emphasis in this course will be on descriptive statistical techniques, index numbers, probability, probability distributions, decision theory, and statistical inference involving a single population. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 21005, 21281, 20946, 21749

Quantitative Methods II
MTH205

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will focus on statistical inference involving two or more populations, simple and multiple regression, and correlation and linear programming. The student will also perform data analysis using computer outputs. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 20759, 20869, 21006, 21750

Building & Maintaining Customer Relationships
BUS115

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
This course is intended to develop your understanding of customer service and the skills associated with understanding the needs of customers, meeting those needs, and fostering an environment that encourages customers to return. It will be of interest to anyone who works with customers, either internal or external, on a daily basis.
CRN# 21751

Creating a Corporate Service Culture
BUS210

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 30
This course reviews the basics of corporate culture and how corporate culture impacts on customer service. Areas of study will include service environment, organizational openness, and influencing others to adopt a service culture. Participants will create a customer service culture action plan, based on identifying gaps between current and desired practices.
CRN# 21752

Strategies for Fostering Client Loyalty
BUS285

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course offers insights and ideas for creating lasting and genuine customer relationships that will withstand the competitive overtures of other companies. Students explore the process of developing and sustaining client relationships that establish an emotional connection, manage difficult relationships and help to determine the pulse of client relationships.
CRN# 21753

Developing Client Service Teams
BUS335

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Students will explore the importance of building a quality service delivery team, help employees to buy into both corporate culture and strategies, and deliver the bottom line that stakeholders are hoping to achieve. Topics to be covered include team development, 360 degree leadership, managing conflict and managing virtual teams.
CRN# 21754

Ethical Decisions in Leadership
BUS298

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Organizations have responsibilities beyond those that result in a financial return to their shareholders. In this course, participants examine the broader societal expectations placed on organizations in terms of legal requirements, ethical practices, and obligations toward the natural environment. Students will explore the kinds of considerations associated with ethical decision-making in organizational contexts.
CRN# 21755

Organizational Behaviour
BUS195

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
This course examines behaviour in organizations and the techniques available to motivate individuals to work together and improve personal satisfaction and organizational performance. Emphasis will be placed on the practical problems encountered in management and supervisory roles.
CRN# 21640

Management/Leadership Styles
BUS184

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 40
This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of management and leadership styles and an opportunity to develop a personal leadership style. Topics include motivating, empowering, and supporting staff, problem solving and team building.
CRN# 21756

Management Principles
BUS280

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course focuses on the development of modern management, organizational theory, the processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling, communications, behavioural strategies and techniques, ethical and social responsibilities in the practice of management, and an overview of human relations.
CRN# 21080

Developing Leadership Capacity
MAS150

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course introduces the latest concepts and approaches to leadership. Students will maximize their learning effectiveness and increase their own leadership capacity. This course will provide a foundation for students to identify and develop priorities and action plans to further enhance their leadership development. To maximally benefit from this course, students need to have experience in an organization.
Note: This course has mandatory group work.
CRN# 21409

Personal Finance
FIN100

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Personal Finance gives students an introduction to finance at a personal level. Specifically, students will understand the difference between equity and debt investments, analyze the structure of the Canadian personal income tax system, evaluate income considerations when purchasing real property, and understand consumer bankruptcy. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 20756, 20867, 20995, 21757

Financial Planning Fundamentals
CEA433

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Students will acquire an understanding of the concepts and applications associated with financial calculations and the analysis of financial statements. The basic concepts of contracting and family law are covered, followed by an analysis of government-sponsored benefit programs. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 21597, 21758

Comprehensive Practices in Risk and Retirement Planning
CEA343

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course identifies and describes the risks facing individuals and their families, including life, health, property and casualty risks. Beginning with the discussion of methods used to identify the risks most critical to the client, the course then provides alternatives for reducing risk exposure. The course also examines estate planning. It includes a discussion of wills and trusts, property interests and transfers at death, and special planning considerations.
CRN# 21437

Wealth Management and Estate Planning
CEA656

Sessions: 14; Hours: 42
Students will review the basics of economics and investing along with an understanding of investment products. Investment planning in key areas of personal financial management is explored. The course concludes with estate planning fundamentals, concepts, and applications.
CRN# 21604

Contemporary Practices in Financial Planning
CEA547

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
Students are introduced to basic income tax laws and then move into a more advanced understanding, as it relates to areas of financial planning. A review of the professional and ethical responsibilities and an understanding of the structures and services within the financial industry are covered. Different forms of business structures are explored in depth, along with an understanding of trust.
CRN# 21413

If you would like to trade stocks and sell mutual funds, you should consider this program. Canadore College is pleased to be one of the few educational institutions in Canada to offer the Canadian Securities course in conjunction with the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI). On successful completion of this course and the CSC exam, students will have completed one of two educational components required to be licensed to grade securities on Canadian stock markets. The curriculum includes courses developed by the CSI. Students who successfully complete the Canadian Securities courses are eligible to write the Canadian Securities Course examinations, the qualifying exam for the investment industry. As the official educator of the securities industry, the CSI provides Canada’s most recognized and respected investment education courses. The Canadore College Securities courses do not qualify for IDA (Investment Dealers Association of Canada) CE Credits. Canadore College offers the following courses to enhance your understanding and to help you successfully complete CSI courses. Please note that Canadore College courses help you prepare for CSI courses; they are not substitutes for these courses. In order to successfully complete CSI courses, you must enroll directly with the CSI, which involves full payment of CSI’s fees. For more information on registering with the CSI, please call (416) 364-9130 or (866) 866-2601. All courses are offered through distance education/online learning.
Please note: Textbook(s), manual(s), CSI fees etc. and shipping are not included in the tuition price (approximately $900 plus S/H).

Canadian Securities II
FNS160

Sessions: 14; Hours: 45
The combination of FNS110 and FNS160 provides students with a thorough knowledge of investment options in the Canadian securities market. The course begins with an introduction to Canadian Investment Finance and an overview of suppliers and users of investment capital. The importance of strong financial skills will be stressed through understanding and interpreting financial statements. The study of public and private sector investment including bonds and debentures. Equity investment and the structure of shares will be studied.
Note: Course material not included in fee.
CRN# 21759

Introduction to the Canadian Mortgage Industry
CEA877

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course covers all the Mortgage Agent Qualifying Standards (MAQs) identified by the regulator, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO). It provides those wishing to become licensed Mortgage Agents in Ontario an understanding of the mortgage brokerage industry and an ability to perform the Agent’s role in the mortgage application process. The course also covers the legislation that governs the industry, the role of the Agent in consumer protection, and ethical decision-making.
CRN# 21438

Certified Human Resources Professional

The Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP™) designation is the only legislated designation for Human Resources practitioners in North America. It is offered through the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario (HRPAO). The CHRP designation includes an academic component (offered at Canadore College), successful completion of a comprehensive provincial examination, and three years of professional human resources experience at a managerial or professional level in a functional human resources position. CHRP is a trademark of HRPAO and used under licence. Licencing does not equate to program review, approval or endorsement. For more information, visit www.hrpao.org/HRPAO/Certification/

Management Accounting
ACC235

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course covers the basic management accounting techniques used by contemporary business to monitor operational efficiency. Students will review several cost behaviour analysis techniques. Students will also perform cost/volume/profit analysis and will develop both profit and cash flow projections and budget/actual analysis of performance. Prerequisite: ACC140.
CRN# 20739, 20852, 20994, 21739, 21407

Human Resources Administration
BUS251

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
The primary objective of this course is to make the student literate in the issues of human resources management. Topics covered will include an introduction to employee hiring practices, opinion surveys, health and safety administration, job evaluation, planning, wage and salary administration, and labour relations. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 20996, 20940, 20741, 21760, 21761

Organizational Behaviour
BUS195

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course examines behaviour in organizations and the techniques available to motivate individuals to work together and improve personal satisfaction and organizational performance. Emphasis will be placed on the practical problems encountered in management and supervisory roles.
CRN# 20854, 20939, 20997, 21762, 21763

Compensation
BUS255

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course provides the student with the foundation of the reward systems found in all organizations, whether profit or not-for-profit. The course examines both the theoretical and applied aspects of the compensation function, with special consideration of the major factors that influence the actual design of a compensation system.
CRN# 20742, 20856, 20998, 21764

Employee & Labour Relations
BUS350

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This is an introductory survey course in industrial and labour relations. Its intent is to acquaint students with the issues facing major employers and employees: collective bargaining, the context in which that bargaining takes place, grievance procedures, and contract administration.
CRN# 20744, 20859, 20943, 21765

Health & Safety
BUS253

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course introduces participants to the broad and ever-changing field of occupational health and safety. The multiple dimensions of the various issues - technical, legislative, political, and personal - are a required part of the training for a professional in this field. Major topic areas include the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WSIB, WHMIS, transportation of dangerous goods, accident prevention and investigation, physical and biological agents, and the management of occupational health and safety programs.
CRN# 20855, 20941, 20999, 21766

Training & Development
BUS321

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course provides participants with an introduction to theories of education and learning as they pertain to training and development. The concepts of need, needs analysis, program planning, and program development will be explored. Emphasis will be on establishing training/learning objectives, selecting appropriate training methods, implementation strategies, teaching techniques, and program evaluation. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 21596, 20942, 20857, 21000, 21439

Human Resources Planning
BUS347

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
The primary objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the essential elements of the human resources planning process in organizations. Students acquire knowledge in analyzing, assessing, and programming for the human resources requirements of organizational business plans and strategies. Quantitative as well as qualitative concepts, approaches, and techniques are emphasized.
CRN# 21001, 20743, 20858, 21767, 21551

Recruitment & Selection
BUS353

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to successfully identify human resource requirements and attract and retain an effective workforce for an organization. The changing legal environment and the impact of laws on recruitment and selection will be examined.
CRN# 20745, 20860, 20944, 21768, 21552

Entrepreneurial Studies
SBM226

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
This subject has been developed to introduce students to the disposition, concepts and skills necessary to express their entrepreneurial spirit in the form of a business. Contemporary expressions of entrepreneurism and intrepreneurism, their contribution to the economy, their role in the changing workplace, and their role in global business, will be explored. Students will complete an entrepreneurial business plan in stages throughout the course.
CRN# 21598

Microcomputers - Microsoft Word
CIS130

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will introduce participants to one of the most popular word processing tools, Microsoft Word. Students will study the content associated with Microsoft. Specifically, entering and editing text, using tables and columns, styles and templates, outlines, headers and footers, file management, and print options will be studied.
CRN# 20746, 21482, 20861, 21007, 21746

Microcomputers - Microsoft Excel
CIS131

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will introduce participants to one of the most popular spreadsheet tools, Microsoft Excel. Specifically, entering and editing data, using formulas and functions, formatting worksheets, charts, graphic objects, file management, and print options will be studied.
Computer requirements: Office 2007.
CRN# 20747, 20947, 21008, 21747, 21748

Business Mathematics
MTH170

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
The student will develop the basic skills required to solve problems in business mathematics. Topics include simple and compound interest and annuities. Applications of mathematics of finance, including mortgage amortization problems and investment decision applications, will also be included. Applies to several postsecondary business diplomas.
CRN# 20758, 20868, 21004, 21769

Quantitative Methods
MTH175

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course, together with MTH205, will introduce the student to a variety of quantitative methods used in research and decision making. The emphasis in this course will be on descriptive statistical techniques, index numbers, probability, probability distributions, decision theory, and statistical inference involving a single population. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 21005, 21281, 20946, 21749

Business Management Skills
BUS280

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course focuses on the development of modern management, organizational theory, the processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling, communications, behavioural strategies and techniques, ethical and social responsibilities in the practice of management, and an overview of human relations.
CRN# 21080

Organizational Behaviour
BUS195

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course examines behaviour in organizations and the techniques available to motivate individuals to work together and improve personal satisfaction and organizational performance. Emphasis will be placed on the practical problems encountered in management and supervisory roles.
CRN# 20854, 20939, 20997, 21762, 21763

Microeconomics
ECN100

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Microeconomics is an introductory course. Topics covered include demand and supply, and wage and hiring decisions in the input market. Specific applications will include marketing board behaviour and the incidence of taxes and subsidies. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 20945, 20751, 21002, 21770, 21553

Macroeconomics
ECN101

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Macroeconomics examines the analysis of supply and demand.Topics include national income measurement, aggregate demand and aggregate supply analysis, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade and exchange rates. This course may be applied towards several postsecondary programs.
CRN# 21554, 20752, 20865, 21003, 21771

Operations Management
BUS355

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Students completing this course will have an in-depth knowledge of the responsibilities and current tools of operations managers in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations. Coverage includes Inventory Management, JIT, MRP, ERP, Introduction to SAP, Quality Management, Process Improvement and Project Management.
CRN# 20008

Marketing I
MKT100

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the marketing functions used within an organization as they relate to the consumer. The key tools will be introduced and developed at an introductory level in this course. These tools include: environmental scanning, the ability to identify and segment markets considering the environmental impact, creating a customer profile and understanding the importance of market research.
CRN# 21083

Marketing II
MKT150

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course has been designed to help students develop marketing activities and to enhance decision-making and teamwork skills. Emphasis is on the marketing strategy elements used when one organization markets to another organization and to the end consumer. Types of organizations studied include for-profit organizations in private sector industries, as well as governments, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations in both traditional and e-Business environments. Students should review the MKT100 content prior to commencing MKT150. Prerequisite: MKT100
CRN# 21466

Introduction to e-Business
CEA512

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course provides tools, skills, and an understanding of technology, business concepts and issues that surround the emergence of electronic business on the Internet. In addition, the student will develop an understanding of the current practices and opportunities in electronic publishing, shopping, distribution, and collaboration. Students will also explore several of the problems surrounding electronic business and commerce.
CRN# 21086

Project Management - Microsoft Project
CEA476

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
Project software substantially increases the information processing capability of the project manager and allows work to be completed more efficiently. By learning to use a typical project management software program (MS Project 2000, 2002, 2003), the student becomes familiar with functions of project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and costing, progress monitoring and reporting. Prerequisite: Introduction to Project Management.
CRN# 20010

Introduction to Project Management
VOC053

Sessions: 10; Hours: 20
This foundation course covers the basic concepts and functions of project management, and their integration into a coherent project management framework. The course addresses the role of the project manager, the project management team and the Project Management Office (PMO) in implementing and controlling projects, programs and portfolios. The course will provide students with a basic understanding of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI), and as a foundation for other PM courses.
CRN# TBA

Total Quality Management
CEA652

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 36
This course will focus on the philosophy and guiding principles that represent the foundation of a continuously improving organization. In addition, students will study the quantitative methods and human resources necessary to improve all the processes within an organization and exceed customer needs.
CRN# 21115

Introduction to Small Business and Entrepreneurship
CEA796

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 70
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to small business and entrepreneurship and to help develop certain entrepreneurial skills that are important for small business ownership. The students will develop a general knowledge of the historical and political context of small business in Canada, and of the major functional areas of business management.
CRN# 21116

Management of Organizational, Strategic, and Marketing Plans
CEA797

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 60
This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply the marketing and other business knowledge and skills assimilated during their programs. To this end, students work in teams to analyze and evaluate an existing organizational situation, recommend and justify a strategic direction for the organization, and develop a detailed marketing plan to support the direction chosen.
CRN# 21118

Organizational Business Communications
CEA798

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course provides an overview of important communication concepts and skills required in business. Topics covered include: writing clear reports and documentation, making effective presentations, and fostering interpersonal skills.
CRN# 21119

Entrepreneurial Studies
SBM226

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
This subject has been developed to introduce students to the disposition, concepts and skills necessary to express their entrepreneurial spirit in the form of a business. Contemporary expressions of entrepreneurism and intrepreneurism, their contribution to the economy, their role in the changing workplace, and their role in global business, will also be explored. Students will complete an entrepreneurial business plan throughout the course.
CRN# 21598

Business Law
LAW230

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will teach students to have an appreciation for how laws must be understood and used by management, and provide them with the ability to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis will be placed on intellectual property, employment law, contracts and contract negotiation, business organizations, and laws relating to Internet usage.
CRN# 20009

Courses have been designed by industry and business professionals to provide a realistic look at management issues. Participants are encouraged to explore the issues through classroom discussion, case studies and exercises. There are two OMDP programs: one focusing on Business Management Skills and the other concentrating on Leadership Skills. Each requires the completion of six courses: two compulsory and four electives.

Please note: This program is open to students who have previously registered in OMDP courses as this program is currently under review. Students who are currently working on a record of completion have until December 2010 to complete the required courses under the current format.

Note: Duplication of courses across programs is not permitted EXCEPT for the Communications and Human Relations courses. Students have a total of 10 years in which to complete this program and register for their record of completion.

Communications
MDP518

Sessions: 10; Hours: 30
Communicating effectively is vital to the success of every leader and team. You will discover how to overcome barriers to good communication. Expand your skills in active listening, speaking, questioning, giving feedback, interviewing, writing, and conducting meetings. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 20728, 20904

Human Relations
MDP517

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 30
Throughout this course, supervisors, team leaders and aspiring supervisors explore how to deal with personnel issues effectively. Topics include understanding people, selection and orientation, training and development, developing and maintaining good morale, effective communication, performance appraisal, discipline and corrective action.
CRN# 20727, 21772

Personal Success in Business
MDP538

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 30
This exciting course is designed to equip students with the necessary personal skills to thrive in the workplace and in a social setting. Emphasis is placed on key human relations skills such as public speaking, listening skills, self-presentation, techniques for career advancement, alliance building and positioning, time management and stress management.
CRN# 20732, 21408

Critical & Creative Thinking
MDP549

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 30
Critical and creative thinking are skills that are valued in every organization. You will practice creative thinking techniques that will help you learn to think creatively, and apply these skills to a work environment. You will also develop critical thinking and reasoning skills to help analyze and respond appropriately to a wide variety of personal and work situations. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 20011, 21773

How to Start a Small Business
MDP501

Sessions: 10; Hours: 30
This course will guide the business person through the process of setting up a business. Content areas include feasibility studies, forms of ownership, financing, operations, marketing plans and personal skills.
CRN# 21774, 21412

Small Business Bookkeeping
MDP545

Sessions: 10; Hours: 30
This course provides students with an introduction to bookkeeping as it applies to small business. Students will learn to set up company books, record transactions, calculate GST, PST and other source deductions, and complete a company payroll. Participants will also take books to a trial balance and understand and interpret financial statements. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 20729

Management for Results
MDP548

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 30
The role of the manager is constantly changing. The economy, legislation and technology have created a more complex work environment. While skills and techniques are crucial, other personal and organizational issues cannot be ignored. Traditional concepts vs. new beliefs in the management field, understanding the human factor, job enrichment, planning performance, and appraising results will be explored.
CRN# 20730

Dealing with Difficult People
MDP552

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 30
Throughout this course, you should be able to identify and cope with some of the most difficult behaviours you will encounter. Topics include personality styles, establishing rapport, body language, matching and mirroring techniques, and the skills necessary to feel totally connected with anyone you choose.
CRN# 20731

Creating Your Management Style
MDP554

Sessions: 10; Hours: 30
This course introduces problem-solving techniques and teaches effective methods for improving job performance. This course will introduce theoretical background on the functions of management, present some useful management tools, provide in-class exercises that relate to the participant’s own work experience, and develop skills in solving management problems through the analysis of case studies. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 21462

Customer Service Excellence
MDP533

Sessions: 10; Hours: 30
Customer service is the key to maintaining a strong customer base. This course approaches customer service from a unique angle in that it examines the issues and procedures involved in designing, implementing and measuring the success of a customer service plan. Key topics such as employee interaction, measuring service, awards and assessments will be examined. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# TBA

Strategic Leadership
SCM105

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
In this course, students will develop leadership, management, and human resources skills to establish and maintain strategic alliances within an organization. Students will recognize the importance of ethics to conduct business at both national and international levels.
CRN# 21125

Logistics Systems I
SCM110

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
In this course, students will evaluate the appropriateness of various modes of transportation and distribution networks in a range of situations.
CRN# 20772

Project Leadership
SCM120

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Students examine the roles of project management and how the concept of project management can be applied in the field of logistics. Topics include staffing, time management, project pricing and cost control.
CRN# 21126

Global Logistics
SCM215

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course looks at the forces of globalization in the field of logistics. Students will explore the strategic framework of transporting goods across international boundaries, research the evolving concepts of the international supply chain network, and calculate the risks involved with global operations, specifically towards the transportation and distribution industry.
CRN# 20773

Information Systems in Logistics & Operations
SCM100

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course explores the fundamental concepts of an information system and their application towards the logistical industry. Topics include data resource management, trends in telecommunications, and electronic business systems used by the logistics industry.
CRN# 20774

Logistics Systems II
SCM210

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
A continuation of Logistics I with advanced concepts being studied. Topics include reverse logistics, service response logistics and the environmental impacts of the logistics industry. Prerequisite: SCM110.
CRN# 20775

Marketing, Sales, & Customer Service
SCM220

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to use customer service skills to liaise effectively with clients, communicate a positive image, develop a marketing strategy that complements the marketing plan, and describe the strategic and tactical issues to define, measure and manage product and service quality.
CRN# 20760, 20952, 20871, 20776

Purchasing
SCM115

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
The student is introduced to the basics of the purchasing function, including the purchasing cycle and the way the purchasing activity is integrated into the firm’s organization. Various purchasing tools and techniques are described and practiced.
CRN# 21572

Organizational Business Communications
CEA798

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course provides an overview of important communication concepts and skills required in business. Topics covered include: writing clear reports and documentation, making effective presentations, and fostering interpersonal skills.
CRN# 21119

Personal Success in Business
MDP538

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 30
This exciting course is designed to equip students with the necessary personal skills to thrive in the workplace and in a social setting. Emphasis is placed on key human relations skills such as public speaking, listening skills, self-presentation, techniques for career advancement, alliance building and positioning, time management and stress management.
CRN# 20732, 21408

Critical and Creative Thinking
MDP549

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 30
Critical and creative thinking are skills that are valued in every company and organization. You will practice creative thinking techniques that will help you learn to think creatively, and apply these skills to a work environment. You will also develop critical thinking and reasoning skills to help analyze and respond appropriately to a wide variety of personal and work situations. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 20011, 21773

Microcomputers - Microsoft Word
CIS130

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will introduce participants to one of the most popular word processing tools, Microsoft Word. Students will study the content associated with Microsoft. Specifically, entering and editing text, using tables and columns, styles and templates, outlines, headers and footers, file management, and print options will be studied.
Computer requirements: Office 2007.
CRN# 20746, 21482, 20861, 21007, 21746

Microcomputers - Microsoft Excel
CIS131

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course will introduce participants to one of the most popular spreadsheet tools, Microsoft Excel. Specifically, entering and editing data, using formulas and functions, formatting worksheets, charts, graphic objects, file management, and print options will be studied.
Computer requirements: Office 2007.
CRN# 20747, 20947, 21008, 21747, 21748

Introduction to Project Management
CEA337

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 48
This course provides students with an overview of project management and an introduction to leadership and ethics. Students learn the fundamental principles of project management, including project initiating, project definition, creating the Work Breakdown Structure, estimating effort, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, controlling resources, quality assurance, auditing and closing.
CRN# 20910

Total Quality Management
CEA652

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 36
This course will focus on the philosophy and guiding principles that represent the foundation of a continuously improving organization. In addition, students will study the quantitative methods and human resources necessary to improve all the processes within an organization and exceed customer needs.
CRN# 21115

Communications
CMM125

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course helps students in all programs to develop their ability to communicate effectively. Students are required to meet first-year benchmarks for generic skills in researching, organizing, reframing, analyzing, and presenting information. Applies to several postsecondary diplomas.
CRN#

Keyboarding
OAD105

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
This is a “learn to type” course, in which students will learn keyboarding techniques using various methods. Keyboarding speed and accuracy will be emphasized. Proofreading and editing documents is covered. Research about repetitive stress injury and proper ergonomics will be included. The student should be able to achieve a speed of 25 to 30 net words per minute.
CRN# 21134

Introduction to Small Business & Entrepreneurship
CEA796

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 70
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to small business and entrepreneurship and to help develop certain entrepreneurial skills that are important for small business ownership. The students will develop a general knowledge of the historical and political context of small business in Canada, and of the major functional areas of business management.
CRN# 21116

Entrepreneurial Studies
SBM226

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 42
This subject has been developed to introduce students to the disposition, concepts and skills necessary to express their entrepreneurial spirit in the form of a business. Contemporary expressions of entrepreneurism and intrepreneurism, their contribution to the economy, their role in the changing workplace, and their role in global business, will also be explored. Students will complete an entrepreneurial business plan in stages throughout the course.
CRN# 21598

Writing A Business Plan
CEA830

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 24
Writing a business plan is essential for your success as an entrepreneur. At the end of this course you will have developed a complete business plan ready to implement your idea. It will help you clearly express your unique selling position, research market potential, develop customer profiles, prepare a financial plan and determine your initial advertising and promotion strategies.
CRN# 21136

How to Start a Small Business
MDP501

Sessions: 10; Hours: 30
This course will guide the business person through the process of setting up a business. Content areas include feasibility studies, forms of ownership, financing, operations, marketing plans and personal skills. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 21774, 21412

Small Business Bookkeeping
MDP545

Sessions: 10; Hours: 30
This course provides students with an introduction to bookkeeping as it applies to small business. Students will learn to set up company books, record transactions, calculate GST, PST and other source deductions, and complete a company payroll. Participants will also take books to a trial balance and understand and interpret financial statements. This course includes a combination of class and independent study hours.
CRN# 20729

Marketing I
MKT100

Sessions: Indep; Hours: 45
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the marketing functions used within an organization as they relate to the consumer. Topics include: environmental scanning, the ability to identify and segment markets considering the environmental impact, creating a customer profile, understanding the importance of market research, and understanding the development of a coordinated marketing program.
CRN# 21083