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117 courses

OL 185

Compensation Management

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.

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OL 189

Fundamentals of Quality Assurance

This course provides an introduction to quality assurance and control programs within a business organization. Topics include the nature and history of quality, factors which affect quality, quality inspection, and verification. The course will also deal with collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, histograms and frequency distributions, probability and its applications, normal and binomial curves, control charts for variables and attributes and statistical sampling.

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OL 216

Dealing with Difficult People

Understanding people and being able to work with them is one of the major keys to management and life success. In this course, students will learn to identify and cope with some of the most difficult behaviours you may encounter. Topics include personality styles, establishing rapport, body language, matching and mirroring techniques, and the skills necessary to feel totally connected with individuals.

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OL 280

Growing Up Digital: Living and Working in Canada (7 weeks)

Youth in Canada today are the first, and second, generations to grow up in a digital world and they are transforming our culture and institutions. This course looks at the Internet and its role in shaping recent history, our identity and society. It examines the impact of digital media that empowers our youth to communicate, learn, play, shop and work differently from previous generations. It also provides analytical tools to anticipate and act on what lies ahead in the future. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements. *This course fast tracked to 7 weeks.

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OL 286

Business Simulation

In this course, students will use the knowledge relating to business activities to develop a winning strategy for their respective companies ( in a computerized business simulation) Students will co-manage the operations of a Simulated Business competing in a national, regional or global market. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

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OL 291

Sales and Business Practices

Students focus on the skills required to successfully operate an interior decorating business. Emphasis is placed upon client consultation, sourcing, selling, operational management and financial management. Students develop their own business plan, which provides exposure to market research, marketing strategies and financial planning.

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OL 310

Litigation/Small Claims/Family/Criminal Law Applied

This course focuses on applying knowledge gained in the areas of litigation, small claims, family, and criminal law to the production of forms and documentation according to the rules, regulations, and procedures in those fields. Students practice managing a legal administrator’s workload by completing series of tasks to the professional standards required in a dynamic legal environment. Each activity evaluates students’ ability to solve problems using critical, analytical skills while also observing governing standards particular to the law industry. Prerequisite: OL321 Litigation, Small Claims, Family, Criminal Law Procedures

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OL 321

Litigation/Small Claims/Family/Criminal Law Procedures

This course examines the role of a legal administrator in relation to litigation, small claims, family, and criminal law proceedings in support of the legal team. Students identify the components of forms used in each field, including, but not limited to, statements, affidavits, notices, and motions, from both the plaintiff and defendant’s perspectives. Emphasis is placed on legislation and courts including the Family Law Act, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and Superior Court of Ontario procedure. Students are also expected to determine the appropriate uses of client information based on techniques learned in the course and knowledge gained about the fields.

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OL 326

Corporate Law Applied

This course focuses on applying knowledge gained in the area of corporate law to the production of forms and documentation according to the rules, regulations, and procedures in that field. Students practice managing a legal administrator’s workload by completing series of tasks to the professional standards required in a dynamic legal environment. Each activity evaluates students’ ability to solve problems using critical, analytical skills while also observing governing standards particular to the law industry. Prerequisite: OL336 Corporate Law Procedures

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OL 329

Strategic Management of Campaigns

Elements of a successful fundraising campaign are examined. Students learn how to develop a compelling case for support, attract the best leadership potential, train volunteers, develop donor prospects and prepare a plan of action. Students also learn the importance of pre-planning and gain knowledge of feasibility studies. Management and financial strategies to effectively control the fundraising process of campaigns are explored. Practical implementation of fundraising strategies required to manage information generated during a campaign, such as processing gifts and dealing with information flow and technology are addressed. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

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OL 341

Introduction to Business Management

This course will cover some current business strategies and trends. The course will focus on the factors that affect the success of businesses in Canada. In today’s rapidly evolving and ever-changing world, it is critical now more than ever for businesses to continue to develop and innovate as quickly and efficiently as possible. Through this course, students will learn how to manage people, money and information, and gain insight into the professional management style. In addition, the process of management will be discussed as well as evolving business ethics, sustainability and lean management skills. Skills gained in this course will enable the students to identify, create, and implement a plan to meet specific business needs.

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OL 368

Personal Selling

This course is designed to provide students with the an introduction to the sales process and is intended to help students to develop their selling, communication, and negotiation skills in order to be successful in a sales career. Topics presented include: the steps in the selling process, ethical issues in selling, the importance of the sales function, and integrating technology in the sales process. Students also learn how to develop negotiation skills, establish successful customer relationships, develop winning communication skills in a variety of presentation situations. This course is highly interactive and each student will be expected to fully participate online. Each student will be required to prepare and deliver a sales presentation as a part of this course.

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