Management Studies Program

Confederation College Recognition of Achievement

Management Studies

In the Management Studies program, you will learn how to lead organizational planning, communications and team dynamics through self‑paced online courses that prepare you for real-world management roles based on modern management theory and practice.

Program Start Options

IntakeDurationFormatCampusDomesticInternational
5017
Any Time
Up to 5 years
1 semester
Part-Time
Online Self-Paced
Remote
Domestic students accepted
International students not accepted
Distance Education Program

Enhance your managerial skills and job opportunities by achieving your Certified in Management (C.I.M) designation. This professional designation is awarded by the Canadian Institute of Management and is recognized by Canadian recruiters and employers nationally. Get started on developing your management skills and earning the nationally recognized C.I.M. designation.

After successfully completing the required online learning courses within this program you will receive a Recognition of Achievement in Management Studies from Confederation College. The C.I.M. designation is awarded by the Canadian Institute of Management, a professional association, certification body and academic institute for managers and leaders

To be awarded your C.I.M. you must complete the required courses, prove you have completed at least 24 months of professional-level management experience and submit a C.I.M. application(opens in new window) with two reference letters and a current résumé. Note that your application for the C.I.M. designation must be submitted within six years of completing the required courses.

Once you transfer your credits, you will also receive a Certificate in Management and Administration (CIMA) from the Canadian Institute of Management stating that you have completed the CIM Chartered Management Program (CMP).

The CMP will allow you to obtain the Chartered Manager (C.Mgr.) designation if you continue and complete any undergraduate degree and complete an additional 24 months of professional-level management experience.

To learn more about the C.I.M. designation(opens in new window), send an mail to the Canadian Institute of Management at office@cim.ca, or call them at: 1 (705) 725-8926.

You will need to complete an Application for Education Credit for every course you wish to use towards the CIMA/CMP program or C.I.M. designation. The Education Credit Transfer fee is $50 plus tax per course. The credit transfer fee may be waived if you are a CIM member when registering for the course. To learn how to become a CIM member, please contact CIM directly by emailing at office@cim.ca, or call 1 (705) 725-8926.

Please review the Courses, Admissions Requirements and Getting Started tabs for more information on this program.

Getting Started

Learn how to begin your educational journey by visiting our Getting Started page.

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Any Time

Any Time (5017)

Admission Requirements for Domestic Students

  1. 19 years of age or older or
  2. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C), or Open (O) preparation levels with Grade 12 English (E/C/U) Level.
  3. or successful completion of the Mature Student Assessment.
  4. or successful completion of the Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development Test (GED), prior to May 2024.
  5. or appropriate credits from the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program - LBS level 5 Communications and LBS level 4 Mathematics.

Complete the Application for Admission to Part-time Program

Admission Requirements for International Students

This intake is not available for international students.

Student Accessibility and Essential Program Requirements

Confederation College is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive learning environment and will provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and College policy.

Students who require accommodations are encouraged to engage with Student Accessibility Services and are responsible for initiating and participating in the accommodation process. Accommodation is a collaborative process involving the student, Student Accessibility Services, faculty, and the Academic School. Requests for accommodation are considered on an individual basis, and the College will work with students to identify reasonable accommodations that provide equitable access to learning while maintaining the integrity of the program.

Students are expected to demonstrate the essential knowledge, skills, professional behaviours, learning outcomes, and competencies required to successfully complete their program. While the manner in which these requirements are demonstrated may be accommodated where appropriate, the essential requirements themselves must still be achieved.

For programs involving laboratories, field work, clinical placements, aviation environments, trades training, equipment operation, simulations, community placements, or other environments where health and safety are critical, accommodations must also be consistent with applicable legislation, professional standards, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and workplace safety obligations.

In some circumstances, a requested accommodation may not be reasonable or possible where it would:

  • Fundamentally alter an essential program requirement, competency, or learning outcome.
  • Compromise the health or safety of the student or others.
  • Conflict with provincial or federal legislation.
  • Conflict with the requirements of an external regulatory, licensing, accreditation, or professional body.
  • Prevent the student from demonstrating competencies required for safe and effective professional practice.
Note

Where a particular accommodation cannot be provided, the College will work collaboratively with the student to identify whether an alternative accommodation can appropriately address the student’s disability-related needs while maintaining essential program requirements.

Courses

1 intake

Any Time5017

Semester 1

OL 335

Organizational Business Communications

45 hours

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. Computer Software Requirements: The ability to record and post an video message is a small activity requirement.

OL 601

Business Finance I

42 hours

This course provides an overview of financial management and covers financial statement analysis, forecasting, operating and financial leverage, working capital management, and sources of short-term financing. It provides a brief review of time value of money concepts as a stepping stone for capital budgeting decisions to be reviewed in OL085 Business Finance II. Some long-term financing valuation concepts are also addressed. We recommend students take OL109 prior to taking this course.

OL 175

Business Analysis Introduction

42 hours

Students examine the fundamental processes, roles and responsibilities of the business analyst. The course curriculum is consistent with version 3 of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) from the IIBA International Institute of Business Analysis. Students explore the use of tools and techniques used by business analysts within the broader context of organizations and their projects. They review methodologies used to equip the business analyst to better perform as a communication link between all business stakeholders and help them deliver on their key role in project and organizational success. The role of the business analyst as an agent of change is also highlighted. Students learn to plan, structure, and control the requirements elicitation and communication process, in order to maximize success and optimize results. These techniques can be utilized on a wide variety of activities, initiatives and projects and are an important component for success. Additionally studies include the effective use of requirements and life cycle management techniques. Through the combination of lectures, discussions and exercises, the course provides insights into the interaction between the business analyst and his or her surrounding environment and presents methodologies to identify, analyze and resolve business problems. 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.

Choose one course from this group:

S01

OL 125

Management Principles

42 hours

Focus is placed 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.

OL 372

Introduction to Project Management

42 hours

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 the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

Choose one course from this group:

S02

OL 102

Business Law

42 hours

Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by management in the conduct of business. They also learn how to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on methods of dispute resolution, contracts, torts, employment law, methods of carrying on business, creditors' rights, sale of goods and marketing law.

OL 127

Cost and Managerial Accounting I

48 hours

This course introduces managerial accounting concepts and terminology including the elements of a job costing system, the application of cost-volume-profit analysis, and the application of job order costing, process costing, and activity-based costing. It is recommended that students have taken OL090 Accounting Basics I prior to this course.

OL 115

Introduction to Financial Management Accounting

42 hours

The focus of this course is to provide students with an understanding of accounting, financial statements analysis, and managerial accounting-based decisions used by business and human resources managers. The fundamental principles of financial and management accounting will be combined with practical applications relating to various organizational forms. Using accounting information to help effect plans, controls, and decisions will be emphasized. It is recommended that students have a basic knowledge of accounting before taking this subject. 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.

OL 173

Introduction to Business Management and Organizational Behaviour

42 hours

This subject is an examination of the contemporary Canadian business environment including the organization, leadership and management decision process which influences the behaviour of individuals and groups. Increased global competition, technological change and the rising expectations of both employees and employers have underlined the need for improved and more effective leadership. This subject provides a better understanding of this process. 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.

OL 135

Human Resource Management Principles

56 hours

Specific focus is on the factors that affect the overall atmosphere in the workplace and that which contributes to an environment conducive to maximum productivity. Students will be introduced to effective strategies for hiring, motivating, managing, training, and retaining staff. Students will study the following topics: the strategic importance of Human Resources and the role of the HR Manager; competitive challenges facing Human Resources; job analysis and design; Human Resources planning; recruitment and selection; orientation and training; employee relations; performance management; compensation; employee benefits and services; labour relations; health and safety; equity and diversity; and international human resources management. Significant emphasis will be placed on the team approach to creative problem-solving techniques and heir application to selected case studies and a project that replicates actual on-the-job activities. This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

OL 118

Marketing I

45 hours

Marketing 1 is the first course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: marketing process and marketing environments; marketing planning and information collection processes; buyer behaviour and targeting strategies; and marketing mix (two components of the mix are discussed: product and price).

OL 117

Macroeconomics

42 hours

Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeconomics principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Through a combination of instruction and practical application, students examine unemployment, inflation and economic growth, as well as evaluate government use of fiscal and monetary policy in dealing with these key macroeconomic issues. In addition, Canada's international economic relationships are explored. Individual assignments and formal examinations are used to assess student knowledge of key objectives.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.

OL 114

Microeconomics

42 hours

Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconomic principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, as well as evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.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.

OL 372

Introduction to Project Management

42 hours

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 the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

OL 989

Project Management - LDS

28 hours

Leadership today involves all aspects of an organization and multiple skills, duties and responsibilities. This course is designed to meet the needs of leaders in any organization who may be new to project management or who have not had formal project management training. This course provides the practical knowledge to start and complete a project successfully from a leadership perspective. You will learn how the elements of the Project Management Body of Knowledge are applied during each phase of a project's life cycle and the implications of project management on leadership within an organization. This will help establish priorities and effectively manage your projects and project teams.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.

OL 387

Project Management Scheduling Software

42 hours

Project management software increases the ability of the project manager to work more efficiently. The functions of project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and costing, progress monitoring and reporting are explored in detail. Through applying project software tools and techniques students develop the skills required to successful projects. Computer Software Requirements: MS Project 2016 or MS Project 2019 will be accommodated. Software is not provided. Students will be responsible for ensuring they have access to the software. Access to MS Project 2016 or 2019 software for the duration of the 14 week course is critical to the success of the course. We recommend students take OL372 prior to taking this course.

OL 096

Project Leadership

42 hours

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. 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.

OL 123

Materials and Operations Management

42 hours

Operations managers make tactical decisions in support of carrying out the vision and strategies for businesses in the supply chain and/or in service production. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the responsibilities and current tools of operations and supply chain managers in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations. Topics include project management, quality management, layout management, location, inventory management, MRP and ERP and JIT/Lean.

Choose one course from this group:

S03

OL 102

Business Law

42 hours

Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by management in the conduct of business. They also learn how to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on methods of dispute resolution, contracts, torts, employment law, methods of carrying on business, creditors' rights, sale of goods and marketing law.

OL 127

Cost and Managerial Accounting I

48 hours

This course introduces managerial accounting concepts and terminology including the elements of a job costing system, the application of cost-volume-profit analysis, and the application of job order costing, process costing, and activity-based costing. It is recommended that students have taken OL090 Accounting Basics I prior to this course.

OL 115

Introduction to Financial Management Accounting

42 hours

The focus of this course is to provide students with an understanding of accounting, financial statements analysis, and managerial accounting-based decisions used by business and human resources managers. The fundamental principles of financial and management accounting will be combined with practical applications relating to various organizational forms. Using accounting information to help effect plans, controls, and decisions will be emphasized. It is recommended that students have a basic knowledge of accounting before taking this subject. 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.

OL 173

Introduction to Business Management and Organizational Behaviour

42 hours

This subject is an examination of the contemporary Canadian business environment including the organization, leadership and management decision process which influences the behaviour of individuals and groups. Increased global competition, technological change and the rising expectations of both employees and employers have underlined the need for improved and more effective leadership. This subject provides a better understanding of this process. 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.

OL 135

Human Resource Management Principles

56 hours

Specific focus is on the factors that affect the overall atmosphere in the workplace and that which contributes to an environment conducive to maximum productivity. Students will be introduced to effective strategies for hiring, motivating, managing, training, and retaining staff. Students will study the following topics: the strategic importance of Human Resources and the role of the HR Manager; competitive challenges facing Human Resources; job analysis and design; Human Resources planning; recruitment and selection; orientation and training; employee relations; performance management; compensation; employee benefits and services; labour relations; health and safety; equity and diversity; and international human resources management. Significant emphasis will be placed on the team approach to creative problem-solving techniques and heir application to selected case studies and a project that replicates actual on-the-job activities. This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

OL 118

Marketing I

45 hours

Marketing 1 is the first course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: marketing process and marketing environments; marketing planning and information collection processes; buyer behaviour and targeting strategies; and marketing mix (two components of the mix are discussed: product and price).

OL 117

Macroeconomics

42 hours

Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeconomics principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Through a combination of instruction and practical application, students examine unemployment, inflation and economic growth, as well as evaluate government use of fiscal and monetary policy in dealing with these key macroeconomic issues. In addition, Canada's international economic relationships are explored. Individual assignments and formal examinations are used to assess student knowledge of key objectives.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.

OL 114

Microeconomics

42 hours

Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconomic principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, as well as evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.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.

OL 372

Introduction to Project Management

42 hours

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 the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

OL 989

Project Management - LDS

28 hours

Leadership today involves all aspects of an organization and multiple skills, duties and responsibilities. This course is designed to meet the needs of leaders in any organization who may be new to project management or who have not had formal project management training. This course provides the practical knowledge to start and complete a project successfully from a leadership perspective. You will learn how the elements of the Project Management Body of Knowledge are applied during each phase of a project's life cycle and the implications of project management on leadership within an organization. This will help establish priorities and effectively manage your projects and project teams.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.

OL 387

Project Management Scheduling Software

42 hours

Project management software increases the ability of the project manager to work more efficiently. The functions of project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and costing, progress monitoring and reporting are explored in detail. Through applying project software tools and techniques students develop the skills required to successful projects. Computer Software Requirements: MS Project 2016 or MS Project 2019 will be accommodated. Software is not provided. Students will be responsible for ensuring they have access to the software. Access to MS Project 2016 or 2019 software for the duration of the 14 week course is critical to the success of the course. We recommend students take OL372 prior to taking this course.

OL 096

Project Leadership

42 hours

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. 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.

OL 123

Materials and Operations Management

42 hours

Operations managers make tactical decisions in support of carrying out the vision and strategies for businesses in the supply chain and/or in service production. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the responsibilities and current tools of operations and supply chain managers in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations. Topics include project management, quality management, layout management, location, inventory management, MRP and ERP and JIT/Lean.

Choose one course from this group:

S04

OL 102

Business Law

42 hours

Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by management in the conduct of business. They also learn how to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on methods of dispute resolution, contracts, torts, employment law, methods of carrying on business, creditors' rights, sale of goods and marketing law.

OL 115

Introduction to Financial Management Accounting

42 hours

The focus of this course is to provide students with an understanding of accounting, financial statements analysis, and managerial accounting-based decisions used by business and human resources managers. The fundamental principles of financial and management accounting will be combined with practical applications relating to various organizational forms. Using accounting information to help effect plans, controls, and decisions will be emphasized. It is recommended that students have a basic knowledge of accounting before taking this subject. 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.

OL 127

Cost and Managerial Accounting I

48 hours

This course introduces managerial accounting concepts and terminology including the elements of a job costing system, the application of cost-volume-profit analysis, and the application of job order costing, process costing, and activity-based costing. It is recommended that students have taken OL090 Accounting Basics I prior to this course.

OL 173

Introduction to Business Management and Organizational Behaviour

42 hours

This subject is an examination of the contemporary Canadian business environment including the organization, leadership and management decision process which influences the behaviour of individuals and groups. Increased global competition, technological change and the rising expectations of both employees and employers have underlined the need for improved and more effective leadership. This subject provides a better understanding of this process. 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.

OL 135

Human Resource Management Principles

56 hours

Specific focus is on the factors that affect the overall atmosphere in the workplace and that which contributes to an environment conducive to maximum productivity. Students will be introduced to effective strategies for hiring, motivating, managing, training, and retaining staff. Students will study the following topics: the strategic importance of Human Resources and the role of the HR Manager; competitive challenges facing Human Resources; job analysis and design; Human Resources planning; recruitment and selection; orientation and training; employee relations; performance management; compensation; employee benefits and services; labour relations; health and safety; equity and diversity; and international human resources management. Significant emphasis will be placed on the team approach to creative problem-solving techniques and heir application to selected case studies and a project that replicates actual on-the-job activities. This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

OL 118

Marketing I

45 hours

Marketing 1 is the first course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: marketing process and marketing environments; marketing planning and information collection processes; buyer behaviour and targeting strategies; and marketing mix (two components of the mix are discussed: product and price).

OL 114

Microeconomics

42 hours

Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconomic principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, as well as evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.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.

OL 117

Macroeconomics

42 hours

Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeconomics principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Through a combination of instruction and practical application, students examine unemployment, inflation and economic growth, as well as evaluate government use of fiscal and monetary policy in dealing with these key macroeconomic issues. In addition, Canada's international economic relationships are explored. Individual assignments and formal examinations are used to assess student knowledge of key objectives.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.

OL 096

Project Leadership

42 hours

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. 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.

OL 372

Introduction to Project Management

42 hours

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 the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

OL 387

Project Management Scheduling Software

42 hours

Project management software increases the ability of the project manager to work more efficiently. The functions of project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and costing, progress monitoring and reporting are explored in detail. Through applying project software tools and techniques students develop the skills required to successful projects. Computer Software Requirements: MS Project 2016 or MS Project 2019 will be accommodated. Software is not provided. Students will be responsible for ensuring they have access to the software. Access to MS Project 2016 or 2019 software for the duration of the 14 week course is critical to the success of the course. We recommend students take OL372 prior to taking this course.

OL 989

Project Management - LDS

28 hours

Leadership today involves all aspects of an organization and multiple skills, duties and responsibilities. This course is designed to meet the needs of leaders in any organization who may be new to project management or who have not had formal project management training. This course provides the practical knowledge to start and complete a project successfully from a leadership perspective. You will learn how the elements of the Project Management Body of Knowledge are applied during each phase of a project's life cycle and the implications of project management on leadership within an organization. This will help establish priorities and effectively manage your projects and project teams.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.

OL 123

Materials and Operations Management

42 hours

Operations managers make tactical decisions in support of carrying out the vision and strategies for businesses in the supply chain and/or in service production. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the responsibilities and current tools of operations and supply chain managers in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations. Topics include project management, quality management, layout management, location, inventory management, MRP and ERP and JIT/Lean.

Choose one course from this group:

S05

OL 102

Business Law

42 hours

Students are prepared for a business environment increasingly affected by laws. They learn how laws must be understood and applied by management in the conduct of business. They also learn how to analyze a business situation from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on methods of dispute resolution, contracts, torts, employment law, methods of carrying on business, creditors' rights, sale of goods and marketing law.

OL 115

Introduction to Financial Management Accounting

42 hours

The focus of this course is to provide students with an understanding of accounting, financial statements analysis, and managerial accounting-based decisions used by business and human resources managers. The fundamental principles of financial and management accounting will be combined with practical applications relating to various organizational forms. Using accounting information to help effect plans, controls, and decisions will be emphasized. It is recommended that students have a basic knowledge of accounting before taking this subject. 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.

OL 127

Cost and Managerial Accounting I

48 hours

This course introduces managerial accounting concepts and terminology including the elements of a job costing system, the application of cost-volume-profit analysis, and the application of job order costing, process costing, and activity-based costing. It is recommended that students have taken OL090 Accounting Basics I prior to this course.

OL 173

Introduction to Business Management and Organizational Behaviour

42 hours

This subject is an examination of the contemporary Canadian business environment including the organization, leadership and management decision process which influences the behaviour of individuals and groups. Increased global competition, technological change and the rising expectations of both employees and employers have underlined the need for improved and more effective leadership. This subject provides a better understanding of this process. 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.

OL 135

Human Resource Management Principles

56 hours

Specific focus is on the factors that affect the overall atmosphere in the workplace and that which contributes to an environment conducive to maximum productivity. Students will be introduced to effective strategies for hiring, motivating, managing, training, and retaining staff. Students will study the following topics: the strategic importance of Human Resources and the role of the HR Manager; competitive challenges facing Human Resources; job analysis and design; Human Resources planning; recruitment and selection; orientation and training; employee relations; performance management; compensation; employee benefits and services; labour relations; health and safety; equity and diversity; and international human resources management. Significant emphasis will be placed on the team approach to creative problem-solving techniques and heir application to selected case studies and a project that replicates actual on-the-job activities. This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

OL 118

Marketing I

45 hours

Marketing 1 is the first course of a two course Introduction to Marketing designed to provide students with a sound grounding in the field of marketing. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of integrated marketing strategies that play a role in achieving organizational objectives. The course is divided into four segments: marketing process and marketing environments; marketing planning and information collection processes; buyer behaviour and targeting strategies; and marketing mix (two components of the mix are discussed: product and price).

OL 114

Microeconomics

42 hours

Knowledge of contemporary microeconomics issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students examine fundamental microeconomic principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, as well as evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.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.

OL 117

Macroeconomics

42 hours

Knowledge of contemporary macroeconomic issues is essential to understanding the world we live in. Students investigate fundamental macroeconomics principles with an emphasis on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Through a combination of instruction and practical application, students examine unemployment, inflation and economic growth, as well as evaluate government use of fiscal and monetary policy in dealing with these key macroeconomic issues. In addition, Canada's international economic relationships are explored. Individual assignments and formal examinations are used to assess student knowledge of key objectives.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.

OL 096

Project Leadership

42 hours

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. 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.

OL 372

Introduction to Project Management

42 hours

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 the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.

OL 387

Project Management Scheduling Software

42 hours

Project management software increases the ability of the project manager to work more efficiently. The functions of project planning and scheduling, resource allocation and costing, progress monitoring and reporting are explored in detail. Through applying project software tools and techniques students develop the skills required to successful projects. Computer Software Requirements: MS Project 2016 or MS Project 2019 will be accommodated. Software is not provided. Students will be responsible for ensuring they have access to the software. Access to MS Project 2016 or 2019 software for the duration of the 14 week course is critical to the success of the course. We recommend students take OL372 prior to taking this course.

OL 989

Project Management - LDS

28 hours

Leadership today involves all aspects of an organization and multiple skills, duties and responsibilities. This course is designed to meet the needs of leaders in any organization who may be new to project management or who have not had formal project management training. This course provides the practical knowledge to start and complete a project successfully from a leadership perspective. You will learn how the elements of the Project Management Body of Knowledge are applied during each phase of a project's life cycle and the implications of project management on leadership within an organization. This will help establish priorities and effectively manage your projects and project teams.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.

OL 123

Materials and Operations Management

42 hours

Operations managers make tactical decisions in support of carrying out the vision and strategies for businesses in the supply chain and/or in service production. Students gain in-depth knowledge of the responsibilities and current tools of operations and supply chain managers in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations. Topics include project management, quality management, layout management, location, inventory management, MRP and ERP and JIT/Lean.

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