COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MGT2381 Human Resources Management

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

MGT5164 Introduction to Project Management

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

MGT2380 Labour Relations

Students learn the theory and best practices of Canadian labour relations. They examine the environmental influences that interact in union-management relations; appreciate the complex combination of power, communication, and politics that impact labour relations; as well as explore significant implications. Essential elements of the collective bargaining process, including preparation for negotiations; strategies at the bargaining table; principles of negotiation; bargaining in bad faith; understanding, interpreting and administering the collective agreement; grievances and the arbitration process, are all explored in an applied learning environment.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

MGT2384 Training and Development

Training and development within an organizational strategy is examined in both theoretical and applied contexts. Organizations must remain competitive and agile, and to do so requires high-performance, skilled employees. One means to accomplish this goal is via employee training and development. Training versus development, needs analysis, learning styles, training design and delivery, and training and development metrics are all explored in both applied and artificial intelligence environments. Management development, employee onboarding and the challenges and best practices within training and development are also examined.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

MGT2310 Management Principles

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.

MGT2382 Organizational Behaviour

Students explore the nature of human dynamics in an organization from the perspective of the human resources management practitioner. Areas of study and self-reflection include stress management, human communications, learning and motivation, ethics, creativity, leadership, decision-making, power and conflict, team dynamics, organizational culture, and change management.

Pre-requisites: MGT2381

ENL5012 Business Writing Strategies

Effective and practical writing skills are important for successful communication in business. Students develop practical writing skills using basic word processing technology. They learn how to compose business correspondence including emails, memoranda, letters, and reports, with a focus on routine and persuasive messages. A review of basic grammar is also included.