Full-time Programs

COMM 1011 Communications 2

This course emphasizes improvement in basic Communications skills. Writing styles, editing, and different approaches to writing are taught.
Prerequisite: COMM 1011

COMM 1000 Communications 1

A practical communications course designed to develop the business writing and oral communication skills of students enrolled in business programs. Successful outcomes would include: correct and concise planning, drafting and production of written business communications, as well as researching and reporting verbally on information from variety of sources- hard copy, interview, and online resources. Software: Word

DMAS 1000 Canadian Military History

DMAS 1001 Fundamentals-Human Psychology

DMAS 1002 The Law of Armed Conflict

DMAS 1003 Political Geo. - World Affairs

DMAS 2000 Operations Planning Process

DMAS 2001 Can. Forces and Modern Society

DMAS 2002 Mgmt: Principles & Practices

BUSI 8207 Critical Thinking

This course gives you the opportunity to sharpen your critical thinking skills.  It will help you to recognize how your own hidden assumptions, values, and biases affect your decision making.  In this collaborative environment, you will analyze the manipulative techniques used by individuals, vested interest groups and the media.  You will learn how to identify false arguments and misleading arguments.  Finally, you will have an opportunity to construct and evaluate your own arguments using critical and creative thinking strategies. Prerequisite: COMM1000 English 1

BUSI 8209 Leadership in Team Environment

Teams have become the fundamental building blocks of organizational structure. This course will examine the skills and abilities needed to lead a team-based organization. Leading in a team environment requires competencies, tools and techniques that focus on group dynamics rather than solely on individual performance. Learn how to mobilize participation, build consensus, and enable individuals to maximize their team's ability to achieve results.

WRIT 8020 Writing Grammatically

Learn the rules of English grammar in a comprehensive, easy-to-follow manner. Review parts of speech, and obtain an in-depth understanding of punctuation, sentence structure and a practical review of paragraphing.

BUSI 3011 Project Management

This course is designed to teach the students the concepts, techniques and procedures utilized in Project Management. Major topics will include project cycles, establishing project teams, data collection procedures, Critical Path Method, PERT, bar and flow charting methods as well as the development of work and planning schedules, layouts, costing, control cycles and the development of formal status and summary presentations.

COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 1

An introduction to basic computer concepts, microcomputers, and typical business applications.

LASA 1000 Principles of Ethical Reasoning

This course focuses on ethical issues faced by individuals in their personal lives, as citizens, and as professionals. Students will analyze and clarify their values and learn the basics of moral reasoning and ethical behavior. Moral theories and professional codes are examined. Students will apply ethical decision making models to personal and professional dilemmas.

BUSI 8024 Management/Leadership Skills

Provides you with an understanding of management and leadership styles and an opportunity to develop a personal leadership style. In addition to managing the many practical aspects of a business operation, you must provide leadership by motivating, empowering, and supporting staff. Mandatory group work.

BUSI 8164 Technical Mathematics

This first-level mathematics course for engineering technology programs begins with a review of fundamental concepts, arithmetic operations, and units of measure. This is followed by an in-depth study of basic algebra, trigonometric and other functions, and quadratic equations.  

BUSI 8183 Developing Leadership Capacity

Prepares you to maximize learning effectiveness and increase leadership capacity by knowing yourself better. You will complete a learning styles assessment to better understand your personal learning style, and to optimize learning in the course and the workplace. Mandatory group work.

BUSI 8184 Leadership & Communication

Discover the theory and application of effective communication skills for leaders. You will improve skills in communicating messages plainly and concisely to both internal and external audiences, dealing with the media, and writing clearly for people outside your organization.A critical function of leaders is to represent their organization not only internally, but also to external audiences, such as the media, other organizations, stakeholder groups, the public, and government. Mandatory group work.

BUSI 8189 Management Principles

Focuses on the development of modern management, organizational theory, the processes of planning, organizing, directing and controlling, communications, behavioral strategies and techniques, ethical and social responsibilities in the practice of management, and an overview of human relations.

BUSI 8205 Dispute Resolution

Surveys major methods currently in use for resolving disputes by situating alternative dispute resolution in its historical, social and legal context. Various ADR techniques and mechanisms are examined. Emphasis is placed on developing mediation skills.  Critical issues such as getting parties to the table, ethical issues, power imbalances and the appropriateness of mediation are addressed.  Technical aspects of the mediation process are also covered. Prerequisite: Human Resources Management.

BUSI 8206 Learning, Thinking & Problem Solving

This course examines selected knowledge about human behaviour and how it is used by the individual. Students will learn how to better understand themselves and others and to use psychological theory and research to manage their own lives and problems more effectively. Prerequisite: COMM1011 Communications 2

BUSI 8208 Political Geog-World Affairs

For the past 150 years the nation-state has been the basic unit of international relations.  Starting with the geo-political situation of Canada we examine the different elements that determine the power, influence and stability of nations - size, population, political system, resources, boundaries and ethnic composition. Though a consideration of international oolitical hotspots, we further explore the reasons for the wealth and proverty of nations, including economic systems, trade, debt and exploitation - domestic and foreign. We examine the roles of global actors including the United Nations and NGOs. We pinpoint the causes of international conflict and explore the opportunities for resolution. This course qualifies as a General Education credit and is an elective for the Certificate on the Study of Human Behavior Program 09711 and for the Diploma in Military Arts and Sciences.  Prerequisite: COMM1000 Communications

BUSI 8210 Organizational Skills

Organizational Studies takes a three-fold approach to organizational behaviour; how the individual employees, how their manager/leaders, and how organizations themselves can grow to be more productive. Productive here means, to individual employees, accepting of change and commitment. To managers/leaders, it means motivating and creating trust, and to organizations it means equity and profitability tempered by social conscience. When employees, managers/leaders, and organizations work toward a commonality of purpose, their productivity can be assured. This course will help students understand the nature of individual behaviours both in relation to co-workers and to managers/leaders. As ell, students will learn why and how organizations act the way they do in the face of changing economic and societal pressures. Prerequisite: COMM8002 Business Communications 2

COMM 8002 Business Communications 2

Employers are looking for employees who possess strong analytical skills and good written and oral communication skills.  The first step in applying these skills is in the job search process.  Understanding how problems can be solved will be transferred to the job search, report writing and oral communication components of the course.  The appropriate documentation and research required to execute an effective job search strategy will be created in this course. Report-writing skills involving detailed problem solving will be applied in this course.  As employees advance in their careers, the ability to produce a well-documented, complete and concise report becomes increasingly important.  Finally, the ability to speak confidently about a variety of topics to various group sizes is of crucial importance.  This course will allow the student to further develop effective oral presentation skills which will be invaluable in career development. Prerequisite: LANG8019 English II 

LANG 8019 English 2

A continuation of the studies begun in Communciations (formerly called English I), this course develops students' skills in listening, reading, and writing at a more advanced level.  Focus is placed on the forms, conventions and strategies of written communication in the context of the workplace. 

LAWS 8007 Racism & Discrimination

This course will target racism and discrimination that is observed in the Canadian multiculturalism context. Identify types of discriminations and racisms based on our cultural values and find the connection between discrimination and society. Analyze sociological factors such as the media that could cause biases and prejudice. A Word Processor is required.

POLI 8013 Intercultural Communications

Students will learn the definition of culture and be introduced to inter-cultural communication theories (eg. differences in gestures, personal spaces, and customs). By identifying inter-cultural issues in North American society, we will discuss how these theories apply to our daily lives and how we can use them to respect differences between cultures. The main objective of this course is to enhance the student's ability to communicate with people from different origins comfortably. Word Processor Required.

POLI 8017 Cults and Terrorism

This course focuses on conformity issues surrounding religious fundamentalism, sects, cults, and terrorist groups. Examine the reasons why people join, and why they may have difficulty leaving groups, as well as society's contributions to supporting cultic groups. Strategies for protecting individuals and vulnerable populations from cultic and terrorist activities will be developed.