MGMT120
Business Administration
Leading, managing or starting a business has become increasingly complex in our interconnected world. This course will provide you with a foundation to broaden your knowledge of how to integrate business functions to ensure organizational success.
You will create a cohesive business plan that encompasses forms of ownership, social responsibility, business goals, environmental analysis, corporate culture and leadership philosophy, human resources management and marketing strategies. You will also develop skills to successfully manage a business in a competitive landscape.
This comprehensive course will cover concepts to maximize success for existing and emerging Canadian businesses, large and small.
Overview
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 11 weeks
Tuition: $649
Can be applied to:
Business Management Certificate
Risk Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to the Business Management Certificate program later.
- Mon, Jan 13 (self-paced all week)
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- Mon, Oct 27 (self-paced all week)
- Mon, Nov 3 (self-paced all week)
- Mon, Nov 10 (self-paced all week)
- Mon, Nov 17 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Differentiate between the types of business entities and forms of ownership in relation to the rules and regulations, responsibility, risk and legalities of each approach within Canada
- Assess ethical business practices and encourage corporate social responsibility to align with social and cultural norms
- Apply leadership and motivational methods across the organization to engage your employees
- Analyze management and leadership characteristics that contribute to organizational success
- Assess organizational finances to inform how profit and competition regulate the economy and workings of the Canadian banking system
- Evaluate external and internal marketing strategies essential to the success of an organization
- Create a cohesive business plan for an emerging or existing business that aligns with the organization’s goals and mission
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend 6–10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect readings and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and class discussions
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Participation in online discussions
- Quizzes
Learning Materials
Course fees do not include textbooks. We recommend you purchase your textbook as soon as you’ve registered. We will provide additional course materials online.
Required textbook:
Ebert, Griffin, Starke, Dracopoulos. Business Essentials, 10th Canadian Edition, 2022. Available as an e-book from the publisher, Pearson.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
Professional Development Credits
This course may meet the requirements for the following designation: