
This course covers sources and structures of income tax legislation, the meaning of income from employment, net income for individuals, income from business and property, capital cost allowance, capital gains/losses, remuneration salaries vs. dividends, impact of taxation on business decisions and tax planning.
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- ACCT 2110
- BFIN 1255
- BLAW 2030
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This capstone course allows you to demonstrate the integrative knowledge and skills you gained in earlier classes. You will deliver a pitch for a new or innovative idea that applies concepts learned in the program.
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- ACCT 215
- BCMP 225
- BMAT 230
- COMN 220
- ECON 250
- ECON 305
- MKTG 260
- MNGT 250
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This course provides students with a basic understanding of the structure of both the Canadian and the Alberta legal systems. Topics include copyright, intellectual property, contract, evidence collection, and privacy law and their effect on security professionals. The application of the law will be contrasted with ethical guidelines that are enforced on security practitioners.
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Using statistical techniques to arrange, extract, transform and load the datasets to gain insight from data. Students will learn diverse range of statistical methods, and analyzing datasets with the purpose of effectively conveying information to business decision-makers.
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This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of data analysis principles and methods, employing widely recognized industry tools and techniques. students will gain the skills to proficiently utilize data analysis tools and deliver refined insights by engaging in hands-on exercises and using industry standard analytical tools, to inform decision-makers.
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Economic development is the process of increasing prosperity within a community or region. This course provides an overview of the field of economic development and the roles of economic development professionals. The course examines the assessment of community advantages and disadvantages, economic development planning, funding of economic development projects and implementation strategies. Throughout the course, the student will develop an economic development plan for a case study community.
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In today’s fast-changing global business environment, an understanding of the legal requirements in human resources is critical for HR professionals to ensure a productive and positive work place. Employment Law provides a thorough understanding of laws, regulations and standards applicable to the HR field through case studies and analysis. Emphasis is placed on employment standards, privacy and human rights legislation. An overview of labour relations and Occupational Health and Safety is also addressed.
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Entrepreneurship is a course offering you insights and experience into the dynamic environment of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. Working individually through guided content and discoveries, you will evaluate yourself and case studies to identify mindset and career opportunities. In teams, you will work through the development and presentation of an applied business plan to explore the many integrated facets of business in entrepreneurial ventures. Your research, self discovery, application and collaboration skills will be developed and reinforced as you progress through the journey of entrepreneurship and innovation.
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This course provides an overview of all activities related to recruitment and selection of employees. Topics include: an in-depth approach in studying job analysis, job design, recruitment activities, selection processes, performance management, and the application of human resources metrics throughout each step. A focus on the behavioral approach to identifying job specific competencies, crafting behavioral interview questions and conducting interviews are integral parts of this course. Successful completion of this course will provide you with the tools necessary to successfully support recruitment and selection processes, while also considering aspects of retaining an engaged workforce.
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Human Resource (HR) Management includes the foundational knowledge and skills required by HR Professionals and business managers. This course includes an overview of the field of human resource management, along with human resource planning, employee compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection and training of employees, performance management, government regulation and health and safety in the workplace.
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This course has two parts. In Part A, you will learn the importance of HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) and leveraging HRIS to improve the effectiveness of HR administration, Talent Management and Planning, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, and Rewarding. It also focuses on the importance of new technological trends like Artificial intelligence, Social Media and Mobile devices in HR processes. Topics include Systems considerations and design of HRIS, Change Management and Implementation of HRIS, Justifying HRIS investment, and HRIS in different areas of HR. Part B covers HR Metrics and Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Analytics and Data-driven decision-making in HR.
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This course provides an overview of all activities related to workplace training, employee development and organizational learning. Topics include an in-depth exploration of adult learning principles; training design; metrics associated with return on investment and employee learning; health and wellness initiatives; and career development. A focus on the design, delivery and evaluation of training programs are also integral parts of this course. Successful completion of this course will provide you with the tools necessary to create and support employee training programs, while simultaneously incorporating other aspects of talent management in retaining an engaged workforce.
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In this course, you will be immersed in the dynamic field of workplace health, safety and wellness. Topics covered include legislation and regulatory compliance; common health and safety practices; ergonomics; worker accommodation; employee assistance programs (EAP); worker protection programs; and stress management. Using an integrated approach, you will gain an understanding of the importance of establishing and maintaining an effective workplace health, safety and wellness (both physical and psychological) program as a key aspect of strategic human resource planning and development.
Talent Management III: Total Rewards provides an overview of best practices in talent management with a focus on compensation and benefits. Topics include components of compensation; salary benchmarking; salary reviews; variable pay options; job evaluation; employee benefits; financial and non-financial rewards; and the performance management cycle. Successful completion of this course will give you the tools necessary to design and manage a total compensation program, while also exploring the application of human resources metrics in employee programs.
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In this course, you will gain an understanding of the different issues and legislation affecting the employment relationship in the public and private sectors in Canada, as well as the role that trade unions play in the workplace. Topics include: the economic and political environment; the history of the labour movement; union organization; certification; collective agreements and administration; negotiation; dispute resolution; and third-party assistance. The focus is on the practical implications of this knowledge for the HR specialist.
This course gives you an overview of all the activities related to creating a future-oriented process of developing and implementing Human Resources (HR) programs that address and solve business issues and contributes to the long-term success of an organization. You’ll come away with an in-depth understanding of what strategic HR Management is, how it aligns with both HR practices and the goals of the organization, the nuances of HR forecasting, supply and demand, the use of technology in HR planning, data analytics and assessment. You’ll also learn how to manage key HR initiatives such as change, downsizing and restructuring, international HRM, mergers and acquisitions and outsourcing. Successfully completing this course will provide you with the tools necessary to support, be a key player in the organization’s strategic planning and processes, and demonstrate the value and contribution HR can provide.
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Building and Managing Brands explores the intangibles, such as corporate culture, as well as the tangibles, such as product differentiation, which help attain and maintain brand equity in the market. Rapidly emerging business trends, such as corporate social responsibility, are also featured, which help shed light on what companies are doing to separate their brand from competitors. Students will produce a brand book and plan to manage a brand.
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Marketing Action will take the concepts learned in Marketing Essentials and build on them so students will have application experience in creating a new product. The key areas of focus will be on value proposition and business models. Marketing Action will ground their marketing knowledge so they will create sustainable decisions. This is an immersive class where students are required to continue their team projects outside the classroom and present their findings to their instructor and industry professionals.
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- One of:
- MKTG 1060
- MKTG 326
- MKTG 390
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Consumer behaviour is a dynamic, evolving and interdisciplinary field of study that draws upon research from psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics and neuroscience as well as marketing, with the main aim of understanding the many factors that affect consumers (whether B2C or B2B) during the decision process. It is also one of the most important aspects of marketing given that consumers are at the heart of all decisions we make and by understanding what motivates, shapes, and influences consumer choices marketers have a greater chance of meeting customer expectations and achieving company objectives. Topics include consumer behavior and research; decision-making/buying processes; individual, situational, environmental, ethical, social and cultural influences on consumer behaviour; how this information is gathered, monitored and interpreted in the age of big data; and how marketers draw upon the knowledge techniques and theories from a number of disciplines to improve their understanding of consumers and thus marketing strategy and tactics. A variety of approaches to learning will be used, including discussions, case studies, videos, individual and group learning activities, self-reflection, research and assignments (individual and group).
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This course allows you to use marketing fundamentals to help launch your career. Material introduces planning, design and presentation elements that can provide a competitive advantage in the job market. You will create and manage a LinkedIn profile, incorporating personal preparation/presentation skills with digital communication, visual and written concepts. Planning a career networking project – examining resumes and presentations, as well as evaluating best practices in social networking as they pertain to marketing yourself – will help develop constructive criticism skills.
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This course integrates the learning outcomes from pre-requisite courses to enable students to make sustainable and competitive strategic business decisions within a rapidly changing global environment. Critical thinking skills are utilized as students analyze and apply management strategies to business cases and make recommendations to maximize corporate results.
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Project Management introduces you to the standards and best practices of the Project Management Institute. We will cover both the technical and sociocultural components of project management at an introductory level, including project definition, work breakdown structures, cost and scheduling techniques, and an introduction to earned value concepts. Stakeholder communications, risk management, project leadership, and project closure round out the topic coverage.
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Municipal Structure and Governance introduces you to the economic development roles and responsibilities of the municipal, provincial and federal government. Additionally, you will assess various economic development delivery models. The role of land, infrastructure, and government policy and regulation will be assessed. The unique challenges, role and relationship with Indigenous communities will also be addressed.
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This course provides an introduction to Supply Chain Management, including the building blocks of supply chain strategy, designing the global supply chain, and collaboration across the supply chain. Students will develop an understanding of the supply chain from vision to implementation. Through a mix of theory and practical learning students will be able to develop and manage all aspects of a supply chain.
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Continuous improvement has emphasis within successful companies as they focus on efficiently delivering products or services to meet customer requirements. This course will outline the principles of continuous improvement and expose you to some of the tools and widely-used methods of continuous improvement. Topics include the concepts of W. Edwards Deming, quality assurance, total quality management (TQM), lean Six-Sigma methodologies, and ISO standards. You will also learn how to analyze processes; identify and design improvements; plan and implement change; identify the impact on human resources; and analyse the results and their impact on the business.
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- COMM 1070
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- MNGT 2320
- MNGT 2321
- STAT 2040
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In this course, you will gain an understanding of different negotiation styles and conflict resolution in the workplace, and develop strategies and skills to deal with different situations. Topics include negotiation and its components; personality; conflict resolution; negotiation style and temperaments; communication; interest and goals in negotiation; perception and power in negotiation; principles of persuasion; negotiation process; and styles, techniques and strategies. The focus will be on the practical implications of this knowledge for the practitioner.
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- One of:
- MNGT 2250
- MGMT 2050
- MGMT 3030
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This course examines the process of developing international business strategies, designing and operating systems, and working with people around the world to ensure sustained competitive advantage. Topics include planning, organizing, leading, and controlling profit-related activities across borders and cultures.
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In this course, you will explore unpredictable drivers that trigger organizational change and develop capabilities to understand, drive and manage change at all levels of the organization. Topics include Types of Changes, Why Change, Understanding and Diagnosing Change, Resistance to Change, Change Communication Strategies, Change Management Perspectives, Change Management Models, Organization Development and Sense-Making approaches, Sustaining Change. This course will allow you to develop and design solutions to manage the challenges in implementing change initiatives in various areas of organizations.
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- One of:
- MNGT 2250
- MGMT 2050
- MGMT 3030
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This course examines the integration of all critical business processes from planning to short term scheduling. The design and management of products, processes, services and supply chains is accomplished by an organization’s operations management function. Topics covered include: operations planning and productivity, capacity and strategy design, process and product designs using industry standards, facility layout and location models, job and staff scheduling, and queuing theory.
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Transportation and logistics offers support to the complete cycle of material flow, from purchase to internal control, planning and control of work-in-process, purchasing, shipping, and distribution of the finished product. Whether it is by air, rail, road, water, cable or pipeline, the mode of transportation should lead to efficient and effective transportation of material through the supply chain. This course introduces you to the basic concepts of transportation and logistics. You will examine the holistic concept of how transportation and logistics support SCM, forecasting, inventory management and the planning process, and the physical flow of goods and services in the supply chain. The concepts of intermodal transportation via land, rail, water and air will be investigated.
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This course will cover concepts of total quality management (TQM), just-in-time (JIT) management and lean management. Methodologies such as Deming, Six Sigma and ISO will be covered, as well as procurement, logistics and transportation. You will gain an appreciation of quality concepts and be able to correlate between theory and practical application. Through a mix of theory and practical learning, you will develop an understanding of quality management from a supply chain perspective.
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As a SCM professional, the ability to analyze data and use software at an advanced level is critical. Topics in this course include functional knowledge of technology systems; understanding practical business problems and processes using enterprise resource applications; and evaluation of information technology integration processes and strategies. You will also develop your communication, analytical and data management skills through practical use of software tools (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI) and an overview of major ERP systems.
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Procurement and Contract Management are central to a company’s sustainable development efforts. Purchasing managers need to think strategically about the purchases they make and critically evaluate their purchases in light of the risks and uncertainties of the market place. In Procurement and Contract Management you will address procurement from a strategic perspective as well as at the operational level understanding the relationship between supply chain management and procurement. Topics covered include: procurement process, practices and decisions, procurement and the organization, sourcing, vendor selection, negotiation, contract management, relationship management, and procurement strategy.
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For most organizations, inventory is the largest asset on the balance sheet, and minimizing inventory frees up money for use elsewhere in the organization. Materials management addresses techniques to manage inventory in such a way to allow processes or entities in the supply chain to operate interdependently. In this course, you will review the fundamental nature of inventory from a financial, physical, forecasting and operational standpoint. Topics include inventory classification; warehousing; matching supply with demand; tools and methods for managing inventory of items with different demand and supply characteristics; forecasting; just-in-time production; materials requirements planning; and supplier management.
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- One of:
- SCMT 1255
- MNGT 2370
- SCMT 2300
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