Advanced Human Resource Management

​Computers and information technology are the foundation of business today and an essential tool in the current labour market. This course provides a deep understanding of computer terminology, operating systems, and the most popular software applications used in business. The course discusses up to date technology issues and challenges that affect and impact the business environment. At the end of the course students will become proficient on Microsoft Office applications; specifically, in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point. Students work individually on projects in lab settings and complete a number of individual projects and quizzes /exams.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

​The main focus of this course is to develop data analytic skills and demonstrate the ability to manage and present complex data to effectively support business decisions. Students will develop a sound methodology to build "what if" spreadsheet models to assess various business cases. Throughout the course, students will work on business cases in which the design of the spreadsheet is of paramount importance. This course covers advanced Excel formulas, concepts, and applications using larger and more professional worksheets and focusses on the data modeling approach using MS Excel. Topics include built-in functions, charts, transferring data across applications, and using the built-in tools including Pivot Tables, Sparklines, Slicers, and Power Pivots.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in BSYS 1000 or 50% in BSYS 1001

​In an information-based society, understanding data management is vital. The backbone of the Internet, Cloud Computing, and Business Intelligence are relational database management systems. The use and manipulation of data is the key to utilize business information to create a competitive advantage. This course introduces relational database management systems, data modeling, and artificial intelligence. Students will use Microsoft Access, a relational database management system, to create data models and build data applications. An introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning tools and models will also be included in the course. Microsoft 365 is a suite of Microsoft software which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Access is provided to all current BCIT students. BSYS courses and materials are designed to be delivered on a MS Windows environment.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in BSYS 1000 or 50% in BSYS 1001 or 50% in BSYS 1005

Analyses business strategy formulation to give the student practical experience and confidence in handling complex business situations. Comprehensive business cases will be selected in fields such as finance, control, personnel, production, marketing, and general management. Acquaints the student with management decision-making and effective verbal and written business analysis. Teamwork and organizational change are addressed as elements of strategy implementation.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in BUSA 2005 or 50% in BUSA 2100
• Departmental approval needed to register in this course. Course registration is restricted to students that have completed a minimum of 30 credits of coursework in business programs and completed BUSA 2005. To be considered for registration approval, please email the Business Administration Part Studies Program Assistant at BUSAPTS@bcit.ca **Full-time day school students in the School of Business may not enroll in this course without the express consent of their day school Program Head.**

This course investigates economic analysis, focusing on fundamentals of markets, supply and demand, consumer and producer behaviour, and monopoly and competition. Optional areas of business application may explore labour markets, government intervention and environmental regulation. Prepares students to identify and evaluate the economic considerations they will undoubtedly encounter in business.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Presents a challenging overview of the workings of an economy. Stresses measurement and determination of national economic activity, the role of monetary and fiscal policy, and the understanding of inflation, unemployment and growth in an international environment. Prepares students to weigh political and economic issues as they relate to their business ventures.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

A thorough explanation of collective administration, agreements, wage issues, economic supplements, arbitration, mediation, preparation for collective bargaining and collective bargaining techniques.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in HRMG 3205

This course introduces systems and procedures associated with human resource information collection and storage, with emphasis on use for strategic and organizational human resource planning purposes. The course provides an overview of technology and Human Resources Management Systems, as well as current trends.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in HRMG 3105 and (50% in OPMT 1600 or 50% in BSYS 1000)

Are you in an HR role or a management role with a large HR component? This course examines the link between strategic human resources planning and organizational effectiveness. Students will learn how to develop a human resources plan that supports organizational strategy. Topics include: the strategic planning process; environmental scanning, forecasting human resources supply and demand; succession management, downsizing, mergers and acquisitions; and outsourcing.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in HRMG 3105

Marketing 1102 is an introduction to the fundamentals of marketing. In addition to the "four Ps" of marketing—product, price, place, and promotion—students will be introduced to how marketers create customer-driven marketing strategies based on their research and understanding of the marketing environment and customers. Students will plan a strategy for and compete in an online marketing simulation. After the simulation, students will evaluate their performance and deliver a marketing plan for their simulation company, which will be assessed on students' application of marketing terminology and processes and in the professionalism of their work. Additionally, students will complete assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Reviews basic mathematics applicable to business and industry. Topics include consumer and commercial credit, simple and compound interest, financial instruments and discounting, annuities, mortgages, loans, sinking funds, leases, depreciation methods, capitalized costs, cash flow analysis, NPV and IRR. Emphasis is on maximum use of pre-programmed calculator and practical applications from the field of Financial Management.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

​This course teaches students a variety of skills including project definition, WBS, SOW, activity development, network diagrams, three-time estimate method to assess risk and schedule a project, resource levelling, time cost trade-offs and estimating, earned value, reporting and progress measurement during project, project termination and the role of project personnel. This course is based on the Project Management Institute (PMI)® Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) and can be used as credit towards the BCIT Associate Certificate in Project Management www.bcit.ca/study/programs/5085acert. PMI® and PMBOK® are trademarks of PMI®
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

​Includes descriptive statistics, including numerical and graphical presentation of data, measures of central tendency, dispersion and elementary probabilities. Introduction to several discrete and continuous probability distributions. Introduction to inferential statistics through selected topics such as sampling, confidence limits of the mean, hypotheses testing, simple linear regression and the chi-squared test for independence.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Designed to provide students with an in-depth study and analysis of the B.C. Human Rights Code and the Regulations. This is a hands-on course for those who have an interest in exploring the different aspects of our provincial Human Rights legislation in a practical and policy-oriented manner. Taught by lawyers, this course offers students the opportunity to explore real life human rights cases of discrimination on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital and family status, physical or mental disability, sex, including sexual harassment, sexual orientation and age. Although this course addresses all of the areas covered by the legislation, its focus is on the labour and employment context. Therefore, this course will appeal to human resources, management, union representatives, and employees in the different industries.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Provides an in-depth review of the skills required for a high performing team. This hands-on course allows students to participate in each of the stages of team development. Specific application of teamwork skills includes decision-making and conflict resolution, with real life application to a variety of organizations for performance improvement.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This highly interactive course is designed to identify and manage conflict in the workplace. Case studies, role playing and student experiences will contribute to the development of a specific body of knowledge for contemporary managers.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Designed to provide participants with a conceptual framework for preparing and conducting negotiations and to give them hands-on experience in using this framework. After analyzing the negotiation concepts, the major focus of the course will be on negotiation exercises designed to highlight a range of important issues about the negotiation process. This course will be relevant to entrepreneurs, managers, lawyers, human and labour relations practitioners and individuals in government. Excellent supplement to either Certificate program.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This communication course teaches business writing skills needed to write many types of business correspondence. It covers claim, bad-news and sales letters, job applications, and the writing of procedures and instructions. NOTE: Students scoring below "C+" in level 1 COMM are required to take COMM 2002 instead of COMM 2202. To make up for a full-time diploma program level 2 COMM course, students must take both COMM 2202 (or COMM 2002) and COMM 2203 (or COMM 2003). If you have BCIT full-time diploma program level 1 COMM course credit, email cecomm@bcit.ca to apply for approval to register.
Prerequisite(s):

• A final grade of 70%+ in COMM 1100 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or equivalent.

This communication course teaches the business writing skills needed to produce effective business and technical reports: inspection, trip, incident, and progress reports, proposals, feasibility studies, formal reports, oral reports, summaries and graphics. NOTE: Students scoring below "C+" in level 1 COMM are required to take COMM 2003 instead of COMM 2203. To make up for a full-time diploma program level 2 COMM course, students must take both COMM 2202 (or COMM 2002) and COMM 2203 (or COMM 2003). If you have BCIT full-time diploma program level 1 COMM course credit, email cecomm@bcit.ca to apply for approval to register.
Prerequisite(s):

• A final grade of 70%+ in COMM 1100 or COMM 1103 or COMM 1106 or equivalent.

The course focuses on the process of internationalization and what is the Human Resources professionals’ role in dealing with the geographical, logistical and cultural challenges, operating in an increasingly interconnected and complex world, where people are the key source of sustainable competitive advantage. The central issues confronting HR professionals in multinational organizations include designing, coordinating and implementing critical global HR processes to support global business strategies as well as facilitating development of organizational capabilities that would accord strategic advantages. Other challenges related to International Human Resources Management include development of global corporate structures and processes that could facilitate cross-border employee transfers and team work, global leadership development, knowledge transfer, change management and managing cross-border mergers & acquisitions.
Prerequisite(s):

• HRMG 3105

Are you in an HR role or a Management role with a large HR component? This on-line course uses a number of interactive, multi-media tools to teach students how to choose, implement and use best practice Human Resource metrics and analysis techniques that are aligned with organizational strategy. It looks at how to evaluate the financial impact of Human Resource initiatives and examines key metrics in areas such as engagement, absenteeism, recruitment and selection, performance management, health and employee development. Students will learn to show how investments in HR initiatives translate to bottom-line benefits
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in HRMG 3105

This is an introductory course in Organizational Change. Students gain an understanding of the concept of change, the necessity for change and an awareness of the impact on change to organizations and individuals. The course also highlights the ways in which change can be successfully brought about in an organization and how to become a successful change agent.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in ORGB 1100 or 50% in ORGB 1105