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Non-Credit Programs
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Business Programs
94.3 Business Programs
In addition to offering the following certificate programs, the Business Program offers seminars and short courses for knowledge workers, supervisors, managers and professionals from business, government, and industry. Topics include general management, human resources and personal interest courses in areas such as personal finance and investment planning. The Business Program also includes the Professional Practice Series of management-related seminars that allow students to specialize in areas of interest to enhance their skills and knowledge in a targeted subject area. Students may focus on the following: workplace communication, conflict resolution, financial management, management bootcamp, and workplace coaching. For more information phone 780.492.5066.
94.3.1 Business Analysis
The Business Analysis Professional Citation program is significantly different from other programs currently offered. Whereas many other programs choose specific aspects of Business Analysis to teach, our program focuses on the entire lifecycle of a project – from initiation and diagnosis through to successful implementation of the solution. Aimed at individuals positioned between business and technology, this program will be extremely beneficial for business managers, project managers, and systems analysts. For more information phone 780.492.3027.
94.3.2 Human Resources Management
The Human Resources Management Certificate program is invaluable for anyone working in human resources, as well as for individuals working or aspiring to fill a supervisory role. Courses within this program cover managing organizational change, business place ethics, interpersonal communication, maintaining healthy labour relations, organizational behaviour, and interviewing techniques. Covering the current challenges and issues of today, these courses cultivate greater understanding and effective strategic thinking, while providing students with practical skills that can be applied to the day-to-day operation of the human resources role. For more information phone 780.492.3027.
94.3.3 Information Technology Management
Based on an understanding that organizational effectiveness depends on how managers acquire, organize, and use information, the Information Technology Management Certificate program has been designed in consultation with information technology practitioners, business managers, and industry experts. Courses within this program cover strategic planning, business management, business communication, evolving technologies, managing change in an organization, and other relevant information. Together, these courses will allow students to develop the necessary skills to effectively integrate information technology into the business environment. For more information phone 780.492.3027.
94.3.4 Management Development
The Management Development Certificate program is widely recognized by employers in government, industry, and many professional associations for its ability to equip students with practical managerial aptitude and knowledge. This career-enhancing program uses a variety of learning methods to introduce students to core business concepts, and to develop relevant skills. Further opportunities are available for those students wishing to specialize in the Management Development Certificate for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists or the Management Development Certificate for Police Services programs. Additionally, some courses are eligible for exemption towards various professional designations. For more information phone 780.492.3027.
94.3.5 Supervisory Development
The Supervisory Development Citation program provides existing, prospective, and new supervisors with the essential theory and skills required to be effective leaders within their organizations. For more information phone 780.492.5066.
