Management - Studies Certificate
PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe Management Studies Certificate is a comprehensive, hands-on, relevant and dynamic general business program that prepares you to take on any business challenge. It is much more than traditional books and theory - learning is accomplished through lectures, individual and group case studies, and real world examples. To help develop and demonstrate the potential of our students to become managers, administrators, entrepreneurs and leaders, we emphasize the integration of soft skills such as professionalism, interpersonal relations, teamwork and communications with quantitative and strategic-decision making abilities. Whether you are an adult returning to school, a high school graduate or already employed in business, the training will provide you with the basic business principles to help develop abilities, attitudes and skills that good supervisors require. Our grads have the skills to get working right away - but if you decide you'd like even more advanced studies you can transfer to the MacEwan campus in Edmonton and take the Management Studies diploma. This diploma can get you right into third year university studies. The choice is yours. MacEwan recognizes that every student has unique demands on their time, so we offer a variety of scheduling choices. The program is available on a full-time or part-time basis, and is completed through a combination of classroom delivered courses and on-line studies. Selected courses may be videoconferenced from Hinton to Edson, Jasper and Grande Cache. The program offers you the flexibility you need to fit post-secondary business education into your busy life. Businesses throughout Alberta and Canada need top-caliber management expertise at all levels of the organization. The core Management Studies Certificate is built on industry-relevant courses to provide management skills in these areas:
MANAGEMENT STUDIES CERTIFICATEPROGRAM LENGTHThe Management Studies Certificate (30 credits) is a one-year program starting in September in Hinton. It appeals to students who want a practical, flexible business education, and is ideal for those who have years of practical experience but need a certificate to improve their management techniques and career potential. Students have the flexibility to take the program either full-time or on a part-time basis in Hinton. Those working toward professional accreditation or for personal career growth need only take the desired courses (subject to prerequisite requirements). Students who wish to continue their studies can transfer from the certificate to diploma to third-year university – either upon graduation or at some time in the future. If you plan on taking diploma level studies you must transfer to Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton. If you plan a university transfer, please contact program staff for guidance. CAREERS IN MANAGEMENTThe Management Studies program appeals to people who want to pursue a career in business and/or management and want a balance of theory and practical experience. The program is ideal for a wide range of possible careers in business including starting your own business, sales, marketing, hospitality management and financial services. The opportunities are endless and are only limited by your imagination. It's also well suited to those wanting to pursue further post-secondary studies upon graduation or at some point in the future. This diploma transfer to MacEwan's Bachelor of Commerce. Time restrictions may apply when transferring courses. Check with the receiving institution. Graduates from the Management Certificate Program have completed a range of courses that prepares them for entry level positions. Graduates develop practical business skills, improve management skills and career potential while also providing a strong base for future training. The career potential is unlimited for those who have the drive and people skills to make their aspirations a reality. PROGRAM PLAN 2009/2010 ACADEMIC YEARTrimester I - September 2009
ACCT 111 Financial Accounting I Trimester II - January 2010
ACCT 218 Management Accounting I FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
MacEwan School of Business Hinton: CATEGORIES OF ADMISSIONApplicants may be admitted to one of the following: Regular Admission To be evaluated through the office of the Registrar. 1. a. Regular admission - an Alberta high school diploma (or equivalent) OR b. Applicants must achieve a minimum overall average of 65 percent. With no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:
OR Mature Admission To be evaluated through the office of the Registrar. There is a non-refundable $50 fee fro the Skills Appraisal test. Applicant must be 20 years of age or older, and out of full time high school at least on year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicant must complete the skills appraisal only if they do not present the English or Math requirements following: ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS All applicants must meet ONE of the following English requirements with a minimum final grade of:
MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT All applicants must meet ONE of the following math requirements with a final grade of:
APPLICATION PROCESS To apply to this program submit to the business programs Hinton:
Note: *You must apply to and be accepted into the program to graduate with a certificate or diploma *Upon completion of the certificate level courses, students submit a formal "Application to Graduate" form TRANSFERABILITYGraduates of the Management Certificate qualify to enroll in the Management Studies Diploma program at the Grant MacEwan University campus in Edmonton. All courses completed for the Management Studies certificate and diploma are credit courses and may be transferable individually toward further study at other Alberta institutions. Students present a completed diploma in this program may receive up to 60 credits of transfer credit at Athabasca University, the University of Alberta, the University of Lethbridge and Concordia University College of Alberta. For current, detailed information on individual course and diploma transferability, refer to the Online Alberta Transfer Guide (www.acat.gov.ab.ca) or contact the receiving institution directly. Students may also be granted credit toward professional designations through these organization, depending on your choice of courses:
FEES
Application for Admission fee (increase to $70 for Fall 2010 intake) - $50
Information technology fee 3 credit course eCampus Alberta Technology fee per course - $25.00
Registration Service Fee
Global Education Fee - (fall/winter terms only) $3.60 per term taking 9 or more credits.
Program registered, accepted students use sliding tuition scale
For further information please contact MacEwan School of Business - Hinton: MANAGEMENT STUDIES - (1 Year Certificate Program)IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?
Do you like to take charge? Make decisions? QUALITIES OF EXCELLENT MANAGERSThe best managers are leaders, coaches, decision-makers, problem-solvers and “people” people. They may also be planners, organizers, or technical experts. Effective leaders must be able to create a vision for their organization; research business information; analyze financial and marketing data; use business technology; work with teams; influence people; and make hard decisions to move their organization forward. ARE YOU:
A good communicator? You don’t need these skills to get into the Management Studies program (we’ll help you grow into them) but you should aspire to develop these attributes during your studies. If you’re not sure how long you want to commit to post-secondary studies, be assured you can continue your education anytime after you graduate from the Management Studies program. Many of our grads pursue a variety of career paths before returning to university to complete a Bachelor’s degree. Explore Your Potential and Bring Change to Your Future - Make MacEwan School of Business in Hinton your first choice!Take the first step…call for further information:
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Grande Cache: HINTON - SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2009 COURSE OFFERINGSACCT111 - Financial Accounting l 3 Credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer This course provides an introduction to accounting principles, concepts, and techniques. It provides an overview of the accounting cycle from the initial recording of transactions through to the preparation of financial statements. Cash, payroll, receivables, and inventory are examined in detail. Prerequisites: none MGMT 111 - Financial Math 3 Credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer Managers in all organizations must be able to understand and apply mathematical concepts. Students in Financial Math review basic math and then apply the concepts in a merchandising environment to determine revenues, costs and profits. Borrowing, lending and investing money are addressed through the calculation of simple and compound interest, annuities, loans and sinking funds. Basic descriptive statistics are also introduced. Prerequisites: Math 30, or 33 or Math 30 Pure or Math 30 Applied, or successful completion of skills appraisal exam. MGMT 121 - Principles of Management 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer This course examines the theories and practice of the role of a manager in a Canadian organizational setting and within the global business environment. Discussions and activities focus on the functions and roles of management as they relate to both the internal and external environments. Students also develop and utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills both individually and in small groups. Prerequisites: none ENGL111 Communications - (On-line course MacEwan) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer This course aims to help students improve all their communication skills: writing, reading, speaking, and listening. The main emphasis, however, is on writing skills. Students will write an expository and a persuasive essay, summarize written text and apply principles of clear and correct writing to their own compositions. Students learn research and documentation strategies and strengthen and expand their writing skills so that they can write more effectively for a variety of audiences and purposes. Prerequisite: Students must meet one of the following:
A minimum grade of 65 percent in English 30 or a minimum grade of 75 percent in English 33 OR MCSP 131 - Business Computing - (On-line course MacEwan) 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer Students use industry standard software applications in a Windows networked environment to manage and analyze business data. Web browser, electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications are explored. Prerequisites: none NOTE: On-line courses are not self paced courses. They have definite start and end dates and defined dates for the completion of quizzes, exams, projects, reports or other related course work. HINTON - JANUARY TO APRIL 2010 COURSE OFFERINGSACCT 218 - Management Accounting I - 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer Managers are often required to estimate future revenues, sales volumes, cost and profits when deciding the direction their business should take. This course explores the managerial tools used in making those decisions: cost behaviour, costing methods, cost-volume profit analysis, budgeting, and managerial control and evaluation systems. Familiarity with the use of spreadsheets is an asset in this course. Prerequisite: ACCT111 or equivalent LEGL 210 - Business Law l - 3 Credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer This course offers an introduction to the Canadian legal system and substantive areas of law that are of special interest to the business student. Topics of study include tort, contract, business ethics, agency, partnership and corporations. The student acquires a general knowledge of some of the basic principles of business law and is able to apply them to everyday business situations. Note: Students cannot receive credit for both LEGL 105 and LEGL 210. Prerequisite: none MGMT 122 - Organizational Behaviour (On-line course MacEwan) - 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer This course examines the impact of individuals and groups on behaviour within organizations. Students work individually and in groups to explore introductory theories and practice of personality and perception, diversity, motivation, small group dynamics, communication, change and leadership within the organizational context. Prerequisite: none MGMT 131 - Marketing (elective) - (On-line course MacEwan) - 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer In this course students examine basic decisions made by business in development, promotion, distribution and sale of goods and services. Students learn to analyze buyer decision processes and to convert this information into reasonable marketing strategies. Through discussion of cases and readings and through various projects, students acquire basic knowledge of the methods available for solving marketing problems. Prerequisite: none ECON 100 Elementary Business Economics - 3 credits (45:0:0 hours) Transfer This course provides an introduction to the principle ideas of economics designed to give students a basic understanding of economic theories and their application to Canadian policy and business practice. course content combines both micro and macro concepts including supply and demand, market failure and elasticity, national income accounting, nation income determination, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade and the foreign exchange market. Prerequisites: Students with credit in ACCT 155 or ECON 101 or ECON 102 or ECON 203 will not receive credit in ECON 100. (Students needing credit in ECON 100 should take on-line course available through eCampus Alberta SAIT ECON 240).
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Grande Cache: MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE – PART-TIME – HINTONHINTON - SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2009 COURSE OFFERINGSCourses from the full-time program can be taken on a part-time basis in Hinton. HINTON - JANUARY TO APRIL 2010 COURSE OFFERINGSCourses from the full-time program can be taken on a part-time basis in Hinton. |