BKPG 140 Bookkeeping for Small Business
The course provides an introduction to bookkeeping. You will learn how to set up a bookkeeping system, record transactions, post to ledgers, prepare adjusting and closing entries, and prepare financial statements. The course content includes payroll, government remittances and bank reconciliations. You will gain hands-on experience by actually working through a set of books.
3.0
Credit Units
51.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Correspondence-Structured Time, Online/Blackboard
BUS_ 148 Negotiations
The course provides an introduction to negotiating strategies and tactics. You will also practice negotiating skills.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
BUS_ 153 Credit and Collections
You will study the basics of credit and collections. Your studies will include the forms of credit, credit evaluation process and the collection process.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
BUS_ 158 Loss Prevention
You will learn about loss prevention in the retail sector (including the legal implications for the retail worker). You will also learn how to most effectively monitor for loss prevention and how to perform counterfeit detection.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
COAP 107 Point of Sale Software and Automated Banking System
You will learn how to handle cash and use point-of-sale machines to utilize debit and credit cards, and as a method of maintaining inventory control.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
COMP 170 Basic Computer Operation
You will be introduced to the basics of computer concepts. Topics you will study include computer components, hardware and software, working in a graphical user interface, file management, word processing and the Internet. The general skills you learn in this course will prepare you for further courses such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation graphics.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence-Structured Time, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard Individual, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
COAP 342
COMP 182
FIN_ 145 Financial Statement Analysis
You will examine strategies that use ratios to evaluate financial statements. You will also examine methods for conducting a trend analysis and make comparisons to industry standards.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
FIN_ 146 Locating Financing
The course describes the methods used to finance a business. You will investigate sources of financing, learn how to approach lenders and examine the basic forms of collateral security. You will also prepare a statement of projected costs and sources of funding for your business.
1.0
Credit Units
9.0
Lecture hours
6.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
BUS 154 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)
FIN_ 150 Small Business Financial Projections
You will use a spreadsheet program to plan and prepare financial documents required in a small business. These documents form the basis for making financial decisions and for discussions with financial institutions, government representatives or other interested parties.
3.0
Credit Units
9.0
Lecture hours
36.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
FUEL 140 Safe Fuel Handling
You will learn procedures for safe handling and storage of common fuels in a retail setting. The course content includes the responsibilities of managers related to staff on the safe storage and handling of fuels in a commercial setting. The course content addresses methods for dealing with spills or leaks.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
HR__ 146 Human Resources for the Retail Sector
The course includes identifying human resource requirements, diversity issues in the workplace, creating job descriptions, hiring staff and managing performance. As part of hiring staff, you will learn how to critique job applications/resumes. You will examine the issues of compensation, discipline, training plan development and labour standards. You will also select a professional support team.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
MGMT 150 Leadership
You will review and practice aspects of leadership, including motivation, delegation, teamwork, and decision making, in the context of small business.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
MKTG 148 Selling Skills
You will learn about the importance of selling skills in small business. You will examine the attributes of successful salespeople, identify the skills involved in the sales process and develop a sales plan. You will practice selling and dealing with objections.
1.0
Credit Units
18.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
TOUR 141
MKTG 153 Marketing Research
You will learn how to conduct marketing research. You will learn how to describe the target market, industry, competition, and external factors for your business.
3.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
33.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
MKTG 157 Marketing for the Retail Sector
You will examine the four Ps of marketing (product, place, price and promotion). You will learn how to combine these ingredients into a marketing program for a small retail business. You will also learn about group buying and group purchasing power.
3.0
Credit Units
45.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites:
MKTG 153 Minimum Grade of 60
ORTN 145 Introduction to the Retail Industry
You will be introduced to the retail sector by examining the potential for career advancement. You will gain an understanding of the importance of the relationship between the mission statement of your business and success.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
PD__ 143 Professionalism
Your studies will focus on the importance of professionalism in the operation of a small business. You will explore the following topics: ethics, time and stress management, professional development, public image, and social responsibility.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
3.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
PR__ 145 Customer Service
You will examine the value of customer service and retention of customers through the provision of excellent service. The course content includes the principles of good customer service, telephone skills, handling complaints, and dealing with difficult people.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Lecture hours
6.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
PRAC 102 Practicum
You will spend four weeks in a grocery retail business. You will have an opportunity to observe the operations of the business and put your training to use.
8.0
Credit Units
120.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Clinical/Practicum-Individual
Prerequisites:
BUS 148 Minimum Grade of 60
and BUS 153 Minimum Grade of 60
and BUS 158 Minimum Grade of 60
and COAP 107 Minimum Grade of 60
and COMP 170 Minimum Grade of 60
and FIN 145 Minimum Grade of 60
and FIN 146 Minimum Grade of 60
and FIN 150 Minimum Grade of 60
and HR 146 Minimum Grade of 60
and MGMT 150 Minimum Grade of 60
and MKTG 148 Minimum Grade of 60
and MKTG 157 Minimum Grade of 60
and ORTN 145 Minimum Grade of 60
and PD 143 Minimum Grade of 60
and PR 145 Minimum Grade of 60
and SFTY 151 Minimum Grade of 60
and SYST 147 Minimum Grade of 60
SFTY 151 Food Safety (National Sanitation Certificate)
You will complete a provincially recognized food safety course learning how to safely and hygienically handle food products. You will learn about the responsibility for keeping informed about food recalls, labelling regulations, and the traceability of food products.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
SYST 147 Automated Accounting
The course describes the procedures for using the following Simply Accounting modules: the company, receivable, payable, payroll, inventory, and banking. You will have the opportunity for hands-on practice in a computer lab setting.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab, Online/Blackboard
Prerequisites:
BKPG 140 Minimum Grade of 60
