Students will get a great overview on all the functions of a business and how they interact. This course is designed to help the learner understand the role of business in Canada by focusing on the basics of management, and organizational theory and structure.
Learn MoreA Supply Chain is a network of organizations that are involved in the different processes and activities that produce value in the form of products and services in the hands of the ultimate customer or consumer. Operations Management is one of the three major functions of a business, along with Marketing and Accounting / Finance, and focuses on designing, creating, and improving goods and services. Understanding key Supply Chain and Operations Management foundations is crucial to any company's success and profitability. This introductory course will expose students to topics related to how products and services are created and delivered to the customer. This course contains mandatory group work. This course contains mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
Learn MoreExamine the difference between QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Online (QBO, a cloud-based accounting software program). Apply key features including: tracking and communicating with customers, invoicing, supplier management, profitability analysis, HST management and reporting. Additionally, students will explore 3rd party application integration. Computer Software Requirements: Intuit Canada provides a complimentary 1 year student trial of QuickBooks Online. There is a sign up process within the course shell and the students will receive an email invitation from the facilitator with further directions. It requires access to the internet and a PC or Mac and is optimized for Chrome primarily. The course work cannot be done on a mobile device.
Learn MoreThis course will introduce students to the concepts of information systems from both a technology and strategic decision making perspective. Current technologies will be explored including the basics of hardware, software, architecture, networking, and mobile interfaces. The use of information in business today is critical to operate, plan, analyze and control activities. Therefore it is important for the student to understand the strategic use of information systems and the course will provide a comprehensive view of current uses. Computer Software Required: Microsoft Access
Learn MoreThis course provides an overview of financial management and covers financial statement analysis, forecasting, operating and financial leverage, working capital management, and sources of short-term financing. It provides a brief review of time value of money concepts as a stepping stone for capital budgeting decisions to be reviewed in OL085 Business Finance II. Some long-term financing valuation concepts are also addressed. We recommend students take OL109 prior to taking this course.
Learn MoreStudents use various types of graphs to present information. Students are introduced to basic measures of central tendencies and dispersions for both sample and population. Students are able to use these basic statistical measures to make reasonable business decisions. Students are also able to use time-series and simple linear regression knowledge to perform short-term forecasting using a statistical package as a tool. They also use the consumer price index to find the purchasing power of a dollar and real wages. Students use knowledge of basic mathematical functions to describe business relationships and build models. Students engage in a review of basic mathematics concepts. They are able to apply knowledge of linear and quadratic functions and constrained optimization to practical business situations. Students are able to apply linear programming techniques to business applications. Students integrate business functions with Excel functions. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Learn MoreThis course will focus on statistical inference involving two or more populations, simple and multiple regression, and correlation and linear programming. The student will also perform data analysis using computer outputs. We recommend students take Quantitative Methods prior to taking this course.
Learn MoreThis course provides a review of basic arithmetic and algebra as well as providing students with mathematical tools and concepts needed for other college courses and in future employment. This course is to prepare students for later courses in Marketing, Business, Financial Planning, Accounting, Purchasing and Insurance.
Learn MoreThis course will introduce students to digital marketing approaches through social media, website content development and automation. Students will learn to plan, create and execute a digital strategy while leveraging their own design capabilities, organic SEO approaches and appropriate online platforms, along with the tools, insights and outreach they offer.
Learn MoreThis course is only for Internationally Education Nurses. This course's focus on Relational Practice prepares you to meet the competencies required for a Registered Nurse's role as Communicator, Leader, Collaborator and Advocate. The course addresses cognitive, affective and behavioural domains of relational practice, integrating theoretical knowledge, critical reflection, and the lived experience of relational practice with diverse clients in complex health environments. You will have opportunities to: engage in structured reflection; practice communication skills; manage conflict; demonstrate leadership and advocacy skills; and apply analysis of social, cultural and legal variables to decision-making that promotes relational capacity in interprofessional collaborative practice. https://www.confederationcollege.ca/program/ien-competency-upgrade-pathway
Learn MoreIn this course students learn the history of the Ontario and Canada Human Rights Codes, and study in-depth the legal principles and practices related to discrimination in employment. Legislation and regulations including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (including Bill 168), Employment Standards Act, the Employment Equity Act, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and their effect on disability management are explored through a review of case law. Students examine prohibited grounds of discrimination regarding employment and the employer's obligation to accommodate in the absence of undue hardship.
Learn MoreIn this course students learn disability management theory, principles and practice. Students analyze key components of a disability program, the economic, social and psychological benefits of a program and the strategic planning approaches to a program. Learning includes: best practices, roles and functions of professionals in disability management, community agencies and services provided, organizational costs and mitigation strategies and identifying barriers and best practices solutions.
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