Business Management Certificate Program
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ENGL 110: Fundamentals of English Composition Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| ENGL 110 focuses on essay writing at the post secondary level. Students will examine examples of good writing, do short summaries, participate in critical exchanges in an individual and group setting, and complete several short writing assignments covering a spectrum of styles and purposes. While this course provides some grammar review, students will be expected to be at least at a senior high school level of competency or equivalent in both grammar and composition.Prerequisite: None |
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MGMT 126: Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| Managerial accounting, like financial accounting, relies on the accounting information system. However, whereas financial accounting is concerned with stewardship over the company as a whole; managerial accounting focuses on stewardship over its parts. In this course, students examine accounting practices and techniques used to assist with planning operations, controlling activities, and making decisions.Prerequisite: None |
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MGMT: 113 Organizational Behaviour and Management Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| The student develops a fundamental understanding of why organizations exist and why people who work in them act the way they do. The student will explore current issues and challenges such as increasing effectiveness, developing a strong culture, stimulating employees, leadership and the appropriate use of power in goal achievement. The student will also learn the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.Prerequisite: None |
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ECON 102: Microeconomics and Business Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this course, the student develops an understanding of economic thinking from Adam Smith to the present including the application of economic principles to modern market economies. Students learn about the fundamentals of microeconomics. They also examine how the price system works and how it determines what, how, and for whom goods and services are produced. Attention is focused on the application of the laws of demand and supply to the allocation of resources in a society.Prerequisite: None |
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MGMT 130: Principles of Marketing Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this course, the student develops an understanding of the marketing process from the perspective of both the buyer and the seller. The student discovers and explores tools that can be used to find out what customers really want and need, how to differentiate customer groups, how to identify key environmental forces that affect marketing decisions and the importance of competitive positioning. Prerequisite: None |
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COMM 110: Business Communication Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| The student acquires an overview of the field of communications as applied to business. The student will also learn some of the major theories associated with it through the exploration and analysis of language philosophy, interpersonal, group and organizational communication processes, visual communications and mass media. Prerequisite: None |
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MGMT 103: Business Law Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| The student who completes this course of study develops a firm grasp of the elements of contract law and a familiarity with legal concepts related to employment law, real estate law and the law of torts. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the law and management practices. Prerequisite: None |
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STAT 180: Quantitative Methods in Decision-Making I Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| The student develops both the knowledge of certain key concepts fundamental to the field of statistics and the ability to apply the related formulas to a range of typical business problems. The concepts explored include elementary probability, expectation, drawing conclusions from both large and small samples, discrete and continuous random variables and measures of central tendency and dispersion. Prerequisite: None |
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MGMT 131: Co-operative Education Hours: 80+ Credits: 3.0 |
| In Cooperative Education, the student establishes an approved practicum experience with an employer. Each student documents the personal effort invested, the learning and progress achieved and meets with the Career Services Advisor as scheduled to review progress. Prerequisite: None |
Business Management Diploma Program – Accounting Concentration
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STAT 181 Quantitative Methods in Decision-Making II Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this second two-course sequence, students will learn to apply statistical reasoning, methods, and techniques in analyzing and making decisions about business opportunities and challenges. Students will enhance their quantitative skills in problem-solving and decision-making processes which optimize stakeholder value. Prerequisite: STAT 180 |
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MGMT 221: Intermediate Financial Accounting I Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this first two-course intermediate accounting sequence, the student will be provided with an overview of the conceptual framework for financial reporting; processing systems for accounting information; preparing the basic financial statements; and accounting issues related to the asset component of the balance sheet. Prerequisite: MGMT 121 |
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MGMT 222: Intermediate Financial Accounting II Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this second two-course intermediate accounting sequence, the student will be provided with more advanced accounting issues related with the equity component of the balance sheet. This includes both conceptual and mechanical issuers, as well as matters pertinent to disclosure and presentation. Topics include financial statement analysis, income taxes accounting, employee future benefits, and lease accounting. Prerequisite: MGMT 121 |
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MGMT 232: Computerized Accounting Applications Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this course, students learn how to use computerized accounting software using a modular approach. Using a skills-oriented approach, this course will help students learn how to create and format financial statements as well as convert a manual system into a computerized model using computerized software application. Modules covered include a general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.Prerequisite: MGMT 121, INTE 120 |
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MGMT 236: Management Information Systems Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course introduces the student to the basic theories and applications of Management Information Systems (MIS) to a contemporary business. It enables the student to understand the role of MIS in helping to make businesses to function more effectively and efficiently. Data and knowledge management, e-business, networking, organization information systems, enterprise-wide information systems, and internet security will be investigated in more detail. Prerequisite: INTE 120 |
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MGMT 241: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course provides the student an introduction to financial tools and their applications to corporate financial management. It also includes an introduction to corporate financial analysis and decision making, and capital budgeting. Topics such as time value of money, stock and bond valuation models, and the capital asset pricing model will also be explored in detail. Prerequisite: MGMT 121 |
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ECON 201: Macroeconomics and Business Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles of macroeconomics. The course will examine economy-wide issues such as unemployment, inflation, balance of payments, and the role of government in the economy. Topics include models of income determination; government spending, taxes, and fiscal policy; monetary theory and monetary policy; and other macroeconomic issues. Prerequisite: Econ 101 |
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PSYC 110: Basic Concepts of Psychology Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this course, the student will understand the basic psychological principles, theories, applications and methodologies. Topics include the psychological study of human behavior, personality development, biological psychology, social psychology and abnormal psychology. Prerequisite: None |
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MGMT 213: Business, Society, and Ethics Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course examines the increasingly intertwined nature of the relationship between business and society. The evolving role of business in society and the important role ethics and morality play within business are explored. Specific business situations will be analyzed using a framework for ethical decision-making based on the Santa Clara University model. Topics include corporate social responsibility, stakeholder theory, utilitarianism, rights theory, justice and fairness theory, common-good theory, and virtue ethics. Prerequisite: MGMT 101, ECON 113 |
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SOCI 110: An Introduction to Sociology Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course will serve as a practical introduction to the field of sociology. Students will be able to identify and explain the significance of some of the phenomena, methods, and theories of sociology; differentiate between sociological and other questions, theories, and approaches; and interpret a variety of data arrays in order to assess and make sociological arguments. Related theory, research and analysis related to the field will be examined. Prerequisite: None |
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MGMT 231: Co-operative Education Hours: 80+ Credits: 3.0 |
| In Cooperative Education, the student establishes an approved practicum experience with an employer. Each student documents the personal effort invested, the learning and progress achieved and meets with the Career Services Advisor as scheduled to review progress. Prerequisite: None |
Business Management Diploma Program – General Management Concentration
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STAT 181: Quantitative Methods in Decision-Making II Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this second two-course sequence, students will learn to apply statistical reasoning, methods, and techniques in analyzing and making decisions about business opportunities and challenges. Students will enhance their quantitative skills in problem-solving and decision-making processes which optimize stakeholder value. Prerequisite: STAT 180 |
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MGMT 235: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| Human Resource Management helps the student acquire knowledge of the concepts and techniques for the effective management of human resources. The student develops an understanding of the importance of managing personnel issues appropriately by exploring topics such as employee recruiting and selecting, developing staff and managing employee performance. Prerequisite: MGMT 113 |
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MGMT 214: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course enables the student to acquire both the theoretical and practical knowledge to set up a small business or organization. The student will learn how to conduct a feasibility study, sales forecasts, and business plan. Subjects, which will include time management, financing opportunities, tax issues, marketing and personnel, will compare and contrast big and small businesses. Prerequisite: MGMT 130 |
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MGMT 223: Management of Operations and Quality Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this course, the student will be introduced to issues associated with manufacturing and service operations such as systems design, capacity planning, location planning, facility layout, and supply management. Quality management principles and practices such as problem solving and decision making, continuous quality improvement, six-sigma, statistical process control will also be covered. Prerequisite: STAT 180, MGMT 113 |
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MGMT 236: Management Information Systems Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course introduces the student to the basic theories and applications of Management Information Systems (MIS) to a contemporary business. It enables the student to understand the role of MIS in helping to make businesses to function more effectively and efficiently. Data and knowledge management, e-business, networking, organization information systems, enterprise-wide information systems, and internet security will be investigated in more detail. Prerequisite: INTE 120 |
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MGMT 241: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course provides the student an introduction to financial tools and their applications to corporate financial management. It also includes an introduction to corporate financial analysis and decision making, and capital budgeting. Topics such as time value of money, stock and bond valuation models, and the capital asset pricing model will also be explored in detail. Prerequisite: MGMT 121 |
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ECON 201: Macroeconomics and Business Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles of macroeconomics. The course will examine economy-wide issues such as unemployment, inflation, balance of payments, and the role of government in the economy. Topics include models of income determination; government spending, taxes, and fiscal policy; monetary theory and monetary policy; and other macroeconomic issues. Prerequisite: ECON 101 |
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PSYC 110: Basic Concepts of Psychology Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| In this course, the student will understand the basic psychological principles, theories, applications and methodologies. Topics include the psychological study of human behavior, personality development, biological psychology, social psychology and abnormal psychology. Prerequisite: None |
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MGMT 213: Business, Society, and Ethics Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course helps the student to have a better understanding of the increasingly intertwined nature of the relationship between business and society. The evolving role of businesses in society and the important role ethics and values play within businesses are also examined. Pertinent ethical reasoning principles as they apply to specific business situations will be examined. Current issues influencing various stakeholders of the firm will also be discussed. Topics include corporate social responsibility, stakeholder theory, sustainable development, and corporate citizenship. Prerequisite: MGMT 113, ECON 101 |
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SOCI 110: An Introduction to Sociology Hours: 40 Credits: 3.0 |
| This course will serve as a practical introduction to the field of sociology. Students will be able to identify and explain the significance of some of the phenomena, methods, and theories of sociology; differentiate between sociological and other questions, theories, and approaches; and interpret a variety of data arrays in order to assess and make sociological arguments. Related theory, research and analysis related to the field will be examined. Prerequisite: None |
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MGMT 231: Co-operative Education Hours: 80+ Credits: 3.0 |
| In Cooperative Education, the student establishes an approved practicum experience with an employer. Each student documents the personal effort invested, the learning and progress achieved and meets with the Career Services Advisor as scheduled to review progress. Prerequisite: None |
Co-operative Education/Practicum/Work Experience
Columbia College aims to meet employers’ needs by graduating individuals with first-hand experience linking theory with practice.During the Co-operative Education/Practicum part of the program students obtain on-the-job experience in an organization.This hands-on experience enables them to learn first-hand in the work environment.This experience is critical as today’s employers would prefer to hire people who possess both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.