Introduction to Management
- Online delivery
- eClass
- 39 hour course, no prerequisites
This is an interdisciplinary course based on the premise that managerial decision-making is dynamic. The scope of business decision-making requires and understanding of business issues, human resources, managerial functions, business ethics and responsibility, and group dynamics. This course will explore the management functions and the areas of national and international business in which these are continually practiced.
Course at a glance
- Fully online course, accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- Explore the concepts, theories, and practices of management and the various business functions that collectively sustain an enterprise.
- Learn through lectures, case analysis, videos, and lively discussions, as you broaden your network and apply the course content to the context of your own work or organization and explore its implications for your professional practice.
- Aimed at individuals in supervisory or management positions who wish to upgrade or sharpen their managerial abilities, this course will also benefit prospective or aspiring managers ready to take the next step in their careers.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Apply basic concepts of marketing, HR, operations, and finance/accounting, as well as incorporate such concepts in the decision-making process.
- Assess business cases and evaluate the effectiveness of the respective corporate strategy.
- Work in teams to accomplish a specific objective.
- Write business reports conforming to professional standards.
- Evaluate marketing strategies to promote sales.
- Identify ethical issues encountered by decision makers.
- Identify the challenges of small business management.
- Identify the role of government and crown corporations as partners in the economy.
Take note:
- This is a graded course; assessment activities may include exams, projects, presentations, journals, or research papers.
- Refer to the course syllabus for details on activities and assignments.
- A textbook is required for this course; further information will be provided in the course syllabus.
- Additional learning materials are provided through eClass at no additional cost.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Offered:
Fall courses: all online
All courses will be delivered online, including many that were previously unavailable in the online format.
If you do see a program on our website announced as an in-person or downtown Edmonton offering, please disregard the format – but not the program. There will be no in-person offerings through the Faculty of Extension for the Fall term.
Get ready to keep learning! Register for a course and join us online this Fall.
Your Instructor
Kerry Couet
Synchronous online learning, eClass
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Weekday evening (Wed)
Sep 16, 2020Dec 9, 2020
6:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Textbook
Required
Ebert Griffin Dracopoulos
Business Essentials E-Text
9 editionISBN 9780135257883
UofA Bookstore: 780.492.4215, www.bookstore.ualberta.ca
Class info
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There is no class on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. This is a synchronous course that features live online activities at predetermined times. For the real-time classroom sessions, a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset) is required. To start your online learning experience visit www.ext-leo.ca/students
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: May be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and the Canada Training Benefit. (view all)
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until September 16, 2020. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
Your Instructor
Kerry Couet
Synchronous online learning, eClass
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Weekends (Sat, Sun)
Jan 23, 2021Feb 21, 2021
Jan 23Jan 24
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Feb 6Feb 7
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Feb 20Feb 21
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Textbook
Required
Ebert
Business Etext With Mylab
9 editionISBN 9780135255797
UofA Bookstore: 780.492.4215, www.bookstore.ualberta.ca
Class info
-
This is a synchronous course that features live online activities at predetermined times. For the real-time classroom sessions, a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset) is required. To start your online learning experience visit www.ext-leo.ca/students
-
39 course hours in total
-
Cost assistance: May be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and the Canada Training Benefit. (view all)
Corporate multi-registration packages (groups of 4 or more) are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until January 23, 2021. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
Currently counts towards
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Certified Administrative Professional
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Certificate
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Management Development for Police Services
└ core course
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Certificate
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Management Development for APEGA
└ core course
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Certificate
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Management Development
└ core course
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Certified in Management
└ core course
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Certificate
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Human Resources Management
└ elective course
* If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.
- 2 scheduled
- Online delivery
- 39 hour course, no prerequisites
Fall courses: all online
All courses will be delivered online, including many that were previously unavailable in the online format.
If you do see a program on our website announced as an in-person or downtown Edmonton offering, please disregard the format – but not the program. There will be no in-person offerings through the Faculty of Extension for the Fall term.
Get ready to keep learning! Register for a course and join us online this Fall.