Benefits and their administration in business are examined, including such topics as; Canada Pension Plan, Workers' Compensation, government health plans, and pension programs. Life, accident and health insurance, other than that which is provided by the government, are studied. This course also covers contractual benefits such as; rest periods, vacations and sick leaves and volunteer benefits...
Elements of a successful fundraising campaign are examined. Students learn how to develop a compelling case for support, attract the best leadership potential, develop donor prospects and prepare a plan of action. Management and financial strategies to effectively control the fundraising process of campaigns are explored. Practical implementation of fundraising strategies required to manage...
This course examines emerging trends and current management issues, concepts and practices pertaining to the field of Occupational Health & Safety. Discussion will focus on several functional characteristics within organizations that pose unique chanllenges for the practitioner attempting to effectively manage resources, both material and human.
Discover the foundation pieces for successful engagement of volunteer resources. Developing a good planning process, based on recruitment/involvement models and current research on volunteering, will lead to better success when engaging volunteers. Learn to build an organizational culture where the staff-volunteer team will ultimately work together to accomplish the mission/goals of the...
It takes great leadership to keep volunteers engaged effectively. Gain the skills to manage volunteers throughout their volunteer commitment. You will discover strategies for every facet of the volunteer cycle, including pre-recruitment planning, supervision, performance evaluation, recognition and risk management. The National Occupational Standards for Managers of Volunteer Resources developed...
Organizations which are supportive of a positive ethical culture enjoy critical competitive advantages, such as a good reputation and the respect and support of their clients, employees and other stakeholders. This course is designed to assist employees in developing and understanding a framework with which to make ethical decisions. Cases will be drawn from real business situations. Research...
This course introduces a variety of web-based and digital marketing approaches. Students will examine the new and fast-changing opportunities for marketers resulting from the changing use of digital media, including search engine strategies, websites, social media, and mobile communication. The course provides students with the opportunity to observe, evaluate and recommend online marketing...
This course will introduce key marketing concepts related to the promotions mix in an IMC (Integrated Marketing Communications) framework. Students will be introduced to the foundation of IMC and communication concepts specifically as they relate to influencing consumer behaviour. This course focuses on advertising as part of the promotional mix and explores creative approaches and media...
This fully online course is designed to use a hands-on orientation in identifying and evaluating business marketing solutions through the examination of several research techniques and applications. The student will use the key principles of problem statement creation, experimental research, and the questionnaire design process to develop actionable research solutions to help solve modern...
This course is designed to provide the nurse with a basic knowledge level of the roles s/he will fulfill in the perioperative setting. The role of the scrub and circulating nurse are explored as part of the perioperative team. The course focuses on patient and staff safety, infection control and aseptic principles, the nurses role in assisting with anesthesia and patient positioning in...