Introduction to the Canadian Business Workplace

Course code MGMT 1019

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

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This course focuses on introducing students to employment in Canadian business and prepares them for both work and their work practicum placement. Students will learn current workplace hiring techniques, social media, self-marketing, and branding, as well as developing their own online media presence, verbal skills, written work, and presentation skills. Students will learn skills and techniques necessary to obtaining a successful workplace practicum placement.

Prerequisites

MGMT 1004.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Career Plans & Goals
  • Resume & Cover Letters
  • Online Branding and Social Presence
  • Interview Techniques and Recruitment Processes
  • Cultural Differences within the Community and Workplace
  • Communication Skills
  • Intercultural Competencies
  • Networking
  • Professionalism & Business Etiquette
  • Employability Skills

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.