Learn top strategies and processes for planning, executing, and monitoring projects in a Canadian business environment.
What you will learn
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply strategies and processes in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing projects.
- Manage risks to reduce project uncertainties.
- Demonstrate project management skills to optimize the project outcomes.
- Adapt project management approaches to meet the specific needs of organizations.
- Apply strategies for managing stakeholders’ needs and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Construct comprehensive project plans that address the goals and objectives of organizations.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to make sound business management decisions and recommendations.
- Implement effective communication plans to ensure project success.
- Utilize change management strategies to support project implementation.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviours as a project team member.
- Communicate and contribute as a project team member to the overall success of projects.
- Apply reflective practices to identify professional development opportunities and enhance lifelong learning.
What to expect
The courses will be presented using a variety of instructional strategies, resources and activities including: lecture, active learning strategies, online activities, group activities and projects.
Instructional activities require students to be actively engaged and collaborate with other students
Students complete a Capstone Project by the end of the Program.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited university
- English Language Proficiency demonstrated by one of the following:
- IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and no other score (band) less than 6.0, or equivalent, within the last 24 months, or
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum overall score of 84 and a minimum score of 21 in reading, listening, writing, and speaking, or equivalent, within the last 24 months
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements.
Recommended Characteristics
- A strong foundation in mathematics and English.
- Motivated and disciplined.
- Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Experienced in word processing and use of spreadsheets
Courses
*| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term One | Credits | |
| MGMT 1001 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| MGMT 1002 | The Canadian Economy | 3 |
| MGMT 1003 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGMT 1004 | Communications in the Canadian Workplace | 3 |
| MGMT 1007 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Two | ||
| MGMT 1005 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| MGMT 1006 | Fundamentals of Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 1009 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| MGMT 1011 | Information Technology Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2014 | Financial Management | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Term Three | ||
| MGMT 2021 | Project Management Fundamentals | 1.5 |
| MGMT 2023 | Scope Management | 1.5 |
| MGMT 2024 | Risk and Procurement Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2025 | Project Scheduling and Cost Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2028 | Quality and Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2029 | Communication and Stakeholder Management | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term Four | ||
| MGMT 2006 | Business Analysis and Systems Design | 3 |
| MGMT 2022 | Project Leadership | 3 |
| MGMT 2027 | Integration Management | 3 |
| MGMT 2030 | Capstone | 6 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
* 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.
Fees and other costs
*Tuition Deposit: $10,000
Tuition deposits are payable usually within two weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 145 | |
| Tuition | 35720 |
Tuition Breakdown
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| Student union | 213 | |
| College initiative | 164 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 358 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 550 | |
| U-PASS | 694 | |
| Graduation | 40 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
This is an international cohort program. As international cohorts are exclusively for international students, international feesapply throughout the duration of the program.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
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