vcc.ca
MGMT 2019: Preparation for the Canadian Business Workplace
Effective date
September 2025
Department
Business Mgmt PD Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities required for a successful practicum in the Canadian workplace. Students are also able to develop and refine their long-range career planning and goal setting abilities.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MGMT 1019.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Refine career plan and goals.
- Use professional business writing during the job search process.
- Produce business correspondence related to job application and recruitment processes in the Canadian workplace
- Demonstrate effective leadership/professional communication skills required for success in the Canadian workplace
- Identify career pathways in industry sectors within the Canadian business market
- Apply enhanced interview skills to successfully obtain work during a job search process.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 24
Total Hours: 24
Total Hours: 24
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, role plays, group discussions, guest speakers, third party agencies and online activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D (50%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Resume review and update |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Mock interview |
|
Other |
25 |
Successful completion of the practicum consultation, interview and job securement processes. |
|
Participation |
15 |
Communication skills, critique and reflection (as per rubric) |
Course topics
- Career Planning & Goal Setting
- Job Search Techniques
- Resume & Cover Letter Development for Business Professionals
- Understanding Career Pathways in the Canadian Business Market
- Professionalism
- Emotional Intelligence
- Essential Skills
- Communication Skills
- Sociocultural Competencies
- Conflict Resolution
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.