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MGMT 1020: Introduction to Business and Technology
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Accounting Diploma
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
In this foundational course, students explore the fundamental principles of information technology management with key aspects of modern management. Students integrate their knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to deepen their knowledge on how information technology contributes to achieving organizational objectives and gain insights into management practices applicable in various business environments.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate how the use of IT supports and enables organizational goals
- Describe how data analytics are used to provide actionable business intelligence
- Illustrate the importance and use of database technologies, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
- Contribute to the planning of organizational IT strategies
- Describe the spectrum of management from non-profit to entrepreneurial organizations around the world
- Describe the principles and traits of ethical leadership
- Classify and apply strategic management concepts
- Identify the importance of developing organizational objectives
- Differentiate the various styles of leadership in the workplace
- Explain the importance of interpersonal and intercultural communication in the workplace
- Recognize the relationship between authority, power, leadership, and group dynamics
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, Demonstrations, Group Work, Project Work, Case Studies
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Individual assignments on course concepts |
|
Project |
20 |
Group project on management or technology principles |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
|
|
Project |
30 |
Final Project |
|
Participation |
10 |
Class participation, discussion evaluating critical thinking and engagement |
Course topics
- Emerging Technologies
- Strategic Technology and Business Systems
- Database Systems
- Managing in a Cultural and Ethical Environment
- Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment
- Managing Organizational Structure and Culture
- Motivation, Performance, and Leadership
- Managing Effective Groups and Teams
- Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation
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.