Diploma in Leadership andManagement Studies

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES PROGRAM

PROGRAM OUTLINE

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES PROGRAM Brief Program Description The Diploma in Leadership and Management Studies program provides you with a broad background in management studies and the option of specializing in a number of business disciplines after graduation.

Career Occupation This diploma provides you with the business and management skills necessary to become effective managers and leaders in today’s dynamic, global economy. The program blends a practical management education with a broad general education.

Admission Requirements Secondary School Diploma Grade 12 English and Mathematics or Mature Student Status.

International students will have to meet the minimum proficiency requirements for Grandesco College to gain acceptance into the program. English 12 or satisfactory completion of a post-secondary equivalent from a recognized and accredited post secondary institution with a grade of C+ or better. International Students must have IELTS of 6.5+ with no band below 6.0 or TOEFL of 570+ TWE 4.5+ *Basic proficiency in Microsfost Office programs is a recommendation

prior learning

recognition

12 credits

can be applied to electives that can be credit towards the program

business and management skills

Learning Objectives

Required course materials

The Diploma in Leadership and Management Studies program consists of 60 credits (20+ courses available) that provide students with a sound knowledge of business concepts, leadership and management practice in a short time frame. Through the 60 credits and 20 courses, students will obtain comprehensive knowledge in a broad range of management areas: Business communication, Basic economics, Marketing, Accounting, Human resource management, Organizational behaviour, Leadership, Finance, Entrepreneurship, International business, Ethics and society, Commercial law, and Project management. Students will learn from experienced instructors who work in the industry and are committed to helping students achieve success.

All students should have a laptop, Microsoft Office, and may require accounting software (Sage and Quickbooks) for the accounting software systems course (althought the face to face students will have access to computers in the lab with the software).

Additionally, each course will have a textbook and technology fee for access to online support and course delivery requirements. Some courses may have other fees (i.e. online business simulation).

Method(s) of Evaluation* Courses in the program will utilize many different evaluation methods, including but not limited to: tests, projects, papers, online projects, presentations, and reports. Although most work will be done individually, some courses may require group projects and evaluation of papers and projects.

60 credits

Program Duration Each course is offered online and face-to-face. The pace of the program depends if it is taken on a full-time or parttime basis. Based on a full-time and face-to- face schedule of 5 courses a semester, it is anticipated a student spends 15 contact hours a week over a semester and the program can be completed in under two years. Total contact hours is approximately 800 hours for the program (this does not include homework, projects, or other work outside classroom lectures)

Delivery Method(s) In-class instruction Distance education Combined delivery (both in-class and distance)

20+ courses available

DIPLOMA DIPLOMA ININ LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP AND AND MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT STUDIES STUDIES PROGRAM PROGRAM

Program Courses 1. Mastering Student Success and Experiential Tourism 2. Introduction to Business 3. Introduction To Basic Economics 4. Introduction to University Writing 5. Introduction to Statistics 6. Financial Accounting 7. Managerial Accounting 8. Introduction to Marketing 9. Human Resource Management 10. Leadership 11. Organizational Behaviour 12. Commercial Law 13. Business Ethics and Society 14. New Venture Creation/ Entrepreneurship 15. Financial Management (Business Finance) 16. HR Staffing and Development 17. Management Information Systems 18. Teamwork in Organizations 19. Project Management 20. International Business

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