POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
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ADMN 308 - MULTICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

308:Multicultural Management will provide a
framework for students to develop and practice

the skills required to successfully manage or work

in a multicultural workplace either in Canada or

in an international setting. Culture and the ability

to recognize cultural differences will influence an
employee’s'workplace behaviour, management style,
and job satisfaction. Sensitivity to cultural differences
may influence the success or failure of a business
venture, especially in an international context.
Organizations planning an international operation
must consider cultural influences when designing the
organizational structure, workplace communication
systems, rewards and customer interactions. A
combination of readings, case studies, and role play
will develop each student's ability to communicate
and manage in a multicultural environment.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of first year of

the program or successful completion of two years in a
different post-secondary program subject to approval by
School Chair/Instructor.

ADMN 315 - LEADERSHIP

ADMN 315: Leadership examines the theory and
practical application of leadership. It covers the
latest thinking in leadership theory and contemporary
practices at work within organizations in a global
economy. Topics such as motivation, strategic
planning, team building and negotiation will be
explored.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of first year of

the program or successful completion of two years in a
different post-secondary program subject to approval by
School Chair/Instructor.

ADMN 399 - DIRECTED STUDIES BUSINESS

ADMN 399: Directed Studies Business involves
students engaging in independent study, research,
and practice related to a topic in business
administration under faculty supervision. The
faculty supervisor will determine the appropriate
curriculum, evaluation methods, and assignments in
consultation with the student subject to approval of
the department chair and consistent with the course
outline. Once the course is approved, students will
work independently but confer with their supervisor
on a regular basis for assistance and to have their
progress assessed.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of first year of the
program or instructor approval.

COMM 240 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I

COMM 240: Financial Accounting L is an introductory
course in accounting from the basic accounting
equation to the preparation of the income
statement, statement of owner's equity and

balance sheet. This course covers merchandise

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operations, valuation and control of cash, temporary
investments and receivables, inventories and cost

of goods sold, principles of internal control and
accounting for payroll liabilities. Includes important
accounting principles and concepts as well as

the classification of accounts. The use of special
journals, worksheets and computerized accounting is
also covered.

Pre-requisites: Grade 10 or equivalent.

COMM 241 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II

COMM 241: Financial Accounting IL is the second
financial accounting course, reviewing and enlarging
upon concepts and principles, their application to
and effect upon financial statements. Topics include:
capital and intangible assets, current and long-term
liabilities, partnership accounting, accounting for
corporate transactions, notes and bonds payable,
the cash flow statement, and financial statement
analysis.

Pre-requisites: COMM 240 with a grade of "C" or better.

ECON 107 - PRINCIPLES OF
MICROECONOMICS

ECON 107: Principles of Microeconomics is

usually taken following ECON 106: Principles of
Macroeconomics. Topics covered include: supply and
demand - price supports, the agricultural problem,
value theory, theory of the firm - competition,
pollution, industrial organization - monopoly, public
utilities, advertising, income distribution - labour
unions, productivity.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C"
or better.

MATH 125 - BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

MATH 125: Business Mathematics is intended for first
year students enrolled in the Business Administration
program. It stresses the mathematics required in
financial processes. The course starts with a review
of basic arithmetic and algebra. With these skills

the student will solve several practical business
problems. Topics include (but are not limited to) ratio
and proportion, merchandising, break-even analysis,
simple interest and promissory notes, compound
interest and effective rates, simple and general
annuities, annuities due and deferred annuities,
amortization of loans and payment schedules, sinking
funds and investment decision analysis.

Pre-requisites: Pre-Calculus 17 or equivalent with grade of
"C+" or better, or written permission of the instructor and
School Chair.

RHOT 150 - TOURISM: AN
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE
This course provides an overview of the tourism

industry, examining the interrelationships between
the eight sectors, and the economic, environmental,

cultural, and social impact of tourism. Topics include
the following: sectors of the tourism industry; size,
scope, and infrastructure; definitions and conceptual
models, trends, and current issues, travel motivators,
career opportunities, ethical issues, tourism as

a community-based industry, the geography of
tourism in BC and Canada, and the role of tourism
organizations.

RHOT 153 - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
FOR THE RESORT INDUSTRY

This course focuses on how individuals function
effectively in organisations by examining behaviour
from individual, small group, inter-group and
organisational perspectives. A participatory

model using experiential exercises illustrates how
groups help or hinder the organisation. Topics
include: communication models, strategies for
effective leadership, leadership styles, motivational
techniques, group dynamics and behaviour, stress
management, delegation, organisational structure
and change, and values and attitudes. Students
learn how to become effective members of groups by
working together towards common goals.

RHOT 159 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

This course deals with both written and oral
communication skills. Topics include writing formal
reports and other business correspondence, making
effective presentations, résumé preparation and
research techniques.

RHOT 161 - ACCOMMODATION
MANAGEMENT

This course is intended to introduce the learner to the
general principles of managing the accommodation
facility of a hotel or resort. The complete guest cycle
is covered beginning with the reservation request
through to the final accounting documentation. Other
topics include different types of lodging, current
trends in guest services, competitive tactics

that hotels and resorts use in their services and
amenities, the important features of condominium
and timeshare operations, security and safety

issues relevant to areas of the lodging industry and
contingencies and plans for emergencies.

RHOT 162 - SUPERVISORY FOOD
AND BEVERAGE SERVICE

The food and beverage department plays an
important role in the overall success of the operation
at a resort or hotel. The purpose of this course is to
introduce the fundamentals of food and beverage
service and the impact it has on the success of the
restaurant. The course will deal with the elements of
service through theoretical discussion and hands on
practical service through Scholars Dining Room.

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