Business Administration – Event Planning and Hospitality

Provides students with the knowledge and tools to communicate effectively and professionally in the workplace. Students are introduced to essential skills in writing, speaking, formal presentations and the use of technology to enhance workplace communication.

Provides a foundation for customer service, and focuses on building lifelong customer relationships through the development of positive customer care approaches.

This course is designed to introduce learners to the digital marketing strategies that will deliver immediate value to an organization. Topics covered include the principles of branding, the importance of brand aesthetic and visual brand identity, using digital marketing tactics, selecting domain names, optimizing keywords, and applying search engine optimization (SEO) principles, email marketing and managing marketing budgets.

In this course, students attain valuable knowledge in becoming a skilled, educated, professional event coordinator. The course provides instruction in areas such as event coordination, marketing plan implementation, risk management implementation, human resource coordination and professionalism.

Develops skills and knowledge in administration, event planning and management, risk management planning and human resource management.

This course focuses on the hospitality market and applies a practical approach to hotel and restaurant sales and marketing.

Provides a general overview of the human resource functions that assist an organization deliver value through proper management of the employee lifecycle.

Introduces students to a broad overview of the world of business. Students consider how various external factors affect business. Students consider the role of economics, information technology, management, global trends, finance, human resources and production play in Canadian business.

Improves touch typing skills on a keyboard with a focus on improving speed and accuracy. This course increases job efficiency and understanding of work station ergonomics.

Prepares students to perform functions common to all Microsoft Windows applications. Elements include the ability to create and manipulate Word, Excel, or PowerPoint applications, modify the display of toolbars and other on-screen elements, use online help, and perform file management, editing, formatting and printing functions common to most Windows applications.

Teaches interpersonal skills and the effect people’s behaviour has on an organization. Students study individual behaviours, individuals within a group and inter-group behavior.

Provides a step-by-step approach in introducing students to a career as a wedding planner. Trains students to work with clients and negotiate contracts with vendors.

Introduces students to strategies for a successful job search, interview and career management. Students understand who they are, the skills they offer, what to expect from professional employment and what employers expect of them.