BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

APBT-130 - Human Relations for Career Success - 3.00 Credits

APBT-130 - Human Relations for Career Success - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
This course concentrates on personal and professional development skills needed by workers in today's workplace. These skills include self-examination and assessment, effective communication skills, interpersonal skills, client relations, teamwork, problem solving, and an understanding of business ethics.
Part of the:
  • BUSINESS Department
  • Available/Required in the following Programs:
  • Office Administration Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
  • Prerequisites : Program admission requirements
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Bachelor's Degree
    Office Hours: 1.5 per week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  • identify personal strengths and weaknesses;
  • demonstrate a professional image and a positive attitude for the workplace;
  • demonstrate effective work habits;
  • demonstrate effective communication skills;
  • demonstrate appropriate business etiquette;
  • explain the importance of positive human relation skills in the workplace;
  • demonstrate an understanding of how interpersonal skills affect personal and professional development;
  • demonstrate customer relation skills;
  • identify and practice team building skills;
  • participate as a productive member of a group or team;
  • apply problem solving techniques;
  • identify and employ conflict management techniques;
  • explain the value and importance of maintaining standards of conduct that are appreciated and accepted in the workplace; and
  • research issues of business ethics.
  • Text and Materials:
  • Dubrin, Andrew & Geerinck, Terri. Human Relations for Career and Personal Success. Current Edition. New Market, ON. Pearson Education. Canada.
  • Other Resources:
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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