Business & Leadership
Board Governance
Course Code: LAWG-0109
$110 +GST
Victoria Ave East Campus
February 25, 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
This module introduces participants to the essential principles of board governance, providing a comprehensive understanding of its significance and structure. Participants will explore different governance models, the distinction between governance and management, and the roles of various types of boards, including corporate, nonprofit, public sector, and advisory boards. Through real-world examples, participants will analyze and compare board structures and governance approaches across sectors, highlighting legal and regulatory differences. This foundational module is designed to equip board members with the knowledge to effectively contribute to governance practices in their organizations.
Entrepreneurship Essentials
Course Code: BUSN-0277
$250 +GST
Victoria Ave East Campus
Wednesdays | January 21 - April 8, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
This course equips you with the essential knowledge to confidently start your own business. You'll learn to develop a plan to achieve your entrepreneurial goals, focusing on taxes, record keeping, resources, planning, budgeting, and forward-thinking strategies for success
Excel 1
Course Code: COMP-0068
$180 +GST
Victoria Ave East Campus
Dates: TBA
This course is an introduction to widely-used Windows-based electronic spreadsheets. Using Excel, students are given practical knowledge of the basic functions of electronic spreadsheets and hands-on training in preparing inventory records, mailing lists and financial documents.
Note: Participants must bring their own laptop to class
Lead Engaged & Effective Teams
Course Code: HRMG-0123
$175 +GST
Victoria Ave East Campus
Date: Winter 2026
Time: TBA
Employee engagement and team alignment are essential for building high-performing teams. This workshop equips participants with practical tools to strengthen team dynamics, foster motivation, and leverage individual strengths. Learn how to resolve conflict, embrace diverse perspectives, and communicate clearly to drive team success.
Processing Payroll Workshop
Course Code: HRMG-0121
$149 +GST
New Dates: TBA
This course delves into the detailed processes of preparing payroll records, government remittances, year-end reporting, and employee termination records. Participants engage in hands-on activities, including compiling payroll data, preparing remittances, and completing year-end documentation, to ensure a thorough understanding of advanced payroll functions.
QuickBooks Online
Course Code: COMP-0669
$425 +GST
Online - Instructor Supported
Start: March 1, 2026
This course is designed for beginners and users with limited experience. Participants will learn how to set up a new company file, manage bank and credit card accounts, create and customize invoices, record inventory, and track income and expenses. The course also covers processing payments, handling NSF cheques, managing petty cash, setting up payroll, and generating reports. Additionally, learners will explore advanced features such as multi-user access, security settings, file condensing, and integration with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Social Media Workshop
Course Code: COMP-0649
$149 +GST
Victoria Ave East Campus
Date: March 10 & 11, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
This 6-hour workshop is designed for business owners, organizations and marketing teams seeking to harness the full potential of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Starting from the basics of access and account creation to establishing a strong online presence and crafting compelling content, this workshop equips students with the essential skills needed to leverage social media effectively for marketing purposes.
Working In Business
Accounting Software
Course Code: COMP-0556
Prerequisite: ACCT-0003 Financial Accounting 1
6 credits
$904.20
Start: 1st of every month
Location: Online
Students complete computerized accounting cycles for a variety of organizations using both SAGE 50 and QuickBooks Accounting Software packages. To varying degrees with each software, students are exposed to the following components: general journal/ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, inventory and order entry. Functionality related to system set-up, sales taxes, banking, periodic processing and financial reporting are also explored. Students apply computerized accounting techniques to each step of the accounting cycle.
Click here for CPA transferable information.
*This course can be taken on its own or as part of the Bookkeeping program
Advanced Financial Reporting
Course Code: BUSN-0173
Prerequisite: ACCT-0005 Financial Accounting 3
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Oct 1, Feb 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course applies critical evaluation to issues associated with business combinations, joint ventures, foreign operations, not-for-profit organizations, and public sector accounting. Specific attention is given to consolidation accounting, accounting for foreign currency transactions, hedge accounting and not-for-profit accounting.
Advanced Management Accounting
Course Code: ACCT-0056
Prerequisite: ACCT-0052 Intermediate Mgmnt Accounting
6 credits
$904.20
Start: Oct 1, Feb 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course builds on the concepts and tools learned in the Introductory Mgmnt Accounting and Intermediate Mgmnt Accounting courses. Students explore the interdisciplinary role of management accounting and how it uses quantitative and non-quantitative information in the decision making process. Topics include pricing decisions, profitability strategy and analysis, transfer pricing, analysis of cost behaviour, multinational performance measurement and compensation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Advanced Software
Course Code: COMP-0598
Prerequisite: COMP-0597 Software Applications
6 credits
$904.20
Start: Sep 1, Jan 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
In this course, students learn to use software to store and prepare data for analysis in a variety of business situations. Students begin by learning to use various tools and features to improve the analytical capability of their spreadsheets. They also learn when to use a spreadsheet and when it is more appropriate to utilize a database. Students learn how to create relational databases to store data effectively, as well as how to extract data in the form of queries and reports. Students use Excel to perform metrics and analysis using real business examples. Use of database software for data mining and analysis purposes will add knowledge, skills and abilities related to business intelligence and meeting organizational objectives.
Audit and Assurance
Course Code: BUSN-0174
Prerequisite: ACCT-0005 Financial Accounting 3
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Sep 1, Jan 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course introduces the principles and procedures of auditing and assurance. Specific attention is given to the types of assurance engagements, audit planning, assessing internal controls, audit techniques including audit data analytics, professional standards and the ethical environment.
Business Law
Course Code: LAWG-0093
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Sep 1, Jan 1, or May 1
Location: Online
Knowledge of laws affecting your commercial activity can help you avoid unnecessary legal and, consequently, financial liabilities. Fundamental legal principles, as well as specific commercial transactions, are discussed in this course.
Canadian Business and Society
Course Code: BUSN-0166
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Jul 1, Oct 1, Feb 1, or May 1
Location: Online
Students explore the complex business environment and the relationships organizations have with civil society, the natural environment and each other. Through this examination, students learn that ethical decision-making is critical to the successful management of any organization. Topics include changing economic, political, social and cultural forces and their influences on business and society; the continuum of socially responsible management and ethical business practices; and the challenges and opportunities that influence where an organization fits on the continuum. Special attention is given to Indigenous history and developments.
Communications
Course Code: COMM-0006
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Jul 1, Sep 1, Nov 1, Jan 1, Mar 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course develops students' basic communication skills and provides them with strategies needed to communicate effectively: orally and through written media. Course topics include the process of communication, communicating across cultures, characteristics of effective messages, and composing effective written messages.
Compensation
Course Code: HRMG-0118
Prerequisite: MATH-0107 Math for Business, COMM-0006 Communications
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Oct 1, Feb 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course familiarizes students with the elements of a compensation program ranging from theoretical foundations to practical wage and salary administration. Activities are introduced to build skills in developing an organization's compensation philosophy and goals, reviewing incentive programs, choosing an appropriate job evaluation system, and developing an organization's salary structure. Students review legislation related to payroll records, mandatory deductions, government remittances and records. Analytical problems will assist in building skills.
Corporate Finance
Course Code: BUSN-0165
Prerequisite: ACCT-0004 Financial Accounting 2
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Sep 1, Jan 1, or May 1
Location: Online
Students explore finance issues and the tools used by financial managers in decision-making. Topics include the corporate financial environment and its impact on decisions, time value of money, investing and risk management, distribution of earnings, capital budgeting techniques and short-, medium- and long-term financing decisions.
Economics 1
Course Code: ECON-0006
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Aug 1, Nov 1, Mar 1, May 1, or June 1
Location: Online
This introductory course in economics acquaints students with some of the basic principles of economics, including economic activity, the theory of prices and output under various degrees of competition, and application of these theories. Income distribution and resource allocation are also included.
Economics 2
Course Code: ECON-0007
Prerequisite: ECON-0006 Economics 1
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Start: Aug 1, Nov 1, Mar 1, May 1, or June 1
Location: Online
This course applies critical evaluation to issues associated with business combinations, joint ventures, foreign operations, not-for-profit organizations, and public sector accounting. Specific attention is given to consolidation accounting, accounting for foreign currency transactions, hedge accounting and not-for-profit accounting.
Financial Accounting 1
Course Code: ACCT-0003
6 credits
$904.20
Start: 1st of every month
Location: Online
This introductory course in the fundamental principles of accounting provides a basic understanding and application of principles relating to the accounting cycle and current assets.
Click here for CPA transferable information.
*This course can be taken on its own or as part of the Bookkeeping program
Financial Accounting 2
Course Code: ACCT-0004
Prerequisite: ACCT-0003 Financial Accounting 1
6 credits
$904.20
Start: 1st of every month
Location: Online
This introductory course in the fundamental principles of accounting provides a basic understanding and application of principles relating to current and long-term liabilities, as well as accounting principles relating to partnerships and corporations.
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*This course can be taken on its own or as part of the Bookkeeping program
Financial Accounting 3
Course Code: ACCT-0005
Prerequisites: ACCT-0004 Financial Accounting 2; MATH-0001 Financial Math OR MATH-0107 Math for Business
6 credits
$904.20
Start: Jul 1, Sep 1, Nov 1, Jan 1, Mar 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course introduces the principles and procedures of auditing and assurance. Specific attention is given to the types of assurance engagements, audit planning, assessing internal controls, audit techniques including audit data analytics, professional standards and the ethical environment.
Financial Accounting 4
Course Code: ACCT-0007
Prerequisite: ACCT-0005 Financial Accounting 3
6 credits
$904.20
Start: Jul 1, Sep 1, Nov 1, Jan 1, Mar 1, or May 1
Location: Online
Knowledge of laws affecting your commercial activity can help you avoid unnecessary legal and, consequently, financial liabilities. Fundamental legal principles, as well as specific commercial transactions, are discussed in this course.
Human Resource Management
Course Code: HRMG-0036
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Jul 1, Oct 1, Jan 1, Apr 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This participative course provides an overview of the field of human resource management from the perspective of both the employer and the employee. Students will learn the skills and strategies needed to compete effectively in the job market as well as gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the human resource function within an organization.
Information Management Tech
Course Code: BUSN-0175
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Sep 1, Jan 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course will introduce the theory and application of information system concepts, infrastructure, and life cycle which support the activities of the organization. Specific attention is given to information system structure, the role in business processes, and the security and control of information.
Introductory Mgmnt Accounting
Course Code: ACCT-0050
Prerequisite: ACCT-0004 Financial Accounting 2
6 credits
$904.20
Start: 1st of every month
Location: Online
An introduction to the use of accounting information for internal management purposes focusing on planning and control, budgeting, standard costs and overhead analysis, relevant costs, management control and evaluation, and financial statement analysis.
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*This course can be taken on its own or as part of the Bookkeeping program
Intermediate Mgmnt Accounting
Course Code: ACCT-0052
Prerequisite: ACCT-0050 Introductory Mgmnt Accounting
6 credits
$904.20
Start: Sep 1, Jan 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course applies accounting information to internal decision-making. Students explore the managerial and ethical issues relation to the determination and analysis of relevant costs and their behaviour. Topics covered include cost allocation, cost management, product costing, strategy and control, transfer pricing, joint and by-product costing, and spoilage.
International Business
Course Code: MKTG-0032
Prerequisite: MKTG-0044 Marketing Principles
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Sep 1, Jan 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course provides the skills required to evaluate, plan and develop international business opportunities, analyze various government programs, understand the importance of culture and customs, economic development, political environment, legal issues, currency considerations, pricing strategies etc., as they relate to the development of an international marketing plan.
Labour Relations
Course Code: HRMG-0039
Prerequisite: MKTG-0036 Human Resource Management
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Oct 1, Feb 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course develops the knowledge and skills for human resource students to work in a unionized environment. Topics include the development of labour relations in Canada, the current environment for labour relations, the Manitoba Labour Relations Act, the Canada Labour Code, union organization and certification, and unfair labour practices. In addition, this course covers collective agreement negotiation and administration, distinguishing between conciliation, mediation, and arbitration in collective bargaining, interpreting and writing contract language, dealing with an impasse, and discussing the legislation as it applies to a strike, lockout and work stoppage.
Marketing Communications
Course Code: COMM-0387
Prerequisite: MKTG-0044 Marketing Principles; COMM-0006 Communications
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Oct 1, Feb 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course provides students with the various forms of advertising and sales promotion, including social media marketing, relating them to promotional campaigns and to an overall marketing plan.
Marketing Principles
Course Code: MKTG-0044
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Jul 1, Sep 1, Nov 1, Jan 1, Mar 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course provides students with an understanding of the basic marketing skills that are required by employers for success in today's competitive marketplace. Students gain a basic understanding of the role of marketing in society and business, types of markets, the marketing environment, the elements of the marketing mix and the development of marketing strategies and plans.
Math for Business
Course Code: MATH-0107
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Aug 1, Nov 1, Mar 1, May 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course reviews basics mathematics and introduces fundamental concepts used in financial analyses to develop skills for solving practical problems encountered in business. It provides a base for all specializations.
Organizations and Management
Course Code: BUSN-0168
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Oct 1, Feb 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course develops students' knowledge of behaviour science theory and concepts useful in organizations related to personal behaviour, group behaviour, teamwork, leadership, organizational culture and organizational change. The four managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling will also be examined. Practical exercises will illustrate concepts.
Payroll Administration
Course Code: HRMG-0117
3 credits
$415.65
Start: 1st of every month
Location: Online
This course addresses employment classifications, legislation related to payroll, maintenance of payroll, maintenance of payroll records, payroll deductions, tax implications of benefits, allowances and expenses, government remittances, and termination records. The course focuses on solving analytical problems and completing exercises, review questions, marked assignments and payroll registers to build the necessary skills required in processing a payroll.
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*This course can be taken on its own or as part of the Bookkeeping program
Performance Management
Course Code: BUSN-0177
Prerequisite: ACCT-0052 Intermediate Mgmt Accounting; Corequisite: ACCT-0052 Intermediate Mgmt Accounting
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Oct 1, Feb 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to understand a business and the environment in which it operates, to identify and analyze critical threats and opportunities, to plot a strategic direction, and to manage performance. Attention is given to the importance of governance and corporate social responsibility.
Personal Management
Course Code: PEDV-0322
6 credits
$904.20
Start: Sep 1, Jan 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course is a skills-based course, designed to improve personal and professional competencies in the areas of self-assessment, supportive communication, conflict management, decision-making, stress management, influencing others, goal setting and teamwork.
Research and Report Writing
Course Code: COMM-0386
Prerequisite: COMM-0006 Communications
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Sep 1, Nov 1, Feb 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course provides students with research skills for gathering, interpreting, and applying both primary and secondary research materials. Topics include surveys, statistics, academic documentation, project design, proposals and reports.
Software Applications
Course Code: COMP-0597
6 credits
$904.20
Start: 1st of every month
Location: Online
In this introductory course, students develop the fundamental computer skills necessary in business. Students learn how to manage their files on a network and utilize techniques to improve data security. Students use text processing software to create, format and share a variety of documents including memos, letters, one-page publications, reference lists and long documents. Students also prepare spreadsheets that incorporate various formulas and functions, formatting techniques, 'what-if' options to enhance data analysis and data integrity features. Lastly, students prepare effective electronic presentations using presentation software.
*This course can be taken on its own or as part of the Bookkeeping program
Statistics 1
Course Code: MATH-0002
Prerequisite: MATH-0107 Math for Business
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Jul 1, Sep 1, Nov 1, Jan 1, Mar 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course acquaints students with the concepts of statistical methods and theory as applied to economic and business data. It examines frequency distribution, probability, probability distribution, sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing.
Statistics 2
Course Code: MATH-0003
Prerequisite: MATH-0002 Statistics 1
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Jul 1, Sep 1, Nov 1, Jan 1, Mar 1, or May 1
Location: Online
This course is a continuation of the concepts introduced in Statistics 1 and includes advanced topics such as hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, time series, statistical decision theory and linear programming.
Taxation 1
Course Code: BUSN-0171
Prerequisite: ACCT-0004 Financial Accounting 2
6 credits
$831.30
Start: 1st of every month
Location: Online
This course covers the fundamental principles and concepts of Canadian federal income tax legislation as it applies to individuals. The course emphasizes the understanding of the conceptual structure of the Income Tax Act and equips students with skills in the application of its rules to practical cases including the use of tax return software.
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*This course can be taken on its own or as part of the Bookkeeping program
Taxation 2
Course Code: BUSN-0178
Prerequisite: BUSN-0171 Taxation 1
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Aug 1, Oct 1, Dec 1, Feb 1, Apr 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course covers the fundamental principles and concepts of Canadian federal income tax legislation as it applies to corporations, trusts, and partnerships; international taxation for individuals and corporations; tax planning for individuals in relation to corporations; GST/HST and payroll tax.
Training and Development
Course Code: HRMG-0034
Prerequisite: HRMG-0036 Human Resource Management
6 credits
$831.30
Start: Oct 1, Feb 1, or Jun 1
Location: Online
This course provides students with the various forms of advertising and sales promotion, including social media marketing, relating them to promotional campaigns and to an overall marketing plan.
