EXOS 4570 - Introduction to Business Essentials
1027069
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Bichronous
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Course Description
Understand the essentials of business theory and practices as you explore concepts and tools useful in various organizational settings. Gain an appreciation for decision-making complexity within organizations and organizational networks and apply these skills in business case development. Build critical thinking skills in financial literacy, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and cost-benefit analyses of health and safety initiatives.Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to: Summarize competing pressures of various organizational stakeholders Explain the importance of financial literacy for health and safety practitioners Calculate three (3) financial statement ratios Complete a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) with a given case study Develop a business case for implementing a health and safety initiative Describe how external risks (e.g. changing legislation, market pressure) affects organizational decisions Summarize competing pressures of various organizational stakeholders Explain the importance of financial literacy for health and safety practitioners Calculate three (3) financial statement ratios Complete a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) with a given case study Develop a business case for implementing a health and safety initiative Describe how external risks (e.g. changing legislation, market pressure) affects organizational decisionsNotes
Offered fully online learning - synchronous format. Pre-and post-course activities may be required as part of this course. Pre-course instructions and materials will be available on eClass. The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Occupational Health and Safety Professional Diploma : Core Courses
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