Non-profit Sector Leadership and Innovation Course Offerings

BUS 100

Introduction to Business

This course will introduce students to the functional areas of business in a variety of organizations.
* Note: Students who have received credit for more than two of BUS 210 (or ADMN 210), BUS 250 (or ADMN 250), BUS 270 (or ADMN 270), BUS 275 (or ADMN 275), BUS 288 (or ADMN 288), BUS 290 (or ADMN 290), BUS (or ADMN) course numbered 300 or higher may not take or receive credit for BUS 100. Students may not receive credit for both BUS 100 and ADMN 100.*

BUS 260

Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

This introductory course addresses the basic concepts and processes of organizational behaviour. Topics will include: individual level variables, such as perception, personality, attitudes, and motivation; interpersonal and group processes, such as communication, teams, leadership, and power; and, organizational level factors such as organizational design, culture, and change.
***Prerequisite: ENGL 100, or ACAD 100, or KIN 101.***
*Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 260 and ADMN 260.*

IDS 101

Interdisciplinary Studies: Contemporary Issues

This course examines transformational ideas in the contemporary world. An interdisciplinary, critical approach is used to consider complex issues around technology and social change. The underlying themes are agency and leadership. Community service learning is a course component.

NSLI 340

Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation

Effective program planning and evaluation based on understanding the shifting external environment in which staff and volunteers operate, as well as their internal environment. Includes mixed methods research; external environment trend analyses and projections; internal organization database management and analytic strategies; program evaluation and decision-making models; and special projects management.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.*

NSLI 350

Nonprofit Financial Management and Philanthropy

Financial management and philanthropy, focusing on diverse funding sources and formulas: governments, donors, corporate sponsorships, fundraising, social enterprises, etc. Introduction to financial monitoring systems, roles in nonprofit organizations, creating and monitoring annual budgets, internal and external reports and procedures, cost accounting methods, long range financial planning, building capacity for innovation.
***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.***
*Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.*

PHIL 272

Contemporary Moral Issues

A philosophical consideration of such contemporary moral issues as racism, sexism, abortion, the right to privacy, adultery, homosexuality, capital punishment, pacifism, the obligation to obey laws, and social justice.
*** Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or completion of 15 credit hours ***

PHIL 276

Professional Ethics

Philosophical consideration of ethical problems which arise in the context of the conduct of various professions. Areas may include justice, business ethics, biomedical ethics, ethics of education, ethics of privacy and confidentiality (with applications to journalism, social work, psychology), and environmental ethics.
***Prerequisite: PHIL 100 or completion of 15 credit hours.***
*Note: Students may receive credit for one of PHIL 276 or JS 276.*

PSCI 100

People, Power and Politics: An Introduction

An introduction to the issues, concepts and institutions of contemporary politics in both Canadian and international contexts, inviting critical thinking on subjects such as power, citizenship, democracy, diversity, feminism and colonialism. It links these topics to current world political events and issues. The objectives of the course are to introduce concepts and approaches in political studies; and to cultivate civic education.

SOC 214

Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada

This course introduces students to the experience of Indigenous peoples in Canada from a sociological perspective. Employing historical and contemporary examples, students are introduced to policies and legislation shaping relationships between Indigenous peoples and other Canadians. Specific topics might include the neglect of Indigenous issues in Canadian sociological studies, applying social theory to the study of Indigenous issues, identity, Aboriginal and treaty rights, self-government, assimilation, land claims, health, education and justice.
***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or SOC 100 or permission of the Department Head***
*Note: SOC 100 is required for all majors in Sociology*

SRS 340

Governance and Legal Issues in Third Sector Organizations

This course is designed to investigate the legal issues and management of risk in the sport and recreation delivery systems. This course will provide a basic understanding of the governmental systems and governing bodies that influence the delivery of recreation services and legal issues students will likely encounter in their future professions.
***Prerequisite: 60 credit hours***