Applied Commerce Education

Graduates may find employment in the public school system.

Introduction to Applied Commerce This course introduces students to fundamental theories, concepts and current trends in Canadian and global business environments. Students will explore topics related to business frameworks, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, management, human resources and operations. Students will discuss ethics, sustainability, and political, legal and cultural issues as they relate to business and consumers. Ultimately, students will learn what business is, where it originates, the role of management and the relationships between businesses, the economy and society. Topics in this course align with teaching the Applied Commerce Manitoba Education curriculum.

Applied Technology for Teaching and Learning This course introduces students to basic technologies found in business and educational environments. Students will explore a variety of technology including business productivity software, basic website development, cloud-based computing, social media, mobile devices, apps, and collaboration tools. Topics in this course align with teaching Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the Applied Commerce Manitoba Education curriculum.

Introduction to Conflict Resolution in Educational Settings This course will present an introduction to the theory and methods of conflict resolution, with special emphasis on conflict in educational settings. The course will help students to understand the nature of human conflict, responses to conflict, and models for constructive ways to deal with conflict between and among individuals and groups. Topics will include anger, power, creative dimensions of conflict, and mediation. These will be examined from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Just and Effective Schools This course is an inquiry into the meaning of just and effective schools as well as into the vision and process through which these schools are pedagogically and practically developed. The course focuses on educational issues such as inequities which may be eliminated through schools rather than reinforced; the hidden and expressed curriculae of schools; ethics and law in schooling; schooling as a moral, civic and academic enterprise; evaluation of students; and schooling which teaches the importance of process along with content. A consistent theme of the course is schooling which facilitates and promotes personal social growth as well as academic development of students.

Integrated:
Year 1-5 both UWinnipeg and RRC Polytech every year
After Degree:
Year 1 – 2 RRC Polytech. Year 3 UWinnipeg
Accelerated:
Year 1 RRC Polytech only (apply through RRC Polytech)