Bridging for Business > Management
Excellence in the management of organizations has always been a prerequisite for attaining high levels of organizational performance. In today’s global market, organizations are compelled to seek only the most skilled management as they face issues of change and a dynamic external environment.
Management skills tend to be transferrable between industries and fields. But what do professionals need to be successful managers in Canada?
- Strong communication skills
- Competence in all functional areas
- Leadership skills
- An understanding of change and change tactics
- Industry experience
- Knowledge and insight into Canadian business and culture
Sample courses
Course offerings depend on the instructor and room/resource availability. Here is a sampling of the kind of accounting/auditing courses you may take as part of the customized plan that your faculty champion develops.
ADMS 3351 Operations Management
ADMS 3353 Project Management
ADMS 3440 Leadership and Management Skills
ADMS 3920 New Venture and Small Business Management
ADMS 3930 Management
ADMS 3960 International Business
ADMS 4225 Retailing Management
ADMS 4495 Managing Effective Groups and Teams
ADMS 4900 Management Policy I (strategy)
ADMS 4910 Management Policy II
ADMS 4940 Technology Management
Review how to find course descriptions and outlines of courses (click on "Customized Action Plan" --> "Phase II: Specialized Skills")
Related professional bodies and associations
Internationally educated professionals interested in pursuing one of the following designations will need to be assessed by each individual association to determine the necessary course work, professional examinations and work experience required to become a member.
o Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) www.cim.ca
o Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC) www.cmc-canada.ca
o Project Management Institute (PMP) – 5 certifications www.pmi.org
o Society of Management Accountants of Ontario (CMA) www.cma-ontario.org
You may also find the following external associations and organizations helpful in terms of networking and skill-building.
There are many associations and organizations that are relevant to one interested in a
career in management. These include:
- Toronto Board of Trade
- Ontario Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Institute of Management
- Canadian Association of Management Consultants
- Society of Management Consultants of Ontario
- Institute of Canadian Bankers
There are also associations and organizations that cater to the specific needs of certain
ethnic communities, including, as examples:
Careers and career transitioning
Sample jobs you may qualify for upon completion of the program include:
- Product Manager
- Operations Manager
- Retail/Store/Branch Manager
- Hospitality Management
- Sales Manager
- Account Manager
- Vice-President
- Chief Executive Officer
- President
- Owner/Manager
- Management Trainee
As an IEP student, you will have access to York’s Career Centre, which offers helpful workshops on topics such as interview skills, cover letter and resumé writing, making career choices and job search strategies. Take advantage!
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