Aurora College

BUSI 0255 Small and Medium Sized Enterprises for Local Economic Development in the Extractive Sector - ONLINE
2023-05-02 00:00 - 2023-06-03 23:59 (America/Inuvik)
Are you interested in starting your own business in the extractive sector? This is your opportunity to get started developing your own business plan with real-world examples and mentoring! Industry experts share their knowledge, expertise and advice as guest speakers throughout the course.

Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) for Local Economic Development in the Extractive Sector, aims to provide practical business/entrepreneurial skills for those looking to enter or expand their presence in the mining and petroleum supply chains. The focus is on understanding the context of business, finance, marketing and operations for these SMEs, with an emphasis on the local community. Learn to integrate SMEs into the supply chain at any phase of the mine life cycle including exploration, development, production, and reclamation.

Dates May 2, 2023 – June 3, 2023

Times Tuesdays from 6 PM – 9 PM (May 2, 9, 16, 23, and May 30)

Thursday from 6 PM – 9 PM (May 4, 11, 18, and May 25 and June 1)

Saturdays from 9 AM – Noon (May 13, 27, and June 3)

Instructor Dr. Kim Lemky

Tuition $475.00 plus the cost of the textbook

Textbook Required :

Balderson, D.W., & Mombourquette, P. (2020). Canadian Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. 11th Edition. McGraw – Hill.

Or online e-book (student can order these online)

Location Online via TEAMS

For information/registration, please contact Karen Horn at (867) 920-8802 or email khorn@auroracollege.nt.ca

Business Administration Math Entry Course
2023-05-09 18:00 - 2023-06-22 19:30
Are you interested in attending the Business Administration Program but are missing the Math prerequisite or need to refresh your math skills?

This course will introduce students to the mathematical principles needed to be successful in the Business Administration Program. It will act as a pathway to admittance for students who may not currently meet the admission requirements or wish to refresh their skills before starting the program. The course will cover the concepts underlying math theories, principles, and usage. These fundamental skills are necessary to be successful in the BA Program for the development of numerical literacy.

Dates: May 9, 2023 – June 22, 2023

Times: Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Instructor: Joanna Hartley

Tuition: $475.00 plus the cost of the textbook

Textbook: Foundations of Mathematics with Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics, Third Edition, by Kugathasan & Kox (Publisher: Vretta). Price: E-Textbook package $80 +taxes.

Prerequisites: English 150 or English 30-2, Math 145 or Math 20-2 or 20-1

Location: Online via TEAMS/Moodle

WRITING & EDITING SKILLS - MAKING THE MESSAGE CLEAR - Instructor-Led Online
2023-05-10 09:00 - 2023-05-11 16:00
Good business writing leads to good business decisions, which leads to good business. This course emphasizes business writing (letters, memos, emails, documents, web material) with the reader and readability in mind. In two days you will focus on new formats, writing style, tone, clarity, conciseness and results while exploring new skills and time saving approaches.

Spend less time writing and more time communicating

Motivate and persuade readers to take action

Develop an active, objective and powerful writing style

Write sensitive or negative messages in a positive way

Understand the importance of word choice

Learn the implications of FOIP in written documentation

Prepare written information with objectivity and a results perspective

Develop time saving approaches to minute taking

Outline:

Why is writing so difficult to do?

Preparing to Write

Purpose

Audience

Tone

Choosing a Format

Emails/Memos

Business Letters

Reports

Advertising Material

Instructional Documents

Historical Records

Putting it All Together

Start with an Outline

Greetings & Introductions

Main body of the message

Wrapping things up

Proof-reading & Editing

Effective and Efficient

Clear & Simple

Vocabulary

Sentence length & structure

Paragraph length

Readability

Headings

Lists/Tables

Page Numbering

Underlining & Italics

Font size and weight

Graphics & Pictures

Mechanics of Writing

Correct word choice

Correct spelling

Comma usage

Capitalization

Numbers

Abbreviations

Latin expressions

Subjects & Verbs

Colons & Semi-colons

Best Practices & Practical Application

Emails/Memos

Business Letters

Reports

Advertising Material

Instructional Documents

Historical Records

Date: May 10 to 11, 2022Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Location: OnlineCost: $600.00Instructor: Heather Lyon
