Course Overview
This course extends analysis of human behaviour in the organization toward development and refinement of models in the decision-making process. The extended analysis will encompass the development of organizations toward open systems capable of effective responses to strategic change. Students learn how to apply behavioural models in implementing strategic change.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$945.03
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply appropriate ethical change models and techniques in managing various strategic change situations.
- Apply the most appropriate sustainable management styles in resolving strategic change management issues.
- Formulate and apply the most useful tactics to motivate people in organizations to change and enhance ethical and sustainable behaviours.
- Implement a strategic change plan, including lobbying (influencing government relations) and crisis management, through case studies and experiential learning exercises.
- Apply the TOPS Model to a range of strategic change issues (clarifying the problems, setting objectives, determining the best solution for resolutions, implementing strategic change, and measuring ethical and sustainable performance).
- Create a strategic change management model relevant to their work experience.
- Adapt strategic implementation tactics including the nature and role of government in society, government structure, and government public policy processes, to a business situation.
- Develop a strategic change management model, complete with corporate social responsibility and performance standards.
- Apply their understanding of contemporary theories and practices, the acquisition and use of skills that relate to management to improve their own effectiveness as members and leaders in organizations.
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Implementing Organizational Change—Stakeholders, Timing and Evaluation (ORGB 8700) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of ORGB 8700 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50184
Dates
Sep 10 - Dec 17 Loading
- CRN 50184
- $945.03 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Mary Ho
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Course registration is restricted to students accepted into the Flexible Learning (formerly Part-Time) BBA Degree program. For registration approval, please email bba@bcit.ca with your name and student ID. Class will be held online via MS Teams most weeks (see the above dates for a schedule breakdown), while the remainder of course work will be completed asynchronously. In-person exams will be held at the Burnaby campus on Oct 15th and Dec 17th.
Confirmation
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Status
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