General Studies Courses
General Studies courses may be an option for students interested in taking one or two credit-based courses but who are not currently interested in seeking a credential. Students who successfully complete General Studies courses may be eligible to transfer credit toward a certificate, diploma or degree upon formal admission to a program.
Permission to register in General Studies courses requires approval by the Dean or designate. Supporting documentation and/or prerequisites may be required.
For information about non-credit courses, visit Continuing Studies.
Upcoming Start Dates
WINV560: Cultivating Creative Confidence and Competence
Course Description: Focuses on the individual’s role in workplace innovation. Explores key innovation skills such as problem solving, risk taking, communication and relationship building skills, and how individuals develop the confidence and competence to use those skills to innovate within organizations. Credits: 3.00
| Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2021 | December 19, 2021 | TBD | Online |
WINV685: Innovation Tools and Processes
Course Description: Focuses on innovation at a team level and will include an exploration of tools and processes used in group settings. Considers topics such as interdisciplinary diversity, principles of innovation, design thinking, the use of artifacts, sketching, model making and prototyping, and group decision making and execution. Credits: 3.00
| Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2022 | March 6, 2022 | TBD | Online |
WINV690: Workplace Innovation: Strategy and Culture
Course Description: Considers the need for embedding innovation in both strategy and culture within an organization. Identifies leadership practices necessary to encourage and support innovation. Students will examine models and tools for understanding how workplace culture can be measured and managed, alongside innovative approaches to strategy development. Credits: 3.00
| Start Date | End Date | Tuition (Domestic) | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2021 | December 17, 2021 | TBD | On Campus |
| January 4, 2022 | March 6, 2022 | TBD | Online |
| March 21, 2022 | May 22, 2022 | TBD | Online |