N/A N/A. Yes. Students are expected to review and understand all areas of the course outline.

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1 Course Outline School: Department: Course Title: Business Graduate Studies Payroll Systems Course Code: HRPD 714 Course Hours/Credits: 42 Prerequisites: Co-requisites: Eligible for Prior Learning, Assessment and Recognition: Originated by: N/A N/A Yes Sheldon Shiewitz, Alan Dryden Current Semester: Summer 20 Approved by: Chairperson/Dean Students are expected to review and understand all areas of the course outline. Retain this course outline for future transfer credit applications. A fee may be charged for additional copies. This course outline is available in alternative formats upon request.

2 Course Description The primary objective of this course is to provide an understanding of how payroll information systems are applied in organizations to support organizational strategy, improve efficiency and flexibility, increase productivity and performance, and ensure compliance with legislation. The focus will be on merging computer technology with a strategic payroll management perspective. This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to identify, assess, develop and maintain an effective system for managing payroll information. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the planning, design/acquisition, implementation and applications of a payroll system within an overall management information system environment. Program Outcomes Successful completion of this and other courses in the program culminates in the achievement of the Vocational Learning Outcomes (program outcomes) set by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities in the Program Standard. The VLOs express the learning a student must reliably demonstrate before graduation. To ensure a meaningful learning experience and to better understand how this course and program prepare graduates for success, students are encouraged to review the Program Standard by visiting For apprenticeship-based programs, visit Course Learning Outcomes The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to: Critically assess the costs and benefits associated with the acquisition of a payroll information system. Describe the main features of the payroll system marketplace including: common applications, major vendors, the range of available products/ services and emerging trends. Describe the payroll system project cycle and discuss the key issues associated with conducting a needs analysis, acquiring, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring a payroll system. Demonstrate the application of information systems to various functional areas of payroll management. Describe the features and components of a payroll system, with specifics of Easy Pay software. Use Easy Pay software to perform payroll functions including: a) Company setup b) Employee information maintenance c) Pay cycle (hours, earnings, corrections, terminations, etc.) d) Reporting (registers, journals, other reports) e) Maintaining of data files including back-up. Essential Employability Skills (EES) The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to*: 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. 2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. 3. Execute mathematical operations accurately. THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) 2

3 4. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. 5. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems. 6. Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. 7. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. 8. Show respect for diverse opinions, values belief systems, and contributions of others. 9. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. 10. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. 11. Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences. *There are 11 Essential Employability Skills outcomes as per the Ministry Program Standard. Of these 11 outcomes, the following will be assessed in this course. Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E) Outcomes N/A Methods of Instruction Lecture, Class and group discussion, Videos, Case analysis, Simulation/ Experiential exercises Text and other Instructional/Learning Materials Text Book(s): - Applied Payroll Technology, Alan Dryden ISBN - TBA - Lecture handouts Online Resource(s): TBA Material(s) required for completing this course: TBA by instructor Classroom and Equipment Requirements Computer lab with payroll software access Evaluation Scheme 1: 1 2: 2 3: 3 4: 4 5: 5 Final Term Test: Final Term Test THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) 3

4 Evaluation Name CLO(s) EES Outcome(s) Company Set-up 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, GCE Outcome(s) Weight/ , 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 2 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 3 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 4 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, Final Term Test 1, 2, 3, 5 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 Total 100% If students are unable to write a test they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unforeseen family problems, serious illness, or death of a close family member), students may be able to write a make-up test. All submitted work may be reviewed for authenticity and originality utilizing Turnitin. Students who do not wish to have their work submitted to Turnitin must, by the end of the second week of class, communicate this in writing to the instructor and make mutually agreeable alternate arrangements. When writing tests, students must be able to produce official College photo identification or they may be refused the right to take the test or test results will be void. Student Accommodation It is College Policy to provide accommodation based on grounds defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation may include modifications to standard practices. Students with disabilities who require academic accommodations must register with the Centre for Students with Disabilities. Students requiring accommodation based on other human rights grounds should talk with their professors as early as possible. Please see the Student Accommodation Policy. Use of Dictionaries Any dictionary (hard copy or electronic) may be used in regular class work. Dictionary use is not permitted in test or examination settings. Program or School Policies N/A THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) 4

5 Course Policies Payroll Systems is a mandatory course for several professional designations which mandate certain elements, such as content, and required grade achievement by students. HRPA and other professional bodies require students to attain a minimum grade of 65% or 70%. HRPA Standards requires at least 50 percent of the final grade to be based on an assessment of individual learner attainment of the learning outcomes (rather than group work). Students are urged to check with any professional body from whom they wish to receive a professional designation about further requirements. College Policies Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover academic matters and student conduct. All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and promotes respect and equity. Centennial policies ensure all incidents of harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence will be addressed and responded to accordingly. Academic honesty is integral to the learning process and a necessary ingredient of academic integrity. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and impersonation. All of these occur when the work of others is presented by a student as their own and/or without citing sources of information. Breaches of academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the assignment/course, suspension or expulsion from the college. For more information on these and other policies, please visit Students enrolled in a joint or collaborative program are subject to the partner institution's academic policies. PLAR Process This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). PLAR is a process by which course credit may be granted for past learning acquired through work or other life experiences. The PLAR process involves completing an assessment (portfolio, test, assignment, etc.) that reliably demonstrates achievement of the course learning outcomes. Contact the academic school to obtain information on the PLAR process and the required assessment. This course outline and its associated weekly topical(s) may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior permission of Centennial College. THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) 5

6 Topical Outline (subject to change): Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Strategies Evaluation Name 1 Introduction to Chapter 1 HRIS/HRMS Handouts 2 Introduction to Easy Pay software 3 Set-up of payroll company 4 Entering existing employee information 5 Payroll cycle one Hand-outs Chapter 2 Easy Pay manual Hand-outs Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Describe the elements of an information system. Discuss the categories of information systems. Describe the components of a payroll system Explain the common structure of payroll systems Discuss process steps in payroll administration Describe controls used for accuracy and completeness Explain how to download the software and help manual. Demonstrate the menu navigation options. Discuss the methods to save and backup data files Demonstrate the use of the software to setup: o Company o Earnings o Taxable benefits o Deductions o Chart of Accounts Calculate pay cycle earnings, benefits and deductions Demonstrate the of employee information exercises. exercises. exercises. Assignment 1 Company Setup Assignment 2 1 Evaluation Date DUE - Week 3 DUE Week 5 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) 6

7 Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Strategies Evaluation Name 6 Verification of data Chapter 6 7 Payroll cycle two 8 Verification of data 9 Payroll cycle three 10 Verification of data Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Explain the process related to of manual cheques Explain the process related to reporting Workers Compensation premiums Assignment 3 2 Assignment 4 3 Evaluation Date Week 7 Week 9 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) 7

8 Week Topics Readings/Materials Weekly Learning Outcome(s) Instructional Strategies Evaluation Name Explain the process related to reporting provincial health premiums and taxes 11 Payroll cycle four 12 Verification of data 13 Payroll cycle three 14 Verification of data Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Explain the process related to of terminations and preparation of Records of Employment Demonstrate an understanding of year-end processes and reporting Assignment 5 4 Assignment 6 5 Evaluation Date Week 11 Week 13 Final Test Week 14 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) 8