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Course Descriptions

 

Business
  

  • BUS - 100 Financial Accounting Fundamentals

    3 Credit(s)
    This course presents a balanced and integrated introductory view of financial accounting. Students will be introduced to financial statement preparation procedures and techniques as well as to the fundamental analysis of financial statements for decision makers. The concepts and principles (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) that link preparation and use are given explicit attention.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in one of Principles of Math 11, Pre Calculus 11 or MAT 053 ; or C+ in Foundations of Math 11 or MAT 055 ; or Math assessment; or by admission to either the Tourism and Hospitality Management Certificate or Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma programs

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  • BUS - 132 Mathematics of Finance

    3 Credit(s)
    This course will provide the student with the skills necessary to solve common, practical business problems that employ the mathematics of finance. Topics covered include linear applications for business, simple interest and discount, compound interest, amortization, general annuities, bonds, and capital decision models. Emphasis is on practical problem solving in business.

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  • BUS - 150 Principles of Management

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the basic management functions of planning and decision-making, organizing resources, leading and motivating groups and individuals, and controlling worker output to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. Students learn about the importance of management to the success of all organizations.

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  • BUS - 152 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides students with a broad range of basic business skills. Topics include business plan development, legal issues of business start-up and management, financing, marketing, and basic record keeping for a small business venture.

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  • BUS - 162 Principles of Marketing

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of marketing as it relates to the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Particular emphasis will be given to the topics of assessing dynamic marketing environments and developing a marketing strategy and marketing mix.

    Prerequisite(s):
    •  ; or by admission to the Tourism and Hospitality Management Certificate or Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma Program

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  • BUS - 170 Computer Applications for Business

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to computing concepts and skills using industry standard business application software in a hands-on Windows environment. Students will learn to use word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software applications and be able to apply them to various organizational functions. This course provides a practical base for developing sound analytical computing skills necessary in today’s business world.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in one of Principles of Math 11, Pre Calculus 11 or MAT 053 ; or C+ in Foundations of Math 11 or MAT 055 ; or assessment; or by admission to either of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Certificate or Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma programs

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  • BUS - 197 Business Administration Co-Operative Education Work Term 1

    3 Credit(s)
    Full-time work term
    This course consists of full-time paid employment in positions related to the student’s program of study. Students learn to transfer their learning from the classroom and previous life/work experience to the Co-operative Education (Co-op) Work Term setting. They also learn new skills to enhance their future academic study and post-graduation employment success. Students set learning goals with their employers and then assess and report their progress through assignments, the onsite visit and the Work Term report. The course provides an opportunity for students to ‘test-drive’ their new skills, evaluate their employment goals and gain valuable employer contacts and references. Students must complete Co-Operative Education Pre-Employment-Seminar (EMP 100 ) in the Fall term as a prerequisite to this course in the spring.

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  • BUS - 200 Financial Accounting Fundamentals for Accountants

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is intended for students who plan to pursue further accounting courses. It provides additional depth to the concepts introduced in BUS 100  with a focus on financial statement concepts, preparation and adjusting entries.

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  • BUS - 211 Intermediate Financial Accounting - Revenue and Assets

    3 Credit(s)
    This course studies accounting from the viewpoint of the manager as a decision-maker. The emphasis is on analysis of accounting theory and the means available to the manager to use accounting information for planning and control of business activities. Asset accounts are explored in further detail and disclosure requirements are dealt with.

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  • BUS - 217 Management Accounting

    3 Credit(s)
    This course studies the role of the management accountant, cost concepts and terminology, cost flows, cost allocation, job and process costing, service departments, budgeting, standard costs and variances, joint products, relevant costs and pricing.

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  • BUS - 221 Commercial Law

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to relevant legal issues in business environments. Course topics include an introduction to torts, contracts and appropriate legislation regarding specialized forms of contractual relationships.

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  • BUS - 223 Taxation - Individual

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is the first course in a two-part series that provides an introduction to the Canadian Income Tax system. It will introduce the basic principles and practices of individual taxation. Topics include residency, employment, business and property income, capital gains and losses, calculation of personal taxes payable and administration of the tax system.

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  • BUS - 244 Finance

    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides students with a general framework for financial decision-making. Topics include valuation, portfolio theory, the risk-return tradeoff, the firm’s required rate of return, capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management.

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  • BUS - 248 Introduction to Non-Profit Management

    3 Credit(s)
    The Introduction to Non-Profit Management is a comprehensive course designed for existing volunteers and executives working within the non-profit sector. The course is intended to provide a broad overview of relevant skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Topics include board governance, strategic management, financial management, fundraising, marketing, public relations, program evaluation, leadership and management in the non-profit environment and best practices for volunteer management.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • None

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  • BUS - 255 Human Resources Management

    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides an introduction to the functions of Human Resource Management and takes the perspective that Human Resource Management plays an important role in the ability of organizations to achieve productivity and effectiveness while attaining individual and societal objectives. Topics include planning, recruitment and selection, job analysis and job evaluation, compensation management, performance appraisals, motivation, and employee/employer relationships.

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  • BUS - 260 Consumer Behaviour

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the study of concepts that contribute to an understanding of, and the ability to predict, consumer behaviour. Students will consider both from a theoretical and practical point of view, the influence of social, cultural, and psychological factors on the consumer decision-making process. Other topics will include market segmentation and consumer research.

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  • BUS - 264 Professional Selling

    3 Credit(s)
    Professional selling skills are central to the success of any marketing professional. This course provides learners with an understanding of modern concepts in professional selling, and basic selling techniques relevant to today’s Canadian and Global business environments.

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  • BUS - 265 Retail Management

    3 Credit(s)
    This topic is approached from a strategic perspective and examines several types of retail institutions and strategy options. Other topics include trading area analysis and management functions related to human resources, operations management, merchandising, retail image, and financial and pricing management.

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  • BUS - 267 Services Marketing

    3 Credit(s)
    This course examines the differences between product and services marketing and the marketing strategies employed in the service sector. Topics will include the development of a services business model in the context of a competitive market, management of the customer interface, and implementation of profitable service strategies.

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  • BUS - 270 Software for Accounting Professionals

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is intended to introduce accounting students to bookkeeping, audit and taxation software. It is intended for diploma and degree students with advanced knowledge of accounting.

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  • BUS - 290 Business Information Systems

    3 Credit(s)
    This course examines the use of information systems to solve business problems in today’s organizations. We focus on the alignment of information systems to meet business goals and to support effective decision making at all levels of an organization.

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  • BUS - 293 Business Simulation

    3 Credit(s)
    This course will give students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from several business disciplines to manage a company in an industry environment. Using an online business simulation, students will be part of management teams who make strategic business decisions in an effort to achieve a competitive advantage in their industry.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of the 1st year of the Business Administration Program

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  • BUS - 297 Business Administration Co-Operative Education Work Term 2

    3 Credit(s)
    Full-time work term
    This provides students with a second opportunity for full-time paid employment in positions related to the student’s program of study. Students learn to transfer their learning from the classroom and previous life/work experience to the Co-operative Education (Co-op) Work Term setting. They also learn new skills to enhance their future academic study and post-graduation employment success. Students set learning goals with their employers and then assess and report their progress through assignments, the onsite visit and the Work Term report. The course provides an opportunity for students to ‘test-drive’ their new skills, evaluate their employment goals and gain valuable employer contacts and references.

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  • BUS - 310 Recruitment and Selection

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is a study of the recruitment, selection, and placement of talented employees in organizations, many of which operate in a competitive environment. A strategic perspective is employed in the analysis of each stage of the staffing process from the development and execution of Human Resource plans to an audit of the process.

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  • BUS - 312 Intermediate Financial Accounting - Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is an extension of BUS 211 and examines the liability and capital aspects of accounting for businesses.  Topics include stocks, bonds, retained earnings, dividends, future income taxes and pensions.

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  • BUS - 318 Advanced Cost Accounting

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is a continuation of BUS 217 . It provides an advanced discussion of topics such as cost behaviour, relevance and the decision process, pricing decisions, management control systems, cost allocation including joint products/by-products, profit planning in uncertainty and the use of decision models, regression and variance analysis. This is a cost recovery course; special tuition fees apply.

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  • BUS - 320 Compensation and Benefits

    3 Credit(s)
    This course will provide knowledge about the art and science of compensation management in a competitive environment. Through the use of a project, students will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills of compensation plan development.

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  • BUS - 323 Taxation - Corporations, Partnerships & Trusts

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is the second course in a two-part series that provides an introduction to the Canadian Income Tax system. It will introduce the basic principles and practices of corporate taxation. Additional topics include partnerships, trusts, international taxation and administration of the tax system.

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  • BUS - 335 Quantitative Decision Making

    3 Credit(s)
    This is a course in the application of selected mathematical decision-making techniques to business problem solving.  Topics include simple and multiple regression, time series analysis, index numbers, Bayesian decision analysis, and an introduction to linear programming.

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  • BUS - 340 Leadership

    3 Credit(s)
    This course will consider the importance of high quality leadership and review evolving theory, practice and skill development in connection with this important topic. Topics will include leadership traits, behaviours and the situational aspects of leadership as well as self-leadership, team leadership, transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, crisis leadership, inter-cultural leadership, servant and authentic leadership and leadership abuse and ethics, among others. Students will be provided opportunities to reflect on their leadership philosophy and plans and related skill development in areas such as communication and emotional intelligence, as well as the opportunity to explore leadership from an experiential perspective.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of 30 academic credits

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  • BUS - 350 Organizational Behaviour

    3 Credit(s)
    This course examines behavioural concepts and tools developed to aid the manager in understanding the behaviour in organizations and improving organizational effectiveness. Topics include individual motivation, perception and communication, management roles, decision-making, group dynamics and teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution, and organizational structure, process, and culture.

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  • BUS - 355 Managing Public Sector Organizations

    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides administrative skills required for effective management of public sector,government sponsored, and not-for-profit agencies. Topics include discussion of public policy, public services, organizational theory and the machinery of government. Students will gain skills in strategic planning and implementation within the organizational and communicative contexts prevalent in current legislative and government structures in B.C.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of 30 credits of University Transfer or Business courses, including 3 credits of 1st year English.

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  • BUS - 360 Intercultural Dimensions of International Business

    3 Credit(s)
    This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to better understand the impact of culture in the workplace. They will learn how business communications are impacted by various cultural dimensions, laws and corporate structure. They will also learn about strategies to effectively manage business communications in intercultural settings, whether in Canada or other countries.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • 30 credits of course work at the 100 level or higher, or acceptance to the PDD Program, or instructor permission.

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  • BUS - 362 Market Research

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is about providing quality information upon which managers can act. Market research is the set of tools that have been developed to allow managers to collect and analyze information, primarily information about customers. This course is designed for people who will be using rather than for those who will be specializing in market research. However, for someone to be an intelligent user of market research, he or she needs a solid general understanding of market research techniques.

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  • BUS - 368 Advertising and Marketing Communications

    3 Credit(s)
    This course adopts an integrated marketing perspective that requires students to consider the myriad of media choices available and to select those that will most effectively communicate with consumers. Topics include developing a strategic integrated marketing plan, articulating and delivering the message, and implementing, controlling and monitoring the Integrated Marketing Communications plan.

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  • BUS - 370 International Marketing

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to international marketing concepts. They will learn to assess the dynamic environment of international markets and identify opportunities in various international market segments, including those of emerging markets. They will also learn about international marketing strategies and ways to create a marketing mix that supports business strategy. Finally, they will learn about negotiation and management strategies in the international context.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • 30 credits of course work at the 100 level or higher, or acceptance to the PDD Program, or instructor permission.

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  • BUS - 375 International Financial Management Business

    3 Credit(s)
    This course deals with international finance from a Canadian perspective. Students will learn about international financial markets and institutions as well as issues related to foreign exchange markets, exchange rate risk, and sovereign risk. They will also gain an understanding of different corporate governance practices in different parts of the world.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • 30 credits of course work at the 100 level or higher, or acceptance to the PDD Program, or instructor permission.

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  • BUS - 380 Globalization and International Business

    3 Credit(s)
    This course begins by examining the environment in which international business operates, including the causes and consequences of globalization. It then looks at how international business is actually conducted, with emphasis on international marketing by small and medium sized Canadian businesses. Topics include finding and servicing prospects in other countries, international payment options, exchange rate risk, and intellectual property issues.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • 30 credits of course work at the 100 level or higher, or instructor permission.

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  • BUS - 390 Directed Field Studies I

    3 Credit(s)
    15 hours seminar + directed work term
    As the first of two field study courses in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program, the primary goal of this course is to give students an opportunity to apply theories and methods learned in the classroom to the analysis of actual business problems encountered within the context of a supervised related work placement. While employed, students will complete assigned readings, applied research assignments, and a work-related field study project carried out under the supervision of an academic advisor.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of 30 credits of business or university transfer courses, including 3 credits of first year English.
    • Must have a position-paid or non-paid-with a faculty-approved employer prior to the start date.


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  • BUS - 397 Business Administration Co-Operative Education Work Term 3

    3 Credit(s)
    Full-time work term
    This course provides students with a third opportunity for full-time paid employment in positions related to the student’s program of study and is required for the student to receive a Co-operative Education Designation on their Degree. Students learn to transfer their learning from the classroom and previous iife/work experience to the Co-operative Education (Co-op) Work Term setting. They also learn new skills to enhance their future academic study and post-graduation success. Students set learning goals with their employers and then assess and report their progress through assignments, the onsite visit, the Work Term report and Power Point Presentation. The course provides an opportunity for students to ?test-drive? their new skills, evaluate their employment goals and gain valuable employer contacts and references. Students may choose to have work terms with three different employers or environments, maximizing their experiences for future employment.

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  • BUS - 410 Labour Relations

    3 Credit(s)
    This course serves as an introduction to the field of labour relations in both the private and public sectors. Aspects of the union-management relationship such as the establishment of union bargaining rights, the negotiation process, and the administration of a collective agreement will be examined.

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  • BUS - 418 Advanced Managerial Accounting

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed to help students understand the conceptual, ethical and analytical issues in management accounting. Students learn how to perform analysis to support managerial decisions, design and implement management control systems, and to develop an awareness of the moral responsibilities of management accountants.

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  • BUS - 419 Advanced Financial Accounting

    3 Credit(s)
    This course examines the accounting for long-term investments, business combinations, partnerships, not-for-profit organizations and foreign currency transactions and translations.  Accounting methods will be analyzed using both Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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  • BUS - 420 Introduction to Auditing

    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides an introduction to the practice of auditing in a business environment.  It will include coverage of the theory of auditing, transaction processing, internal controls, substantive procedures and audit reports. 

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  • BUS - 421 Accounting Theory

    3 Credit(s)
    This advanced course offers a critical examination of the theoretical underpinnings of accounting concepts and focuses on current issues and problems in the field.   Topics include the process and issues of standard setting, an examination of specific accounting models as well as a critical assessment of current accounting theories and practices related to specific industries or sectors of the economy.

    Prerequisite(s): C in BUS 211  and BUS 312 .
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  • BUS - 430 Business-to-Business Marketing

    3 Credit(s)
    This course introduces students to the unique nature of marketing management in the business-to-business environment. Students will learn how to apply strategic marketing concepts to this environment, with a specific focus on customer relationship and knowledge management.

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  • BUS - 450 Project Management

    3 Credit(s)
    9hr/term
    This course will prepare students to develop and manage project plans that will be delivered on time and within the specified budget. Students will learn to use various planning and budgeting tools as well as organizational mechanisms throughout the project life cycle that will contribute to the success of project management.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • 30 credits of BBA program course work at the 100 level or higher.

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  • BUS - 452 Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurship

    3 Credit(s)
    This course aims to develop advanced problem solving skills that are required for the management of small and medium enterprises (SME’s). A topical approach offers an analytical framework for the study of the entrepreneurial process, creativity and competitive strategy, troubleshooting, problem solving, and growth strategy. This course provides an opportunity to help students integrate their knowledge of disparate topics, to think strategically, and to act in a consultative capacity for a new and growing enterprise.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Completion of Business Administration Certificate coursework and completion of 9 credits of Business Administration Diploma coursework

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  • BUS - 490 Directed Field Studies II

    3 Credit(s)
    directed work term
    This, the second of two directed field study courses, gives students an opportunity to further develop their professional skills in the workplace. After obtaining a suitable work placement, students will perform independent research and prepare a comprehensive report on one or more issues in their work environment. This report will be presented to both the academic advisor and employer. In addition, the student will be expected to attend seminars and to maintain a journal about the work experience.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • BUS 350 , BUS 390  and BUS 452 ; Minimum Grade C Must be employed by an approved employer prior to start date


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  • BUS - 492 Strategic Management

    3 Credit(s)
    This capstone course provides students with the tools to analyze organizational operations and develop strategic plans to deal with various contingencies. Using comprehensive case studies, students will gain experience in strategic analysis and problem solving relating to strategy planning and implementation issues.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • Successful completion of the first two years of the BBA program

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  • BUS - 500 Internship

    3 Credit(s)
    This course consists of one semester full or part-time, paid or unpaid employment in a position related to business studies. Students will have the opportunity to apply theories and methods learned in the classroom to the analysis of actual business problems encountered in the workplace. They will also learn new skills to enhance their future employment success and/or to prepare them for further academic study.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • 24 Credits of any 2-year Post Degree Diploma in Business
    • minimum GPA 2.00
    • student must be registered in any 2-year Post Degree Diploma in Business
    • C in ENG 160  


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