ADMN 286 - HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

ADMN 286: Human Resource Management is an
examination of how to most effectively utilize and
manage the human element in work organizations
including staffing, training and development,
appraisal and compensation, industrial relations and
human resources planning.

Pre-requisites: COMM 220 and ADMN 1771 or equivalent
with a grade of "C" or better.

ADMN 293 - ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

ADMN 293: Electronic Commerce is an introduction

to the business models, infrastructure, strategies,
design and analysis of electronic commerce

business solutions. The role of electronic commerce
in changing society is also an important topic.

The primary aim of this course is to identify key
management considerations required in implementing
e-commerce business solutions.

Pre-requisites: ADMN 787 and ADMN 771 with a grade
of "C" or better.

ADMN 295 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

ADMN 295: Strategic Management is a capstone
course integrating the varied disciplines in

business including accounting and finance,
marketing, operations, economics, forecasting, and
management, into a comprehensive knowledge base
which becomes a foundation for strategic planning.
Students’ participation in class and in team projects
and analysis of business cases are core components
of this course.

Pre-requisites: ADMN 171, ADMN 181, COMM 241 or
equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.

ADMN 296 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

ADMIN 296: International Business offers an in-depth
review of basic concepts, institutional practices and
developments in the global business environment. The
course also offers an introduction to international
business management. Core management topics

will be examined within an international framework.
The course emphasizes the development of critical
thinking skills, and aims to link developments in the
international business environment into everyday
life. In this way, students may be able to integrate
concepts and institutional practices into a practical,
work-oriented environment.

Pre-requisites: ADMN 7181, ADMN 171, COMM 241 or
equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.

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ADMN 297 - DEVELOPING A BUSINESS PLAN

ADMN 297: Developing a Business Plan examines the
process of researching and developing a business
plan. A business plan provides a comprehensive
framework for a firm’s marketing, financing and
operational activities. Students will research and
develop a business plan to assess the viability of a
proposed business venture. Students will also learn
to critically assess the viability of a business plan
through completing a due diligence process.

Pre-requisites: ADMN 177 @ ADMN 181, COMM 220 &
COMM 241 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better.

COMM 220 - PRINCIPLES OF
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

The Business Administration Principles of
Organizational Behaviour course is an introduction
to the behaviour, relationships, and performance
of individuals and groups in work organizations as
well as the nature of organizational structure and
processes. Organizational dynamics are examined
with a view to creating an effective working
environment from a human perspective.

Pre-requisites: Accepted to the Business
Administration Program

COMM 240 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I

COMM 240: Financial Accounting Lis an introductory
course in accounting from the basic accounting
equation to the preparation of the income
statement, statement of owner's equity and

balance sheet. This course covers merchandise
operations, valuation and control of cash, temporary
investments and receivables, inventories and cost
of goods sold, principles of internal control and
accounting for payroll liabilities. Includes important
accounting principles and concepts as well as

the classification of accounts. The use of special
journals, worksheets and computerized accounting is
also covered.

Pre-requisites: Accepted to the Business
Administration Program

COMM 241 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II

COMM 241: Financial Accounting IL is the second
financial accounting course, reviewing and enlarging
upon concepts and principles, their application to
and effect upon financial statements. Topics include:
capital and intangible assets, current and long-term
liabilities, partnership accounting, accounting for
corporate transactions, notes and bonds payable,
the cash flow statement, and financial statement
analysis.

Pre-requisites: COMM 240 with a grade of "C" or better.

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ECON 106 - PRINCIPLES OF
MACROECONOMICS

ECON 106: Principles of Macroeconomics covers
topics including: national income accounts, national
income determination model, monetary system,
monetary and fiscal policy, problems with the Macro
System, inflation, unemployment, etc.; international
trade - balance of payments, exchange rates, capital
flows.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of "C"
or better.

ECON 107 - PRINCIPLES OF
MICROECONOMICS

ECON 107: Principles of Microeconomics is

usually taken following ECON 106: Principles of
Macroeconomics. Topics covered include: supply and
demand - price supports, the agricultural problem,
value theory, theory of the firm - competition,
pollution, industrial organization - monopoly, public
utilities, advertising, income distribution - labour
unions, productivity.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or better.

ENGL 110 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION

English 110 is about thinking and writing. You will
learn how to develop and express informed opinions
on issues that matter. You will also learn about
research, editing, and expository and persuasive
academic writing forms.

Pre-requisites: A “C” or better in ENGL 12 or equivalent
or LPI level 4 or written permission of the instructor and
School Chair.

MATH 125 - BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

MATH 125: Business Mathematics is intended for first
year students enrolled in the Business Administration
program. It stresses the mathematics required in
financial processes. The course starts with a review
of basic arithmetic and algebra. With these skills

the student will solve several practical business
problems. Topics include (but are not limited to) ratio
and proportion, merchandising, break-even analysis,
simple interest and promissory notes, compound
interest and effective rates, simple and general
annuities, annuities due and deferred annuities,
amortization of loans and payment schedules, sinking
funds and investment decision analysis.

Pre-requisites: Pre-Calculus 17 or equivalent with grade
of "C+" or better, or written permission of the Instructor
and School Chair.

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