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ADMN 296 - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

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.
Prerequisites: ADMN 181, ADMN 171, COMM 220 or
equivalent with a grade of “C” or higher.

ADMN 297 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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.

Prerequisites: ADMN 171 and ADMN 181, COMM 220
and COMM 247 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or
higher.

COMM 220 - PRINCIPLES OF
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

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.

Prerequisites: Program admission standards.

COMM 240 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I

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.

Prerequisites: Program admission standards.

COMM 241 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II

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

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and long-term liabilities, partnership accounting,
accounting for corporate transactions, notes and
bonds payable, the cash flow statement, and financial
statement analysis.

Prerequisites: COMM 240 with a grade of “C” or
higher.

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.

Prerequisites: Program admission standards.

ECON 107 - PRINCIPLES OF
MICROECONOMICS

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.

Prerequisites: Program admission standards.

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.

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in English
Studies 12 or equivalent or LPI level 4.

MATH 125 - BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

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.

Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus 11 or equivalent with grade
of “C+” or higher.

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STAT 105 - INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

Intended for social, environmental science and
business students and others who would benefit
from a one-term statistics course. General themes
include descriptive statistics, probability, probability
and sample distributions, confidence intervals and
hypothesis testing.

Prerequisites: Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus
11 or equivalent, with a grade of “C+” or higher.

STAT 206 - STATISTICS

This course provides an introduction to statistical
methods intended for students of Engineering or

the Sciences. Descriptive statistics, probability

and inferential statistics are covered at a level
appropriate for students with some calculus
background. The students will learn to calculate
confidence intervals and perform hypothesis testing
for experiments involving one and two samples.
Linear regression and correlation may be introduced
if time permits.

Prerequisites: Math 100

TWC 164 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS |

An introduction to the fundamentals of effective
written communication. Components include
communication theory and its application to business
situations. Students are required to master basic
English writing skills and show competence in
producing conventional technical formats such as
memoranda, business letters, short or informal
reports, résumés and cover letters.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a grade of “C+”
or higher, or LPI score of Level 4 or higher.

TWC 165 - BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS II

A continuation of TWC 164 which focuses on complex
oral and written communication. Material covered
includes how to conduct research; how to use
graphics; how to write formal business documents
how to give informative and persuasive oral
presentations; and writing for digital platforms.

Prerequisites: TWC 164 with a grade of “C” or higher,
or equivalent.

Contact

BUSINESS ADMISSIONS

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21205
Direct: 250.365.1205

Email: businessadmissions@selkirk.ca

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