Business

Courses

• First Year - Semester One
• COMP1022 Business Computer Applications 1
• This course develops the skills required for success in the business community. Emphasis is placed on writing for the workplace to facilitate the design, creation and delivery of business communications. You will use email, letter and memorandum writing, formal report writing, and internal and external communications to create focused messages with appropriately sourced facts, for a variety of business audiences.
• MATH1033 Business Math
• This course covers the basic skills required by students to comprehend the essentials of business mathematics. Topics covered include an arithmetic and algebra review, percentages, ratios, commercial mathematics, and simple and compound interest.
• COMM1075 Culturally Inclusive Communication
• This course focuses on cultural values and norms and how they impact the workplace. By examining cultural domains, students will develop strategies to strengthen their approach to intercultural sensitivity.
• BUSI1016 Introduction to Business
• This course provides an overview of business in the Canadian environment using an integrated model. Topics covered include: the environment of business (social, technological, economic and political) as well as functional areas of business (marketing, accounting, finance, production and human resources) and legal and corporate governance information. A semester-long group project will provide you with the opportunity to explore the world of business, create work habits related to researching a company and stay current with what is going on in the business world.
• MRKT1005 Introduction to Marketing
• Welcome to marketing! You will learn how businesses reach and influence their customers. This course covers far more than advertising. You will discover how to create a marketing plan that can sell.
• BUSI3007 Organizational Behaviour
• The behavioural dynamics of the workplace are complex. Technology is impacting the way we work, the way we interact, and the way we manage people. This course examines the factors that influence human behaviour and performance in the workplace, including emotional intelligence, personality, motivation, team behaviour, leadership, organizational change and cultural characteristics.
• PROF1020 Professional Development 1
• Professional Development #1 is a highly interactive course designed to give you “the right start” to a college education and the rest of your life. A variety of experiences connect you to your program and its related careers, paint a clear picture of your educational journey, outline and strengthen the skills necessary for success at college and in the workplace, provide supportive student resources, and allow you to build relationships with faculty and your fellow students. Learning will be demonstrated through writing, presentations, short reports, group work and reflective journal entries.
• MEDI1022 Social Media & Emerging Technology
• Students learn about Skype, Facebook, Twitter, SMART Board, Smart phone apps, and C.R.M. Topics covered include the newest social media and business tools essential for employment. Get "LinkedIn" to social networking tools and gain an understanding of their application in today's business world.

• First Year - Semester Two
• COMP1021 Business Computer Applications - Excel
• Organizations of varying sizes and in various sectors benefit from the use of spreadsheets. As such, individuals who have highly developed spreadsheet skills using tools such as Microsoft Excel are able to assist these organizations with their functional activities. This course explores skills such as formatting cells and worksheets; using formulas and functions; analyzing and organizing data; and presenting data visually. Upon successful completion of this course, you will have covered the components and related tasks and skills needed to prepare for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exam for Excel.
• ECON2000 Economics
• Use economic fundamentals to interpret today's headlines and discover tomorrow's opportunities. This course will provide you with a "micro" view of supply and demand and market competition, leading to a "macro" view of our economy (local, domestic and global) and the Canadian financial system.
• BUSI2001 Human Resources Management
• In order to remain competitive all organizations need to manage their human resources. This course gives students an overview of the functional areas of human resource management including strategy, recruiting, compensation, performance management, health and safety, industrial relations, planning, and training.
• ACCT1010 Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Learn the basics of financial accounting by using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Students learn how businesses “keep score” through the elements of the accounting cycle and preparing financial statements. In addition, the course offers an introduction to workplace accounting software such as Sage 50.

• BUSI2002 Operations Management
• This course is designed to acquaint students with the concepts and functions of operations management. Topics covered will include the nature of operating systems, forecasting, capacity management, quality, inventory management and scheduling.
• PROF1021 Professional Development 2
• This course provides students with professional development skills using many personal well-being practices designed to give students the opportunity to make the best of their personal development in the workplace. This will be demonstrated through a progressive series of new learning touching upon topics such as emotional and social intelligence, fundamental mindfulness practices, strong self-care practices away from work, why inclusion in the workplace matters, and how to find a culture that best fits one’s lifestyle. Learning will be demonstrated through writing, presentations, short reports, group work and reflective journal entries.
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses

• Second Year - Semester Three
• BUSI2009 Accounting for Decision Making
• This course transforms financial and accounting language and concepts into decision-making tools the non-financial manager can use successfully every day. Students learn to apply the fundamentals of accounting to improve budget management, increase potential profits, sell new ideas and assess the financial viability of projects.
• BUSI2004 Basics of Supply Chain Management
• This course is designed to acquaint the student with concepts, techniques and procedures utilized in the materials management operation. Major topics include master planning, materials requirements planning, inventory control, purchasing, production control, cycle counting systems, demand management, distribution management, and the just-in-time system.
• MRKT2006 Digital Marketing Strategy
• Students take their marketing skills to the next level by focusing on strategies to achieve profitable customer relationships. Students gain knowledge of the marketing mix to create strategic marketing plans and then help local businesses with their exciting projects.
• SUST1000 Principles of Sustainability & Social Responsibility
• Integrating sustainability principles into organizations is being recognized today as something critical to the success of businesses presently and in the future. This course highlights the three pillars of sustainability (economic, social and environmental) and examines how businesses are using them throughout the organization while competing in a changing world. Students develop a foundation of business sustainability principles which will be explored further in other areas of the curriculum and used in many functional areas of business.
• PROF2035 Professional Development 3
• This course focuses on developing strategies, attributes and employability skills to assist the learner with preparation for future placement and employment within the Business field. Content includes customer service and sales, mentoring, networking, establishing a positive professional image, developing a career plan, résumé writing, professional presentations and exploration of future career options. Professional Development #3 will get students on the road to placement and career readiness!
• BUSI3011 Project Management
• Through this course, you will acquire foundational project management knowledge in the areas of project planning, defining scope and priorities, work breakdown structure, creating scheduling estimates for timing and project costs, developing project networks, communicating project information, identifying compliance and risk issues, assigning resources, identifying potential efficiencies, and managing progress. This course also introduces you to multiple project management tools available for various project types and management styles through hands-on scenarios.
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses

• Second Year - Semester Four
• LAWS2018 Business Laws & Ethics
• Students prepare for the increasingly complex world of business. Students learn how the legal system and laws impact the organization and management of business enterprises. The course will focus on the principles of private law embodied in contract law, employment legislation, tort law, and in understanding the legal decisions rendered by Canadian courts as they pertain to business. Issues of professional liability, ethics, and codes of professional conduct are also discussed. Students develop an ability to recognize and respond appropriately to legal situations that can occur in an accounting environment.
• BUSI2025 Business Simulation
• Using the Capstone Business Simulation software, students simulate all aspects of management. Students make decisions in strategy and tactics, policy, production, accounting, marketing, finance, quality control, human resources, leadership, and teamwork.
• ENTR2009 Entrepreneurship
• In this course, students will learn about the skills, competencies, and challenges of self-employment. By the end of the course, students will have researched and written a comprehensive business plan. They are introduced to the nature of entrepreneurship and small business. Students learn to seek out entrepreneurial opportunities, develop new business venture plans, manage a small business, and evaluate the financial performance of the venture.
• PROF2045 Professional Development 4
• Students continue to develop a better understanding of oneself, which can be translated into professional documents (i.e.resume, cover letter) and matched to specific jobs, career paths and interview preparation. This course examines networking, professional bodies and conducting research that is used to adapt to changing workforce demands and trends, and to enhance employment opportunities. Students, in consultation with their faculty advisor, will research and arrange an approved placement opportunity or a Service Learning – Community Project with Riipen, or a cooperating organization or business, or choose a Professional Portfolio which will prepare and position individuals in finding an employer for hosting a Service-Learning Project.
• MATH2014 Statistics
• In this course, students are introduced to statistics. The course teaches quantitative methods used in data analysis and business decision making with a focus on the use and applications of contemporary statistical software.
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses

• Second Year - Semester Four (Elective Group 1 )
• WKPL2048 Field Placement
• Integration of formal learning practices with developmental learning opportunities helps to enhance and consolidate the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes of emerging professionals. Students, in consultation with their faculty advisor, will complete an approved placement opportunity with a cooperating organization or business. The placement is intended to provide the student with hands-on work experience in their preferred field of business.

  Prerequisite: BUSI 1016, BUSI 3007, COMM 1075, COMP 1022, MATH 1033, MEDI 1022, MRKT 1005, PROF 1020, ACCT 1010, BUSI 2001, BUSI 2002, COMP 1021, ECON 2000, PROF 1021, BUSI 2004, BUSI 2009, BUSI 3011, MRKT 2006, PROF 2035, SUST 1000

• PROF2047 Professional Portfolio
• Building upon work done in Professional Development 4, students will refine their professional documents. Conducting an internet audit and evaluation of their digital footprint, they will identity and implement strategies to improve their professional online identity for potential employers and other audiences. Students will find current and relevant job postings, reflect on how well their portfolio and experience aligns, and finish this 4-week Elective course by applying to several job opportunities
  Prerequisite: BUSI 2009, BUSI 3011, MRKT 2006, PROF 2035, BUSI 1016, BUSI 3007, COMM 1075, COMP 1022, MATH 1033, MEDI 1022, MRKT 1005, PROF 1020, ACCT 1010, BUSI 2001, BUSI 2002, COMP 1021, ECON 2000, PROF 1021, BUSI 2004, SUST 1000
• BUSI2024 Service Learning
• In real-time cooperation with community partners from a variety of fields, student teams collaborate to create and manage projects based on the specified needs of each organization.
  Prerequisite: BUSI 1016, BUSI 3007, COMM 1075, COMP 1022, MATH 1033, MEDI 1022, MRKT 1005, PROF 1020, ACCT 1010, BUSI 2001, BUSI 2002, COMP 1021, ECON 2000, PROF 1021, BUSI 2004, BUSI 2009, BUSI 3011, MRKT 2006, PROF 2035, SUST 1000
• GNED General Education Elective
• General Education Courses
• Notes
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*Courses subject to change.