In this course, the student will be introduced to fundamental accounting principles, concepts and techniques. This course will focus on double-entry bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements, focusing on corporations. Period end processes, such as adjusting accounts, and the closing process are also discussed. The result is a complete presentation of the accounting cycle for service and merchandise businesses. Throughout the course, interpreting financial statements from a non-accounting manager perspective will be included.
This course introduces the student to the importance of designing, gathering, and analyzing research in order to make better business decisions. It is their first step in learning how to perform a detailed data analysis. Through classroom lecture and discussions, the student will explore the research process by focusing on monitoring key performance indicators, problem definition, hypothesis formulation, and variable types and data sources. By the end of this course, the student will be able to analyze data, interpret their findings, and present the results of their research.
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In the final semester, this program capstone will integrate and apply the knowledge gained by students throughout the program to assess the strategy of a business. Determining the ramifications of the strategy and how it impacts the business both short and long term is critical to business success. Through group case studies and simulations, students will focus on how an effective strategy provides a clear roadmap, consisting of guiding principles that define and prioritize actions organizations should take to achieve desired goals given the external environment, internal resources, and the needs of multiple stakeholders.
In this course the student will develop an understanding of the legal rights and responsibilities attached to a wide range of activities necessary to conduct business and commerce. The goal of this course is to teach the legal aspects and consequences of various business endeavours and to introduce the following areas of law: contract, tort, property, and case analysis using legal writing.
This course serves as an introduction to the field of organizational behaviour with a specific focus on how individuals work together within organizational systems to achieve common goals. The student will study the impact individuals and groups have on the organization through a wide breadth of theories and applications. Topics include dealing with different personalities, diversity, innovation, adaptability, Emotional Intelligence (EI), group dynamics, perception and decision-making, conflict, and ethics. The student will study and develop an awareness of how these topics can create an effective work environment and cultivate positive organizational citizenship.
Everyone communicates, but are they doing it well? Communicative competence takes practice and self-awareness. In this foundational course, students will learn through discovery and project-based activities to practice approaching situations critically and collaboratively. By developing their communication skills, students will improve their interpersonal ability, intercultural competence, and digital fluency to prepare for success in the workplace and beyond. The strategies students will gain in this course will be useful throughout their program and in their chosen industry.
This course further develops the student's communication skills as they apply to the world of business. The student will learn to select appropriate modes of communication and practice with applying different types of strategies in managing client relationships and building networks. The significance of teamwork in business through participation in group work will be examined. The student will also practice and develop client interview skills applicable in all areas of business to support internal and external customer service, problem solving, needs assessment and sales. Technologies will be explored including the application of Customer Relationship Management (CRM). The student will also submit a series of documents used in business communication.
In this business-sector communication course, students will continue to develop their ability to communicate effectively with their peers and stakeholders. Students will strengthen their collaboration skills to accomplish shared goals and practice negotiation and persuasion in a team context to reduce, prevent, and manage conflict. Through engaging project-based learning, students will also demonstrate their ability to collect, manage, and share information across various communication channels. These skills will prepare students for real world challenges and opportunities in business providing them essential tools to succeed in their professional careers.
This course introduces the student to the principles of economic theory through discussion and application of the economic concepts that will help the student improve their problem-solving and decision making skills. Course content will focus on supply and demand, elasticity, market structures, monetary systems, economic growth, and international trade. Alternative economic systems and economic reconciliation will also be discussed.
Starting with the history of insurance, this course will guide the student through the common definitions, functions, and major classes of insurance. General knowledge of all major areas of insurance is provided, including personal and commercial insurance, legal liability insurance, automobile insurance (e.g., MPI), and accident and sickness insurance. The student will also learn about insurance contracts and will examine various insurance licensing regulations and laws.
This course introduces the student to the concepts, products, and typical decisions made by individuals planning their personal finances. The student will learn concepts such as money management, credit management, as well as tax, investment, retirement, and estate planning. The student will also become familiar with the Canadian banking system, its regulatory environment, and security issues.
In this course, students will develop the business communication and client relationships skills required for success in financial services sales. Through classroom discussions and simulated activities, students will hone their questioning and listening, verbal and non-verbal, and collaboration skills. Students will also be introduced to different careers in sales related to the financial services sector. This course is the first of two sales courses required for the Financial Services major.
In this introductory course, the student will identify, define, and explain the essentials of commercial property insurance. Critical concepts will be identified to underwrite commercial insurance, as well as describe specialized insurance products important to business owners such as crime and business interruption insurance. At the end of the course, the student will write industry recognized exams. Completion of the Fundamentals of Insurance and Commercial Insurance courses will provide a solid base for employment and eventual licensing in the property and casualty insurance industry.
This course is the second of the two required sales courses for the Financial Services major. Through discussion and practice, the student will develop the ability to perform successfully in an introductory sales role in the financial services sector. This course integrates communications skills with a structured sales process that begins with uncovering a client's needs and ends with closing the sale.
In this capstone course, the student will build on the practical knowledge gained in other courses in the Financial Services Major. The student will apply their knowledge of various financial planning concepts to determine the appropriate strategy for clients based on analysis of their financial information and goals. Case analysis will be used to integrate concepts to solve client problems in such areas as investment and tax planning, retirement and insurance planning, will and estate planning, and financial planning for small business.
Throughout this course, students will be given information and exercises that are relevant to the work of mutual funds salespeople. The sequence of instruction parallels the process that one will follow much of the time with clients. Students will learn to analyze case studies to put knowledge into practice. With the opportunity to practice and apply knowledge, students will participate in a mock client multi-stage project that provides a challenge to integrate many relevant skills. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to write the Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) exam delivered through the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC).
This course introduces the student to the comprehensive responsibilities of Human Resource Management in today’s evolving and diverse business environment. The student will learn how Human Resource Managers apply best practices, provide value, manage the global marketplace, and oversee talent in the workplace. Specific emphasis will be placed on the topics of recruitment, job analysis, legal compliance, human capital, training, performance management, and building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
This foundational course demonstrates the importance of mathematics in today’s business environment. Through a modular design, the student will explore the terminology, characteristics, and calculations of business measures as they relate to general business skills, accounting, human resource management, logistics, marketing, and financial services
In this course, the student will learn how to calculate compound interest and the time value of money involving single payments and annuities. The student will also explore the topics of leasing, renting, mortgages, investing and borrowing, marketable bonds, and capital decision-making.
This course focuses on the high level role that marketing plays in strategic planning and organizational management. This course takes a student-centred approach to the current customer-focused marketing landscape in today’s digital and global world. The student will gain an in depth understanding of the marketing mix and the impact these elements have on the marketing process. The student will apply the broad framework of market segmentation using the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP). The student will segment a market by organizing the market into groups, use targeting to send a message to potential segments, and use positioning to identify how customers view a product or service.