This course is designed to familiarize the student with current marketing trends and the use of analytical tools to solve real-world problems. A "hands-on" approach will be taken so that the student is able to research, formulate and apply contemporary marketing strategies in order to meet the client's needs.

This course provides an overview of the human resource function in contemporary business. Specifically, the topics covered include: the legal aspects of HR, HR planning, job analysis and design, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and health and safety.

This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the functions and capabilities of commonly used accounting software. Students will use accounting software to record transactions, maintain financial records, and generate reports in a timely and accurate manner. The knowledge gained in this course can be applied to other computerized accounting systems.

The nature of macroeconomic systems are examined in relation to markets, national income analysis, aggregate demand and supply, the functions of money, commercial and central banking, monetary and fiscal policy, exchange rates, the balance of payments, and selected topics in analysis and policy. Current economy-wide issues will be discussed throughout the course.

This course is designed to cover today’s core industry skills in the fields of business communications and digital marketing. Using a website design template, students will build a functional business website, to which they will apply social media and content marketing strategies, as well as search engine optimization, analytics and digital advertising.

This course will examine how information systems are utilized by decision makers to achieve organizational goals. Governance and ethical issues related to IT are explored as well.

This course covers financial statement preparation and analysis from a personal perspective, and the cash and debt management that flows from these statements. The course explores the structure of personal taxation including the calculations of income deductions and credits. This course also reviews the time value of money and economic concepts applicable to the principal subject areas of financial planning.

This course offers an overview of the products involved in the financial marketplace. Securities, financial markets, market efficiency, margin accounts, stock valuation, and bond valuation are examined. A review of mutual funds is also done, focusing on the different types of funds, their fees and services, and how to select a fund.

This course covers three main topics areas. The first topic, basics of insurance, will cover the concept of risk, the insurance industry, insurance contracts and group insurance. The second topic will cover retirement planning and management. Basics of estate planning, the final topic, will include intestacy, wills and power of attorney, probate and forms of property ownership, and family law.

This course covers the fundamental investment concepts of risk and return, portfolio diversification, asset allocation, portfolio evaluation, ratio analysis, and innovative types of investment products available in the marketplace.

This course introduces students to the principles and applications of financial modeling using Microsoft Excel. Topics include building dynamic models for financial statements, valuation, capital budgeting, forecasting, and risk analysis. Students will learn to apply Excel functions, data analysis tools, and scenario techniques to solve real-world financial problems and support decision-making.

The focus of this course is the establishment of small business enterprises and issues related to managing them. Managerial and strategic problems during the early years of business formation and growth are examined with emphasis on the entrepreneurial process, opportunity recognition, business planning, mobilizing resources and organization creation.

This course is the first in a series of three cooperative work experience placements, offering students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a paid, minimum 400-hour work term in the business world. Students will gain hands-on experience in a professional setting, focusing on foundational business skills. Participation in the co-op program is optional but requires successful completion of all three work terms to fulfill the co-op pathway. The work term is monitored and evaluated by the employer.

Operations and supply chain management and its importance to the overall strategy and competitiveness of a firm are examined in this course. Students will explore how operations management influences organizational strategy and change, and how the framework of supply chain management and logistical decision-making impact organizational performance. The 5 Ps of operations management (people, plants, parts, processes, and planning) are also reviewed.

Theory and application of management information systems that support activities throughout an organization are examined. Concepts covered include information systems, strategy, competitive advantage, data, analytics, digital business, emerging technologies, and enterprise systems. Privacy and ethics are also explored. Using software application tools, case study analysis, and research, students integrate current best practices to meet a variety of business challenges.

Using an integrated learning approach, students will explore and rationally analyze the day-to-day issues and challenges of a currently operating small business serving rural, northern, or Indigenous communities. Students will be divided into teams to work as consultants to an existing business. Working within a holistic framework, students will apply their knowledge by identifying, examining, and creating a recommended solution to present to stakeholders.

The second course in the co-op series builds upon the skills and knowledge gained in Co-op I. In this paid, minimum 400-hour work term, students will take on more advanced responsibilities within their workplace, applying intermediate business strategies and engaging in projects that require critical thinking and problem-solving. Students participating in the co-op program must complete all three terms to fulfill the co-op requirement, with the work term monitored and evaluated by the employer.

Applying concepts learned throughout their studies, students will explore business strategy as it applies to a company's plan to gain and sustain competitive advantage in an ever-changing marketplace. Utilizing the strategic management case analysis model, students will apply scientific methods and industry best practices to a variety of business situations to increase awareness of the multidimensional and integrative nature of strategic management. Governance and ethical issues in the context of strategy are also explored.

Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodologies are examined with special attention paid to ethical concerns in research, validity and reliability, and critical assessment of research tools. Students will conduct primary and secondary research presenting their findings in a formal APA research paper.

This final course in the co-op series provides students with the opportunity to consolidate their learning from Co-op I and II in a paid, minimum 400-hour work term. Students will be expected to take on leadership roles, contribute to strategic projects, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of business operations. Participation in the co-op program is optional, but all three sequential terms must be completed to satisfy the co-op pathway requirements. The work term is monitored and evaluated by the employer, focusing on the student's ability to apply advanced business concepts in a real-world setting.