A comparison of programming languages and their implementations. This course will survey the major types of programming languages. Topics include programming language paradigms (imperative, logic, functional and object-oriented), parameter passing, control structures, data types, typing mechanisms, binding rules, heap management, procedural languages, historical developments.

This course introduces the underlying concepts and essential techniques of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Topics cover core concepts in AI, such as intelligent agents, heuristic and adversarial search, game playing, knowledge representation and reasoning, making decisions, and machine learning fundamentals. The techniques and technologies mastered in this course will provide the foundational knowledge to design and implement various AI-based solutions to solve real-world problems across practice areas.

This capstone course integrates learning derived from all courses in the program. Working in multi-disciplined groups, students will have the option of either compiling a comprehensive business plan for a new venture or undertaking a comprehensive business consulting project for an existing business looking to substantially change its footprint in the marketplace.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Theory and application of management information systems that support activities throughout an organization are examined. Concepts covered include information security and control, business analytics, data and knowledge management, e-commerce and cloud computing. Privacy and ethics will also be discussed. Using software application tools, case study analysis and research, students integrate current best practices with emerging technology to meet a variety of business challenges.

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.