Postulates, principles, the accounting cycle, capital and income measurement, financial statement preparation and analysis; emphasis on reporting to shareholders, creditors and other external decision makers are topics covered in this course.

This course examines the role of the external auditor and financial reporting, the role of the internal auditor and internal control, and operational auditing.

An introductory archaeology course that provides an overview of New and Old World prehistory; spans the earliest origins of humans, the spread of anatomically modern humans, the development of hunting and gathering societies, the origins of food production, and the emergence of ancient urban societies.

This course will provide support in portfolio development, photographing art, writing artist statements, preparing a CV, and learning about the network of art organizations, granting institutions, and other opportunities that can support students beyond graduation.

This course is an introduction to the technical and conceptual aspects of digital photography. Utilizing lectures, technical exercises, and creative projects, students will gain technical skills in the operation of a digital camera, RAW capture and conversion, file management, lighting, image manipulation with Adobe Photoshop, to process ideas and generate professional digital outputs.

This course is a practical introduction to the software applications most commonly used in business. Students will develop a basic working knowledge of a desktop operating system and a suite of business software applications that will include file management, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database management.

The focus of this introductory course will explore the relationship between human behaviour and organizational effectiveness. Contemporary management trends will be examined. Specific topics include perception, personality, motivation, group behavior, teamwork, organization culture, and change.

The nature of microeconomic systems are examined in relation to the function of markets, market failure and consumer utility, the costs of production, pricing under competitive and monopolistic conditions, markets for the factors of production and selected topics in analysis and policy. Current economic problems will be discussed throughout the course.

Through a seminar approach, this course explores the many ethical dimensions of business and includes a major group project for which class time is allotted.

The objectives of financial management and financial decision making are explored in this course. The approach is practical in nature with an emphasis on cash flow analysis, working capital management, and financial planning.

This is an introduction to the use of random variables, descriptive statistics, probability, the binomial and normal probability distributions, estimation, small and large sample theory, analysis of variance, tests of hypotheses, regression analysis, forecasting, time series and linear programming is provided. Practical applications are emphasized in the course.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles, concepts and terminology of personal selling. Lectures examine the sales process, paying particular attention to developing a relationship approach to the sales transaction. Students will participate in a marketing project that will allow them to experience the process of prospecting, presenting and closing the sale.

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.

Building on the theory and skills developed in BA1110 and BA1150, this course explores software used for financial accounting. Practical experience with accounting and tax software packages will familiarize the student with current programs and their capabilities. A review of relational database management systems will reveal the technology behind the most widely used accounting applications. A brief look at XML will introduce newly emerging accounting technologies.

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.

The communication techniques and relationship skills, as well as the psychological characteristics that influence client behaviour are topics in this course. The course covers financial statement preparation and analysis from a personal perspective, and the cash and debt management that flows from these statements. This course reviews time value of money and economic concepts applicable to the principle subject areas of financial planning.

This course offers an overview of the customers and products involved in the financial marketplace. It introduces the student to client objectives and types. Securities, financial markets, and investment portfolios are also examined. A review of mutual funds is done focusing on the different types of funds, their fees and services, and how to select a fund.

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.