Business Accounting

Through the perspective of both the Canadian and global business environments, this course will provide students with a foundational knowledge of the current state of business and an opportunity to consider what the future may hold. Learners will develop their business vocabulary, understanding of business concepts, and engage with current and relevant issues in both a Canadian and global context. Students will learn the foundations of teamwork as a component of successful business operations. The functional areas of business and their relationship to management, leadership, and the future of work are discussed.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic computer operations and applications through instructor-led exercises, activities, and case studies. It explores various concepts of effective computer usage with a hands-on introduction to the Windows operating system, file management, and working effectively and collaboratively in an online environment. It also provides in-depth exploration and application of various features of the current version of Microsoft Office software including Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Excel is covered briefly in this course in relation to integration with the other Microsoft Office Suite products.

Introductory Business Math prepares students for success in business and financial mathematics. This course emphasizes the development of business-related numeracy and the fundamentals of the time value of money. Topics covered include basic numeracy, percent applications, payroll, tax, and time value of money.

In this course, students benchmark their norms and behaviours for professional and personal development. Students develop self-awareness utilizing formalized assessments to give language to the application of emotional intelligence and personal behaviours that could otherwise mistakenly be described as strengths or weaknesses. Students describe the impact of the their behaviours and further strategies to develop skills and compensate for barriers. Students practice using related terminology to better express their development progress. Students learn about high-functioning teams and practice those skills through teamwork activities. Students develop strategies for setting and implement goals.

This introductory financial accounting course provides learners with an overview of the accounting process. Using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and industry standard accounting software, learners gain the foundational skills and knowledge required to complete the accounting cycle, process adjusting entries and closing processes, and prepare a rudimentary set of financial statements for service and merchandising entities. Learners discuss the fundamental elements of accounting and their impact on business operations, business ethics, and regulatory practices

The economic environment is the theater in which contemporary managers plan, organize, lead, and control. This course introduces the language and navigational skills that condition students for success in this environment. Students learn microeconomic principals including supply and demand, the themes of scarcity, productivity, efficiency and effectiveness, the concept of opportunity cost, and the relationship between these fundamentals and the Canadian economy. Employing a practical approach to the Canadian macroeconomic environment, the course examines choices by individuals, businesses and governments and their effects on Gross Domestic Product, unemployment, the money supply, and exchange rates. The course addresses factors influencing both the supply side and the demand side of the economy including productivity, consumption, savings, and investment.

In this course, the emphasis is on the development of professional communication. Students develop communication and teamwork skills through the preparation and delivery of a range of professional documents and presentations utilizing current workplace technologies.

Principles of Human Resources Management is intended to provide students with an understanding of human resources management functions within organizations. The course introduces the purpose and the application of Human Resources activities which will assist organizations in achieving their goals and objectives. As such, this course is designed to lay the groundwork for more advanced studies in Human Resources and related subjects.

Marketing Essentials introduces students to the basic principles and practices of marketing management in the modern business setting. This course examines the consumer market for goods and services and the major decision areas of marketing: identifying and selecting target markets, product, price, distribution, integrated marketing communications and customer relationship management. Key concepts including value creation, marketing mix, marketing strategy, and marketing best practices are introduced and explored. Data and the application of metrics and analytics in decision making are discussed and applied.

This course provides an overview of the mathematics of business financial management. Annuities are studied and applied to various business applications and financial decision-making such as bonds, sinking funds, investments, loans, mortgages and net present value.  

This course expands on the student’s introductory level knowledge of spreadsheets and databases. Using Microsoft Excel, students learn advanced Excel features such as charts, logical functions, pivot tables, goal seek, data tables, macros, multiple worksheets, lists, look-up tables, and financial functions. The focus is on using advanced spreadsheet functions accurately and effectively to analyze problems that arise in business.

Graduates are entering the world of work just as it is being radically transformed. While technical skills remain crucial, organizations are now looking to hire a workforce with the human skills to thrive in the modern workplace. In this course, students will cultivate and apply knowledge for the contemporary workplace. Driven by case studies and real-world context, students will develop an understanding of the impacts of equity, diversity, and inclusion, social responsibility, ethics and sustainability, and client service. Students will work in diverse teams throughout this course, ultimately applying the course learning in a culminating capstone project where they will propose recommendations to an organization.

In this course, students use industry-standard software to expand on concepts of the balance sheet and income statement. Learners prepare accounting entries, compile financial statements, and explain financial reports using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for sole proprietorships, partnerships, private enterprises, and publicly accountable enterprises. Students learn fundamental internal control and risk management concepts and the intersections of internal and external audit practices.

In this course, learners use industry-standard accounting software to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements. Students learn accounting for business assets specifically such as cash, accounts and notes receivable, inventories, and investments. Learners apply Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and both legal and Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (CPA) Handbook requirements to financial statement presentation.

In this course, students integrate all accounting principles and concepts to tell the story of a business when presenting the information. Learners use current accounting software to process transactions and analyze and interpret generated reports, identifying important inconsistencies and discrepancies. Students learn to communicate in a way that enables clients to make informed decisions, understanding the impact of presented information on decision-making.

In this course, students learn the workings of the market system within which business organizations function. Learners explore consumer and business behaviour within a mixed government-market framework. Students apply microeconomic principles and analysis. Learners analyze and interpret macroeconomic calculations and their impact on areas such as labour, inflation, the economy, and business. Students also analyze the impact of government actions and policies on the economy. Learners explore the impact of the banking sector, technology, environmental, and ethical issues on an organization’s operations. Learners examine these social constructs, the value placed upon them, and what they communicate.

In this course, students explore organizational structures, the interdependence of functional areas, and the impact that those relationships can have on financial performance. Learners examine the influence of organizational culture, individual behaviour, group dynamics, and change on business. The importance of organizational communication will be examined and how this has an impact on business performance and operational effectiveness. Students also learn about the impact of sustainability and innovation on an organization.  

In this course, students use industry-standard software to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial statements. Learners explore accounting practices for property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, and non-financial and current liabilities. Students examine the leasing environment as well as the lessee and lessor's points of view. Learners communicate information compliant with all requirements (e.g., ASPE, IFRS, legal, and the CPA Handbook) in a format that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the stakeholder(s), understanding its impact.

This course introduces students to business intelligence tools and emerging technologies. The course focuses on problem based, real world applications. Learners solve novel challenges for businesses or non-for-profit organizations using current industry problem-solving frameworks within interdisciplinary teams.