Courses

Based on the concepts learned in ACC 200, this course explores the applications of accounting information in the management context. Topics include: management planning and control, inventory and cost flow analysis, job order costing, standard costs and variance analysis, budgeting, break-even analysis, relevant costs and decision-making.

This course will encompass the structure and function of major biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, as well as energy transduction, enzyme mechanisms and regulation of metabolic pathways. The accompanying laboratory component will introduce some techniques commonly used in the study of biomolecules and enzymology.

An integrative capstone seminar based on the contributions of both sociology and psychology for understanding human behaviour. The course will integrate the method, academic content, and pragmatic application of those fields of knowledge to the social context of human behaviour and explore the ways this can lead to vocation and service in the world community. A variety of methodological, theoretical, and practical questions will be addressed. Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the BA: Behavioural Science (Concentration or Major) programs in their final 15 credits of study. Permission of the Department. Registration for Fall 2015 is closed. Plerase sign up for Winter 2016.

A continuation of the supervised practical experience placement within a community or social agency related to the student's interest and/or future plans. Seminars will focus on the relationship between ethical issues and practical issues and models of ethical decision-making as related to the behavioural sciences. Prerequisite: BHS 240. Restricted to students in the BA: Behavioural Science (Concentration or Major) with a CGPA of not less than 2.0. Permission of the department required.

This course covers the basics of nutrition, the processing of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, vitamins and minerals, as well as discussing energy balance, fasting, and weight control.

This course will examine the body processes involved in the immune response.

This course focuses on communications in a business setting. Students will develop and strengthen their written and oral communication skills in preparation for their ongoing studies and careers. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of communication skills in a business career. This is an experiential course where students will develop solid skills in writing, listening, problem solving and presenting individually and within groups, both through digital and traditional media.

This course provides a survey of business practices in various regions around the world, comparing and contrasting social and cultural differences that impact business interactions and cross-cultural communication.

For organizations desiring to operate effectively and remain competitive in a rapidly changing global marketplace, they must adapt to these dynamic and challenging conditions. In this course, students will exp0lore the concepts of organization theory and design, including the major organization forms, the idea of culture as structure the impact of environment on structure and leadership, and the management of dynamic processes, all int he context of how organizations best work in today's complex world.

Businesses are facing increasing stakeholder pressure to respond to societal expectations on how businesses should operate in a more environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner. This course examines corporate social responsibility (CSR) from multiple perspectives. It focuses on identifying the tensions between business and societal goals, addressing the major social responsibilities of business in the context of gloablization, and creating value through CSR strategies. Through the use of case studies, students will be exposed to CSR issues across various industries and countries, and will be expected to develop solutions for responsible management practices.

This course explores both societal and social marketing. The purpose of societal marketing holds that an organization should make marketing decisions by taking into account the needs of the organization and its consumers, and in particular, the long-term interests of society. The purpose of social marketing is to influence social change such as improving health, protecting the environment, and contributing to community well-being.

The second term of this two-semester entrepreneurship practicum for teams of students starting sustainable, triple bottom line-oriented companies based on business plans previously developed in BUS 392. The practicum is focused on skill development and mentoring in startup formation, resource acquisition, business and revenue model validation, project management, debt and equity financing, and written and oral presentation of startup activities.