Global Business, Entrepreneurship & Technology

Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, U)

Or equivalent

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details. Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading.

Semester 1
AC1034 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BU1363 Introduction to Business Concepts
BU1103 Introduction to Human Resources
CM1903 Communications I
IN1163 Computer Applications for Business I
MA1024 Business Math I
MR1073 Introduction to Marketing
NA2053 Canadian Government – General Education Course

Semester 2
AC2034 Financial Accounting II
CM2903 Communications II
MA1024 Business Math II
MR2003 Marketing II
BU4033 Microeconomics
BU3113 Organizational Behaviour – General Education Course

Semester 3
BU3013 Macroeconomics
BU3163 Emerging and Exponential Technologies
BU3183 Design and user Experience
BU3233 Entrepreneurship
BU3153 Business Planning
BU3193 Cross Cultural Competency and International Business
BU3213 Global Politics, International Law and Markets

Semester 4
BU3203 Organizational Strategy and Adaptive Execution
BU3223 Global Digital Collaboration and De-central Organizations
BU3243 Innovation and Disruption
BU3253 Management of Technology
BU3263 Introduction to Computer Science for Technology Managers
BU3173 Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
SW2023 Conflict Management – General Education Course

AC1034 Introduction to Financial Accounting
This course gives hands-on training in fundamental accounting concepts as applied in service and merchandising firms. Students will be taken through a complete accounting cycle and will record and report financial transactions. Topics include recording entries, preparing financial statements and accounting for merchandising activities. This course will be essential for further study in financial accounting.

BU1363 Introduction to Business Concepts
In this course, students will be introduced to business in Canada, focusing on introductory topics for those interested in employment in a business management role. Topics of study will include the relationships between the areas of finance, human resources, marketing, and operations within an organization, business ethics and social responsibility, management concepts and practices, and an exploration of the entrepreneurial spirit. The course brings in numerous examples of practical applications with the involvement of the learners from real-life situations and personal experiences to analyze the concepts discussed. There is also key emphasis on developing awareness towards corporate social responsibility and the relation between ethical practices and management.

BU1103 Introduction to Human Resources
In this course, students will learn how proper recruitment/selection strategies, and training and development methods, maintain an organization’s competitive advantage. The integral role of job design and analysis in affecting compensation management and performance appraisal decisions will be examined. Students will investigate a variety of employment and health and safety laws as they relate to managing a diverse workforce. In addition, the fundamental principles of the union-management framework will be explored.

CM1903 Communications I
Communications is a process that defines how we engage with the world. Writing is essential and represents the most important formal process of communication. Communications 1 is a practical course designed to help students strengthen both oral and written skills as required 1in industry today. Students learn theory and practical a1pplications of good business/technical planning as well as advanced sentence-writing techniques. Students acquire knowledge of effective communication practices in today’s world of work and apply basic sentence techniques, paragraph strategies, and specialized oral and writing skills including proper usage of MLA format in business and/or technical writing situations. The students will also learn about the informal channels of communication that support the creation of authentic relations with peers, colleagues, family and the community. Instruction in both formal and informal communication processes combine to assist students to become successful members of the workplace and the communities in which they live. Students will be expected to exhibit professionalism in a diverse

IN1163 Computer Applications for Business I
Students in this course will gain practical hands-on experience using email, word processing, presentation, and accounting software. The Microsoft Office suite is the most prevalent used by business today and components of the Office package will be utilized in this course. Sage 50 accounting software is widely used across Canada by many small and medium sized businesses and will be the accounting software of choice. Students will record business transactions in the General Journal, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, and Inventory modules. Students will also calculate and account for sales taxes.

MA1024 Business Math I
In this course, students will begin with a review of basic arithmetic and algebraic manipulations, continuing with the following topics: ratios and proportions, percentages and the percentage formula, discounts, mark-ups and mark-downs, payroll scenarios, break-even analysis, and simple interest.

MR1073 Introduction to Marketing
This course is an informative introduction into marketing. Students will become acquainted with current Canadian marketing concepts, terminology and practices, examine strategies to apply them to contemporary marketing situations, and gain an understanding of how they affect an organization’s profitability. Students will also explore consumer and business marketing, product planning, building customer relationships and creating customer value. This course provides a basic understanding of Canadian marketing structures and techniques including defining and segmenting target markets and interpreting market research data.

NA2053 Canadian Government
This course is designed to enable the student to understand the operation, structure, function and interaction of the three levels of government. In addition, the historic, economic, social and political environments in which the government exists will be discussed.

AC2034 Financial Accounting II
In this course, students will examine, in more depth, select assets and liabilities found on the balance sheet as well as learn to account for equity transactions involving partnerships and corporations. Assets examined include cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, plant, property, and equipment and intangibles. Liabilities studied will include short and long term notes payable, bonds, warranty liabilities and income tax liabilities.

CM2903 Communications II
Communications 2 is a one-semester course which applies the oral and written communication tools learned in the first semester to specific business/technical applications as required by industry today. The student will enhance writing skills acquired in COMM1 and learn to produce effective documents including business letters, memoranda,emails, employment documents as well as reports and problem-solving documents as applicable to their field of study. The course presents the theory and practice necessary for the planning and presentation of short informal and formal reports and introduces the dynamics of planning and participating in meeting situations. Students will participate in mock interviews (as applicable), so that they are prepared to sell themselves as they transition into the competitive employment market. Students will continue to review grammatical structures and apply editing strategies to business/technical documents through both in-class activities and the usage of the customized online grammar tool. As with COMM1, the content will be inclusive and reflect the diverse workplace that students will find themselves in in the future.

MA1024 Business Math II
In this course, students will develop their skills and understanding of business mathematics involving interest calculations, compound interest, annuities, loan financing, bonds and investment decision making.

MR2003 Marketing II
In this course, students will follow the accepted concepts of marketing, current marketing principles/practices, and their applications as functional decision-making management tools. Topics will include all aspects of product/service marketing and management, price determination and pricing strategies, distribution-related strategies, marketing communications strategies (including advertising, personal selling, sales promotions, event marketing and sponsorship, public relations and direct marketing) and non-profit marketing and global marketing. This course builds on the foundation of MR1073 Introduction to Marketing I. Students will continue to examine current Canadian material on marketing and determine strategies for developing new products and services that are consistent with evolving marketing needs and principles of sustainability. Students will apply their knowledge in producing a marketing plan where they will set marketing objectives, develop a marketing mix, along with developing marketing strategies. Budgetary considerations will be taken into account, and evaluation criteria identified. Students will also contribute to the development of pricing strategies and participate in conducting market research to provide information needed to make marketing decisions. The development of analytical marketing skills will be emphasized through the use of problems and case studies.

BU4033 Microeconomics
This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of economics, beginning with the field of microeconomics. Topics include: supply and demand, elasticity, consumer choice, and production costs in the short and long run.

BU3113 Organizational Behaviour – General Education Course
In this course, students will assess the impacts of human behaviour on organizational performance through the study of personal values and perceptions, motivational techniques, effective utilization of teamwork, conflict resolution options, negotiation processes, leadership styles, approaches to decision making, options for organizational structure, and change management. Students will learn to predict potential impacts of human resources policies and practices on employee behaviour as well as recommend management practices to effectively address specific employee behaviours.

BU3013 Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics presents an overview of the Canadian economy focusing on national trends such as unemployment, inflation and monetary/fiscal policies. The course will provide students with a basis to analyze current activities for predicting future trends as a basis for business decision-making. Discussions will focus on helping students apply theory about macroeconomics to current events.

BU3163 Emerging and Exponential Technologies
The world of the next decade will be shaped irreparably by the invention and democratization of emerging and exponential technologies. The business professional of the future will require a high level of understanding about the trends of technological development in order to help their organization act and re-act to fundamental changes. The theory of accelerating returns to technology and the nature of exponential change will form the guiding principles for an understanding of the following topics: artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, genetic manipulation, robotics, nanotechnology, blockchains, cryptocurrency, and quantum computation.

BU3183 Design and User Experience
In the evolving business world of today design thinking is of special importance. This course explores the principles of design as it applies to the creation of new products, services and technologies. It explores design as both a conceptual framework and in terms of practical implementation. The process and importance of crafting user experiences will be discussed in detail.

BU3233 Entrepreneurship
Many entrepreneurs plunge into the world of business with minimal training and may lack key skills to help maximize their chances of success. This course instructs the learner on essential skills to survive as an entrepreneur. This course focuses on two skill categories for entrepreneurs: Interpersonal business skills, and self-management skills. The interpersonal business skills portion will focus on the topics of: relationship management, negotiations, networking, and presentation. The self-management skills portion will focus on the topics of: self-care, mental health for entrepreneurs, stress management, diet and nutrition, and self-reflection. Risk management will also be taught in detail.

BU3153 Business Planning
Entrepreneurs starting new enterprises or entrepreneurs working to establish new projects within larger organizations require the essential skill of business planning to create effective strategic and operational plans, for both internal and external stakeholders. In this course the learner will be instructed in the business planning process in detail, with the goal of creating business professionals who can rapidly produce high quality plans.

BU3193 Cross Cultural Competency and International Business
Societies worldwide have never before been so interdependent or interconnected. Further, our societies are becoming increasingly multicultural. This course provides the learner with essential knowledge about a variety of world cultures and their business practices so that the learners can develop fluency in the conduct of business across national borders in both meatspace and online.

BU3213 Global Politics, International Law and Markets
With the context of business becoming increasingly global and multinational the modern business professional needs an understanding of the broader political forces, the operation of law on an international basis, and the impact of world markets. This course will survey global political systems and their impact on business. Legal considerations for doing business across boarders will also be considered. Finally, the function of markets with global importance will be discussed.

BU3203 Organizational Strategy and Adaptive Execution
The ability of companies to implement effective corporate strategies on ever shrinking time-scales differentiates wining companies of all sizes. This course provides the learner with both a theoretical overview of corporate strategy formulation and a practical skill set to execute strategy quickly while adapting to changing circumstances.

BU3223 Global Digital Collaboration and Decentral Organizations
The way in which modern organizations conduct business is becoming increasingly mediated by advanced telecommunications technology and online tools. Further, the very nature of organizations is dematerializing and being replaced at least partially by networked individuals and teams operating as decentralize organizations. This course provides the learner with the skills to utilize advanced tools for collaborating in teams large or small.

BU3243 Innovation and Disruption
Business history of the last half-century has revolved around fundamental changes to society caused by innovation in technology and the disruption of old business models and markets. This trend is sure to continue well into the next decades. The course provides the learner with an understanding of the process of innovation and knowledge to apply innovative thinking to new problems. Further, the context of industry disruption will be discussed in detail with a look through the historical data and trends for the future.

BU3253 Management of Technology
Modern business professionals are often required to manage projects with some form of technological implementation or technological development effort. This course provides the framework by which projects of a technological nature can be managed effectively. The course will discuss systems thinking, technology readiness level, technology forecasting, technology scouting, and engineering management.

BU3263 Introduction to Computer Science for Technology Managers
The importance of understanding the basics of computer science and programming is today as important as reading, writing and arithmetic. This course is split into two parts: The first is a focus on computers and information technology from a systems perspective; The second is a practicum whereby learners will be exposed to the basics of the python programing language and run their code on a Raspberry Pi.

BU3173 Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Solving business problems in the next decade will require a range of thinking skills including: the ability generate and apply creative solutions, think laterally about problems, and applying engineering thinking to complex business situations. This course teaches the fundamental creative and critical thinking skills while emphasizing the discovery of novel approaches to real world business problems.

SW2023 Conflict Management – General Education Course
This general education course is designed to have the learner understand that conflict is a natural phenomenon, present in all relationships in one’s life and work and community. Learners will learn how to focus on achieving common goals, on prevention by design, and how apply current models of conflict resolution, mediation, alternative dispute resolution, problem solving, and group facilitation techniques to appropriate situations.

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