Bachelor of Business Administration

ACCT-261 - Introductory Financial Accounting 1

This course introduces students to the basic accounting cycle including preparation of useful financial statements.  Other topics include accounting for cash, receivables, inventory, and payroll.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent. Minimum grade of 65% in either Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Calculus 11, Principles of Math 11, Applications of Math 12, MATH 080 or MATH 082.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-262 - Introductory Financial Accounting 2

This course will be of interest to students who wish to pursue a career in business. ACCT 262 is required in both the Accounting and Aboriginal Financial Manager majors of the Business Management two-year diploma and is designed to meet a preparatory course requirement for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 261
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-265 - Managerial Accounting for Non-Accountants

This course is specifically designed for non-accounting majors. This course studies accounting and finance from a managerial perspective. Topics include profitability analysis, cost volume profit analysis, relevant costing, cost allocation, profit planning and cost management, responsibility accounting, capital investments, financial statement analysis, cash flow statements, sources and forms of financing and working capital management.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 261 or ACCT 263
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-350 - Accounting Software Application

This course provides students with a practical working knowledge of commonly used accounting software program Sage 50. Students will gain an understanding of using accounting software for the full accounting cycle. Topics covered include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations and month/year end processing.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 262 and COMP 154
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-363 - Taxation 1

This course is an introduction to Canadian taxation. It focuses on the understanding of the nature and structure of the Income Tax Act. Topics covered in this course include liability for tax and rules for computing income, taxable income, allowable deductions and taxes payable for individuals.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 262
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-364 - Taxation 2

This companion course to ACCT 363 completes the introduction to Canadian taxation by focusing on corporate taxation. This course deals with GST, taxation of corporations, corporate reorganizations, partnerships, trusts and estate planning.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 363
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-369 - Quantitative Methods in Business

This course is designed to help students learn to express organizational problems in mathematical terms. Topics include linear programming; transportation, assignment and transshipment problems; project scheduling (PERT/CPM); inventory and waiting line models; simulation; decision theory; and forecasting. Microsoft Excel will be used for solving various business problems.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in STAT 106 and COMP 153 or COMP 154
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-371 - Corporate Finance 1

This course, along with ACCT 372, is an introduction to managerial finance.  It focuses on the environment in which financial decisions are made, the analysis required to make financial decisions, and the theoretical framework on which the analysis is based.  Topics covered include an introduction to taxation, the Canadian financial system, securities markets, the valuation of securities, capital budgeting, capital structure, the cost of capital, dividend policy, sources of financing, working capital management, international finance, and corporate reorganizations.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 262 and a C- (55%) in MATH 101, MATH 111 or MATH 113 or equivalent.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-372 - Corporate Finance 2

This course develops analytical techniques and financial theories used to make optimal decisions in a corporate setting. The course builds on and extends the concepts and tools covered in ACCT 371. Students are exposed to key financial concepts and tools commonly used by managers in making sound financial decisions.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 371
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-373 - Intermediate Financial Reporting 1

This course starts with a review of the accounting cycle and discussion of accounting concepts and principles. It is the first half of a two-part course in intermediate-level financial reporting. Topics covered include a conceptual framework, income statement and retained earnings statement, balance sheet and disclosure notes, cash flow statement, revenue and expense recognition and measurement, current monetary balances, inventory and cost of sales, capital assets, goodwill and deferred charges, amortization and impairment and investments in debt and equity securities.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 262 and a C- (55%) in a Post-Secondary Math (e.g. MATH 101, 111 or 113, etc.)
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-374 - Intermediate Financial Reporting 2

This course is the second half of a two-part course in intermediate-level financial reporting. Topics covered include accounting for liabilities, shareholders’ equity, complex debt and equity instruments, corporate income taxes, tax losses, leases, pensions, earnings per share, accounting changes, cash flows, and other measurement and disclosure items.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 373
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-375 - Introductory Management Accounting

This course is an introduction to managerial and cost accounting. Topics include: introduction to managerial accounting, building blocks of managerial accounting, cost behaviour, cost volume profit analysis, job costing, activity based costing, short-term business decisions, master budget & responsibility accounting, flexible budgets and standard costs, performance evaluation & the balanced scorecard, capital investment decisions and the time value of money.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 262 and a C- (55%) in MATH 101, MATH 111 or MATH 113 or equivalent.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ACCT-376 - Intermediate Management Accounting

Covers an advanced level of management accounting in the following subjects; cost classifications & estimations, Cost-Volume-Profit analysis, support department cost allocation, job costing, joint costing, process costing, Indirect cost allocation, ABC costing, absorption costing, budgeting, pricing, standard costs, cost and revenue variances, decision making, relevant costs, linear programming & transfer pricing.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 375
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-204 - Principles of Management

This course provides an overview of management. It covers theory, process and practice of the four fundamental management skills: Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling, as well as the role of managers in organizations.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-208 - Special Topics in Business

This directed studies course gives students the opportunity to meet learning outcomes relating to business knowledge obtained in a non-academic setting.  Students may undertake in-depth research on a business concept, create and implement a business plan, develop a business project or pursue a specialization not included in College of The Rockies course offerings.

Students may also use this course to recognize learning achievement in other modules.  Students may aggregate certifications received over a series of workshops and courses to the equivalent of a business course based on content and instructional hours.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- (55%) in ENGL 100. Must be registered in a Business Management program or have Department Head approval.
• Delivery Method:?Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-212 - Business Law

In this course, the underlying principles and rules of common law are examined together with applicable statute law. Torts are studied, including; the making of contracts, their effect and completion; agency; legal forms of business; contracts of employment; sale of goods; negotiable instruments; methods of securing debt; and bankruptcy law.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent (refer to Course Equivalency Information on the College website)
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-216 - Organizational Behaviour

In this course students can discover and apply concepts to both explain and influence how people and their organizations work. Specific topics include motivation, perception, personality, emotions, communication, team dynamics, decision making, conflict and negotiation, power and organizational politics, leadership, organizational change and development, organization, and culture.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-302 - Human Resource Management

This Human Resource Management course covers planning, recruitment, selection and placement; job analysis, job description and job evaluation; compensation and performance appraisal plans; employee benefit programs; training and education programs and employee rights, labour relations, personnel planning and evaluation.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in English 100 or equivalent.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-303 - Business Ethics

This course provides an overview of Canadian business and its interrelationships with society. Course material covers current issues and ethical challenges faced in the world of work, providing the student with practical tools, methods and resources that encourage ethical behaviour in and out of the workplace. Concepts covered include stakeholder management, corporate social responsibility and managing ethics from a business and managerial perspective.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in English 100 or equivalent.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-304 - Introduction to Non-Profit Management

This survey course is designed to introduce students to the areas of responsibility of managers of non-profit organizations and is intended to provide a broad overview of the management challenges of the non-profit sector. Topics include scope and function of the non-profit sector; an overview of financial management; human resources management; strategic planning; and marketing functions within the non-profit sector. Specific issues are emphasized, such as accountability, board selection, volunteer management and fundraising.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ENGL 100 or equivalent.
• Delivery Method:?Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-305 - Social Enterprise

Sustainable and resilient communities are ones where social, economic, human, environmental and cultural needs and goals are all met. Social enterprises contribute to community development through direct participation in the marketplace and by using the profits produced to support a social purpose. This course introduces the social enterprise concept and challenges students to identify social issues and develop market-driven solutions that benefit all stakeholders. Business planning, leadership and transparent financial reporting are all stressed to ensure social benefits are realized.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in English 100 or equivalent
• Delivery Method:?Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-306 - The Politics of Sustainability

When businesses, environmentalists, and the general public differ in their concepts of sustainability, government must wrestle with the challenges of coherent policy development. This course uses readings and case studies to examine the strategies these groups employ to influence government action, whether through lobbying and green advertising or through their own definition of concepts such as sustainable development. Students will also analyze how governments balance differing concepts of sustainability through negotiated adaptation, regulation, and voluntary codes.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ENGL 100 or equivalent
• Delivery Method:?Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-307 - Leading Sustainability

This practical course incorporates principles of leadership and change management with sustainability. This course highlights the essential role leaders’ play in the success of sustainability initiatives and presents specific leadership strategies that facilitate sustainability implementation. Examples of leadership strategies relevant to sustainability implementation include creating a vision, strategically aligning with corporate goals, communicating across the organization, changing corporate culture and mindset, and using reward systems and evaluation and control to ensure long term success. MGMT 307 is relevant for anyone who is interested in managing change, implementing sustainable business practices and/or green initiatives in their organization, or who would like to further develop their leadership skills within the context of organizational change.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in MGMT 310 Corequisites MGMT 310 or equivalent if not already taken as a prerequisite.
• Delivery Method:?Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-310 - Sustainability Theory and Metrics

In this course, students develop a theoretical foundation for understanding and assessing sustainability in business practices. Students examine the theoretical framework, core concepts and the business case for sustainability. Activities and readings explore regional and global trends affecting sustainability, such as climate change and increasing stress on global ecosystems, sustainable community development, turbulent markets, disruptive technologies, and the impact of disparity between rich and poor. Sustainability measurement and reporting systems are compared and evaluated.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in ACCT 261 and ENGL 100. MKTG 281 and MGMT 204 or 216 may be taken previously or concurrently. Minimum grade of 60% in Foundations of Math 12, Pre-calculus Math 12, Calculus 12, Principles of Math 12, or MATH 090. Students may also fulfill the math requirements by successfully completing a College of the Rockies Business Management diploma program with at least a 65% average or are admitted into the Post Degree Diploma in Sustainable Business Practices program. Progression: Students require a minimum grade of 60% for credit towards the BBA and post- degree certificate and diploma.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online, Blended
• Course Outline

MGMT-311 - Self-Directed Study in Business

This course is designed specifically for hands-on learning in a domestic or international setting. Students undertake a directed study project as an introduction to project management and community development. Students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the issues facing community and small business development in a domestic or international/intercultural setting.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 60.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- (55%) in ENGL 100. Must be registered in a Business Management program or have Department Head approval.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus
• Course Outline

MGMT-316 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

This course introduces the students to the basics of entrepreneurship and small business management. Students gain an understanding of how to establish and manage a small business. An essential part of the course is the students’ development of research and analysis skills. The application of the knowledge is demonstrated by the student completing a business plan.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ACCT 261 or ACCT 263; MKTG 281; and ENGL 100 or COMC 101. Corequisites ACCT 261 or ACCT 263 and MKTG 281 may be taken as a corequisite.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-318 - Research Methods

This course introduces students to the basics of research methods needed in business and other fields. Students gain an understanding of the importance of business research to managers through providing accurate information for decision making. Students gain insight through analysis of several case studies and a group or individual business research project.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in ENGL 100, COMP 154 and MKTG 281 Corequisites STAT 106
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-320 - Management Information Systems

This course is for business and information technology students who wish to understand how organizations use information, information technologies and systems to achieve objectives and createcompetitive advantages.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- (55%) in both ENGL 100 and COMP 154
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-410 - Managing Sustainable Operations

This course develops students’ ability to strategically implement sustainable business practices within the value chain of a business and to strategically implement more sustainable business practices. Building on the theory and metrics of sustainability, this course examines how implementation works at the level of operations management. Students review existing practices and consider new challenges that operations managers face when integrating sustainability within their organizations and traditional ways of doing business. Case studies help students analyze how businesses face challenges to be more accountable for the environment and resource consequences of their products, services, and processes; and to integrate environmental, safety, and health concerns with leaner, greener operations, green-product design, and closed-loop supply chains. Case studies also help us explore how new tools of operations management reporting are being applied. An overarching theme in this course is developing leadership to guide change initiatives and future challenges in sustainable operations management.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C (60%) in MGMT 310
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online, Blended
• Course Outline

MGMT-411 - Business Management Review

This is an intensive capstone course intended to pull together all the subjects covered in the Business Administration Diploma Program. This course is designed to involve the student in running a business in a team environment and to show how it all comes together by utilizing a computerized business simulation. Students design and present a business plan to a board of directors; make operating, financial, marketing and human resource decisions; and prepare business reports.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Completion of at least three semesters (15 courses) towards diploma; this course is taken in final semester before graduating with a diploma.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MGMT-470 - Sustainable Business Project Development and Research

This course enables students to research a problem and plan a field-based, real-world solution. The students develop a thesis or project proposal that builds on work completed in earlier courses and is consistent with general program outcomes. The students identify a research question, choose a theoretical framework or a conceptual model, select an appropriate methodology, and complete a research proposal. The project proposal must incorporate the broad concept of sustainability; consider environmental, economic and social/cultural aspects; and be designed to solve a real problem or introduce a specific change in a business, organization, or community. Project ideas should demonstrate leadership with creative, unique approaches to the field of sustainable business practice.

• Minimum Credits: 4.0
• Length: 60.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C (60%) in ENGL 100 and MGMT 410
• Delivery Method:?Blended, Directed Studies
• Course Outline

MGMT-480 - Sustainable Business Project Implementation

In this course, students are provided with a supported opportunity to implement the project proposal developed in MGMT 470. Beginning with an instructor-approved comprehensive plan for a project related to some aspect of sustainable business, students comply with research ethics protocol and work within a regular job environment or an arranged practicum situation. Each student maintains a log or diary of field work and collects, analyzes, and discusses data. The project method and implementation varies based on the student’s work-based situation and the nature of the chosen project. The course includes regular scheduled meetings with the instructor and input from the work environment supervisor and co-workers.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 90.0 hours
• Prerequisites: MGMT 470
• Delivery Method:?Blended
• Course Outline

MGMT-490 - Sustainable Business Project Evaluation And Presentation

This course represents the explicit reflective, evaluative, and presentation component of the sustainable business capstone triad of courses. The goal of MGMT 490 is the integration of student expertise and/or leadership in the area of sustainable business practice, and the presentation of achievement. Students write a comprehensive business report or thesis and compose a personal code of ethics. Skills and knowledge developed are also communicated in a formal presentation and a website or professional portfolio.

• Minimum Credits: 2.0
• Length: 30.0 hours
• Prerequisites: MGMT 480
• Delivery Method:?Blended
• Course Outline

MKTG-281 - Principles of Marketing

To gain an overview of the marketing process as it applies to marketing products and/or services in public, private and not-for-profit organizations. At the end of the course, the students should understand the four P's of marketing: Price, Place, Promotion and Product, and the interrelationships between marketing and overall business practices. This 45-hour course provides an introduction to other more advanced courses in the College of the Rockies Business program.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: English 12 or equivalent
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MKTG-283 - Consumer Behaviour

This course is a study of the many influences on the consumer's purchasing decisions. Topics covered include economic, demographic, cultural, social, and reference group influences. The emphasis is on understanding the customer, the concepts underlying target marketing and market segmentation.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum of C- (55%) in MKTG 281
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MKTG-289 - Integrated Marketing Communications

The purpose of this course is to gain an overview of the marketing communications process as it applies to marketing in organizations. At the end of the course the student understands the interrelationships between business performance and marketing communications.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum of C- (55%) in MKTG 281
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MKTG-385 - Strategic Marketing Management

This course helps students gain an advanced view of strategic marketing, planning and management. This course is intended to expand the students’ understanding of how to identify alternatives and make sound marketing decisions.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C- (55%) in English 100 and MKTG 281
• Delivery Method:?Online
• Course Outline

CAFM 14* - Aboriginal Human & Fiscal Issues

* CAFM courses taken through AFOA Canada.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 0.0 hours
• Prerequisites: None
• Delivery Method:?Online

CAFM 4* - Aboriginal Strategy & Decisions

*CAFM courses taken through AFOA Canada.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 0.0 hours
• Prerequisites: None..
• Delivery Method:?Online

CAFM 6* - Aboriginal History & Developments

*CAFM courses taken through AFOA Canada.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 0.0 hours
• Prerequisites: None
• Delivery Method:?Online

COMC-102 - Advanced Professional Communication

This course presents the written and oral communication strategies required in any workplace environment. Students gain practical experience that centers on gathering, summarizing and critically assessing information to produce professional documents. Students will also gain a better understanding on how basic design elements enhance the readability of workplace documents and online communication. This course also focuses on helping students develop speaking skills appropriate to informal and formal presentations and interviews.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: ENGL 100, COMC 101 or COMC 150
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

COMP-153 - Introduction To Data Processing

This course allows students to develop knowledge and skills in the field of information technology. Students will explore the operation and application of professional productivity software.  Students use four applications of the Microsoft Office 2016 suite: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.  The theory component develops a broad and general understanding of current computer technology, methods and models.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 60.0 hours
• Prerequisites: None
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

COMP-154 - Computer Applications in Business

This course examines information systems theory and utilizes computer technology. Students will explore the application of technology in organizations. Students will investigate information systems, evaluate organizational needs, and develop effective solutions. Security, legal and ethical issues will be examined along with characteristics of professional administration. Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, will be utilized to create effective business artifacts and fulfill organizational needs.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 75.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Familiarity with Microsoft Office and basic computing skills, or COMP 153 are recommended.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ECON-101 - Microeconomics

This course deals with the economic principles that govern the individual segments of the economy. Topics include supply and demand, price elasticity, utility, cost of production, perfect and imperfect market structures, theory of production, the demand for factors, and the pricing of factors. Some current business situations are discussed.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum grade of 65% in the following Math courses: MATH 080 or MATH 082, Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Essentials 11, Applications 11, Principles 11, or equivalent or by permission of the instructor.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ECON-102 - Macroeconomics

This course presents the economic principles that govern the behaviour of the nation’s economy. Topics include production possibility, supply and demand, national income analysis, money and banking, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade. Current Canadian economic problems are discussed.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum grade of 65% in the following Math courses: MATH 080 or MATH 082, Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Essentials 11, Applications 11, Principles 11, or equivalent or by permission of the instructor.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

ECON-207 - Managerial Economics

This course deals with quantitative strategies to assist management decision-making. Topics covered include economic optimization, demand and demand estimation, forecasting techniques, production functions, cost analysis and estimation, the perfectly competitive, monopoly, monopolistically competitive and oligopoly market structures, pricing practices, and evaluating risk. Basic differentiation techniques are introduced. This course may appeal to those students wishing to transfer to a commerce or business administration degree program or those who wish to learn about this managerial application of microeconomic principles.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: ECON 101 and ECON 102
• Delivery Method:?On-campus
• Course Outline

ENGL-100 - English Composition

English 100 focuses on composition for academic purposes and develops a student’s ability to write clearly and effectively. Students also learn the fundamentals of critical thinking, persuasive writing techniques (including rhetorical appeals and devices), scholarly research, and academic reading.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum 65% in English 12 or equivalent
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online, Blended
• Course Outline

MATH-101 - Finite Mathematics 1

This course is intended for students who require an appreciation of higher mathematics, but don’t require calculus. Math 101 stresses a logical and critical thinking approach while investigating the following topics: an introduction to linear algebra, linear programming, the simplex method, set theory and counting, an introduction to probability and statistics, and Markov Processes.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Applications 12, Principles 11, or MATH 080.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MATH-103 - Differential Calculus

This course is intended for students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. Topics include: functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, their interpretation, differentiation rules, techniques of differentiation, implicit differentiation, inverse functions, exponential functions, logarithms, applications of differentiation such as linear approximations, Newton’s method, related rates, analysis of graphs, and optimization, the Mean Value Theorem, definite and indefinite integrals, integration by substitution, Riemann sums, and applications of integration. Calculus is a necessary step in any career in the sciences including Biology, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Medicine, and Physics. It is also useful in any field which uses Statistics to analyze data.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 60.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Minimum grade of 65% in one of the following Math courses: MATH 090, MATH 100, Pre-Calculus 12, Principles 12, or equivalent.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

MATH-111 - Business Mathematics

This course emphasizes the mathematics required in general business processes. It begins with a brief review of arithmetic and algebra. These skills are then applied to business situations requiring the use of percentages, markup, simple interest and compound interest. The emphasis is on applied business mathematics and the use of a hand-held business calculator. This course is designed to prepare students for the mathematical and analytical applications required in subsequent business and economics courses.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 45.0 hours
• Prerequisites: MATH 080, MATH 082, Pre-Calculus 11, Foundations 11, Applications 11, Principles 11 or equivalent.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline

STAT-106 - Statistics

This course introduces the fundamental ideas of statistics and can be applied to any discipline. Topics include: collection, description, and presentation of data; calculating central tendency and dispersion; probability and statistical inference; hypothesis testing (means, proportions, variances, one and two samples); correlation and regression; decision making and sampling, Goodness of Fit Tests, and Contingency Tables.

• Minimum Credits: 3.0
• Length: 60.0 hours
• Prerequisites: Principles of Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, Applications of Math 11, Pre-calculus Math 11, MATH 080, MATH 101, MATH 111 or equivalent. Recommendations: Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Delivery Method:?On-campus, Online
• Course Outline