Courses

2024-2025 Academic Year

BUSI 1112
Introduction to Business Administration 0.5 unit
An overview of the fundamental activities performed in businesses in the Canadian environment. Methodology includes lectures, class discussions, written assignments, tests and a term paper. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)

BUSI 1188
Co-op Term I 1.0 unit
Prerequisite(s): admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration Co-operative Education program. Completion of professional development program delivered by the Co-op Office. Completion of courses prescribed by the Department of Business Administration course sequence.
A 13-18 week term of full-time paid career related experience in an organizational setting: corporate, non-profit or government. Students will work with industry professionals who provide feedback to the university on the student’s performance and development. The student will be required to set learning objectives, submit a work term report and participate in a return-to-campus/debriefing session. Evaluation for the successful completion of the co-op term is based on learning objectives, a work site visit, an employer evaluation and a satisfactory work term report. Note: This course may only be counted for credit toward the 23.0 unit Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op degree.

BUSI 2011
Introduction to Entrepreneurship 0.5 unit
An examination of multi-disciplinary entrepreneurship geared to business, social and innovative venture creation. Students will explore the relevance of entrepreneurship to business and non-business ventures. Topics will include creativity, idea generation, social entrepreneurs, and basic business planning culminating in the creation of a venture.

BUSI 2012
Work and Career in the Modern Global Environment 0.5 unit
An examination of the theories and practices associated with work and career in the current globalized business world. Topics may include: the history and philosophy of work, working in a globalized world, the new business job market, work and well-being, work-life balance, choosing work, managing one’s career, and working internationally.

BUSI 2060
Personal Finance 0.5 unit
An examination of strategies relating to managing and maximizing personal finances. Topics include consumer credit alternatives, financial instruments and institutions, family budgeting, pension strategies and strategic use of investment options, and traditional versus e-banking and e-investing.

BUSI 2202/THMT 2202
Communication & Self-Management Skills 0.5 unit
A study of communications management in organizations, including effective use of written, oral and electronic communications, and the principles of self-management: self-awareness, emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, time and stress management, personal effectiveness, and resilience. Skills will be developed through individual and group in-class activities and online assignments.

BUSI 2214
Organizational Behaviour: Individuals in Organizations 0.5 unit
A study of individual-level principles of organizational behaviour. Topics such as organizational effectiveness, management theory, personality, perception, values, attitudes, and decision making will be examined to help individuals understand themselves and improve their effectiveness in modern organizations. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 2212 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI 2215
Organizational Behaviour: Groups, Structure and Culture 0.5 unit
A study of group-level and system-level principles of organizational behaviour. Topics such as teams, power, leadership and organizational structure and culture will be examined to help individuals improve their effectiveness in modern organizations. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 2213 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI 2225/THMT 2225
Design Management in Business and Tourism 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): THMT 1101 and BUSI 1112 or permission of the instructor
An examination of the role design can play as a key component of management strategy in business enterprises generally and the eight sectors of the tourism industry. Students will apply the design process and have opportunities to develop creative problem solving skills through projects in communications, the built environment, and the design of products and services.

BUSI 2230
Principles of Marketing 0.5 unit
An introductory course in marketing which uses lectures, discussions, and/or cases, and projects. Key topics include market segmentation, marketing mix, consumer behaviour, marketing research, an introduction to marketing math, and forces impacting marketing planning in the modern world.

BUSI 2231
Applied Marketing 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
Selected topics in marketing are discussed including marketing strategy, case analysis, marketing planning, marketing math, digital marketing, and marketing analytics. Lectures and case studies.

BUSI 2250
Business Ethics 0.5 unit
A course in applied ethics that explores the bearing of ethical theory on business-related issues, including advertising, consumer rights, managerial structures, discrimination in the workplace, and corporate responsibility. Casework helps the student to develop skills in decision-making.

BUSI 2255
Introduction to Information Systems in Organizations 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1112
A survey of the major resources, concepts and practices behind the development, management and evaluation of computer-based information systems in modern organizations.

BUSI 2259
Legal Aspects of Business 0.5 unit
A survey of the effect of law on commercial and industrial activities. Topics include: contracts, including sale, insurance, bailment, agency and employment; negotiable instruments, real property; forms of business organization; and credit transactions. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)

BUSI 2263
Canadian Securities Course 0.5 unit
An examination of various investment products, fundamental analysis, the financial services industry, portfolio management, financial planning and taxation issues. This course follows the Canadian Securities course content and uses the Canadian Securities textbook and materials. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 4462 may not take this course for credit. Note: All students who register in this course must pay an additional fee for registration in the Special Institutional Version (SIV) of the Canadian Securities course. On completion of this course, students will be eligible to write the Canadian Securities course exam.

BUSI 2288
Co-op Term II 1.0 unit
Prerequisite(s): completion of BUSI 1188 and courses prescribed by the Department of Business Administration course sequence. Completion of return-to-campus session delivered by the Co-op Office
A 13-18 week term of full-time paid career related experience in an organizational setting: corporate, non-profit or government. Students will work with industry professionals who provide feedback to the university on the student’s performance and development. The student will be required to set learning objectives, submit a work term report and participate in a return-to-campus/debriefing session. Evaluation for the successful completion of the co-op term is based on learning objectives, a work site visit, an employer evaluation and a satisfactory work term report. Note: This course may only be counted for credit toward the 23.0 unit Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op degree.

BUSI 2307/THMT 2307
Introduction to Mi’kmaw/Indigenous Tourism 0.5 unit
Emphasis on Mi’kmaw culture and history. Students apply a Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) approach to support growth and awareness of Indigenous Tourism products, services and experiences. Students engage with Mi’kmaw Elders, Indigenous tourism operators, community leaders and/or knowledge holders to discuss issues in the Indigenous Tourism Sector.

BUSI 2321
Introduction to Accounting I 0.5 unit
A study of accounting with an emphasis on understanding financial statements and their use. The course will give students a working knowledge of the application of accounting while including details on the effect of transactions on accounts, accrual accounting, recording entries, and time value of money. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 2221 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI 2322
Introduction to Accounting II 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2321
An expansion of concepts in BUSI 2321. Topics include financial statements, accounting for cash, accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, liabilities, equity, revenue recognition principles and others. The course will prepare students for Intermediate accounting. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 2221/2222 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI 2430/THMT 2430
Social Media for Business and Tourism 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
Understanding the importance of social media in tourism and exploring key concepts used to help grow business and brands through online social media presence. Exploring popular social media platforms, content planning, creation and management and understanding search engine optimization and placement.

BUSI 2601
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector 0.5 unit
An overview of the Nonprofit sector in Canada along with the fundamental activities performed in all organizations such as marketing, accounting, human resource management, and strategic planning. It emphasizes the unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations and their administration, which separates them from for-profit organizations.

BUSI 3306/POLS 3306
Government Administration and Accountability 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): 0.5 unit of POLS or BUSI, or permission of the instructor
An examination of the place of public bureaucracy in government and modern society. Topics may include: the nature of bureaucracy, the governing principles of the Canadian public service, human resource management, the mechanism of accountability, and challenges of budgetary control. (Also listed under Canadian Studies and Public Policy Studies)

BUSI 3308
Operations Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2214, 2215 and MATH 2208, 2209 or MATH 2500 or permission of the instructor
Operations management as an integral part of many functional areas of business. Topics include productivity improvement, forecasting, designing goods and services, allocating resources, project management, inventory management, quality assurance and capacity planning and where applicable, mathematical methods for evaluating alternatives.

BUSI 3311/THMT 3311
Small Business Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2321
An introduction to the start-up and management of small and medium business. Topics include planning, organizational structure, accessing capital, managing growth, building management teams, succession planning, bankruptcy and family business.

BUSI 3312
International Business Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2214, 2215 and ECON 1102
An introduction to the problems of management which are unique to the international firm with particular emphasis on the multinational corporation. Lectures, discussions, and case method will be employed.

BUSI 3313
Human Resource Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2215
An examination of the growing importance of the human resource function in the modern organization with a focus on the key functions including recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management, compensation, occupational health and safety and new and emerging workplace issues.

BUSI 3314
Labour Relations 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2215
A study of the employment relationship in the unionized workplace with a focus on unions and their role in modern organizations. Topics include: the new workplace and changing work patterns, union membership, structure and history, the future of unions, collective bargaining, the grievance procedure and strikes. Students normally will participate in a mock collective bargaining exercise aimed at developing negotiation skills. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)

BUSI 3316
Organizational Topics 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2215
An examination of various structural and human elements of organizations. Major topics will include personal skills development (e.g. self- awareness, stress management) and interpersonal skills development (e.g. communication, power and influence, motivation and conflict management). Lectures, cases, exercises, group discussions and films will be used to highlight management skills and help course participants to develop and practice these skills.

BUSI 3320
Managerial Accounting 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2321
An application of the techniques learned in BUSI 2321 with special emphasis on the preparation of reports which provide information for decision-making by management. Different costing systems are examined. Planning and control of business operations through an analysis of cost behaviour and budgeting procedures are also examined. Note: Students who have received credit for THMT 3221 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI 3324
Taxation 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2322 or permission of the instructor
A study of Canadian taxation emphasizing the calculation of income for tax purposes, income tax payable for individuals, and income tax administration, enabling students to recognize tax implications of decisions they will face in their future careers and situations where external expert advice is needed. (Also listed under Canadian Studies)

BUSI 3325
Intermediate Accounting: Assets 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2322
An examination of the accounting framework and review of the accounting process and basic financial statements. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting Standards for Private Entities (ASPE) will be applied to accounting for the asset section of the Balance Sheet.

BUSI 3326
Intermediate Accounting: Equities and Special Topics 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3325
An examination of accounting/ reporting of liabilities, contingent losses, bonds, equity transactions, earnings per share, future income taxes, pensions, leases, changes in accounting methods, errors and the cash flow statement in accordance with IFRS and ASPE requirements.

BUSI 3330
Digital Marketing Analytics for Business and Tourism 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
Evaluating digital marketing strategies using Google analytics and other metrics to create data-driven and effective social media strategies for business and tourism. Lectures, case studies. Project work may be required.

BUSI 3331
Consumer Behaviour 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
Consumer decision models will be used to explain the processes involved in consumer behaviour. The consumer will be studied from the perspectives of sociology, psychology and economics. Case studies and/or projects will be used to analyse practical implications of consumer behaviour.

BUSI 3332
Retailing Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
Fundamental principles and policy considerations for the successful management of modern-day retailing organizations. Emphasis is placed on aspects of retailing geography, merchandising and pricing. Lectures and case studies.

BUSI 3334
Personal Selling and Sales Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
An examination of the process involved in personal selling, personal selling techniques and sales management with analysis of the importance of this area to the overall success of a business organization. Lectures, role-playing, case studies and/or a major project.

BUSI 3337
Services Marketing 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
An introduction to issues and problems facing marketers in the service sector. The focus will be on developing overall marketing strategies for service organizations. Case studies and project work may be required

BUSI 3338
Not-for-Profit Marketing 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
An introduction to the issues and problems facing marketers in the not-for-profit and public sectors. The focus will be on understanding and appreciating the special problems facing firms in these sectors and on learning to adapt fundamental marketing principles to suit the special needs of these organizations. Case studies and project work may be required.

BUSI 3339
Integrated Marketing Communications 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
An analysis of marketing communications focusing on the planning and design of multi-media promotional campaigns, digital, traditional, and direct response media, public relations, and guerilla marketing. Lectures, case studies. Project work may be required. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 3336 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI 3343
Auditing 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3320
An introduction to the basic concepts and theory of auditing, the accounting profession, professional ethics, internal control, audit evidence, and the auditor’s report.

BUSI 3360
Finance I 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2321
An introduction to the fundamentals of business finance. Topics include an introduction to finance and financial markets, measuring corporate performance, time value of money, bond and stock valuation, capital budgeting techniques, financial planning and management of working capital as well as other appropriate topics.

BUSI 3361
Finance II 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2321 and MATH 2209 (MATH 2209 may be taken concurrently) or MATH 2500
Fundamentals of business finance. Topics include risk and return, cost of capital, corporate financing, financial leverage and capital structures, dividend policy, leasing, mergers and acquisitions and the basics of financial risk management as well as other appropriate topics.

BUSI 3388
Co-op Term III 1.0 unit
Prerequisite(s): completion of BUSI 2288 and courses prescribed by the Department of Business Administration course sequence. Completion of return-to-campus session delivered by the Co-op Office
A 13-18-week term of full-time paid career related experience in an organizational setting: corporate, non-profit or government. Students will work with industry professionals who provide feedback to the university on the student’s performance and development. The student will be required to set learning objectives, submit a work term report and participate in a return-to-campus/debriefing session. Evaluation for the successful completion of the co-op term is based on learning objectives, a work site visit, an employer evaluation and a satisfactory work term report. Note: This course may only be counted for credit toward the 23.0 unit Bachelor of Business Administration Co-op degree.

BUSI 3402/THMT 3402
Destination Marketing Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230
Examines key principles and concepts of destination marketing and management, building attractiveness and sustainability. Building upon marketing concepts. approaches and issues associated with the management and marketing of destinations and tourism experiences. Topics include destination branding, strategies and segmentation, pricing, and distribution within regional, national, and international context.

BUSI 3501
Data Analytics for Business 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2321 and BUSI 2322
Data analytics for decision making. In this course students will learn how to analyze and interpret data. Emphasis will be placed on preparing the data for analysis and using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau. The course satisfies CPA data analytics competency requirements for entry into CPA program.

BUSI 3602
Nonprofit Leadership: People Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2601
A study of the leadership skills needed to manage a nonprofit organization with emphasis on managing employees, and recruiting and managing volunteers. Case studies will be used to develop the critical thinking skills needed to achieve the mission of a nonprofit organization and be financially viable in the nonprofit sector in Canada.

BUSI 3603
Nonprofit Leadership: Governance and Strategy 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2601
A study of the leadership skills needed to manage a nonprofit organization with emphasis on board governance and strategy (fund-raising, strategic planning, and partnership activities with other organizations). Case studies will be used to develop the critical thinking skills needed to achieve the mission of a nonprofit organization in Canada.

BUSI 3604
Nonprofit Financial Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2601
An examination of financial management in a nonprofit environment focusing on management rather than technical aspects. Topics include understanding and analyzing financial reports, budgeting, performance management, risk management, liquidity and cash management, the role of the audit and finance committees, social accounting and accountability, and regulatory requirements for nonprofit organizations.

BUSI 4400
Business Policy 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): restricted to senior Bachelor of Business Administration students who have completed BUSI 2231, 2259, 3308, 3320, 3360, 3361 or permission of the instructor or restricted to senior Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management students who have completed 15.0 units in the Tourism and Hospitality Management program including BUSI 2230, BUSI 2259, BUSI 3320 or THMT 3221 and BUSI 3361 or THMT 3362
Case studies designed to reinforce knowledge of the management process and the development of business policies through the study and resolution of actual management situations.

BUSI 4406/WOMS 4406
Managing Diversity: Gender and Other Issues 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): at least 10.0 units of university-level courses
A seminar course that examines issues faced by women and minority groups in the work place. Topics include discrimination based on gender and other factors, a comparison of men and women in organizations, legal implications of discrimination and managing diversity. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 4407 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI 4408
Directed Study or Research 0.5 unit
BUSI 4409
Directed Study or Research 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): open to seniors in the Bachelor of Business Administration program who have obtained the approval of the department
An alternative to traditional coursework in which students plan their own syllabus, in consultation with the supervising professor. Students should choose their topic and apply for departmental permission before the term in which they want to take this course.

BUSI 4410/THMT 4410
Small Business Consultancy 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 units of BUSI or THMT
An introduction to small business consulting through research, projects and presentations.

BUSI 4412
Values in a Business Society:Issues and Analysis 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): restricted to students who have completed at least 10.0 units of study. (BUSI 2250 recommended)
An investigation of the role of business in society. Various contemporary problems will be discussed in light of the concept of social responsibility and the response of the business sector to that responsibility.

BUSI 4413
Strategic Compensation 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3313
An examination of strategic compensation systems. Key topics such as strategic objectives of compensation, “best fit” versus “best practice”, internal pay structures, job evaluation, and methods of compensation will be considered in order to help managers develop compensation strategies that fit with and promote the organization’s broader goals and strategies.

BUSI 4414
Leadership Theory and Practice in Organizations 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): 10.0 units or permission of the instructor
A course on the theories and practices of leadership in organizations with an emphasis on understanding personal leadership capabilities. Topics may include: history and philosophy of leadership, theories of leadership, leadership competencies, leading change, transformational and charismatic leadership, leadership training, and developing a personal leadership style.

BUSI 4415
Management Information Systems 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): restricted to students who have completed at least 10.0 units of the Business Administration program or the Tourism and Hospitality program, including BUSI 2221 or BUSI 2321 or permission of the instructor
The computer applications which comprise the accounting function are examined and a number or related topics, including control concepts, application development and EDP auditing are discussed. Overall emphasis is on the management and use of IS resources and on the effects of computer-based information systems on the planning and control functions of management.

BUSI 4416
Management Topics 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2214, 2215, and 3316
A combined lecture-seminar course which explores concepts in management. Topics may include: organizational conflict, change and development; organizational creativity and innovation; authority, power and politics; career patterns and advancement, and other related topics of interest to students and faculty.

BUSI 4417
Recruitment and Selection 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3313
A detailed study of the recruitment and selection of personnel. The course covers such issues as job analysis, performance measurements, attracting the right people, and various selection processes including testing and interviewing in order to best match people with jobs.

BUSI 4418
Strategic Human Resource Development 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3313
An examination of strategic human resource development. Topics such as performance management, instructional systems design, methods of developing people, methods of evaluation of developmental activities and management development will be considered in order to help managers develop compensation strategies that fit with and promote the organization’s broader goals and strategies.

BUSI 4419
International Human Resource Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3313 and BUSI 3314
A study of the challenges that human resource managers will face in the twenty-first century’s increasing internationalization. The course will also examine the necessity for human resource managers to develop new mental models in order to function successfully in this international environment.

BUSI 4423
Advanced Financial Accounting I 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3325 and 3326
Advanced theory and problems in financial accounting. Topics include investments, business combinations, consolidations, and joint ventures.

BUSI 4424
Advanced Accounting II 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3325 and 3326
Advanced theory and problems in accounting. Topics include interim reporting, accounting for foreign currency transactions and hedging, translation of financial statements of foreign operations, government and not-for-profit organizations and accounting for financial instruments. The course will also focus on case methodology used to assess accounting issues.

BUSI 4425
Cost Accounting 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3320
A further study of cost concepts introduced in BUSI 3320, examining the cost accountant’s role on the management team and the use of cost information in planning and controlling of the organization. Topics include process costing, standards, budgeting, inventory management, differential costs and costing and pricing of products.

BUSI 4426
Advanced Cost Accounting and Internal Control 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 4425
A further study of managerial and cost accounting. This course develops an understanding of the interactions between planning and control systems and their relationship with the three basic themes of management accounting. Topics include internal control, management control systems, performance management, the balanced scorecard, and ethics/operations management and management accounting.

BUSI 4427
Advanced Taxation 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3324
A further study of Canadian taxation emphasizing corporate taxation and its effect on business decisions and tax planning. Topics include the calculation of income and income tax payable for corporations, commodity taxation (GST/HST), data analytics, and an introduction to corporate reorganizations and distributions, international taxation issues, partnerships, and trusts.

BUSI 4428
Accounting Theory 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3325 and 3326 or permission of the instructor
This course includes an in-depth study of the development of accounting thought, practice and policy. Topics covered include standard setting, the conceptual framework, the historical cost model and alternative models and other related topics.

BUSI 4430/THMT 4430
Research for Business and Tourism 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2230 and MATH 2208 or MATH 2500 or permission of the instructor
An introduction to the basic principles of the marketing research process with emphasis on methods used to gather, analyze, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to reduce risks involved in business decision-making. Note: Students who have received credit for THMT 3312 or PBRL 3016 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI 4432
International Marketing 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2231 or permission of the instructor
An examination of the marketing problems associated with overseas trading, an appraisal of some psychological constraints to successful international marketing, and a discussion of the economic and financial incentives and constraints to international trading.

BUSI 4433
Marketing Issues Seminar 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2231 or permission of the instructor Normally restricted to Bachelor of Business Administration students taking a marketing concentration who have completed at least 10.0 units of study, subject to enrolment
An advanced seminar in marketing issues, theory and research methods, designed for senior students taking a marketing concentration in the Bachelor of Business Administration program.

BUSI 4434
Marketing Strategy and Management 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 2231, BUSI 3331 and at least 0.5 unit of marketing electives at the 3000 level, or permission of the instructor
An advanced seminar based on simulations and case analyses that focuses on building the skills required for developing and executing marketing strategies in real-world situations. The course will build upon the tools and concepts learned in earlier marketing courses.

BUSI 4446/THMT 4446
New Venture Creation for Business and Tourism 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 1112 or THMT 1101 and BUSI/THMT 3311 or permission of the instructor
A focus on the practical application of a business plan. Students will write a condensed business plan in the first two weeks of class then spend the remainder of the term operating the business.

BUSI 4461
Real Estate Investment 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3360 and 3361
An examination of investment in real estate as a business decision. Capital budgeting techniques are used to value commercial, multiple family and single family dwellings. Tax, law, funding, and structure of real estate markets will be covered briefly. Real estate appraisal and professional property management are covered. A research project will be required.

BUSI 4464
International Finance 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3360 and 3361
This course takes a global perspective of the finance function: the reasons and effects of exchange rate fluctuation with possible defensive and offensive postures, the international investment decision, risk management, international banking and import/export financing, international working capital management, international tax planning. Computer simulation and cases will be used.

BUSI 4465
Financial Statement Analysis 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3360 and 3361
This course looks at the demand and supply forces underlying the provision of financial statement data, the properties of numbers derived from financial statements, the key aspects of decisions that use financial statement information, and the features of the environment in which these decisions are made.

BUSI 4466
Financial Markets Investments 0.5 unit
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3360 and 3361 or permission of the instructor
An examination of investment in financial instruments. Bonds, stocks, currencies, mutual funds, options and futures will be covered. Both fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory will be presented. Some aspects of international financial markets will be discussed. Case work will be required. Note: Students who have received credit for BUSI 4462 may not take this course for credit.

BUSI 4499
Honours Thesis 1.0 unit
Prerequisite(s): open to students who have completed 15.0 units of the business administration degree program and who have been accepted in the honours degree program
Honours students in business administration are required, in their final year, to undertake a research project in consultation with the department and to present a research paper at the conclusion of this project.

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