Business Faculty
Alan Duncan, Professor, Dean
Sean M. Hennessey, Professor
Roberta M. MacDonald, Professor
Timothy E. Carroll, Associate Professor
Wendy Carroll, Associate Professor
Gary Evans, Associate Professor
Juergen Krause, Associate Professor
Donald M. Wagner, Associate Professor
Mike Cassidy, Assistant Professor
Reuben Domike, Assistant Professor
Edward Gamble, Assistant Professor
Debbie Good, Assistant Professor
Susan Graham, Assistant Professor
Blake Jelley, Assistant Professor
Amy MacFarlane, Assistant Professor
The School of Business Administration is committed to providing students with a high quality, integrated business education in a personalized learning environment. It is uniquely structured to provide the broad-based, cross-functional business education required for leaders of business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. The School’s personalized learning environment emphasizes small classes and opportunities for extensive interaction between students, faculty and practitioners.
The School of Business Administration holds a unique position within the province’s education system. As the only university school of business, it is committed to intellectual leadership, and to excellence in developing new knowledge and conveying that knowledge to its students and to the public. In order to attract, develop and retain students, faculty and staff, the School recognizes that it must sustain an intellectually stimulating environment.
The School views its students not as customers, but rather as partners in the development of a high quality business education. Graduates are expected to have developed competency in integrating the core functional business disciplines; ethical, social, historical and global awareness; critical thinking and problem solving; quantitative analysis; communication skills and leadership; team work as well as personal initiative; technological application in business; and business research.
The degree program in the School of Business Administration is designed to fulfill this mission and to provide the educational breadth and depth needed by tomorrow’s business leaders.
Business Administration Degree
Honours in Business Administration
Acclerated Bachelor of Business Program
The Bachelor of Business in Tourism & Hospitality
The Bachelor of Business Studies
Cooperative Education Program
Minor in Business Administration
Minor in Business Information Technology
Certificate in Business
Certificate in Accounting
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Specialization in International Business
Certificate for Nonbusiness Students
Specialization for Business Students
Accounting Courses
Business Courses
The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA) is a four-year degree consisting of one hundred and twenty semester hours. The program is divided into two phases with the first of these, normally taken during the first two years, designed to allow the student to explore a number of university subject areas and at the same time take introductory courses in Business Administration and related areas. NOTE: A formal review of each student's academic performance is conducted at the end of second year. During the first two years, students must have demonstrated the academic standards of 70% average in designated courses, both business and non-business required to be admitted into third year.
The second phase (third and fourth years) is designed to further develop the student's knowledge through a concentration in Business Administration and related subject areas. Students must obtain at least 60% in ten of the business courses required in the second phase in order to qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration.
NOTE: Students require 5 Business electives, 6 free electives, 7 non-business electives and 6 required non-business courses (2 Maths, 2 Economics, Global Issues 151 and 1 writing intensive course) in their overall 4 year BBA.
First Phase
The requirements for the degree are outlined as follows:
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
Second Phase
Students must complete 20 courses in this phase. A grade of at least 60 percent must be obtained in at least ten of the Business Administration courses required in this phase. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 300 AND 400 LEVELS MAY NOT BE TAKEN BY STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN ADMITTED TO THE SECOND PHASE UNLESS PRIOR PERMISSION HAS BEEN OBTAINED. Normally the second phase will be undertaken as follows:
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
Notes:
Honours in Business Administration
An Honours concentration in Business Administration provides an opportunity for BBA students to pursue advanced studies in Business. It is available to students with a strong academic background who intend to continue studies in Business at the postgraduate level, or to students who intend to pursue a career where research experience would be of value.
Admission
For admission to the Honours program, students must have a minimum average of 75% in all previous courses. Permission of the School is required and is contingent on the student finding a faculty supervisor. Students interested in pursuing the Honours program should seek admission as early as possible, not later than the end of the third year.
Course Requirements
A total of 126 semester hours of credit is required for the BBA Honours. In addition to the requirements of the regular BBA, Honours students must complete the Honours Thesis 510 (six semester hours). This thesis would normally be completed in the semester following Business Research 495. The Honours Thesis will be reviewed by a committee of three faculty members, including the supervisor. An oral examination conducted by the committee will also be included in the evaluation process. A minimum average of 75% must be maintained to remain in the Honours program.
Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration Program
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Notes:
1. Students seeking admission to this program should have a two year diploma from Holland College (or similar college) in Retail Management, Business and/or Accounting. They must satisfy general UPEI and School of Business Administration entrance requirements. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum average of 70% in their college program.
2. Students in the Retail or Business Program will also be required to take Accounting 201/202 if they have not completed the equivalent at Holland College or an equivalent community college program.
3. Students in this program are eligible for the Business Co-op option.
4. Students will be academically reviewed at the end of first year and must meet the 70% averages needed in both of the required business and required non-business courses. This is the same as the regular BBA review process.
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Accounting and Business Administration
The School of Business Administration maintains a close liaison with the Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Society of Management Accountants, and the Certified General Accountants' Association; and students who satisfactorily complete designated university courses are given broad exemptions by these bodies. Students interested in pursuing a professional accounting designation should contact the Dean's office prior to enrolling in their third year. These students should not enroll in Business Administration electives other than those which are designated as accounting exemptions. Students not pursuing a BBA degree may register for the Certificate in Accounting (see below).
The Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Degree Components
For this two-year post-diploma degree, students must fulfil the following courses:
| Required Courses - Year 1 Post-Diploma | Hours of Credit |
| Accounting 201 (Introductory Accounting - Part I) | 3 |
| Accounting 202 (Introductory Accounting - Part II) | 3 |
| Business 251 (Introduction to Management Science) | 3 |
| Business 252 (Operations Management I) | 3 |
| Business 171 (Organizational Behaviour) | 3 |
| English 101 (Academic Writing) | 3 |
| Required Courses - Year 2 Post-Diploma | |
| Business 331 (Corporate Finance) | 3 |
| Business 341 (Marketing) | 3 |
| Business 351 (Operations Management II) | 3 |
| Business 371 (Entrepreneurship and New Ventures) | 3 |
| Business 391 (Strategic Management) | 3 |
| Business 415 (Integrated Cases in Finance) OR Business 421 (Personal Finance) | 3 |
| Business 416 (Integrated Cases in Marketing) OR Business 481 (Intergrated Marketing Communications) | 3 |
| Business 441 (Human Resource Management) | 3 |
| English elective (can be taken in either year). | 3 |
| Students must also take 2 Business electives, 2 non-business electives and 1 free elective | 15 |
| Grand Total | 60 |
Notes:
The Bachelor of Business Studies
The Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) programme is a post diploma degree. It will require a minimum of two years of academic study at UPEI, the curriculum of which will consist of a combination of core and elective courses. To be eligible for programme admission, students must have already completed a two-year business diploma, including specified courses or programmes, at a recognized college and have achieved an overall average of 70%.
Students must meet the UPEI admission requirements for this degree. In the BBS, students must meet the same requirements as in the BBA degree of obtaining grades of at least 60% in ten of the Business courses required in this program in order to qualify for the degree. Students are subject to all of the Academic Regulations of the University.
DEGREE COMPONENTS
For this two-year post-diploma degree, students must fulfil the following courses:
| Required Courses - Year 1 Post-Diploma | |
| Accounting 202 (Introductory Accounting) | 3 |
| Business 251 (Introduction to Management Science) | 3 |
| Business 252 (Operations Management I) | 3 |
| Business 341 (Marketing) | 3 |
| Business 416 OR 481 (Integrated Cases in Marketing or Integrated Communications) | 3 |
| English 101 | 3 |
| Business 211 or English 381 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
| Required Courses - Year 2 Post-Diploma | |
| Accounting 321 (Managerial Accounting) | 3 |
| Business 331 (Corporate Finance) | 3 |
| Business 351 (Operations Management II) | 3 |
| Business 391 (Strategic Management) | 3 |
| Business 415 or 421 (Integrated Cases in Finance or Personal Finance) | 3 |
| Business 441 (Human Resource Management) | 3 |
| Business 371 (Entrepreneurship and New Ventures) | 3 |
| TOTAL | 21 |
| Students must also take 2 Business electives, 2 non-business electives and 2 free electives |
18 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 60 |
NOTES:
1 - 4 (same as BBTH)
5. Political Science 201 (Canadian Politics I: Government) and 311(Canadian Public Administration) are recommended as potential nonbusiness electives.
6. Recommended Business electives include Business 265 (Introduction to Small Business and Entrepreneurship), Business 301 (Law I), Business 442 (Digital Age), Business 465 (Project Management), Business 471 (Org. Development), Business 476 (Intercultural Management).
7. Accounting Technology students will substitute Business 171 (OB) for Accounting 202 and they must take Business 265 (Entrepreneurship) as one of their business or free electives.
8. Students are eligible to apply to the Cooperative Education program upon entrance to the university.
9. Required courses in years one and two of a Business degree are not eligible as Business, non-Business or free electives, unless specified in the BBS requirements. Unless specified, the following courses are not eligible as electives for the BBS program: Math 111/112, GI 151, Ec. 101/102, Bus. 101, 171, 241, Acct. 201.
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Co-operative Education Program
Students in any of the Business Degree Programs may apply for admission to the optional Co-operative Education Program. Students outside the business programs may be considered in exceptional cases in consultation with the Dean of the faculty of study for the student. This program emphasizes a co-operative approach to university education through experimental learning. It integrates academic classroom studies with practical work experiences outside the formal university environment. There is a global acceptance of the principle that learning and individual development are greatly enhanced when the concepts studied in the classroom are periodically applied, tested and observed by the students in meaningful work situations. This program provides progressive experiences of integrating theory and practice
A "Co-operative Education" notation is entered on the parchment and academic transcripts of undergraduate students who successfully complete the Degree and Co-operative Education requirements.
Admission Requirements
In the undergraduate Business Administration programs, students may apply and be considered for admission to Co-operative Education after completion of the first or second year. The normal prerequisite for admission is an average of 70% in the first year of the degree program. In the two plus two programs, students may apply upon entrance to the University. Students will be admitted to Co-op on the basis of their interest, aptitude and assessed ability, usually determined through an interview, to combine successfully the academic requirements with the requirements of the Co-op Program. Students not admitted may reapply.
Requirements
Once admitted to the program, students normally continue in full-time enrolment between work terms. An academic review of students' performance will take place at the end of each semester. Students are required to maintain a median grade of 65% in all required Business courses and Business electives. Students who fail to meet these standards or who fail a course will be placed "on notice" for the next academic semester. Students who do not meet these standards for two consecutive academic semesters may be dismissed from the program.
Business Co-op students must complete all of the regular requirements for a Bachelor degree in the School of Business programs. Cooperative students are required to fulfill the requirements for each co-op course in order to attain the course credit of 3 semester hours per Co-op course. These course credits include the work term placements. There are three course credits for the business degrees. They will be graded on a pass/fail system. Students will be evaluated according to the course outlines (In addition to the above requirements,) and students must officially register for and successfully complete three co-op work term(s) courses to attain the Co-op designation. The Co-op courses 593 and 693 will be extra non- credit courses outside the degree requirements.
Work Term Placements
The University will make every effort to locate work term positions for Co-op students in academically related areas of employment, but cannot guarantee placements. Employment settings may also be identified by Co-operative students. These require the approval of the Co-operative Education Coordinator and/or Director.
Satisfactory fulfilment of Business Co-op work course terms requires:
Withdrawal Conditions
Students may be required to withdraw from the Co-op Program if:
Registration
Students are required to register for each course/work term at the Registrar’s Office, according to normal registration procedures.
Fees
Students accepted to the Cooperative Education Program are required to pay each Co-op course fee and Cooperative Education Program Fee. (See Calendar section on fees).
Minor in Business Administration
The Minor in Business Administration is designed for full-time students in Faculties other than Business Administration. The Minor consists of at least 21 semester hours.
The courses required to qualify for the Minor are as follows:
Plus two of the following business courses:
To qualify for the minor, students are required to have an overall average of 70% in all of the courses taken.
Minor in Business Information Technology
The Minor program in Business Information Technology is designed to allow students to combine knowledge in business with specific competencies in information technology. This program is available to all students registered in the Business Administration program.
The Business Certificate is intended for mature, part-time students who satisfy the entrance requirements of the Business Program. Generally, students must have successfully completed Grade 12 in a University Preparatory program with an overall average of at least 70% in English, Mathematics, any two Social Studies, Languages, or Sciences, and one other academic course. Applicants with the appropriate work experience may also be accepted into the program.
The objective of this certificate program is to provide students with a sampling of courses in the areas of business. For those students interested, the certificate program also provides many of the foundation courses required to enter the BBA degree program.
The Business Certificate is a credit program comprised of eight three-semester hour courses: five required courses and three elective courses. The courses are generally offered during the normal academic year, but some may be offered during summer school.
Please note: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration, the Bachelor of Business in Tourism & Hospitality and the Bachelor of Business Studies do not qualify for the certificate.
The program consists of two phases. In the first phase students are required to take the following courses:
First Phase
At the end of the first phase, students will be reviewed to determine whether they should enter the second phase of the certificate. To enter the second phase, students are required to have an overall average of 70% in the five courses taken in the first phase.
In the second phase, students must take three courses from the following list. Students must ensure that they have the necessary prerequisites to take courses at the 300 and 400 levels. Other courses may be added to this list; students should check with the Dean’s office when deciding on which courses to take.
Second Phase (Take three courses from the following list)
To be eligible to receive the Certificate, students must obtain an overall average of 70% in all of the courses taken.
The Accounting Certificate is intended for non-business students who satisfy the entrance requirements of the Business Program. Generally, students must have successfully completed Grade 12 in a University Preparatory program with an overall average of at least 70% in English, Mathematics, any two Social Studies, Languages, or Sciences, and one other academic course. Applicants with the appropriate work experience may also be accepted into the program.
The Certificate provides foundation courses for various professional designations; for example: CA, CGA, and CMA. It is a credit program comprised of ten (three-semester hour) courses - six required courses and four elective courses. The courses are generally offered during the normal academic year, but some may be offered during summer school.
The program consists of two phases. In the first phase students are required to take the following courses:
First Phase
At the end of the first phase, students will be reviewed to determine whether they should enter the second phase of the certificate. To enter the second phase, students are required to have an overall average of 70% in the four courses taken in the first phase.
The second phase consists of the following courses:
Second Phase (Take the first two courses plus any four (4) of the remaining courses)
It is recommended that students planning to seek a professional designation take Accounting 411 and 412 and do not take Accounting 321. To be eligible to receive the Certificate, students must obtain a minimum average of 70% in all of the courses taken.
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SPECIALIZATION IN ACCOUNTING
A specialization in accounting is intended for business students wishing to pursue a professional accounting designation, either a CA, CMA or CGA, upon graduation. Entry into the 3rd year of the business program is the required prerequisite in order to commence the specialization.
In addition to the core courses required to fulfil the BBA requirements, the following additional courses will be required to obtain the specialization:
Students who wish to pursue a specialization in Accounting are required to take Business 415 and Business 416 with their Bachelor of Business Administration.
To qualify for a specialization in accounting, students are required to have an overall average of 70% in the required courses above.
SPECIALIZATION IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
A specialization in international business is open to all business students, starting in year two of the business program. The package of courses is to encourage students to focus on a grouping of international courses. For the specialization, five courses have to be completed beyond Business 101. This includes an approved international academic or work term or an international (approved) project.
Courses required are:
Bus. 101 - Introduction to Business (a preferred prerequisite)
Bus. 287 - Introduction to International Business
A minimum of three courses from the following:
Bus. 476 - Intercultural Management
Bus. 477 - International Marketing
Bus. 489 - International Strategy & Finance
(Bus. 385 or 482 - Special Topics courses focussed on an international topic or
Bus. 486 - Current Issues course (as approved as contributing to an international business education)
A student is also required to complete a Business 482 (Special Topics) course approved for an international academic term, an international work term, or an approved international project such as a comparative study, a research project, a feasibility study, etc. This project cannot be done as a Business 495 research topic.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS
1. Certificate for Nonbusiness Students
2. Specialization for Business Students
Programs in Entrepreneurship and Small Business provide students with the knowledge and the experiential learning to start up a business or manage one in an entrepreneurial manner. Students will study the three types of entrepreneurship: business, social and innovative. The general output for students will be to gain knowledge, confidence, skills, and practice in both entrepreneurial thinking and initiatives. They will think analytically, ask questions, research the market, solve problems, start a new venture, launch new products/services/ideas, and develop entrepreneurial skills.
The Certificate program is open to all non-business students. The Business students can pursue a specialization. These programs are designed for those interested in starting their own business, on working in a more entrepreneurial manner, and/or in developing general small business management skills.
Requirements
The proposed package of courses provides students with a strong breadth of knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship and small business. The courses offer a variety of pedagogy such as case studies, lectures, hands-on projects, simulations, speakers, and presentations. The programming requirements are as follows.
The package of courses encourages students to focus on a grouping of entrepreneurial courses.
Certificate & Specialization 1st Phase Required Courses:
Business 101 - Introductory Business
Business 171 - Organizational Behaviour
Accounting 201 - Introductory Accounting I
Accounting 202 - Introductory Accounting II
Business 265 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Students need a 70% average in these 5 courses above to continue in the next 3 courses of the Certificate or Specialization program.
Certificate for Non-Business Students:
2nd Phase Required Courses:
Business 365 - Small Business Mgm’t: Opportunity Analysis & Development
Business 366 - Entrepreneurial Finance
Business 468 - Entrepreneurship: Creating Business Ownership for You
Specialization for Business Students:
2nd Phase Required Courses:
Business 366 - Entrepreneurial Finance
Business 371 - Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
Business 468 - Entrepreneurship: Creating Business Ownership for You
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201 INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING - Part I
This course is concerned with a study of basic accounting concepts and principles, the application of these principles to business transactions and financial statements, and an introduction to balance sheet and income statement accounts. Basic bookkeeping techniques are also covered.
PREREQUISITE: Business 101 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
202 INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING - Part II
This course deals with accounting for partnerships, corporate capital transactions, long-term liabilities, and cash flow information. Analysis of financial statements, an introduction to cost accounting concepts, and an introduction to computerized accounting are also covered.
PREREQUISITE: Accounting 201
Three hours a week.
NOTE: 300 and 400 level courses are available to third and fourth year Business students only, unless written permission of the Dean of the School of Business is obtained.
301 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING - Part I
This course introduces students to the accounting environment; the concepts and principles from which Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) have grown; and revisits balance sheet items such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, intangibles, short-term liabilities and equity accounts in more depth.
PREREQUISITE: Accounting 202
Three hours a week.
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302 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING - Part II
This course covers more specialized topics such as long-term debt, investments, equity method, statement of changes in financial position, pensions, leases, income taxes, earnings per share, and accounting changes and error corrections.
PREREQUISITE: A minimum grade of 60% in Accounting 301 or permission of the instructor Three hours a week.
321 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
The emphasis throughout this course is on the uses of accounting and other financial tools in the management of a business. Topics include inventory costing methods, cost allocation, cost behaviour, the contribution approach, pricing, and budgeting.
PREREQUISITE: Accounting 202
Three hours a week.
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both Accounting 321 and 411. Students intending to take additional accounting courses must enroll in Accounting 301/302.
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401 ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - Part I
This course covers the study of mergers and acquisitions using the purchase method, and accounting for intercompany transactions and their elimination to arrive at consolidated financial statements.
PREREQUISITE: A minimum grade of 60% in Accounting 302 or permission of the instructor Three hours a week.
402 ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - Part II
This course covers the accounting for partnerships, municipal governments, not-for-profit organizations, trusts and estates, and foreign exchange transactions.
PREREQUISITE: A minimum grade of 60% in Accounting 401 or permission of the instructor Three hours a week.
411 COST ACCOUNTING - Part I
This course is an introduction to cost accounting terms and purposes, CVP analysis, job-order costing, process costing, spoilage and waste, and cost allocation and accumulation.
PREREQUISITE: A minimum grade of 60% in Accounting 302 or permission of the instructor Three hours a week.
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both Accounting 321 and 411. Students intending to take additional accounting courses must enroll in Accounting 301/302.
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412 COST ACCOUNTING - Part II
This course is a continuation of Cost Accounting -- Part I. Topics include standard costing, budgets, flexible budgets, variance analysis, pricing, relevance and decentralization, and transfer pricing.
PREREQUISITE: A minimum grade of 60% in Accounting 411 or permission of the instructor Three hours a week.
415 AUDITING
This course provides an introduction to the field of auditing. The course focuses on the audit of financial statements and includes the planning, conducting, and reporting phases of an audit. The auditor's professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities are also discussed.
PREREQUISITE: A minimum grade of 60% in Accounting 302 or permission of the instructor Three hours a week.
422 ACCOUNTING THEORY
This course provides a frame of reference for the student in the study of financial accounting and reporting, financial accounting principles and the theory of income and asset valuation.
PREREQUISITE: A minimum grade of 60% in Accounting 302 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
431 INCOME TAXATION
This course introduces students to income tax law for both individuals and corporations. The course is designed for students pursuing a professional accounting designation or a career requiring an advanced knowledge of tax.
PREREQUISITE: A minimum grade of 60% in Accounting 302 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
101 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (Offered in both semesters)
An introduction to the functional areas of business. Topics to be covered include business organizations, marketing, finance, accounting, production, and personnel. Much emphasis will be placed on the development of both written and oral communication skills in a business context. Case studies will be used to reinforce theoretical concepts discussed.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion (a passing grade) of the English Academic Program (EAP) for those students enrolled in the EAP program.
Three hours a week.
171 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
This course introduces students to the theory of organizational behaviour (the study of people at work in organizations). It examines the behaviours of individuals working alone or in teams, and how organizational characteristics, management practices and other factors influence this behaviour, and ultimately organizational effectiveness.
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion (a passing grade) of the English Academic Program (EAP) for those students enrolled in the EAP Program.
Three hours a week
211 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
This course focuses on developing students' writing and presentation skills in a business environment. Students will learn techniques to help them communicate with professionalism, clarity and persuasiveness in a variety of business contexts.
PREREQUISITES: English 101 or Global Issues 151, and must be registered in Business with a 2nd year standing.
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241 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This course provides an introduction and understanding of the value and uses of information systems for business operation and management decision-making. It concentrates on providing an understanding of the tools and basic terminology needed to understand information systems and their role in the business environment. Topics include information systems concepts, a review of information technology concepts, the fundamentals of e-business, planning and development of information systems, and the management of these systems.
PREREQUISITE: Business 101
251 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
This course is designed to provide business students with an introductory survey of the many business applications of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include frequency distributions, measures of location and dispersion, basic probability theory, discrete and continuous probability distributions, sampling methods and sampling distributions, sample size, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
PREREQUISITE: Business 101 and Math 111-112, or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
NOTE: This is a required course for Business students and credit for Mathematics 221, Education 481, Psychology 271, 278 or 279, Sociology 331 and Sociology 332 will not be allowed.
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252 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT I
This course introduces students to the basics of management science/quantitative management as a tool in decision-making. Students are introduced to model construction, modelling techniques, demand forecasting, cost-volume-profit analysis and optimization, and models of inventory management. Application software will be used throughout the course to create quantitative solutions to problems encountered by managers in the practice of management.
PREREQUISITE: Business 251 or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
265 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
This course provides an overview of the life cycle of an entrepreneurial and small business firm. Students gain a broad understanding of the field of entrepreneurship and its role in society. It introduces students to practical aspects of small business through theory and actual business practice. It will look at the issues involved in the evolution and operation of the small business firm. Topics will include the nature and concepts of entrepreneurship, the traits of entrepreneurs, the process in small and larger firms, starting a new firm, purchasing or franchising, personnel, marketing, financing, and so on. Students will be thinking and acting in a creative manner, be exposed to local business people, assess potential to be entrepreneurs, and develop attitudes and skills for any organization. Students will research business opportunities, work with entrepreneurs, do a simulation, complete a report, and do presentations.
PREREQUISITE: Business 101 or special permission
275 INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY
This course is an overview of the biotechnology and life sciences industry, including discovery and development, regulatory and marketing requirements, management, intellectual property requirements, types and sources of innovation, and key issues in technology strategy. No advanced scientific knowledge is presumed or required; a scientific "primer" provides deeper understanding of some of the reading materials and discussions. The class consists of lectures, discussion, and examination of several current topics in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry.
PREREQUISITE: 2nd-year standing as a Business, Science student or permission of the Dean
285 SPECIAL TOPICS
This is an introductory course in Business Administration on various topics for students who are interested in pursuing a Business degree. Lectures, readings and/or research will be undertaken in a variety of specialized areas. Topics will be approved by the faculty of the School of Business Administration.
287 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
This course examines the basic issues involved in the internationalization of business, which includes the impact of international focus on business and how firms establish and conduct transactions with organizations from other countries. More specifically, the course examines the basic models of involvement in international business and the conditions appropriate for each. Class sessions will combine seminars and case discussions requiring active participation by all students.
PREREQUISITE: Business 101
Three hours a week.
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293 CO-OP I
This course is available only to co-op students and is an integration of classroom studies with learning through productive work experiences. It is the introductory course in the co-operative education option and provides experiences of integrating theory and practice. It is normally taken during the first work term placement. Included, for example, are management skills training journal entries and practicum experience. This will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the co-op program.
Semester hours of credit: 3
NOTE: 300 and 400 level courses are available to third and fourth year Business students only, unless written permission of the Dean of the School of Business is obtained.
301 BUSINESS LAW - Part I
This course offers students a basic introduction to the legal system and, in particular, the areas of tort, property, and contract law. A major portion of the course is devoted to the study of the legal implications of contractual issues in business endeavours. Legal cases are used, when applicable, to illustrate principles of law.
PREREQUISITE: Third year Business or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
302 BUSINESS LAW - Part II
This course expands on the basic concepts introduced in Business 301 and discusses some areas of law, not previously covered, which impact on business. The course work includes some written assignments regarding legal problems as well as a midterm and final exam.
PREREQUISITE: Third year Business or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
331 CORPORATE FINANCE
Finance is concerned with the planning for, acquisition, and utilization of funds. The major topics discussed in this course include financial planning and forecasting, financial markets, sources of corporate financing, cost of capital, taxation issues, capital budgeting, and working capital management. This is a survey course with the objective of providing a broad overview of the various topics versus comprehensive coverage.
PREREQUISITE: Accounting 202, acceptance into third year Business, or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
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341 MARKETING
This course presents the basic concepts of marketing. It introduces the marketing function, marketing systems and the marketing concept and then focuses on the development of marketing strategies -- target markets, marketing mix -- in a decision-making context.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into third year Business, or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week
351 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT II
An analysis of the nature and problems of production and operations management. Emphasis is given to a number of topics including quality management and SPC, product and service design, processes and technology, capacity and facilities, supply chain management, scheduling and distribution, and sales and operations planning. The intent is to take a broad view of the subject material as opposed to developing significant in-depth expertise in one or more areas.
PREREQUISITE: Business 252 and acceptance into third year Business, or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
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365 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT
This course will cover a range of topics to address various aspects of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and how to identify and analyze compelling opportunities. The first part of the course will consider innovation strategy and management, including culture, motivation and commercialization. The course will be an active learning experience that helps to map what it takes to grow a business to its full potential. Topics will include assessing opportunities; managing different forms of start-ups; evaluating founding team expertise; considering resource needs; venture financing; marketing and strategic considerations. The course will include a combination of seminars, cases, speakers, and hands-on project work.
PREREQUISITES: Business 101, 171, 265, Accounting 201 or in Phase II of the business programs.
366 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE
This course explores the dynamic challenges faced by entrepreneurial firms in securing financial backing to support start-up, development, and growth. The course is organized around the evolution of entrepreneurial companies emphasizing the dynamic nature of the issues confronting these firms. The financial factors that affect entrepreneurial firms at various stages through to the exit decision are considered. Specific topics include the viability of proposed start-up ventures, the potential sources of financing for entrepreneurial firms, financial distress, and the harvesting decision. The key decisions of firms at various phases of their life cycle are examined. A mix of interactive lectures and case discussions is used.
PREREQUISITE: Business 331 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week
371 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURES
This course is a study of the nature and background of entrepreneurship and the process involved from idea to opportunity to new business venture. Students are expected to study the environment in which entrepreneurship flourishes from both the perspective of the entrepreneur and of the economic system. The generation of ideas and opportunities is discussed, as well as the subsequent transformation of an opportunity into a formal business plan. The course concludes with an examination of the process of implementation of the business plan and the management of the new business which results. Extensive case analysis is required.
PREREQUISITE: Accounting 202, Business 331 and 341
Three hours a week.
372 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
A study of the relationship between the labour force and management in the modern organization. Particular attention is given to the nature and role of trade unionism and collective bargaining. A basic objective of the course is to explore the conditions for effective industrial relations in the process of management.
PREREQUISITE: Business 171 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
373 TOURISM MANAGEMENT
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the management of the world's largest industry - tourism. The course examines key elements of the industry including its scope, the role of transportation, accommodations and attractions, culture and other travel motivators, tourism research and marketing, and the development and distribution of tourism products. The course assesses Prince Edward Island's experience with tourism and its impact on the local economy.
PREREQUISITE: Business 341 recommended or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
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385 SPECIAL TOPICS
An intermediate course in Business Administration on a variety of topics for students who have qualified for advanced Business Administration study. Lectures, readings and/or research will be undertaken in a variety of specialized areas. Topics will be approved by the faculty of the School of Business Administration.
391 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore the concepts of strategic thinking, analysis, and planning. It integrates the functional and process areas studied in the degree program and utilizes cases to give students experience in crafting business strategy. It is a degree requirement.
PREREQUISITE: Business 331, 341, and 351
Three hours a week.
393 CO-OP II
This course continues to focus on the value of work and learn for business students in the co-op/internship stream. The course is a more integrated blend of classroom studies with learning through productive work experiences. This builds on Co-op 1 with more progressive experiences of integrating theory and practice. This will be based on pass/fail grading.
PREREQUISITE: Business 293 - Co-op I
Semester hours of credit: 3
415 INTEGRATED CASES IN CORPORATE FINANCE
This course shows how basic finance concepts are applied and integrated with other business functions in contemporary business situations. The main focus of the course is the application of financial concepts to realistic business situations through the use of business cases. The principal areas covered will be financial analysis, financial forecasting, working capital management, cost of capital, and capital budgeting. The course considers the relationships between these topics and the other business functions. There is extensive use of case method teaching and students are expected to develop the written and oral communication skills necessary for problem solving in finance.
PREREQUISITE: Business 331
Three hours a week.
416 INTEGRATED CASES IN MARKETING
This course shows how basic marketing concepts are applied and integrated with other business functions in contemporary business situations. The main focus of the course is on marketing management - planning, executing, and controlling marketing programs. Other topics include international marketing, marketing research, and the social responsibility of marketing managers. The course considers the relationships between these topics and the other business functions. There is extensive use of case method teaching and students are expected to develop the written and oral communication skills necessary for problem solving in marketing.
PREREQUISITE: Business 331 and 341 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week
421 PERSONAL FINANCE
This course provides students with theoretical and practical information regarding personal financial planning including budgeting, personal taxation principles, the use and cost of credit, the importance of saving, investment strategies, retirement planning, estate planning, real estate and mortgages, and the use of property and life insurance.
PREREQUISITE: Business 331 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
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432 APPLIED INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
This course examines the various investment assets available to the individual, with a focus on the practical aspects of investing, and also considers important theoretical concepts necessary for a full appreciation of investment management. Major topics include the financial markets, financial intermediaries, types of investments, the purpose of a stock exchange, and market theories. Students undertake a fundamental analysis of a public company's common shares and present an investment recommendation.
PREREQUISITE: Business 331 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
441 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management (HRM) has become a strategic function for both private and public organizations. This course provides an introduction to the conceptual and practical aspects of HRM. It focuses on the personnel processes involved in the procurement, development and maintenance of human resources, such as staffing, training and compensation. The course also includes a critical examination of current personnel issues and trends.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to 3rd year Business. Preference given to senior students
Three hours a week
442 NETWORKING, KNOWLEDGE, AND DIGITAL AGE
This course explores a number of issues raised by our shifting cultural and technological landscape. Topics include analysis of new modes of communication, distribution, and control which give rise to changed perspectives in business and society.
PREREQUISITE: 3rd year Business and Business 241
Three hours a week
461 COMMUNICATIONS
The study of basic behavioral concepts associated with the communication process. Each section of the course is designed to help students acquire a sensitivity to the communication process, their own and others. Students are expected to acquire an awareness of techniques of effective communication through readings, cases and simulation.
PREREQUISITE: 3rd year Business, Business 171 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
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465 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. The course emphasizes the design, scheduling, budgeting, and management of projects from a variety of fields.
PREREQUISITE: Business 252 and admission to Third year Business.
Three semester hours.
468 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: CREATING BUSINESS OWNERSHIP FOR YOU
This course will offer individuals who are interested in self-employment as a career option the chance to develop business ideas to be ready to take to market. Students will assess their own career position in self employment. Hands on learning, researching the market, assessing opportunities, developing a business plan for a new venture or part of the succession process of a business. Students will identify their industry of choice, determine their suitability and prepare an execution plan to enter business solely on their own or through the School’s "adopt a son/daughter" program for business succession plans. This course will have limited numbers, focussing on those persons with the passion, enthusiasm, and desire to realize their dream of business ownership.
PREREQUISITES: Business 101, 171, 265, 365 or 371, Accounting 201, 202, or permission of the instructor.
471 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
This course considers the design, structure and administrative practices in organizations, and how the interactions of these variables relate to organizational performance. It covers such topics as bureaucracy, goal-setting, decision-making, control, and management of change.
PREREQUISITE: Business 171 or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
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475 E-COMMERCE
This course surveys a variety of e-business models through the use of case studies. Students are introduced to strategic, legal, and technology issues that businesses face when changing business processes in an electronic commerce environment.
PREREQUISITE: Business 415 or 421 and 416 or 481, or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
476 INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT
This course examines the complex challenges that culture poses in international business. Topics include cultural influences on conducting business, values and communications, managing multicultural teams, international negotiations, and conflict resolution. The course aims to develop intercultural management education for working globally.
PREREQUISITES: Business 287, admission to 3rd year Business or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
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477 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
This course addresses global issues that confront today's international marketer and presents concepts relevant to all international marketers. The focus is to develop a managerial understanding of international marketing and the competitiveness of Canadian and Island businesses in the global market. It provides a view of world markets, their respective consumers and environments, and the marketing management required to meet the demands of dynamic international settings.
PREREQUISITE: Business 416 or 481 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
479 SELECTED TOPICS IN MARKETING
This course deals with selected topics in marketing such as advertising, sales management, retailing, business marketing, tourism, and contemporary marketing issues. The course includes a range of active learning approaches, such as case discussions, computer simulations, and projects.
PREREQUISITE: Business 341
Three hours a week.
481 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
This course examines how consumer decision-making processes form the basis for promotions. In this context, the course deals with principles for developing advertising campaigns, trade and consumer promotion techiques, and methods for relating optimal advertising and a consistent message across all audiences while maximizing budgets.
PREREQUISITE: Business 341 or permission of the instructor
Three hours a week
482 SPECIAL TOPICS
An advanced course in Business Administration on a variety of topics for students who have qualified for advanced Business Administration study. Readings and/or research will be undertaken in a variety of specialized areas. Topics will be approved by the faculty of the School of Business Administration.
484 DIRECTED STUDIES
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485 DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS
In this course, learners are provided with tools and exercises that are used to develop self-awareness, creativity, conflict resolution, and empowerment skills. Learners begin a process of self-assessment which can continue to serve their development as managers after the course is completed.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to third year, or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
486 CURRENT ISSUES IN BUSINESS
This course offers students a program of study on a number of topics judged by faculty to be current, and likely to have a long-term impact on business management. Such topics may include, but are not limited to, changing employment structures, information technology uses in business, re-engineering, evolving regulatory environments, comparative business environments, and sustainable development.
PREREQUISITE: Business 171, 351, 415 or 421, 416 or 481
Three hours a week.
488 MANAGEMENT IN PERSPECTIVE
This course examines the emergence and evolution of professional management and management education. The main focus is on the era of the modern corporation starting in the nineteenth century. The course is also concerned with the changing economic, social and political conditions which contributed to the development of management as a profession. Class sessions follow a seminar format and students are required to complete an independent research paper.
PREREQUISITE: Business 171, 351, 415, 416 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
489 INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY & FINANCE
This course examines issues important to international business management. Some of the key topics include international trade, foreign investment, foreign exchange markets and international strategy. The course includes seminars and case studies, and requires active participation by all students.
PREREQUISITE: Business 331, 341, 351 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
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493 CO-OP III
The course advances the learning from prior courses in the co-operative business education stream. It will focus on the work and learn pattern in prior Co-op/work term courses. This will be based on a pass/fail grading.
PREREQUISITE: Business 393
Semester hours of credit: 3
495 BUSINESS RESEARCH I
This required course examines the general methodology of conducting business research. The student will use the principles acquired in class to prepare and present a substantial paper on a research topic chosen in consultation with a faculty supervisor.
PREREQUISITE: Business 331 and 341 or permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
496 BUSINESS RESEARCH II
This course allows students to pursue a research project in further depth.
PREREQUISITE: Business 495 and permission of the instructor.
Three hours a week.
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510 HONOURS THESIS
This course is aimed at students interested in pursuing an extensive research project. It is a required course in the BBA Honours Program.
PREREQUISITE: Business 495 and permission of the instructor.
Six hours a week.
593 CO-OP IV
This optional course is available only to co-op students who elect to do a fourth work term. The goal of the course is to continue to add value for the student of knowledge learned in the classroom with practical skills acquired during the work term.
PREREQUISITE: Business 493
Semester hours of credit: 0; this is not considered part of the 40 required courses of a business degree or the post diploma degrees.
693 CO-OP V
This optional course is available only to co-op students who elect to do a fifth work term. The goal of the course is to encourage the student to integrate knowledge learned in the classroom with practical skills acquired during the work term.
PREREQUISITE: Business 593
Semester hours of credit: 0; this is not considered part of the 40 required courses of a business degree or the post diploma degrees
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