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Year Course ID Course
2026-2027 BUSI 176

Introduction to Business Research & Decision Making

Business research allows managers to make effective decisions in today's organizations. This class will assist students in understanding the research questions to ask in business and will prepare them to analyze and present the data they gather. Students will gain extensive skills in the use of spreadsheets and in spreadsheet modeling - an indispensable tool in the business world.

Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: ECON 176
2026-2027 BUSI 222

Financial & Managerial Accounting

The first half of the course focuses on financial accounting with topics such as shareholder equity, investments, the cash flow statement, the comprehensive income statement, and financial analysis. Students learn to analyze and extract key information from corporate financial statements. The second half of the course focuses on managerial accounting covering topics such as cost-volume-profit analysis and budgeting.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 121
2026-2027 BUSI 231

Principles of Marketing

This course explores basic considerations affecting the domestic and international marketing of goods and services. Topics include: the nature of marketing activities and marketing institutions, the function and responsibility of an effective marketing system, as well as its role in the economy, the manner in which various forces influence the marketing process, and the analysis of marketing concepts, policies, and practices.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 111
2026-2027 BUSI 245

Foundations of Business Law in Canada

A general overview of business law with specific focus on the law of contracts. Attention is given to offer and acceptance, consideration, assignment, discharge, breach, and remedies available at law.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing
2026-2027 BUSI 275

Business Statistics

This course considers statistical tools and knowledge necessary for success in business endeavours. Topics include: descriptive statistics, probability (with discrete and continuous distributions), hypothesis testing, regression, and ANOVA. Students learn theory behind the methods, and primarily use spreadsheets as tools for solving advanced problems.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 176 or instructor's consent
Cross-listed: ECON 275
2026-2027 BUSI 280

Organizational Behaviour

This course focuses on the nature of individuals and behaviour in organizations. The emphasis of the course is on building a set of conceptual and pragmatic skills useful in understanding and managing interactions among individuals and groups within organizations. By providing a knowledgebase of organizational and managerial concepts, and by using cases, videos, exercises, and personal inventories, this course develops a student's analytical, diagnostic, and interpersonal skills.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 111
2026-2027 BUSI 301

Managerial Economics

The main principles and techniques of price theory and its practical applications. Major topics include price, production and distribution theories, the theory of the firm, risk and uncertainty, game theory, and transaction costs. New developments and/or approaches to microeconomics analysis

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202
Cross-listed: ECON 301
2026-2027 BUSI 302

Intermediate Macroeconomics for Managerial Decision-Making

The main concepts and methods usually used by economists to explain macroeconomic variables: inflation, unemployment, consumption, investment, foreign trade, monetary and fiscal policies, and economic growth. Classical and Keynesian macroeconomic models are studied and compared in terms of economic statics and dynamics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202
NB: May not be offered every year.
Cross-listed: ECON 302
2026-2027 BUSI 304

Financial Markets & Institutions

The study of the role of money, monetary policy, and financial institutions in the Canadian and U.S. economies. Major topics include: interest rates, decision makers, financial asset prices, risk management, banking and financial institutions, and central banks and monetary policy.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 342
Cross-listed: ECON 304
2026-2027 BUSI 311

Global Issues in Business

The focus of this course is on understanding the institutions (e.g. political, economic, and cultural) and the resources (e.g. natural, human, technology, and innovation) that are present within home and host countries that influence the decision making of business owners and managers as they consider going global with their product or service. Discussions centre around understanding culture, ethics, and global sustainability that relate to being a responsible and ethical global citizen.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing
NB: May not be offered every year.
Cross-listed: ECON 311
2026-2027 BUSI 317

Investment Theory

A study of financial markets and the various instruments traded on those markets, with consideration to how these instruments are priced. Other topics explored include: portfolio theory, market efficiency, equilibrium, asset analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio management.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 342
Cross-listed: ECON 317
2026-2027 BUSI 318

Applied Investments

This course encompasses the Canadian Securities course (CSC) and will explore investment topics relevant to an investment advisor in the Canadian securities industry. Topics considered in this course include: capital markets and their regulation, investment products, portfolio management, and managed accounts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 342
NB: Please note that there is an additional, external fee of approximately $1,000 payable to the Canadian Securities Institute for students enrolling in this course.
2026-2027 BUSI 321

Intermediate Accounting I

This course explores the role and objectives of financial reporting, the challenges facing standard setting, and a review of the accounting process. Other topics include income measurement and issues related to economic resources such as cash, receivables, inventories, and operational assets.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 121, 222 with at least a 2.5 GPA
2026-2027 BUSI 322

Intermediate Accounting II

Accounting principles related to capital assets and amortization. Topics include: investments, contingent liabilities and disclosure, bonds and long term liabilities, capital and operating leases, income tax liabilities, pension and benefits liabilities, shareholder's equity, and earnings per share calculations.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 321
2026-2027 BUSI 323

Management Accounting I

Accounting concepts used by management to plan and control their operations. Topics include: analysis of accounting information for use in decision-making, cost-volume-profit relationships, the techniques for costing a firm's products and services, the managerial uses of these costs, and the development of budgets.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 222
2026-2027 BUSI 324

Management Accounting II

A study of the design, preparation, and use of flexible budgets and variances, the cost information required for pricing and product evaluation, management control systems and performance measures, and how to assist in the strategic planning of the firm.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 323
2026-2027 BUSI 334

Sales Management

This course looks at case studies, textual material relating to various aspects of sales management (such as marketing strategy, planning the sales function, and controlling of the sales effort) sales analysis, and evaluation management of the sales force and personal selling.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 231
2026-2027 BUSI 335

Consumer Behaviour

This course explores the ways human beings think about buying the products and services they need, want, or desire in order to help the producers of products and services better design and deliver them. This understanding of what we term consumer behavior is a fundamental key to all marketing decisions and programs as we seek to explore the psychology of the entire buying process from awareness of need to post-purchase evaluation. Students are exposed to numerous theories from psychology, sociology, economics, education, and marketing to explain why and how consumers buy the products and services they do.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 231, 280
2026-2027 BUSI 338

International Marketing Management

Designed to equip students for marketing in a global environment, this course will cover the scope and challenges of international marketing, the dynamics of international trade, and the cultural, political, legal, and business systems of global markets. Students will develop the ability to recognize global market opportunities; they will also learn to develop global marketing strategies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 231
2026-2027 BUSI 341

Financial Planning

Personal financial planning is key to the successful accomplishment of one's life goals. Topics in this course include foundations in financial planning, asset management, debt management, insurance analysis, investment management, retirement planning, and estate planning.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Open to business and non-business students.
2026-2027 BUSI 342

Management Finance

This course will explore the principles of successful financial management and will target various aspects of managing an organization financially. The focus of the course is on application of ​financial concepts ​in three key areas of financial management: ​financing a business, making capital investment decisions, and managing the financial aspects of an organization's operations in a way that adds economic value. The course will be taught from a Christian worldview and will emphasize the importance of man's responsibility/stewardship of what she/he is responsible for, and to whom she/he is ultimately accountable.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 176, 222
2026-2027 BUSI 346

Law for the Business Manager

This course follows up on BUSI 245 and provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage a number of business areas that have potential legal risk including sale of goods, agency, bailment, insurance and guarantees, negotiable instruments, employment and human rights, intellectual property, real property, mortgages, partnerships, the nature and operations of corporations, credit transactions, and government regulation of business.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 245
2026-2027 BUSI 351

Labour & Employee Relations

The students will learn about promoting a collaborative work environment between the employer, the union (where it exists), employees, and other representative groups. An emphasis will be on interpreting employment and labour legislation, including collective agreements, and creating policies consistent with legal requirements and organizational values, with a focus on treating employees in a fair and consistent manner.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 280; third-year standing
2026-2027 BUSI 352

Managing the Human Resource

A practical study on how organizations obtain, maintain, and retain their human resources that enable them to achieve their objectives. Topics include: human resource planning, recruitment, selection, performance management and training and development.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 280
2026-2027 BUSI 363

Organizational Design & Development

This course focuses on how to design and maintain organizational effectiveness through developing appropriate levels of control and coordination. This course introduces and critically examines the current theories and approaches to the management and structural design of organizations, and assesses their relevance and usefulness to organizations wanting to remain competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 280; third-year standing
2026-2027 BUSI 370

Business Information Systems

A study of the impact of information technology and the ways in which organizations can achieve competitive advantage and support of key business functions through the strategic design, deployment, and use of information technology. The course teaches students the utilization of spreadsheet, database management, and project management software to manage the design, deployment, and use of information technology within an organizational setting.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 222
2026-2027 BUSI 377

Operations Management

This course considers the various operative models with which firms attempt to create value. Topics include: quality theory, quality measurement, production/supply chain planning and execution, process design, and project management. The course also covers information tools necessary for effective operations, and management of the service content of the firm's products.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 275
2026-2027 BUSI 381

Advanced Topics in Operations Management

This course looks at the management of operations' variables and their part in the overall business strategy. Students will focus on one chosen firm or industry, possibly with additional focus on the business climate in a chosen geographic region. Topic emphasis will vary depending on the focus, but will include some combination of: allocation and scheduling of resources, inventory and quality control, personnel needs, how to achieve production efficiencies and cost control, operation layout and design, and standards and methods development. Quantitative management tools are incorporated.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 377
NB: May not be offered every year.
2026-2027 BUSI 395

Business in the Global Market

An introduction to global business practices while on a travel study. The course surveys governmental and corporate practices of major economic systems throughout the world. Different cultural meanings of concepts such as globalization, world class, nimble organizations, empowerment, and teams are explored. The class provides students with experiential as well as classroom learning to provide a better grasp of the differences in cultures and the adaptation of the concepts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's consent
NB: Offered when available in summer with overseas
travel component and as part of the Laurentian Leadership
Program.
Cross-listed: ECON 411
2026-2027 BUSI 396

Business in the Global Market

An introduction to global business practices while on a travel study. The course surveys governmental and corporate practices of major economic systems throughout the world. Different cultural meanings of concepts such as globalization, world class, nimble organizations, empowerment, and teams are explored. The class provides students with experiential as well as classroom learning to provide a better grasp of the differences in cultures and the adaptation of the concepts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's consent
NB: Offered when available in summer with overseas
travel component and as part of the Laurentian Leadership
Program.
Cross-listed: ECON 411
2026-2027 BUSI 411

Business in the Global Market

An introduction to global business practices while on a travel study. The course surveys governmental and corporate practices of major economic systems throughout the world. Different cultural meanings of concepts such as globalization, world class, nimble organizations, empowerment, and teams are explored. The class provides students with experiential as well as classroom learning to provide a better grasp of the differences in cultures and the adaptation of the concepts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Instructor's consent
NB: Offered when available in summer with overseas travel component.
Cross-listed: ECON 411
2026-2027 BUSI 412

International Economic Competitiveness

This course studies the competitiveness of companies in different countries and regions given ever-changing economic conditions and policies. The course reviews factors that determine competitive advantage including: factor conditions, demand conditions, supporting industries, firm strategy, and government policy.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 202; third-year standing
Cross-listed: ECON 412
2026-2027 BUSI 413

Business as Mission

This course examines the emerging role of business as mission, in both international and domestic context. The general themes taught in this course include: the theology of business as mission; practical issues related to using business as a vehicle for cross-cultural mission; and, specific for-profit business models and case studies.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 311, 342, and fourth-year standing
2026-2027 BUSI 421

Advanced Accounting

This course explores advanced topics such as business combinations, foreign currency transactions, translation of foreign financial statements and the move toward international accounting standards. Students acquire skills and knowledge to analyze information from a consolidated Canadian public company with foreign currency transactions. Accounting for non-profit organizations, segmented reporting and interim financial accounting are also considered.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 321
2026-2027 BUSI 426

External Auditing: Concepts & Methods

This course follows the risk based audit approach and discusses quality assurance, professional ethics, auditor responsibilities, legal liability, and corporate governance issues. Topics include: strategic systems approach to auditing; preparing audit procedures that focus on the identified key areas of risk; the internal control system and audit reports; fraud awareness auditing, internal auditing and public sector auditing; and the movement toward international auditing standards.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 321 and fourth-year standing
2026-2027 BUSI 428

Canadian Taxation

An initial examination of Canadian income tax legislation. Historical, legal, and theoretical background concerning taxation in Canada are presented. Current legislation is covered with emphasis on tax-planning opportunities for individuals and corporations.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 222; third-year standing
2026-2027 BUSI 430

Marketing Research

The course covers the role of research in the decision-making process. Objectives: first, to give some familiarity with the tools of research that are available; second, to learn by doing, i.e. to design and execute a research project; third, to provide some practice in the handling and interpretation of research results.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 231, 275; third-year business standing
2026-2027 BUSI 435

Marketing Management

This course covers the concepts and problems associated with the management of the marketing function. The development of problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication skills are undertaken in the course primarily through the use of the case study method.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 231; third-year business standing
2026-2027 BUSI 437

Advertising & Promotional Strategy

A study of advertising and promotional strategy, promotional planning, the various media, the mechanics of advertising, ethics, and advertising's role in modern society.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 231; third-year business standing
2026-2027 BUSI 441

Advanced Topics in Business Finance

This course takes an in-depth look into advanced topics in managerial finance including capital budgeting, financing, risk management, and working capital management. Students are expected to apply the theory to real cases, and to integrate the functional components of managerial finance with not only the other functional areas of business but also within the context of their personal world view.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 342
2026-2027 BUSI 442

Advanced Personal Financial Planning

This course, the capstone for the financial planning track, takes an in-depth look into advanced personal finance topics. Topics include family law, risk management, retirement planning, estate planning, and practice management. Case studies are used to communicate these principles.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 314 and fourth-year standing
2026-2027 BUSI 443

Retirement & Estate Planning

This course covers the principles of successful retirement and estate planning, and, therefore, targets various aspects of how to develop, monitor, and maintain a retirement plan and strategy. As a result, the focus of the course is on the theory and application of that theory to major issues surrounding Retirement and Estate Planning. The course is taught from a Christian worldview and, therefore, emphasizes the importance of humanity's responsibilities/stewardship of what it is responsible for, and to who it is ultimately accountable.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 314 and 428
2026-2027 BUSI 446

Commercial Legal Relations

The legal environment within which businesses must function, especially the legal relationships between individuals and commercial organizations. The legal relationships between the corporation and shareholders, directors, employees, financiers, debtors, lawyers, and society in general.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 346
NB: May not be offered every year.
2026-2027 BUSI 453

Managing & Developing the Human Resource

This course teaches conceptual and pragmatic skills for the management and development of the human resource within organizations. Topics include: understanding the role of the internal consultant; identifying, developing, implementing employee development programs; creating effective performance management systems; and creating empowering work environments.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 352
2026-2027 BUSI 454

Compensation & Work Environment

This course teaches conceptual and pragmatic skills for creating a quality and engaging workplace environment, including the concept of the total rewards system and its elements, the design and implementation of a compensation system, and the essential components of workplace health and safety.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 352
2026-2027 BUSI 459

Professional Practice in Human Resource

Students will design, manage, prepare and present a comprehensive Human Resource management project that will meet the requirements of a client organization. Students will learn the practices of an Human Resource professional by analyzing the effectiveness of an organization's current Human Resource systems and assisting in the creation of effective and ethical HR systems that will better achieve the organization's mission and strategic goals. This will include an analysis of internal and external learning factors that have an influence on the effectiveness of HRM activities.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 352, 363, and instructor's consent
2026-2027 BUSI 470

Information Systems Project/Internship

Application of several business disciplines and information systems concepts, principles, and practice in an actual business information system. Students are expected to develop a complex business information systems project. Students work closely with the professor and individuals in the information systems profession. Students may also take the course as an internship while working for an enterprise in an information systems position.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing; BUSI 222, 280; 342, 370, 371
2026-2027 BUSI 480

Leadership in the Global Context

This course addresses issues faced by leaders working in settings throughout the globe. Students examine approaches to leadership and develop an understanding of the important role culture plays in multicultural organizational contexts. Cross-cultural communication, cultural intelligence, and individual and organizational behaviour in various cultures are studied. Particular attention is given to the servant leadership approach and how to develop the mindset of an effective leader in both non-governmental and for-profit organizational contexts.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing
Cross-listed: ECON 480
2026-2027 BUSI 481

Business Ethics

This course studies the role of business in contemporary society where multiple demands are placed upon it, the responsibility of a corporation to its many constituencies, and responsiveness to changing cultural climate. The course studies a biblical basis for business ethics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing
Cross-listed: PHIL 481
2026-2027 BUSI 484

Strategic Management

A capstone, integrative course that focuses on how firms formulate, implement, and evaluate strategies. Strategic management concepts and techniques, and comprehensive strategic analyses of organizations are considered.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUSI 342, 363, and 377