Undergraduate Class List

BUS 001-004
CO-OPERATIVE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WORK/STUDY I-IV 0:0-0
These non-credit courses are for those students in a work term. Registration in these courses enables students completing work terms to enjoy the same privileges (e.g. use of University facilities) enjoyed by students registered for the semester.
**Note: Acceptance into the Co-operative Education Program is required prior to registration.

BUS 007
BUSINESS COMPUTER LAB 0:0-2
This compulsory pass/fail laboratory will familiarize students with microcomputers and the application software available for personal computers. Students will be instructed in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases and communication packages. The emphasis of the lab will be on managerial applications of the software so students will be able to utilize the computer for their remaining business administration courses.
**Note: Students must take this course during their first semester in the BBA.

BUS 100
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3:3-0
This course will introduce students to functional areas of business in a variety of organizations.
**Note: Course may be taken only by Business Administration Qualifying students and Excellence students in their first 30 credits of university studies. Students may not receive credit for both BUS 100 and ADMN 100.

BUS 205
MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION 3:3-0
This course is designed to assist students to improve their skills and confidence as effective communicators in an organizational context. Students will explore the issues faced by organizations in communicating internally with employees and externally with diverse publics. This course will focus on both oral and written communication.
Prerequisite:  EPS116 or ENGL 100 or AE 019
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 205, ADMN 205 and ADMN 265.

BUS 210
INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING 3:3-0
This course presents the fundamentals of marketing theory and practice at the introductory level. Drawing upon contributions from the social sciences, the course introduces the students to the generic nature of marketing activity. In particular, attention is directed toward the study of the price, promotion, place, and product components of the "marketing mix." Attention is also directed toward the social and legal environment within which the marketing system functions.
Prerequisite: BUS 260 (or ADMN 260) - concurrent enrollment is allowed.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 210 and ADMN 210. **

BUS 250
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 3:3-0
This introductory course addresses basic concepts and processes of the field of human resource management. Topics include: human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, compensation management, workplace health and safety, and employee and labour relations.
Prerequisite: BUS 260 (or ADMN 260).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 250 and ADMN 250.

BUS 260
INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 3:3-0
This introductory course addresses basic concepts and processes of organizational behavior. The topics include individual level variables, such as perception, personality, attitudes, and motivation; interpersonal and group processes, such as communication, teams, leadership, and power; and organizational level factors organizational design, culture, and change.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 260 and ADMN 260.

BUS 270
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS 3:3-0
An introduction to the use of quantitative techniques as an aid to organizational decision making. Emphasis will be on the formulation and solution of resource allocation, inventory, scheduling, and decision making and on the suitability of such methods.
Prerequisite: MATH 103 and STAT 100.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 270 and ADMN 270.

BUS 275
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3:3-0
An introduction to the management of the operations function in organizations. Topics include forecasting, planning, scheduling, layout, control over quality and quantity of output. Problems of production of both goods and services will be considered. This course will include an introduction to the use of quantitative techniques as an aid to organizational decision making.
Prerequisite: MATH 103 and STAT 100.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 275 and ADMN 275.

BUS 285
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3:3-2
This course presents the fundamentals of financial accounting theory and practice at the introductory level. Basic accounting principles, their application in modern business organizations and the preparation of business records and financial reports are considered.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 285 and ADMN 285.

BUS 288
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3:3-0
This course introduces the student to the use of accounting systems for managerial information and control purposes. It also provides an introduction to some of the problems inherent in assigning valuations to various cost objects.
Prerequisite: BUS 285 (or ADMN 285).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 288 and ADMN 288.

BUS 290
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCE 3:3-0
An introduction to the fundamental valuation techniques used in finance. Topics include: discounted cash flow analysis, net present value, capital budgeting, risk, asset and security valuation, corporate capital structure.
Prerequisite: STAT 100 and BUS 285 (285 may be taken concurrently).
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 290, ADMN 290 and ACSC 216.

BUS 302
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3:3-0
This course explores small business as a career alternative and addresses the nature of entrepreneurship and the elements of start-up: opportunity identification, feasibility analysis, the integration of marketing and operating strategies, venture finance, and the business plan.
Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210) and BUS 250 (or ADMN 250);
Science, Engineering and Education students:  completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours of university studies.
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 302, ADMN 302 and ENGG 436.

BUS 304

INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3:3-0

This course explores the concept and practice of innovation and entrepreneurship.  Concepts covered will include sources of and barriers to creativity and innovation; opportunity recognition; transforming invention to innovation; sharing and protecting intellectual property; globalization and development.

Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210) and BUS 250 (or ADMN 250)

Science, Engineering and Education students:  completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours of university studies.

BUS 306
ETHICS IN DECISION MAKING 3:3-0
This course introduces students to the principles and processes of ethical decision making in business. The course is designed to give students a strong conceptual and practical knowledge of ethics. Students will learn ethical principles and develop competence in applying sound ethical decision making processes within the context of organizations and their interaction with society.
Prerequisite: 45 credit hours of university studies.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 306 and ADMN 306.

BUS 307
BUSINESS LAW 3:3-0
The course provides the student with an introduction to Canadian legal institutions and processes. Topics discussed are the judicial system, law making, contracts, torts and civil liability, constitutional and administrative law, and criminal law.
Prerequisite: 45 credit hours of university studies.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 307 and ADMN 307.

BUS 308
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3:3-0
The rapid growth of international business and competition requires business executives to view business management from a global perspective. This course focuses upon the nature of international business and the distinctive opportunities and problems that arise in a global business environment. Topics include international trade, the international monetary system, multinational business operations, economic integration, and business relations with host countries.
Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210), BUS 250 (or ADMN 250), BUS 275 (or ADMN 275), BUS 288 (or ADMN 288), and BUS 290 (or ADMN 290).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 308 and ADMN 308.

BUS 309
INTERNATIONAL TRADE MANAGEMENT 3:3-0
This course provides students with the fundamentals of managing international trade. Topics may include: export management, international business planning, managing strategic alliances, supply chain management in an international context, and managing the logistics of international trade.
Prerequisite: BUS 308 (or ADMN 308).

BUS 310
STRATEGIC MARKETING 3:3-0
The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to the types of decisions that they would be facing in a marketing-related job. Emphasis will be placed on the application of theoretical concepts to real world problems by using case studies. The course will focus on the major decisions facing marketing executives in their attempt to harmonize the objectives and resources of the organization with the opportunities found in the marketplace.
Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 310 and ADMN 310.

BUS 312
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR 3:3-0
A survey of the noteworthy contributions of the behavioural sciences that contribute to the understanding and the prediction of consumer behavior and the various research techniques in the social sciences that contribute to the understanding of consumer purchasing and decision-making processes, with particular attention to formal and informal influence patterns.  Also includes a survey of models of consumer purchasing behaviour, brand loyalty and product cycles.
Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210).
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 312, ADMN 312 or ADMN 412.

BUS 314

ENTREPRENEURIAL MARKETING 3:3-0

This course presents the core concepts of entrepreneurship and marketing with a strong emphasis on the marketing of new, innovative, high technology products and services where no market previously existed or where the underlying product concepts may be unfamiliar to existing customers.  Marketing techniques particularly useful for entrepreneurial settings are emphasized, including marketing with limited resources.

Prerequisite:  BUS 210 (or ADMN 210)

BUS 340
GOVERNMENT FINANCE 3:3-0
This course examines the basic principles and practices of government finance in Canada. Topics include the role of government expenditures, basic principles and structure of taxation and inter-governmental transfers.
Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202.
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 340, ADMN 340, and ECON 232.

BUS 355
INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 3:3-0
This course concerns the employment relationship and, in particular, the union management relationship. The economic, social and political context of collective bargaining is examined as well as the processes used by parties. While the primary focus is on Canadian public and private organizations, comparisons with some other nations will be made.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students will not receive credit for both BUS 355 and ADMN 355.

BUS 356
STAFFING ORGANIZATIONS 3:3-0
This course takes the perspective of human resources professionals and is concerned with recruitment, selection, placement in the workplace, and career patterns within the organization. The focus is on the design, implementation, and operation of staffing systems.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: students may only receive credit for one of BUS 356, ADMN 356, and ADMN 435AA.

BUS 357
COMPENSATION 3:3-0
This course take the perspective of human resource professionals and is concerned with policies, objectives and techniques of designing, and implementing compensation systems. Topics will include: providing for internal and external equity, performance pay, indirect pay systems, and international compensation considerations.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 357 and ADMN 357.

BUS 358
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 3:3-0
This course takes the perspective of human resource professionals and is concerned with the design, implementation, and evaluation of training and development programs. The topics include: performing needs analysis, applying learning models in designing and implementing programs, and evaluating the costs and benefits of training and development. The course also considers career development issues and practices.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 358, ADMN 358 and ADMN 435AL.

BUS 361
MANAGEMENT OF PERFORMANCE 3:3-0
This course takes the perspective of human resource professionals and is concerned with the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of systems that measure, support, review and appraise individual performance. These systems can help managers improve workforce effectiveness and address performance problems.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 361 and ADMN 361.

BUS 362
MANAGEMENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT 3:3-0
This course concerns the development of managerial skills such as: managing stress, organizing work, creating motivating work environments, interacting with others, leading others, building a high performance team, and making effective decisions. This course involves self-assessment, analysis, practice, and application directed at improving students’ personal effectiveness as managers.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 362, ADMN 362, and ADMN 462.

BUS 363
ORGANIZATION ANALYSIS 3:3-0
This course concerns the structures and processes of organizations and their sub-units as they influence and are influenced by their technology and environment. The topics include: organizational strategy and structure, organizational decision making, conflict, life cycles, innovation, and emerging forms.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 363, ADMN 363 and ADMN 463.

BUS 364
MANAGING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 3:3-0
This course concerns the increasing diversity of the work force and the major challenges and opportunities faced by organizations and their managers.  Topics will include: maintaining fairness and justice, making effective decisions for performance improvement, allowing flexibility, and managing in the global environment. The course also examines the legal frameworks in place that value and protect employee and employer rights related to gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, etc.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 364, ADMN 364, and ADMN 435AP.

BUS 375
MANAGING INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3:3-0
An overview of management and organizational issues surrounding the IS/IT function, in its interactions with business functions within and between organizations. Topics will include the evolution of the IS/IT functions, functional area systems, current trends, strategy, managing and acquiring IS resources and ethical issues surrounding IS/IT.
Prerequisite: BUS 205 (or ADMN 205 or ADMN 265), BUS 210 (or ADMN 210), BUS 250 (or ADMN 250), BUS 275 (or ADMN 275), BUS 285 (or ADMN 285), BUS 288 (or ADMN 288), and BUS 290 (or ADMN 290), and BUS 007
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 375, ADMN 375 or ADMN 435AI.

BUS 384
INTRODUCTION TO TAXATION FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS 3:3-2
This course provides an introduction to the business aspects of taxation from the perspective of the business manager.
Prerequisite: BUS 285 (or ADMN 285).
**Note: Students are encouraged to have completed BUS 340 (or ADMN 340). Students may not receive credit for both BUS 384 and ADMN 384.

BUS 385
INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I 3:3-2
This course continues and builds upon the study of financial accounting begun in BUS 285. It extends students' understanding of generally accepted accounting principles through an in-depth examination of asset, liability and shareholders' equity valuation, income measurement and financial statement analysis. It provides a greater awareness of the underlying rationale of existing practice and an appreciation of the characteristics and limitations of accounting.
Prerequisite: BUS 285 (or ADMN 285) and BUS 290 (or ADMN 290).  Concurrent enrolment is allowed in BUS 290.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 385 and ADMN 385.

BUS 386
AUDITING THEORY AND APPLICATION 3:3-0
The course emphasizes the philosophy of auditing and its importance in the acceptance of financial statements by society. Areas covered will include audits, the responsibilities of auditors and the objectives of independent audit.
Prerequisite: STAT 100 and BUS 385 (or ADMN 385).  Concurrent enrolment is allowed in BUS 385.

**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 386 and ADMN 386.

BUS 387
INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II 3:3-0
This course continues and builds upon the study of financial accounting begun in BUS 385. It extends students' understanding of generally accepted accounting principles through an in-depth examination of complex measurement issues.
Prerequisite: BUS 385 (or ADMN 385).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 387 and ADMN 387.

BUS 388
COST ACCOUNTING 3:3-0
This course expands on the introductory cost accounting material covered in BUS 288. Emphasis is placed on cost accounting systems and cost accumulation methods. Topical coverage will also include an examination of uses and limitations of quantitative techniques and the behavioural implications of internal financial systems.
Prerequisite: BUS 285 (or ADMN 285) and BUS 288 (or ADMN 288).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 388 and ADMN 388.

BUS 394

ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE 3:3-0

This course analyzes how entrepreneurs and their financial backers can spot, create and manage value.  Start-up and early-stage ventures have particular financial challenges associated with the uncertain and unproven nature of the project.  Topics include sources of capital, cash flow forecasting, sensitivity analysis, valuation methodologies, financial contracts and careful negotiations, and different strategies for growing or exiting a venture.

Prerequisite:  BUS 288 (or ADMN 288) and BUS 290 (or ADMN 290)

BUS 395
FINANCE: THEORY AND APPLICATION 3:3-0
Theoretical models and their applications are discussed. Topics include capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy, market efficiency, portfolio theory, and asset pricing.
Prerequisite: BUS 290 (or ADMN 290) or ACSC 216 with a minimum grade of 60% and BUS 285 (or ADMN 285).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 395 and ADMN 395.

BUS 400
BUSINESS STRATEGY 3:3-0
This course focuses on the formulation and implementation of policy and strategy. It centers on the role and responsibilities of the general manager in formulating the goals and objectives of an organization; on integrating policies, plans, and programs; and on using structures and systems of personal influence so that the organization can operate with a sense of direction and purpose.
Prerequisite: All required Business Administration courses and a minimum of 90 credit hours.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 400 and ADMN 400.

BUS 402

NEW ENTERPRISE CREATION 3:3-0

This course will enable students to develop a business opportunity analysis into a fully developed business plan.  Students will work on their own business ideas, bringing them to a level where financial institutions and venture capital sources would be interested.  Students are recommended to complete BUS 314 and BUS 394 prior to registering for this course.

Prerequisite:  BUS 302 (or ADMN 302) and BUS 304

Science, Engineering and Education students:  completion of a minimum of 90 credit hours of university studies

BUS 405
BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND SOCIETY 3:3-0
This course provides the student with an understanding of the institutional framework of the Canadian economy and society.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 75 credit hours.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 405 and ADMN 405.

BUS 408AA
INTERNATIONAL STUDY TRIPS – an AA-ZZ series 3:3-0
The course includes a study tour to a foreign country.  The objective is to examine the concepts and current practices related to doing business in an international environment.  It will develop an understanding of the people, culture and history of the particular country being visited.  The course includes an examination of business, finance, politics and business culture.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 408AA-ZZ and an equivalent ADMN 408AA-ZZ or ADMN 435AA-ZZ study trip to the same country.

BUS 410
ADVANCED MARKETING STRATEGY 3:3-0
In this course real world cases describing complex marketing situations will be used to teach strategic thinking. Students will conduct in-depth analysis of business cases in order to practice marketing and business decision-making skills.
Prerequisite: BUS 310 (or ADMN 310) and BUS 312 (or ADMN 312 or ADMN 412).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 410 and ADMN 410.

BUS 413
MARKETING RESEARCH 3:3-0
This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of marketing research, including concepts of general applicability to management research. The course includes a survey of contemporary research techniques as well as detailed study of marketing research procedures including questionnaire design, sampling and data collection, analysis, interpretation, and the application of findings.
Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210) and STAT 100 (or STAT 151)
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 413 and ADMN 413.

BUS 414
MANAGEMENT OF PROMOTION 3:3-0
The course combines concepts in advertising, personal selling and other marketing communications tools to provide an overall promotional mix. It focuses on the theory and rationale behind various structures, and keeps the purely descriptive content to a reasonable minimum. Problems are viewed through the eyes of the promotions manager rather than from the technician's perspective.
Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 414 and ADMN 414.

BUS 415
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING 3:3-0
This course will concentrate on the problems associated with conducting business in a foreign market. How should a company, large or small, approach an export market? How significant are the cultural differences and how will these differences affect the selection of a marketing strategy? How should this strategy be selected and what retaliation can be expected from the domestic competition?
Prerequisite: BUS 310 (or ADMN 310).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 415 and ADMN 415.

BUS 416
SALES MANAGEMENT AND PERSONAL SELLING 3:3-0
This course addresses the formulation and implementation of the strategic sales program, including evaluation and control of corporate sales performance. Topics include: organization and integration of the company’s personal selling efforts within the total marketing effort; selection, training and direction of sales personnel; and monitoring, evaluation and adjustment of performance and programs.
Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210) and BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 416, ADMN 416 and ADMN 435AE.

BUS 417
INTERNET MARKETING 3:3-0
This courses examines the impact of the Internet on marketing and related business functions that enable and support it. The focus will be on investigating the role marketing has on the utility of the Internet as a tool for business to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Prerequisite: BUS 210 (or ADMN 210).
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 417, ADMN 417 and ADMN 435AC.

BUS 432
DIRECTED READINGS IN BUSINESS – an AA-ZZ series 3:3-0
This course consists of directed readings in selected topics in business.
Prerequisite: Dependent on each class offering. (Please see Faculty of Business Administration General Office).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 432AA-ZZ and an equivalent ADMN 432AA-ZZ covering the same topic.**

BUS 435
SELECTED TOPICS IN BUSINESS – an AA-ZZ series 3:3-0
Courses are designed as required for individuals or groups of undergraduates.
Prerequisite: Dependent on each class offering. (Please see Faculty of Business Administration General Office).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS435AA-ZZ and an equivalent ADMN 435AA-ZZ covering the same topic.

BUS 453
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3:3-0
This course concerns the development and integration of human resource management practices to further the strategic direction of the organization. The course addresses: HR forecasting and planning, succession management, strategic approaches to other human resource management functions, and current HRM issues such as emerging organizational forms, downsizing and restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students may only receive credit for one of BUS 453, ADMN 453 and ADMN 353.

BUS 455
CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIPS 3:3-0
This course involves understanding the nature, origins, and state of conflict commonly found within the employment relationship. It identifies the processes that must be put in place to handle conflict appropriately in both unionized and non-unionized environments.  Facilitation and negotiation skills will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: BUS 355 (or ADMN 355).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 455 and ADMN 455.

BUS 461
ORGANIZATION CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT 3:3-0
This course provides students with an understanding of the basis for planned change in both sub-units and organizations. It provides a conceptual foundation for the diagnosis and analysis of organizational issues, and the development and implementation of strategies to introduce change in order to improve organizational effectiveness. It examines interventions that enhance opportunities for employees and result in creating high-performing organizations.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (or ADMN 250).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 461 and ADMN 461.

BUS 471
SELECTED TOPICS IN ACCOUNTING – AN AA–ZZ SERIES 1-3:3-0
This course consists of directed readings in selected topics in accounting.
Prerequisite: Dependent on each course offering (Please see Faculty of Business Administration General Office).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 471AA-ZZ and an equivalent ADMN471 AA-ZZ covering the same topic.

BUS 472
SELECTED TOPICS IN FINANCE – AN AA-ZZ SERIES 1-3:3-0
This course consists of directed readings in selected topics in finance.
Prerequisite: Dependent on each course offering (Please see Faculty of Business Administration General Office).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 472AA-ZZ and an equivalent ADMN 472AA-ZZ covering the same topic.

BUS 473
SELECTED TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – AN AA-ZZ SERIES 1-3:3-0
This course consists of directed readings in selected topics in human resources.
Prerequisite: Dependent on each course offering (Please see Faculty of Business Administration General Office).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 473AA-ZZ and an equivalent ADMN 473AA-ZZ covering the same topic.

BUS 474
SELECTED TOPICS IN MARKETING – AN AA-ZZ SERIES 1-3:3-0
This course consists of directed readings in selected topics in marketing.
Prerequisite: Dependent on each course offering (Please see Faculty of Business Administration General Office).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 474AA-ZZ and an equivalent ADMN 474AA-ZZ covering the same topic.

BUS 475
SELECTED TOPICS IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS – an AA-ZZ series 3:3-0
This course consists of current or special interest topics in Management Information Systems from a managerial orientation.
Prerequisite: BUS 375 (or ADMN 375) or ADMN 435AI.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 475AA-ZZ and an equivalent ADMN 475AA-ZZ covering the same topic.

BUS 476

SELECTED TOPICS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP – AN AA-ZZ SERIES 3:3-0

This course consists of current or special interest topics related to entrepreneurship such as:  family owned enterprise, social/not-for-profit enterprise, franchise management, technology or resource management, Aboriginal entrepreneurship, women in entrepreneurship or ethnic entrepreneurship.

Prerequisite:  Dependent on each course offering.  (Please see the Faculty of Business Administration General Office).

BUS 484
ADVANCED TAXATION 3:3-0
This course provides an in-depth analysis of income and commodity taxes in Canada.
Prerequisite: BUS 384 (or ADMN 384).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 484 and ADMN 484.

BUS 485
ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3:3-0
This course covers the accounting for long-term investments, business combinations, parent-subsidiary relationships, and foreign currency transactions and the translation of foreign operations. As well, this course examines cases integrating material from the prerequisite financial accounting courses.
Prerequisite: BUS 387 (or ADMN 387).  Concurrent enrolment is allowed in BUS 387.
**Note: Students may not receive credit for BUS 485 and ADMN 485.

BUS 487
ACCOUNTING THEORY 3:3-0
This course examines a variety of approaches to accounting theory and research, related accounting measurement issues, and the relationship between accounting theory and policy.
Prerequisite: BUS 385 (or ADMN 385).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 487 and ADMN 487.

BUS 488
ADVANCED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3:3-0
This course is designed to integrate and evaluate managerial planning and control concepts. System design, control in large organizations and the impact of internally generated information on capital markets are emphasized.
Prerequisite: BUS 270 (or ADMN 270) and BUS 388 (or ADMN 388).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for BUS 488 and ADMN 488.

BUS 489
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ACCOUNTING – an AA-ZZ series 3:3-0
This course will offer senior students an opportunity to explore in depth a particular current issue (or issues) in accounting. The topics will vary according to student and joint areas of interest.
Prerequisite: BUS 387 (or ADMN 387).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 489AA-ZZ and an equivalent ADMN 489AA-ZZ covering the same topic.

BUS 491
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3:3-0
This course develops a broad conceptual framework for making international financial decisions. Topics include purchasing power parity, spot and forward exchange rate fundamentals, and foreign exchange risk.
Prerequisite: BUS 395 (or ADMN 395).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 491 and ADMN 491.

BUS 492
TOPICS IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT – and AA–ZZ series 3:3-0
An intensive study of selected topics in financial management. Coverage may vary from year to year depending upon the current needs of the students.
Prerequisite: BUS 395 (or ADMN 395).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 492AA-ZZ and equivalent ADMN 492AA-ZZ covering the same topic.

BUS 495
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING 3:3-0
An exploration of analytical techniques using financial information for decision making. Topics include identification and forecasting of relevant cash flows; project, firm and equity valuation; optimal financial leverage; sensitivity analysis.
Prerequisite: BUS 395 (or ADMN 395).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 495 and ADMN 495.

BUS 497
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT 3:3-0
An analysis of the principles and techniques of investing in financial assets. Topics include asset allocation, security selection, performance measurement, stocks, bonds, options, and futures.
Prerequisite: BUS 395 (or ADMN 395).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for BUS 497 and ADMN 497.

BUS 498
CAPITAL MARKETS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 3:3-0
This course examines how capital markets function and the pivotal role played by financial institutions. Particular emphasis in placed on coverage of Canadian markets and institutions, coverage of risk management, and risk-return tradeoffs available to investors.
Prerequisite: BUS 395 (or ADMN 395).
**Note: Students may not receive credit for both BUS 498 and ADMN 498.

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