Business
Business Administration: Small Business and Entrepreneurship Major Courses
Location
Lloydminster
Credential
Diploma
Program Length
2 years
Online option: 1st year 10 common business courses.
In year 1 you will choose one 3-credit elective. In year 2 you'll choose three 3-credit electives. The academic advisor will work with you to match your interests with the course schedule.
In the meantime, check out your options on the business electives page.
Year 1 required courses
AC 130 Accounting I - 3 credits |
| AC130 and AC230 introduce the concepts and applications of financial accounting. Topics in AC130 - Accounting I include accounting concepts and principles, the recording process, preparing financial statements, internal control, cash and receivables. Prerequisites: Grade XII Math or equivalent. Co-requisites: None |
AC 230 Accounting II - 3 credits |
| AC230 is a continuation of AC130. Topics included in AC230 - Accounting II are: inventories; capital assets; current liabilities; owner's equity in partnerships and corporations; analyzing financial statements; and the statement of cash flows. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and application of financial accounting to real life situations. It also provides students with experience in maintaining a manual accounting system. Prerequisites: AC 130. Co-requisites: None |
BA 120 Organizational Behaviour - 3 credits |
| This course looks at the behaviour of individuals and groups in organizational settings in terms of various theories and models, and examines how such behaviour can be modified to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Case studies, exercises, and role-plays drawn from real life are used to illustrate the principles involved. Pre/co-requisites: None |
CO 131 Communications I - 3 credits |
| This course offers an opportunity for business students to improve their business communication skills. The course covers a broad spectrum of writing skills and business messages. Emphasis in this course is on writing and formatting a variety of business documents—emails, letters, memos, proposals, and instructions/procedures. Prerequisite: Grade 12 English or equivalent. Co-requisites: None |
CO 231 Communications II - 3 credits |
| This course offers an opportunity for business students to improve their skills in two specific areas: written and oral communication. The written component of this course requires students to learn the fundamentals of report writing. The oral component of this course utilizes different multimedia technologies to hone the students’ oral presentation skills. Upon completion of this course, students will have mastered the technical skills required for effective written and oral business communication skills. Prerequisite: CO 131. Co-requisites: None |
CU 248 Business Computer Applications - 3 credits |
| This course covers a combination of the following computer applications: file management (Windows), word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), presentations (PowerPoint) and using relational databases (MS Access). More depth and application of topics follow overviews of each individual application. Business topics are stressed in examples used. Pre/co-requisites: None |
EC 211 Macroeconomics - 3 credits |
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Macroeconomics extends the principles learned in microeconomics to the national economy. Students will first learn how the health of the economy is measured using gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, and employment. Then they will be introduced to how business cycles, money and banking inform the monetary and fiscal policy that guides the maintenance of a healthy, growing, and prosperous country. Prerequisite: Grade XII Math or equivalent. Corequisites: none. |
MA 101 Business Mathematics - 3 credits |
| Solving practical financial and mathematical problems encountered in the business world is the focus of this course. It reviews the mathematics of ratios, percentage, and basic algebra and their applications to business problems. The principle of the time value of money is covered in depth with its important applications to finance, investments and capital budgeting. Use of financial calculators is emphasized throughout. Prerequisites: Grade XII Math or equivalent. Co-requisites: None |
MK 170 Marketing Principles - 3 credits |
| This course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of marketing techniques. It includes analysis of marketing operations, product assortment, price structure, channel of distribution, and promotion of goods and services. Pre/co-requisites: None |
Business Electives - 3 credits |
| A minimum of 3 elective credits in Business Administration courses must be taken in year 1. |
Year 2 required courses
BA 170 Salesmanship - 3 credits |
| This course deals with the concepts, qualities, and skills required of a salesperson. Development of sales presentations and role-playing is used to practice sales technique. The importance of the sales function to an organization's success is emphasized, as well as the rewards and duties of the professional salesperson. Pre/co-requisites: None |
BA 546 Small Business Management I - 3 credits |
| This course covers the fundamentals of successfully managing and operating a small business. Emphasis is on planning and strategy in the areas of operation, finance and marketing. This course is an online course. Students go at their own pace. There are no scheduled classes. Prerequisites: AC 130 & MK 170. Co-requisites: None |
BA 548 Small Business Management II - 3 credits |
| This course is based on a simulation game that applies theoretical concepts to a reality based scenario. Emphasis is on gaining hands-on experience in operating and managing a small service business. Students gain practical skills in a controlled environment. Prerequisites: AC 130 & MK 170. Co-requisites: None |
BA 656 Leadership & Supervision - 3 credits |
| This first line management course covers a wide spectrum of topics dealing with how management sees the supervisor, how supervisors see themselves, and how supervisors lead. This course covers planning, control, communications, motivation, training, appraisal, discipline, selection, safety and other relevant topics. By course completion, participants should have a well rounded understanding of theory and practical application of leadership and supervision. Prerequisite: BA 120. Co-requisites: None |
EC 111 Microeconomics - 3 credits |
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Microeconomics deals with the choices we make under conditions of scarcity. The study of economics introduces students to analytical and problem-solving techniques that can be applied to consumer behaviour, managerial and production decisions, market structures, and the price mechanism. This knowledge enables better decisions in business, private, and public life. Prerequisite: Grade XII Math or equivalent. Corequisites: none. |
LA 180 Business Law - 3 credits |
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This course introduces essential concepts in business law and the judicial system. LA 180 focuses on current developments in business law, the increasing importance of information technology, the internet, intellectual property, and legal issues concerning small businesses. Topics covered include the law of contract, the legal and practical structure of business organizations, agency and vicarious liability, the law of limitations, the law of negligence, and an overview of the legal system in Canada. Pre/co-requisites: none |
| Business Electives - 12 credits |
| A minimum of 12 elective credits (4 courses) in Business Administration must be taken in year 2. You'll work with the academic advisor to choose the best options for you. In the meantime, check out the business electives. |